FREE Virginia CDL Doubles Triples Practice Test (2024)

1. Texting is:

safer than talking on a cell phone.
about as safe as adjusting the radio.
the most dangerous distraction.

2. When you double your speed, the braking distance is:

3. If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, you should place warning devices _______ toward the approaching traffic.

4. Air brakes:

are prohibited on larger vehicles.
should be used only when driving on wet roads.
are an effective way to stop large and heavy vehicles.

5. When driving in extremely hot weather, if the air pressure in the tires is too high, you should:

continue driving.
stop and remain stopped until the tires cool off.
let air out of the tires to decrease pressure.

6. Weight that is loaded so there is a high center of gravity:

causes greater chance of rollover.
makes a vehicle easier to handle.
reduces the chance that the load will shift to the side or fall off.

7. What is true about tire chains?

You must carry the at least 6 chains and extra cross-links.
You should learn how to put the chains on before you need to do it in snow.
You should watch the official video tutorial by the manifacturer before putting them on.

8. Engine oil pressure should come up to normal within _________ after the engine is started.

9. To test your parking brake, do the following:

Set the parking brake, and gently pull against it in a low gear.
Speed up to 5 mph, then set the parking brake.
Set the parking brake while going downhill.

10. When your vehicle starts to skid, you must take action to:

accelerate and countersteer.
use controlled braking.
restore traction to the tires.

VIRGINIA CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE TEST