IN CDL COMBINATION TEST - PRACTICE TEST

11. When you are uncoupling a loaded trailer, lower the landing gear until:
makes contact with the ground, and leave the trailer off the fifth wheel.
the tractor frame is under the trailer.
the pressure in the system is above 55 psi.
it makes firm contact with the ground.
12. You should always try to back toward the driver's side because:
you can watch the rear of your vehicle out the side window.
backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
you can more easily correct any steering errors.
None of the above.
13. When a vehicle goes around a corner, the rear wheels:
follow the same path as the front wheels.
will turn freely.
follow a different path than the front wheels.
will lock up.
14. If you cannot make a right turn without entering another traffic lane, you should:
watch out for vehicles coming toward you and back up for them.
turn wide before you start the turn.
turn wide as you complete the turn.
swing wide to the left before starting the turn.
15. Which of the following trailers can get stuck on raised crossings?
Moving van
Lowboy
Car carrier
All of the above.
16. Before connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer, make sure that:
the locking jaws rest on the kingpin.
the trailer height is slightly lower than the center of the fifth-wheel.
the shut-off valves at the rear of the first trailer are open.
the kingpin rests on the fifth-wheel.
17. When backing a trailer, you should:
turn the steering wheel toward the direction you want to go.
avoid using the brakes.
turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the turn.
try to position your vehicle so you can back on a curved path.
18. You are coupling a tractor to a semi-trailer and have backed up but are not yet under the trailer. Before backing under the semi-trailer, you should hook up:
the electrical service cable.
the landing gear.
the safety chain.
the emergency and service air lines.
19. When parking, you should choose a spot:
that allows you do a walk around inspection.
that allows you to pull forward when you leave.
that requires backing up.
All of the above.
20. The center of gravity of a trailer should be:
at the rear of the trailer.
at the front of the trailer.
as low as possible.
as high as possible.
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