COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST - NY CDL
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Glad hands are:
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electronic devices.
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coupling devices.
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warning devices.
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securement devices.
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12.
If you get stuck on the railroad tracks, the first thing you should do is:
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scream for help.
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stay in your vehicle and call 911.
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immediately get out of the cab and move away from the tracks.
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try to move your vehicle until you see the train.
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13.
What happens when the center of gravity of a truck moves higher up from the road?
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The vehicle is more stable while turning.
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It becomes much easier to downshift at the right rpm.
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It is easier it is to turn around corners.
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The truck becomes easier to turn over.
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14.
What type of vehicles can get stuck on a railroad-highway crossing?
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Car carriers
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Single-axle tractor pulling a long trailer with its landing gear set to accommodate a tandem-axle tractor
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Moving vans
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All of the above.
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15.
If you must drive slowly, how should you alert following drivers?
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Flash your brake lights
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Use your emergency flashers if it is legal
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Turn on your taillights
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Help them out by signaling when it is safe to pass
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16.
Most heavy-duty vehicles use:
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hydraulic brakes.
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solid brakes.
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pressure brakes.
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air brakes.
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17.
Empty trucks:
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require the same stopping distance than full trucks.
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require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.
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require a shorter stopping distance than full trucks.
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None of the above.
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18.
If driving a heavy vehicle, you should:
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stay in the right lane.
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try to pass other vehicles going uphill.
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avoid braking.
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stay in the left lane.
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19.
Before transporting sealed loads, you should check:
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a small sample of whatever is inside.
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the special transit permit.
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that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
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None of the above.
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20.
When transporting cargo, cargo securement must be checked within the first _____ miles of a trip and every _____ miles after.
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50; 150
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150; 250
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50; 250
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100; 150
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