CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST (NY)

11. You should always try to back toward the driver's side because:
backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
you can watch the rear of your vehicle out the side window.
you can more easily correct any steering errors.
None of the above.
12. Longer combination vehicles have the tendency to swing wide on turns. This is called:
hydroplaning.
rollover.
off-tracking.
jackknifing.
13. When should you use chocks to park a trailer without spring brakes?
Only when parking downhill
Never
Only when parking uphill
Always
14. When backing a trailer, you should:
not back up in a straight line.
pull-up frequently to reposition the vehicle.
avoid braking.
turn the steering wheel toward the direction you want to go.
15. The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by hearing squeaking noises from the wheels.
by seeing it in your mirrors.
by using retarders.
None of the above.
16. If an item placed on a flatbed trailer is 7 feet long, it should have __ tie-downs.
7
1
3
2
17. After starting the engine, oil pressure should rise to a normal level:
within 2 minutes.
within seconds.
within 3 miles.
within 6 minutes.
18. When parking, you should choose a spot:
that allows you to pull forward when you leave.
that allows you do a walk around inspection.
that requires backing up.
All of the above.
19. If you have convex mirrors, be aware that:
everything appears smaller in a convex mirror than it would if you were looking at it directly.
objects seem closer than they really are.
objects may appear to be faster than they really are.
in a convex mirror objects appears larger than they really are.
20. Who is responsible for inspecting the cargo?
The shipper
The driver
The person who loaded and secured the cargo
The motor carrier
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