VIRGINIA DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE CDL TEST

11. Air tank drains:
protect the tanks and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
should not be used in wet weather.
are used to remove water and oil from the air tanks.
12. Which of these describes the proper braking technique when driving on a long and steep downgrade?
Apply the brakes until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph, then release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
Release the brakes until your speed is 5 mph above your safe speed, then apply the brakes. When your speed has decreased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
Apply the brakes. When your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
13. When coupling a double or triple, ________ should be attached last.
the trailer right behind the cab.
the middle trailer.
None of the above.
14. The average driver has a reaction time of:
1/8 of a second.
1/32 of a second.
3/4 second to 1 second.
15. If you unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the rear trailer:
the dolly tow bar may fly up.
the brakes could be damaged by the combined forces of the springs and the air pressure.
your vehicle might roll away.
16. You as a driver should always:
make emergency plans when you see a hazard.
reduce your following distance.
stay in your lane.
17. Air tanks usually hold enough compressed air to allow the brakes to be used _________ even if the compressor stops working.
several times
for one day
for one stop
18. Radial and bias-ply tires:
should not be used together.
should be used together only when driving in packed snow.
should be used together.
19. Which of the following is a reason to cover cargo?
To protect the cargo from weather
To protect people from spilled cargo
All of the above.
20. With low beams, drivers can see ahead about:
250 feet
15 feet
100 feet
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