FREE VA CDL Combination Test (2024)

1. Blocking _______________ to keep it from sliding.

goes from the upper part of the cargo to the floor
is used in the front, back, and/or sides of a piece of cargo
is used only in the back of a piece of cargo

2. What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?

When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.

3. The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:

4. When you are driving on a slippery road, you should NOT:

use the engine brake or speed retarder.
keep a longer following distance.
adjust turning and braking to road conditions.

5. Cargo tie-downs are used to:

prevent freezing.
prevent right-turn accidents.
keep cargo from shifting or falling.

6. Empty trucks:

require a shorter stopping distance than full trucks.
require the same stopping distance than full trucks.
require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.

7. When backing with a trailer, you should:

check your mirrors on both sides frequently.
look at your line of travel before you begin backing.
All of the above.

8. On any upgrade, gravity:

9. ABS:

allows you to brake harder.
is an addition to your normal brakes.
should only be used on dry roads.

10. If you cannot make a right turn without entering another traffic lane, you should:

turn wide as you complete the turn.
turn wide before you start the turn.
swing wide to the left before starting the turn.

VA CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST