RHODE ISLAND CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE TEST

11. An alcohol evaporator:
protects the air brake system from too much pressure.
is used to reduce the risk of ice in air brake valves and other parts during cold weather.
used to reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
12. Texting is:
the most dangerous distraction.
about as safe as adjusting the radio.
safer than talking on a cell phone.
13. The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by recognizing tire failure.
by seeing it in your mirrors.
by feeling the brakes come on.
14. If you have to drive off the road, you should:
fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
15. For safe handling, the heaviest trailer should be:
behind the tractor.
the second trailer in a triple.
the last trailer.
16. When conducting a pre-trip inspection:
the inspection report should only be reviewed if you will be carrying passengers.
the vehicle inspection report should not be reviewed unless your supervisor tells you to do so.
you should review the last vehicle inspection report.
17. When should you downshift automatic transmissions?
When you start to get drowsy.
When going down steep grades.
Watch your tachometer, and downshift when your engine reaches the top of the range.
18. Pre-trip inspections are:
required only for trips of more than 50 miles.
recommended.
required by law
19. To avoid becoming an aggressive driver you should:
make gestures to other drivers.
give other drivers your full attention.
give other drivers the benefit of the doubt.
20. Which of the following may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses?
Repaving of the road
Rain
The weight of a cargo
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