CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST MISSISSIPPI

11. Emergency lines on combination vehicles are often coded with the color ____ to keep from getting them mixed up with the ____ service line.
blue; red
yellow; black
red; yellow
red; blue
12. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane especially when driving:
flatbed trailers.
lighter vehicles.
heavier vehicles.
vehicles with ABS.
13. When you use your mirrors while driving on the road, you should:
stare for a long time at the mirror.
only use the driver's side mirror.
avoid checking them regularly.
check them quickly.
14. If a trailer does not have spring brakes, to keep the trailer from moving you should:
use the service brakes.
use wheel chocks.
close the brake valve.
park on a slight decline.
15. Combination vehicles usually require _________ single commercial vehicles.
the same level of skill as
more driving skill than
less driving skill than
None of the above.
16. The emergency air line does NOT:
supply air to the trailer air tanks.
pump air into the relay valves, allowing the trailer brakes to be applied more quickly.
control the emergency brakes on combination vehicles.
cause the tractor protection valve to close when the emergency line loses pressure.
17. In a vehicle with a dual air brake system:
both systems typically operate the regular brakes on the rear axle.
one system supplies air to the trailer.
each system has its own air tanks.
All of the above.
18. Which of the following trailers can get stuck on raised crossings?
Moving van
Lowboy
Car carrier
All of the above.
19. If the drive wheels start to skid:
push in the clutch to let them turn freely.
accelerate slightly to regain control.
use the brakes to slow down.
All of the above.
20. When you are driving on a slippery road, you should NOT:
adjust turning and braking to road conditions.
use the engine brake or speed retarder.
keep a longer following distance.
take curves at slower speeds.
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