CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE TEST NEVADA

11. Which of the following statements about doubles/triples is true?
A safe speed on a curve for a single trailer combination vehicle may be too fast for a double/triple.
Doubles/triples are more stable than other CMVs.
Doubles/triples may have to go faster around corners than single trailer combination vehicles.
All of the above.
12. You must have at least 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires and at least ___ inch on other tires.
4/32
1/32
2/32
3/32
13. Off-tracking is:
when the tires lose their contact with the road and have little or no traction.
when a vehicle towing a trailer skids, and the trailer pushes the towing vehicle from behind until it spins the vehicle around.
when a vehicle makes a turn and the rear wheels of the trailer end up driving in a different path than the tractor and the front wheels of the trailer.
None of the above.
14. When driving in heavy traffic, the safest speed is:
half the speed of the other vehicles.
faster than the other vehicles.
slower than the other vehicles.
the same speed as the other vehicles.
15. Combination vehicles usually require _________ single commercial vehicles.
the same level of skill as
less driving skill than
more driving skill than
None of the above.
16. As you approach off ramps and on ramps, remember:
that braking and turning at the same time can be a dangerous.
that the posted speed limit may be safe for automobiles, but may not be safe for larger vehicles.
to slow down  before you get on the curved part of an off ramp or on ramp.
All of the above.
17. You should do an after-trip inspection:
once a month.
at least once a week.
after each trip.
after each stop.
18. When coupling double trailers, if the second trailer does not have spring brakes, to set the trailer emergency brakes you should:
1. Drive the tractor close to the trailer 2. Connect the emergency line 3. Charge the trailer air tank 4. Disconnect the emergency line.
1. Connect the emergency line 2. Drive the tractor close to the trailer 3. Disconnect the emergency line 4. Charge the trailer air tank.
1. Connect the emergency line 2. Charge the trailer air tank. 3. Drive the tractor close to the trailer 4. Disconnect the emergency line.
1. Disconnect the emergency line 2. Drive the tractor close to the trailer 3. Charge the trailer air tank 4. Connect the emergency line.
19. If there is a cargo fire in a van or box trailer, you should:
open the doors, especially if your cargo contains hazardous materials.
enlist the help of bystanders.
keep driving until you reach help.
keep the doors shut.
20. Regardless of its size, cargo should have at least ___ tie-downs.
3
4
2
1
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