VERMONT CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE TEST

11. When driving a double or triple, you should:
decrease your following distance.
drive in the left lane whenever possible.
increase your following distance.
12. To prevent getting sleepy while driving, you should:
drive alone whenever possible.
keep cool by opening the window.
keep the cab warm.
13. When driving a double or triple:
the more heavily loaded trailer should be in the rear.
the more heavily loaded trailer should be directly behind the tractor.
all trailers should have the same weight.
14. By pushing the trailer air supply control knob in, you:
shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
supply the tires with air.
supply the trailer with air.
15. If the safety relief valve in the air brake system releases air:
this will supply more power to the brakes.
the valve is fully operational.
something is wrong.
16. Air tanks usually hold enough compressed air to allow the brakes to be used _________ even if the compressor stops working.
several times
for one stop
for one day
17. When driving at night you should dim your lights when following another vehicle within:
1 mile.
500 feet.
100 feet.
18. Which of the following is not a braking system on a truck?
Service brake
Parking brake
Steering brake
19. Hydroplaning:
can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
can occur only if there is a lot of water on the road.
is less likely if tire pressure is low.
20. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
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