CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST (SD)

11. 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
One
None
Two
12. Which of the following makes a rollover more likely?
Keeping the load centered on your rig
Driving slowly around turns
Keeping the cargo as close to the ground as possible
Driving quickly around turns
13. The emergency air line does NOT:
pump air into the relay valves, allowing the trailer brakes to be applied more quickly.
control the emergency brakes on combination vehicles.
supply air to the trailer air tanks.
cause the tractor protection valve to close when the emergency line loses pressure.
14. 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:
rearward amplification.
worn tire tread.
the rear trailer of a triple.
strong wind.
15. Who is responsible for inspecting the cargo?
The motor carrier
The person who loaded and secured the cargo
The shipper
The driver
16. If an aggressive driver is involved in an accident down the road, you should:
try to get their vehicle to the side of the road.
stop a safe distance from the accident scene, wait for the police and report the behavior you witnessed.
make eye contact with the driver.
confront the aggressive driver.
17. When you back under a trailer:
back the tractor slowly.
make sure the trailer brakes are locked.
use lowest reverse gear.
All of the above.
18. After starting the engine, oil pressure should rise to a normal level:
within seconds.
within 3 miles.
within 6 minutes.
within 2 minutes.
19. When coupling a tractor to a semi-trailer, after checking if the fifth-wheel is in proper position for coupling you should:
make sure the area around the vehicle is clear and the trailer wheels are chocked.
secure the vehicle.
connect the electrical cord and check the air lines.
connect the air lines to the trailer.
20. Brake fade results from, and is affected by:
brakes out of adjustment.
excessive heat caused by not relying on the engine braking effect.
excessive heat caused by using the brakes too much.
All of the above.
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