CDL DOUBLES PRACTICE TEST WYOMING

11. Excessive use of the service brakes results in overheating. Too much heat can:
cause the brakes to grab.
cause the brakes to squeak.
make the brakes stop working.
cause the brakes apply unevenly.
12. When driving with more than one trailer, the _______ trailer should be the first one behind the tractor.
shortest
longest
lightest
heaviest
13. The posted speed for a curve that may be safe for a straight truck:
could be too fast for a double or triple.
is likely to be safe for a double or triple.
is never safe for a double or triple.
can be ignored when driving a double or triple.
14. Which of the following statements about doubles/triples is true?
Doubles/triples are more stable than other CMVs.
Doubles/triples may have to go faster around corners than single trailer combination vehicles.
A safe speed on a curve for a single trailer combination vehicle may be too fast for a double/triple.
All of the above.
15. How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
You should not brake, and only use engine braking to prevent brake failure.
Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
16. Why should you cover your cargo?
To protect people from spilled cargo.
To protect the cargo from weather.
Because spill protection is a safety requirement in many states.
All of the above.
17. If brakes fail on a long downgrade, you should:
turn off the engine as soon as you.
pump the brake pedal 3 times.
set the parking brake.
use an escape ramp if it is available.
18. Emergency brakes are:
not required on buses.
required on all vehicles.
not required on doubles.
not required on commercial vehicles with air brakes.
19. The earliest way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by checking your mirrors.
by releasing the brakes.
by checking the jackknife sensor.
by hearing squeaking noises from the wheels.
20. Your vehicle should be equipped with all of the following except:
Instructions on how to perform a vehicle inspection test
Spare electrical fuses
Warning devices for parked vehicles
Fire extinguisher
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