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Safely pulling double and triple trailers requires knowledge and skill. If you want to pull double or triple trailers, you must add the Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement to your Class A CDL. The Idaho doubles triples test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The ID CDL doubles triples test covers the following sections of the Idaho CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Air Brakes (if you plan to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes), Combination Vehicles, Doubles and Triples. Take this ID CDL practice test now to prepare for the actual test! Important: Triple trailers are not legal in Idaho.
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ABS helps you:
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lock your wheels.
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decrease your average speed.
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keep the wheels from locking up.
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You as a driver should always:
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reduce your following distance.
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make emergency plans when you see a hazard.
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stay in your lane.
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You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission, and you have to stop on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. When putting your vehicle back in motion up the grade, you should:
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shift down to a speed that you can control without using the brakes.
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partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
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use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
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When preparing to make a right turn, you should NOT turn wide to the left as you start the turn. Why?
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It makes the turn harder.
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A following driver may try to pass you on the right.
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Turning wide to the left can cause your vehicle to tilt.
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If you doubt you have enough space to pass under a bridge, you should:
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drive faster.
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turn on your headlights.
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go slowly.
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Tire load is defined as:
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the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the minimum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the weight transmitted to the ground by 1 tire.
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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:
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air escaping from the open valve.
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a mechanical vibration.
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the service line valve close.
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If the air compressor is belt-driven, you should check the air compressor drive belt before each trip. The belt should be:
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tight.
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cracked.
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loose.
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Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck can be:
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a very stable load if properly distributed.
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a very unstable load with a high center of gravity.
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a very unstable load with a low center of gravity.
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If your ABS malfunctions:
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you still have normal brake functions.
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the service brake will not work.
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you should immediately come to a complete stop.
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