MS CDL COMBINATION TEST - PRACTICE TEST

11. Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity:
can roll over if the driver slows down before entering a curve.
can roll over if the driver exceeds the posted speed limit for a curve.
can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
are less likely to roll over when entering a curve.
12. If you feel drowsy while driving, what should you do?
Turn on the radio to keep you awake.
Get an energy drink.
Pull off the road and get some sleep.
Eat heavy foods.
13. By pushing the trailer air supply control knob in, you:
keeps air in the tractor or truck brake system.
shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
supply the tires with air.
supply the trailer with air.
14. When using a fire extinguisher, you should stay:
at whatever distance you think is safe.
as close to the fire as possible, without getting burnt.
as far away from the fire as possible.
at least 10 feet away from the fire.
15. If you have a manual transmission, when stopping don't _______ until the engine rpm is down close to idle.
apply the brakes
shift to second gear
place the transmission in park
push the clutch in
16. Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
triple clutching
double clutching
single clutching
None of the above.
17. You are coupling a tractor to a semi-trailer and have backed up but are not yet under the trailer. Before backing under the semi-trailer, you should hook up:
the emergency and service air lines.
the electrical service cable.
the landing gear.
the safety chain.
18. Never drive with landing gear only part way up. Why?
It must be exactly 5 feet off the ground.
It makes it harder to brake.
It may be harder to use.
It may catch on railroad tracks.
19. You must have at least 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires and at least ___ inch on other tires.
1/32
4/32
3/32
2/32
20. To secure the tractor you should:
Put on the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral.
Connect the tractor service air-line to the trailer service glad hand.
Check that the kingpin and the fifth-wheel are aligned.
All of the above.
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