CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE TEST MASSACHUSETTS

11. You must have at least 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires and at least ___ inch on other tires.
3/32
4/32
2/32
1/32
12. A red triangle with an orange center means:
Slow-moving vehicle
Law enforcement vehicle
The vehicle is hauling hazardous materials
Liquid tanker
13. Which of the following statements is true?
Carrying a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher will help prevent fires.
Under-inflated tires will NOT cause a vehicle fire.
Poor cargo ventilation is a common cause of fire.
There is no way that short circuits due to damaged insulation can cause a vehicle fire.
14. If you unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the rear trailer:
your vehicle might roll away.
steam and boiling water can spray under pressure.
the dolly tow bar may fly up.
the brakes could be damaged by the combined forces of the springs and the air pressure.
15. Air brakes use ________ to make the brakes work.
compressed air
compressed gas cylinders
compressed gases
compressed oil
16. Many large vehicles have convex (curved, "spot, "fisheye") mirrors. Convex mirrors:
misrepresent reality by showing a larger area than flat mirrors.
are illegal in most states.
make things look smaller and farther away than they really are.
None of the above.
17. When approaching a double railroad track, you should:
expect to hear a train when it's approaching.
rely upon the presence of warning signals.
remember that a train on one track may hide a train on the other track.
remember that trains may be more frequent.
18. How far ahead do most good drivers look?
3 to 4 seconds
6 to 8 seconds
12 to 15 seconds
50 to 60 seconds
19. Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck:
should never be transported.
will not affect safe driving ability.
creates a low center of gravity.
can be a very unstable load.
20. If there is a cargo fire in a van or box trailer, you should:
keep the doors shut.
open the doors, especially if your cargo contains hazardous materials.
enlist the help of bystanders.
keep driving until you reach help.
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