MA CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES TEST - PRACTICE TEST

11. When a combination vehicle goes around a corner:
the rear wheels of the trailer will never off-track.
the driver must keep the rear of your vehicle far away from the curb.
the front and rear wheels follow a different path.
All of the above.
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 opening the window and feeling the front of the mirror.
by seeing it in your mirrors.
13. When driving a double or triple, you should:
drive with emergency flashers on.
drive in the left lane whenever possible.
increase your following distance.
decrease your following distance.
14. When inspecting the coupling, make sure the fifth-wheel jaws have closed around the:
the brake camshaft.
shank of the kingpin.
the electrical cord.
head of the kingpin.
15. The trolley valve should be used only:
in driving.
to test the trailer brakes.
in an emergency.
to prevent skids.
16. Texting is:
about as safe as adjusting the radio.
safer than talking on a cell phone.
the most dangerous distraction.
safer than  engaging in conversation with a passenger.
17. For safe handling, the heaviest trailer should be:
behind the tractor.
the second trailer in a triple.
the last trailer.
None of the above.
18. Older trailers do not have spring brakes. If the air supply leaks away:
there will be no emergency brakes.
the ABS won't work properly.
the trailer will stop normally.
All of the above.
19. If an item placed on a flatbed trailer is 7 feet long, it should have __ tie-downs.
3
2
1
7
20. Another name for front-end header boards is:
cargo stopper.
headache racks.
containerized racks.
head belt.
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