CDL DOUBLES PRACTICE TEST NORTH CAROLINA

11. If during vehicle inspection a tire is too hot to touch, you should:
remain stopped until the tire cools off.
make sure there is enough engine oil on the tires.
immediately decrease air pressure.
let air out.
12. If your vehicle is equipped with air brakes, loss of air pressure in the emergency line will cause:
the trailer supply valve to open.
the trailer emergency brakes to come on.
the vehicle to slide back and forth.
the springs to put on the brakes.
13. Retarders:
help slow a vehicle and reduce brake wear.
help prevent accidents by applying extra braking power to the non-drive wheels.
apply their braking power whenever you push on the accelerator.
All of the above.
14. Blocking and bracing are:
used to keep cargo from sliding and to prevent movement of cargo.
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.
None of the above.
15. When driving in very hot weather, you may have to:
increase your speed until the tires cool off.
reduce your speed to prevent overheating.
decrease your following distance.
watch out for black ice.
16. 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:
strong wind.
worn tire tread.
rearward amplification.
the rear trailer of a triple.
17. Doubles:
are easier to drive than straight trucks.
are less likely to rollover than straight trucks.
require more reaction time than straight trucks.
None of the above.
18. After an accident, an improper use of flares could cause:
the vehicle to slide back and forth.
the springs to put on the brakes.
a fire if spilled fuel is on the ground.
air pressure to build from 50 to 100 psi within 2 minutes.
19. When backing, you should:
avoid using the mirrors.
back and turn toward the right side.
use a helper if possible.
back quickly.
20. When transporting cargo, cargo securement must be checked within the first _____ miles of a trip and every _____ miles after.
50; 150
150; 250
50; 250
100; 150
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