SD CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE TEST

11. When driving a 50-foot truck at 40 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
8 seconds
4 seconds
6 seconds
5 seconds
12. Cargo should be properly covered:
to protect the weather from the cargo.
to block your view or someone else’s.
to protect people from spilled cargo.
All of the above.
13. ABS helps you:
lock your wheels.
keep the wheels from locking up.
decrease your average speed.
decrease your overall stopping distance.
14. The safety valve is usually set to open at:
200 psi.
150 psi.
100 psi.
75 psi.
15. The trailer hand valve should:
be used in driving.
never be used to test the trailer brakes.
never be used for parking.
All of the above.
16. Combination vehicles usually require _________ single commercial vehicles.
less driving skill than
the same level of skill as
more driving skill than
None of the above.
17. What is true about tire chains?
You should learn how to put the chains on before you need to do it in snow.
You must carry the at least 6 chains and extra cross-links.
You should watch the official video tutorial by the manifacturer before putting them on.
All of the above.
18. Regardless of its size, cargo should have at least ___ tie-downs.
4
2
3
1
19. Which of these describes the proper braking technique when driving on a long and steep downgrade?
Apply the brakes until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph, then release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
Release the brakes until your speed is 5 mph above your safe speed, then apply the brakes. When your speed has decreased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
Apply the brakes. When your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
All of the above.
20. In a combination vehicle, ________ is most likely to turn over.
the last trailer
the trailer behind the tractor
the tractor
All of the above.
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