CDL DOUBLES PRACTICE TEST MINNESOTA

11. Too little weight on the driving axles can cause:
poor traction.
longer stopping distances.
poor visibility.
mechanical damage.
12. Which of the following is a common cause of truck fires?
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
loose fuel connections.
Short circuits due to loose connections.
All of the above.
13. If you doubt you have enough space to pass under a bridge, you should:
turn on your 4-way emergency flashers.
turn on your headlights.
go slowly.
drive faster.
14. Front-end header boards:
should never be used.
reduce traction.
protect drivers from spilled cargo.
protect drivers from cargo in case of an accident or emergency stop.
15. If brakes fail on a long downgrade, you should:
set the parking brake.
use an escape ramp if it is available.
turn off the engine as soon as you.
pump the brake pedal 3 times.
16. When coupling double trailers, if the second trailer does not have spring brakes, to set the trailer emergency brakes you should:
1. Disconnect the emergency line 2. Drive the tractor close to the trailer 3. Charge the trailer air tank 4. Connect the emergency line.
1. Connect the emergency line 2. Drive the tractor close to the trailer 3. Disconnect the emergency line 4. Charge the trailer air tank.
1. Connect the emergency line 2. Charge the trailer air tank. 3. Drive the tractor close to the trailer 4. Disconnect the emergency line.
1. Drive the tractor close to the trailer 2. Connect the emergency line 3. Charge the trailer air tank 4. Disconnect the emergency line.
17. The minimum number of mirrors a registered vehicle must have is:
4
1
3
2
18. During freezing weather, which area is most likely to be slippery after it rains?
Roads that look wet.
Shaded areas.
Bridges.
All of the above.
19. Who is responsible for inspecting the cargo?
The motor carrier
The driver
The shipper
The person who loaded and secured the cargo
20. Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. When you press the brake pedal while driving and the pedal goes to the floor, remember that:
pumping the brake pedal may generate enough hydraulic pressure to stop the vehicle.
the parking brake should never used to slow the vehicle.
shifting into neutral may help slow the vehicle.
All of the above.
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