CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST (MD)

11. After starting the engine, oil pressure should rise to a normal level:
within seconds.
within 6 minutes.
within 3 miles.
within 2 minutes.
12. On a tractor-trailer equipped with a trailer brake hand valve, the hand valve can be used to:
reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
prevent movement of cargo.
keep from rolling back.
hold compressed air.
13. Loose cargo:
could hurt or kill you during a quick stop.
can be a danger to others and yourself.
could fall off your vehicle and cause traffic problems.
All of the above.
14. When uncoupling a trailer, after shutting off the trailer air supply to lock the trailer brakes, you should:
inspect the trailer supports.
immediately apply your tractor parking brakes.
pull the tractor forward until the fifth-wheel comes out from under the trailer.
back up gently to ease the pressure on the fifth-wheel locking jaws.
15. When inspecting the cargo, make sure it is:
piled up.
not overloaded.
secured properly for the first 50 miles after beginning a trip.
All of the above.
16. You have uncoupled a trailer and want to inspect the landing gear. The tractor should be positioned:
with the tractor frame above the trailer.
with the tractor frame under the trailer.
completely clear of the trailer.
None of the above.
17. You should not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jackknifing trailer. Why?
The brakes on the trailer wheels will not respond.
You should use the emergency break instead.
You should use the service break instead.
The brakes on the trailer wheels caused the skid in the first place.
18. If you discover a fire, before opening trailer doors you should:
feel the doors to see if they are hot.
use the fire extinguisher on the doors.
have a helper open the doors.
All of the above.
19. When backing a trailer, turn the wheel right to make the cab go ________ and the trailer go ________.
right; right
right; left
left; left
left; right
20. When backing a tractor under a trailer:
you should lift the trailer off the fifth-wheel.
the end of the kingpin will be even with the top of the fifth wheel.
the fifth-wheel will come out from under the trailer.
the trailer will be lifted slightly when the tractor backs under it.
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