TEXAS CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE TEST
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When you see you will need to slow down, you can warn drivers behind you by:
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slamming on the brakes.
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turning on the right turn signal.
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tapping the brakes a few times.
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making gestures.
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12.
When inspecting the coupling, how much space should there be between the upper and the lower fifth-wheel?
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½ inch
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It depends on the load
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It depends on the trailer
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None.
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13.
If during vehicle inspection a tire is too hot to touch, you should:
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immediately decrease air pressure.
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remain stopped until the tire cools off.
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let air out.
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make sure there is enough engine oil on the tires.
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14.
When coupling a double or triple, ________ should be attached last.
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the more heavily loaded trailer.
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the middle trailer.
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the trailer right behind the cab.
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None of the above.
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15.
When driving a truck with more than 1 trailer, drivers should:
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be especially careful in adverse conditions.
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allow more following distance.
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look far ahead so they can slow down or change lanes when necessary.
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All of the above.
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16.
When possible, you should park:
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so you will be able to pull forward when you leave.
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so you will have to back up when you leave.
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on the roadway.
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on the shoulder.
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17.
With the controlled braking method:
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you apply your brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
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you apply your brakes all the way and release the brakes when the wheels lock up.
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you use the parking brake to lock the wheels.
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you lightly tap the brakes.
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18.
Air tanks usually hold enough compressed air to allow the brakes to be used _________ even if the compressor stops working.
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for 3 days
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for one stop
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for one day
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several times
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19.
Weight that is loaded so there is a high center of gravity:
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makes a vehicle easier to handle.
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reduces the chance that the load will shift to the side or fall off.
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causes greater chance of rollover.
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All of the above.
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20.
Empty trucks:
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require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.
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require the same stopping distance than full trucks.
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require a shorter stopping distance than full trucks.
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None of the above.
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