COMBINATION TEST VIRGINIA - PRACTICE TEST
11.
If an item placed on a flatbed trailer is 7 feet long, it should have __ tie-downs.
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7
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2
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1
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12.
When you make a quick lane change, the crack-the-whip effect can turn the trailer over. The crack-the-whip effect is caused by:
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the rear trailer of a triple.
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strong wind.
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rearward amplification.
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13.
When checking your tires during a pre-trip inspection, which of the following is acceptable?
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Dual tires that come in contact with parts of the vehicle
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Cracks in the tires
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Tires made by different manufacturers
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14.
When backing a trailer, you should:
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try to position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line.
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turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go.
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avoid correcting the drift.
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15.
What is the proper following distance for a 40 foot truck traveling at 35 mph?
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4 seconds
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12 seconds
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10 seconds
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16.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
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move to the left lane.
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increase your following distance.
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speed up.
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17.
The use of brakes on a steep downgrade is:
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much more effective than the engine braking effect.
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a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
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the main braking factor.
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18.
Which of the following is true about the trailer hand valve?
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It should be used only to test the trailer brakes.
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The trailer hand valve works the trailer brakes.
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All of the above.
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19.
When you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS, you should:
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apply the trailer hand brake whe braking.
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pump the brakes.
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brake as you always have.
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20.
To secure the tractor you should:
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Check that the kingpin and the fifth-wheel are aligned.
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Put on the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral.
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All of the above.
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