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