WEST VIRGINIA CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST

11. You must have at least 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires and at least ___ inch on other tires.
2/32
4/32
3/32
1/32
12. Anti-lock brakes:
help you stop faster.
reduce the perception distance.
increase your stopping distance.
keep your brakes from locking up when you brake hard.
13. Passive railroad crossings:
should never be crossed using a CMV.
have at least one traffic control device.
do not have traffic control devices.
usually have a person directing traffic.
14. Which of the following is NOT a good rule for using turn signals?
Cancel your signal after you have turned.
Signal well before you turn.
Put your turn signal on after the turn.
Signal continuously until you have completed the turn.
15. When you have to back, you should always try to back toward the driver's side. Why?
Backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
You can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
You can watch the front of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
All of the above.
16. If you unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the rear trailer:
your vehicle might roll away.
steam and boiling water can spray under pressure.
the dolly tow bar may fly up.
the brakes could be damaged by the combined forces of the springs and the air pressure.
17. Which of the following is NOT a way to determine if your trailer is equipped with ABS (antilock braking system)?
Wheel speed sensor wires are coming from the back of the brakes.
It has yellow ABS malfunction lamps.
It was built after March 1, 1998.
The letters "ABS" are printed on the side of the steering wheel.
18. The emergency air line does NOT:
control the emergency brakes on combination vehicles.
supply air to the trailer air tanks.
cause the tractor protection valve to close when the emergency line loses pressure.
pump air into the relay valves, allowing the trailer brakes to be applied more quickly.
19. Blocking and bracing are:
coupling devices used to connect the service air lines from the truck or tractor to the trailer.
used to keep cargo from sliding and to prevent movement of cargo.
driving techniques used to regain control when your drive wheels start to skid.
None of the above.
20. After a tire has been changed, you should:
decrease tire pressure.
deflate the tire to 15 psi.
stop a short while later and check that the nuts are tight.
wait at least 30 minutes before driving.
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