CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST KANSAS

11. Do NOT use the parking brakes:
if the brakes are very hot.
when you leave your vehicle.
when you park for less than two hours.
to test that they work.
12. You are checking the tractor-trailer connection to make sure it is safe and secure. The landing gear should be:
fully lowered.
fully raised.
raised slightly off the ground.
None of the above.
13. After a tire has been changed, you should:
stop a short while later and check that the nuts are tight.
deflate the tire to 15 psi.
wait at least 30 minutes before driving.
decrease tire pressure.
14. Loose cargo:
can be a danger to others and yourself.
could fall off your vehicle and cause traffic problems.
could hurt or kill you during a quick stop.
All of the above.
15. 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.
None of the above.
16. If you must make an emergency stop, you should:
use the hand brake before the brake pedal.
apply the brakes as hard as you can to lock them.
brake in a way that will keep your vehicle in a straight line.
None of the above.
17. While driving, you should use your mirrors to:
know where other vehicles are around you.
check where the rear of your vehicle is while you make turns.
check the condition of the tires and cargo.
All of the above.
18. If you must drive slowly, how should you alert following drivers?
Help them out by signaling when it is safe to pass
Use your emergency flashers if it is legal
Turn on your taillights
Flash your brake lights
19. How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you have?
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking, shadow or landmark. Then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach the same spot.
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking or some other clear landmark, then use the stopwatch on your mobile phone to see how long it takes you to reach the same spot.
None of the above.
20. Which of the following is NOT a good rule for using turn signals?
Cancel your signal after you have turned.
Put your turn signal on after the turn.
Signal continuously until you have completed the turn.
Signal well before you turn.
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