MINNESOTA CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST

11. Where are shut-off valves?
At the back of each trailer.
At the front of each trailer.
On converter dollies.
At the front and back of each trailer.
12. Which of the following is true about the trailer hand valve?
If used in driving it could cause the trailer to skid.
The trailer hand valve works the trailer brakes.
It should be used only to test the trailer brakes.
All of the above.
13. A bridge formula permits less maximum axle weight for axles that:
have poor weight balance
are closer together
are further apart than normal
have a high center of gravity
14. Do NOT use the parking brakes:
if the brakes are very hot.
when you leave your vehicle.
when you park for less than two hours.
to test that they work.
15. Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity are more likely to tip over, therefore you should:
distribute the cargo so the majority of the weight is on the steering axle.
distribute the cargo as low as possible.
put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
All of the above.
16. What are the two basic reasons for covering cargo?
To protect the cargo from pilferage and from weather.
To protect people from spilled cargo and the cargo from pilferage.
To protect the cargo from weather and to avoid littering.
To protect people from spilled cargo and the cargo from weather.
17. If your trailer starts to skid, you should:
use the trailer hand brake (if you have one) to straighten out the rig.
release the brakes to get traction back.
accelerate slightly.
keep the rear of your vehicle close to the curb.
18. When driving in very hot weather, the heat will increase the chances of:
suspension system defects.
tire failure.
loss of hydraulic pressure.
ABS malfunction.
19. What factors can cause brakes to fail or fade?
Excessive use of the service brakes
Not relying on the engine braking effect
Brakes out of adjustment
All of the above.
20. If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, you should place warning devices _______ toward the approaching traffic.
3, 15 and 45 feet
5, 50 and 500 feet
10, 100 and 200 feet
5, 25 and 50 feet
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