DOUBLES TRIPLES TEST KS - CDL PRACTICE TEST

11. If you unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the rear trailer:
the brakes could be damaged by the combined forces of the springs and the air pressure.
your vehicle might roll away.
steam and boiling water can spray under pressure.
the dolly tow bar may fly up.
12. The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by feeling the brakes come on.
by recognizing tire failure.
by seeing it in your mirrors.
by opening the window and feeling the front of the mirror.
13. If driving a heavy vehicle, you should:
try to pass other vehicles going uphill.
avoid braking.
stay in the right lane.
stay in the left lane.
14. If the fifth-wheel locking lever is not locked after the jaws close around the kingpin:
the parking brakes are on and the wheels are chocked.
the coupling is not right and you should not drive until you get it fixed.
the parking brakes are on and your vehicle is safe to drive.
cargo is properly blocked.
15. Right after it starts to rain, the road is very slippery. Why?
Because rain is very slippery.
Because the water mixes with oil left on the road by vehicles.
Because black ice may form on the road.
None of the above.
16. When backing, it is best to:
back toward the passenger's side when possible.
use only the passenger's side mirror.
try to back in the direction of the drift.
use a helper whenever possible.
17. As you approach off ramps and on ramps, remember:
to always brake and turn at the same time.
that downgrades make it easier to reduce speed.
to maintain your highway speed.
that the posted speed limit may not be safe for larger vehicles.
18. Air pressure should build up in a single air system, within about:
1 minute.
15 minutes.
3 minutes.
10 minutes.
19. On front tires, tread should be at least:
2/32 inch
4/32 inch
4/16 inch
1/16 inch
20. When going down a steep downgrade, you should primarily brake using:
the emergency brake.
the parking brake.
the service brakes.
the braking effect of the engine.
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