CDL DOUBLES PRACTICE TEST GEORGIA

11. If you are carrying a heavy load that is slowing you down, you should:
keep the vehicle in third gear.
drive in the right lane.
drive on the shoulder.
drive in the left lane.
12. Which of the following is not proper tie-down equipment:
Straps
Ropes
Bungee cords
Chains
13. To use the controlled braking method in an emergency, you should:
apply your brakes all the way, and release the brakes when the wheels lock up.
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
pump the brake pedal 3 times.
apply the brakes when the wheels lock up.
14. The posted speed limit for a curve:
is safe for all vehicles.
is safe for trucks or buses, but it may be too fast for cars.
may be too fast for many trucks or buses.
is optional and may be exceeded.
15. Before connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer, make sure that:
the kingpin rests on the fifth-wheel.
the locking jaws rest on the kingpin.
the shut-off valves at the rear of the first trailer are open.
the trailer height is slightly lower than the center of the fifth-wheel.
16. As part of your vehicle inspection, you are checking that air flows to all trailers. After using the trailer handbrake to provide air to the service line, you go to the rear of the rig. When you open the emergency line shut-off valve at the rear of the last trailer, you should hear:
the service line valve close.
a thumping sound.
air escaping from the open valve.
a mechanical vibration.
17. Retarders:
reduce the danger of slipping.
help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
improve gas mileage.
reduce braking distance.
18. What is Gross Vehicle Weight?
The total weight of a single vehicle, excluding its load
The total weight of the cargo
The total weight of a combination of vehicles excluding the load
The total weight of a single vehicle, including its load
19. When should you downshift automatic transmissions?
When going down steep grades.
When you start to get drowsy.
Watch your tachometer, and downshift when your engine reaches the top of the range.
When you want to go faster.
20. Too much weight on the steering axle can cause:
hard steering and damage to the steering axle and tires.
poor traction.
better handling.
None of the above.
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