MS CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE TEST

11. Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
single clutching
double clutching
triple clutching
None of the above.
12. Which of the following is most likely to roll over?
The rear trailer of a triple
The rear trailer of a double
The front trailer of a double
The middle trailer of a triple
13. You can determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system) by:
looking for wheel speed sensor wires coming from the rear of your brakes.
checking if your vehicle was manufactured after March 1, 1998.
checking for a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel.
All of the above.
14. When inspecting the coupling, how much space should there be between the upper and the lower fifth-wheel?
None.
It depends on the load
½ inch
It depends on the trailer
15. Doubles:
require more reaction time than straight trucks.
are easier to drive than straight trucks.
are less likely to rollover than straight trucks.
None of the above.
16. If you will be transporting hazardous materials that require placards, you must:
obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.
transport the materials at night only.
ask permission of the local transportation agency.
obtain a special transit permit.
17. You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission, and you have to stop on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. When putting your vehicle back in motion up the grade, you should:
use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
shift down to a speed that you can control without using the brakes.
keep the clutch slipping while slowly accelerating.
partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
18. Glad hands are:
securement devices.
electronic devices.
coupling devices.
warning devices.
19. When possible, you should park:
on the roadway.
on the shoulder.
so you will have to back up when you leave.
so you will be able to pull forward when you leave.
20. The safety valve is usually set to open at:
75 psi.
150 psi.
100 psi.
200 psi.
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