ID CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST

11. If your trailer starts to skid, you should:
release the brakes to get traction back.
keep the rear of your vehicle close to the curb.
use the trailer hand brake (if you have one) to straighten out the rig.
12. Inspecting the fifth-wheel does NOT include:
backing until the fifth-wheel just touches the trailer.
checking that there are no cracks in the frame.
checking for missing or damaged parts.
13. The tire load rating is stated:
on the side of each tire.
on each axle.
inside the suspension system.
14. Most heavy vehicles require ________ change gears.
double shifting
single clutching
double clutching
15. Emergency brakes are:
not required on doubles.
not required on buses.
required on all vehicles.
16. How can you tell if a converter dollie has ABS?
There is an ABS plaque on the right side of the dolly.
There is a yellow lamp on the left side of the dolly.
There is a red lamp on the left side of the dolly.
17. Which of the following is NOT a way to determine if your trailer is equipped with ABS (antilock braking system)?
The letters "ABS" are printed on the side of the steering wheel.
It was built after March 1, 1998.
It has yellow ABS malfunction lamps.
18. When you back under a trailer:
back the tractor slowly.
use lowest reverse gear.
All of the above.
19. During a trip:
you should watch gauges for signs of trouble.
you should not watch gauges as they can be misleading.
you should watch gauges to make sure that valve caps are not missing.
20. If you cannot make a right turn without entering another traffic lane, you should:
swing wide to the left before starting the turn.
turn wide as you complete the turn.
turn wide before you start the turn.
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