CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST (WV)

11. After the pre-trip inspection, drivers should inspect their cargo and its securing devices again within ________ after beginning the trip.
25 miles
two hours
50 miles
20 miles
12. Which of the following is most likely to roll over?
The rear trailer of a double
The front trailer of a double
The rear trailer of a triple
The middle trailer of a triple
13. A truck tractor with _________ requires the shortest stopping distance.
Weight has no impact on stopping distance.
a fully loaded trailer
a lightly loaded trailer
an empty trailer
14. Overloading can have negative effects on:
braking.
speed control.
steering.
All of the above.
15. If your vehicle is equipped with air brakes, loss of air pressure in the emergency line causes:
the trailer emergency brakes to come on.
the speed of your vehicle to increase.
the trailer spring brakes to come on.
All of the above.
16. Glad hands are used to:
connect the service and emergency air lines from the truck or tractor to the trailer.
connect the electrical lines from the truck or tractor to the trailer.
the air compressor is connected to the engine.
connect the brakes from the truck or tractor to the trailer.
17. If your truck catches fire, the first thing you should do is to:
pull into a service station and call for help.
get off the vehicle, open the hood and start shooting foam to keep the engine cool.
get the vehicle off the road and park near other vehicles.
pull off the road and park in an open area.
18. Overloading a vehicle with cargo can have negative effects on all of the following except:
Braking
Weight limits
Steering
Speed control
19. Under-loaded front axles can:
make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely.
cause the drive wheels to spin easily.
cause poor traction.
All of the above.
20. Which of the following is NOT TRUE? When you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS, you should:
use only the braking force necessary to stop safely.
brake the same way, regardless of whether you have ABS on the tractor, the trailer, or both.
drive slower to keep your vehicle in a straight line.
monitor your tractor and trailer as you slow down, and if it is safe to do so, back off the brakes to stay in control.
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