COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST - ND CDL

11. Enough tread is especially important in winter conditions. You need at least ________ tread depth on steering axle tires.
8/32 inch
2/8 inch
4/32 inch
6/24 inch
12. You should test the coupling by:
pulling against the pin of the second semitrailer.
applying the parking brakes so the rig will not move.
locking the pintle hook.
disconnect the safety chains.
13. If a drawbridge does not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you should:
stop and look to make sure the draw is completely closed before crossing.
stop at least 5 feet before the draw of the bridge.
drive through the drawbridge with caution.
get through the drawbridge as quickly as possible.
14. Which of these is more likely to rollover due to the "crack-the-whip" effect?
The last trailer of doubles
The front trailer of 65 ft. conventional doubles
The last trailer of triples
5-axle tractor semitrailers
15. If the spring brakes do not release when you push the trailer air supply control, you should:
pump the brakes.
rev or lug the engine.
check the air line connections.
check the electrical cables.
16. What is the proper following distance for a 50 foot truck traveling at 50 mph?
6 seconds
10 seconds
5 seconds
25 seconds
17. Before driving a vehicle with a dual air brake system, you should allow time for the air compressor to build up a minimum of ____ pressure in both the primary and secondary systems.
100 psi
150 psi
50 psi
35 psi
18. You have two tie-downs on a 15 foot load. How many more tie-downs do you need to secure cargo and keep it from shifting or falling?
Three
Two
One
None
19. When checking your tires during a pre-trip inspection, which of the following is acceptable?
Dual tires that come in contact with parts of the vehicle
Mismatched sizes
Tires made by different manufacturers
Cracks in the tires
20. When the wheels of a trailer lock up, the trailer will tend to swing around. This is more likely to happen when:
the trailer is empty or lightly loaded.
the trailer is overloaded.
the trailer is fully loaded.
None of the above.
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