COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST - VT CDL

11. What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
12. Radial and bias-ply tires:
should not be used together.
should be used together only when driving in packed snow.
should be used together.
13. Emergency brakes are:
required on all vehicles.
not required on doubles.
not required on buses.
14. Which of the following is NOT part of checking the sliding fifth-wheel?
Checking that it is properly greased
Testing the tractor protection valve
Checking that all locking pins are present and locked in place
15. When looking at your cargo covers in the mirrors while driving, you must be aware that a flapping cover:
can tear loose, uncovering the cargo.
helps keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
keeps the cargo cool.
16. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
lets you drive faster.
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
increases your normal braking capability.
17. When the trailer breaks away or develops a bad leak, the tractor protection valve will close automatically and:
the tractor will lose all air pressure.
the trailer supply valve will stay open.
the trailer emergency brakes will come on.
18. A bridge formula permits:
more maximum axle weight for axles that are closer together.
less maximum axle weight for axles that are close together.
less maximum axle weight for axles that are far apart.
19. Overloading can have negative effects on:
braking.
steering.
All of the above.
20. If you must drive slowly, how should you alert following drivers?
Turn on your taillights
Flash your brake lights
Use your emergency flashers if it is legal
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