VERMONT DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE CDL TEST

11. Alcohol:
impairs depth perception.
does not affect judgement.
improves reaction time.
12. Right after it starts to rain, the road is very slippery. Why?
Because the water mixes with oil left on the road by vehicles.
Because rain is very slippery.
Because black ice may form on the road.
13. Air storage tanks:
hold compressed air for the brakes.
use parts of the service brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.
pump air into the air storage tanks.
14. Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
applying the brakes firmly.
coming to a complete stop.
taking the foot off the accelerator.
15. If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, you should place warning devices _______ toward the approaching traffic.
5, 50 and 500 feet
10, 100 and 200 feet
5, 25 and 50 feet
16. If an aggressive driver is involved in an accident down the road, you should:
stop a safe distance from the accident scene, wait for the police and report the behavior you witnessed.
confront the aggressive driver.
try to get their vehicle to the side of the road.
17. The trolley valve should be used only:
to test the trailer brakes.
in driving.
to prevent skids.
18. If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
go right if the shoulder is clear.
use an escape ramp if it is available.
leave the road immediately.
19. The tractor protection valve:
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
prevents the trailer from being accidentally released.
keeps air in the brake system should the trailer develop a bad leak.
20. Placards are:
signs placed on a vehicle to identify the hazard class of the cargo.
devices placed below a vehicle to improve traction.
signs put inside a vehicle used to warn others of hazardous materials.
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