MA CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST

11. How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you have?
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach the same spot.
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.
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.
None of the above.
12. If your vehicle catches fire, you should pull over:
in an open area.
at a service station.
near trees.
near other vehicles.
13. Which of the following is NOT TRUE? When you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS, you should:
brake the same way, regardless of whether you have ABS on the tractor, the trailer, or both.
monitor your tractor and trailer as you slow down, and if it is safe to do so, back off the brakes to stay in control.
drive slower to keep your vehicle in a straight line.
use only the braking force necessary to stop safely.
14. Which of the following may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses?
The weight of a cargo
Traffic
Repaving of the road
Rain
15. Never drive with landing gear only part way up. Why?
It may be harder to use.
It must be exactly 5 feet off the ground.
It may catch on railroad tracks.
It makes it harder to brake.
16. Combination vehicles have __ air lines.
2
3
4
1
17. Inspecting the fifth-wheel does NOT include:
checking for missing or damaged parts.
making sure that the fifth-wheel plate is greased as required.
checking the area around the vehicle.
ensuring the fifth wheel is in the proper position for coupling.
18. Which of these vehicles will off-track the most?
A tractor towing a 52-foot trailer.
A tractor towing a 40-foot trailer.
A tractor towing a 28-foot trailer.
A tractor towing a 36-foot trailer.
19. When you are driving on a slippery road, you should NOT:
keep a longer following distance.
use the engine brake or speed retarder.
adjust turning and braking to road conditions.
take curves at slower speeds.
20. What factors can cause brakes to fail or fade?
Brakes out of adjustment
Excessive use of the service brakes
Not relying on the engine braking effect
All of the above.
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