COMBINATION TEST PENNSYLVANIA - PRACTICE TEST

11. At passive railroad crossings, even if there are active railroad signals that indicate the tracks are clear, you must _________  to be sure it is safe to proceed.
go, look and put the transmission in neutral
listen, look and stop
go, stop and listen
stop, look, and listen
12. If your ABS is not working:
it will slow your truck to a halt and force you to pull over.
you should immediately bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
you still have normal brake functions, and should drive and brake as you always have.
the drive wheels will begin to spin, and you should take your foot off the accelerator.
13. When approaching a stopped bus, you must be aware that:
passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
a student may be driving the bus.
passing a stopped bus is illegal.
passengers crossing in front of the bus can always see you.
14. ABS will:
not give you more control over the vehicle during braking.
not change your normal braking capability.
increase your average speed.
shorten your stopping distance.
15. Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. When you press the brake pedal while driving and the pedal goes to the floor, remember that:
shifting into neutral may help slow the vehicle.
the parking brake should never used to slow the vehicle.
pumping the brake pedal may generate enough hydraulic pressure to stop the vehicle.
All of the above.
16. When a vehicle goes around a corner, the rear wheels:
follow the same path as the front wheels.
follow a different path than the front wheels.
will lock up.
will turn freely.
17. The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by opening the window and feeling the front of the mirror.
by feeling the brakes come on.
by recognizing tire failure.
by seeing it in your mirrors.
18. What is the emergency air line for?
It controls the front brakes of the tractor in case of an emergency.
It tells you the amount of brake pressure you need to stop the vehicle.
It supplies air to the trailer air tanks, and controls the emergency brakes on combination vehicles.
All of the above.
19. The tire load rating is stated:
inside the suspension system.
on the side of each tire.
on the dashboard.
on each axle.
20. If the spring brakes do not release when you push the trailer air supply control, you should:
rev or lug the engine.
check the air line connections.
check the electrical cables.
pump the brakes.
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