COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST - TX CDL

11. When checking the air and electric lines to the trailer, be sure that the air lines are properly connected to the gland hands, and are:
secured with enough slack for turns.
secured with enough air leaks for turns.
properly greased.
None of the above.
12. Fully loaded rigs:
are less likely to roll over than empty rigs.
are just as likely to roll over as empty rigs.
are much more likely to roll over than empty rigs.
None of the above.
13. The two most important things that a driver can do to prevent a rollover when driving a combination vehicle are:
Driving slowly around turns and keeping the cargo as close to the ground as possible
Keeping cargo near center of vehicle and driving slowly on the highway
Keeping cargo near the ground and driving slowly on the highway
Keeping cargo near the center of the vehicle and driving slowly on turns
14. Before entering a curve, you should:
increase your speed.
come to a complete stop.
maintain your speed.
reduce your speed.
15. You supply air to the trailer brake system by:
connecting the tractor service air line to the trailer service glad hand.
pulling out the trailer air supply valve.
plugging the electrical cord into the trailer.
pushing in the trailer air supply knob.
16. A trailer jackknife is more likely to happen when the trailer is:
overloaded.
loaded to its full capacity.
empty.
None of the above.
17. If you begin to feel drowsy while driving, you should:
get some coffee.
open your window.
pull off the road and get some rest.
get an energy drink.
18. The first thing to do when coupling a tractor-semitrailer is to:
lock the trailer brakes.
check the trailer height.
inspect the fifth wheel.
position the tractor.
19. When backing a tractor under a trailer, you should:
back at an angle.
stop before when the kingpin is locked into the fifth wheel.
always use the lowest reverse gear.
All of the above.
20. When driving a combination vehicle, which of the following 2 things will help you prevent a rollover?
Keeping cargo near the center of the vehicle and driving slowly on the highway.
Keeping cargo near the ground and driving slowly on the highway.
Keeping cargo near the center of the vehicle and driving slowly on turns.
Keeping the cargo near the ground and driving slowly around turns.
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