NJ CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST

11. Blocking and bracing are:
coupling devices used to connect the service air lines from the truck or tractor to the trailer.
driving techniques used to regain control when your drive wheels start to skid.
used to keep cargo from sliding and to prevent movement of cargo.
None of the above.
12. When driving a 50 foot combination vehicle at 50 mph in ideal conditions, you should keep at least ____ seconds of space in front of you.
10
4
6
5
13. If your vehicle thumps or vibrates heavily, it may be a sign that:
one of the tires has gone flat.
the engine belt is loose.
you need to shift up.
the brakes have failed.
14. While driving, you should use your mirrors to:
check where the rear of your vehicle is while you make turns.
know where other vehicles are around you.
check the condition of the tires and cargo.
All of the above.
15. Empty trucks have the best braking. True or False?
False.
It depends on the cargo.
It depends on the truck.
True.
16. The center of gravity of a trailer should be:
at the front of the trailer.
as high as possible.
as low as possible.
at the rear of the trailer.
17. The use of brakes on a steep downgrade is:
much more effective than the engine braking effect.
the main braking factor.
a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs.
18. A steering wheel should have no more than _____ of play. If there is more play than this, it may be hard to steer.
15 degrees
10 degrees
30 degrees
It doesn't matter.
19. When you make a quick lane change, the crack-the-whip effect can turn the trailer over. The crack-the-whip effect is caused by:
the rear trailer of a triple.
rearward amplification.
worn tire tread.
strong wind.
20. Brake fade results from, and is affected by:
excessive heat caused by using the brakes too much.
excessive heat caused by not relying on the engine braking effect.
brakes out of adjustment.
All of the above.
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