CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST NEW MEXICO

11. Empty trucks:
have better traction than fully-loaded trucks.
may have poor traction.
require shorter stopping distances than fully-loaded trucks.
12. Which of the following is NOT TRUE? When you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS, you should:
brake the same way, regardless of whether you have ABS on the tractor, the trailer, or both.
monitor your tractor and trailer as you slow down, and if it is safe to do so, back off the brakes to stay in control.
drive slower to keep your vehicle in a straight line.
13. The service line:
carries power steering fluid to control the trailer brakes.
carries air and is connected to relay valves which allow the trailer brakes to be applied more quickly.
carries air to the parking brake to control the trailer brakes.
14. If you begin to feel drowsy while driving, you should:
get some coffee.
pull off the road and get some rest.
get an energy drink.
15. If the fifth-wheel locking lever is not locked after the jaws close around the kingpin:
the parking brakes are on and the wheels are chocked.
the parking brakes are on and your vehicle is safe to drive.
the coupling is not right and you should not drive until you get it fixed.
16. Which of the following will NOT help you prevent rollover?
Driving slowly around turns.
Using the controlled braking method.
Keeping the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
17. Which of the following is NOT part of checking the sliding fifth-wheel?
Checking that all locking pins are present and locked in place
Checking that it is properly greased
Testing the tractor protection valve
18. Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity are more likely to tip over, therefore you should:
put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
distribute the cargo as low as possible.
All of the above.
19. You are inspecting your vehicle during a trip. What should you do?
Check critical items such as tires, brakes, and lights.
Use your senses to check for problems.
All of the above.
20. If your cargo only fills one-third of the length of your trailer, make sure your cargo is:
to one side and as close to the ground as possible.
piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
centered and spread out as much as possible.
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