CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST PENNSYLVANIA

11. Containerized loads:
are generally used for freight carried part way by rail or ship.
should exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
must be inspected before and after the trip.
All of the above.
12. To avoid rollovers, you should drive slowly:
on ramps.
off ramps.
around corners.
All of the above.
13. 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 so the majority of the weight is on the steering axle.
distribute the cargo as low as possible.
All of the above.
14. You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission, and you have to stop on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. When putting your vehicle back in motion up the grade, you should:
use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
shift down to a speed that you can control without using the brakes.
keep the clutch slipping while slowly accelerating.
partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
15. After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:
the ABS oil level is not adequate.
the ABS is working properly.
the ABS is in Neutral.
the ABS is not working properly.
16. What is a tractor jackknife?
When a drive-wheel skid lets the trailer push the towing vehicle sideways.
When the rear wheels of a trailer lock up, and the tractor swings around.
When the wheels of a trailer lock up, and the trailer swings around.
None of the above.
17. The iron trailer supports are up, and the full weight of the trailer is resting on the tractor. Make sure:
there is enough clearance between the upper and lower fifth wheel.
you are in a low enough gear.
the safety latch is not engaged.
there is enough clearance between the rear of the tractor frame and the landing gear.
18. To unlock the fifth wheel, pull the release handle to the _______ position.
closed
neutral
sixth
open
19. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
increases your normal braking capability.
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
always shortens your stopping distance.
lets you drive faster.
20. Placards must be at least _____ inches square.
9.84
5
21.2
12.6
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