COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST - KY CDL
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How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you have?
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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.
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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.
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Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach the same spot.
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None of the above.
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12.
If you have convex mirrors, be aware that:
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objects may appear to be faster than they really are.
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in a convex mirror objects appears larger than they really are.
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objects seem closer than they really are.
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everything appears smaller in a convex mirror than it would if you were looking at it directly.
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13.
What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
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A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
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When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
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Using the speedometer to know when to shift up.
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A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
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14.
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:
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the emergency and service air lines.
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the landing gear.
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the safety chain.
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the electrical service cable.
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15.
Loose cargo:
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could fall off your vehicle and cause traffic problems.
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can be a danger to others and yourself.
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could hurt or kill you during a quick stop.
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All of the above.
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16.
Do NOT use the parking brakes:
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to test that they work.
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when you leave your vehicle.
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when you park for less than two hours.
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if the brakes are very hot.
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17.
Which of the following will NOT help you prevent rollover?
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Using the controlled braking method.
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Driving slowly around turns.
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Keeping the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
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All of the above.
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18.
When backing a trailer, turn the wheel right to make the cab go ________ and the trailer go ________.
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left; right
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left; left
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right; right
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right; left
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19.
When you use your mirrors while driving on the road, you should:
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stare for a long time at the mirror.
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check them quickly.
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only use the driver's side mirror.
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avoid checking them regularly.
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20.
After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop a short while later to:
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check tread separation.
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check the tightness of the nuts.
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deflate the tire to 10 psi.
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decrease tire pressure.
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