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