COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST - KS CDL

11. Who is responsible for inspecting the cargo?
The driver
The person who loaded and secured the cargo
The motor carrier
The shipper
12. When checking the lights before driving:
make sure the parking brake is not set.
you should turn off the engine.
you should check them from inside the vehicle.
the engine must be running.
13. To unlock the fifth wheel, pull the release handle to the _______ position.
open
neutral
sixth
closed
14. To prevent a rollover, the driver should:
make quick lane changes if possible.
drive on the shoulder if possible.
pay extra attention to the coolant level.
drive slowly around corners, on ramps, and off ramps.
15. When inspecting the coupling, make sure the fifth-wheel jaws have closed around the:
the electrical cord.
the brake camshaft.
head of the kingpin.
shank of the kingpin.
16. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane especially when driving:
vehicles with ABS.
lighter vehicles.
heavier vehicles.
flatbed trailers.
17. Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
Accelerate while pressing the clutch and turn toward the driver's side.
Release the accelerator, push in the clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.
Release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time.
Push in the clutch and shift to the higher gear at the same time.
18. Combination vehicles usually require _________ single commercial vehicles.
less driving skill than
more driving skill than
the same level of skill as
None of the above.
19. _________ can make vehicle handling unsafe.
Poor weight balance
ABS
Poor ventilation
Dry roads
20. If your trucks has a high center of gravity, which of the following is true for curves?
You should travel at the posted speed limit.
Reduce your speed to a crawl.
You should slow down, as your truck can roll over at the posted speed limit for the curve.
None of the above.
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