MT CDL COMBINATION TEST - PRACTICE TEST

11. To reduce the chance of rollover, you should:
place the cargo as high as possible inside the trailer.
put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
distributed the cargo as low as possible inside the trailer.
None of the above.
12. The proper following distance for a 60-foot vehicle traveling at 50 mph is:
4 seconds
7 seconds
6 seconds
8 seconds
13. When you are uncoupling a loaded trailer, lower the landing gear until:
the pressure in the system is above 55 psi.
it makes firm contact with the ground.
the tractor frame is under the trailer.
makes contact with the ground, and leave the trailer off the fifth wheel.
14. To know how much space you should keep in front of you when driving at speeds below 40 mph, one good rule says you need at least ______ for each ______ of vehicle length.
2 seconds; 10 feet
1 second; 5 feet
1 second; 10 feet
3 seconds; 50 feet
15. Which of the following is NOT a step in backing up with a trailer?
Looking at your line of travel before you begin
Backing slowly
Backing quickly when the path is straight
Checking the outside mirrors on both sides frequently
16. What is the proper following distance for a 50 foot truck traveling at 50 mph?
6 seconds
25 seconds
10 seconds
5 seconds
17. The trailer hand valve should:
never be used for parking.
never be used to test the trailer brakes.
be used in driving.
All of the above.
18. The parking brake:
should be used when you need to apply the brakes firmly.
should be used when driving in bad weather.
should be used whenever you park.
All of the above.
19. During a walk around inspection of a combination vehicle, drivers should check that:
all locking pins are present and locked in place.
the locking jaws are around the shank.
the glide plate is securely mounted to the trailer frame.
All of the above.
20. For a cargo fire in a box trailer, you should:
use the fire extinguisher on the doors.
keep the doors shut.
open the doors immediately and use the fire extinguisher.
wait 10 minutes before opening the doors.
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