1 . When testing ____, you should apply your vehicle's brakes with the hand control while moving the vehicle forward slowly.

The Anti-Lock Braking System
The emergency braking system
The trailer service brakes

2 . Keeping cargo centered on a rig can:

Help you drive faster.
Prevent a rollover.
Make turns more dangerous.

3 . When a combination vehicle goes around a corner:

The vehicle must use at least two lanes.
The front and rear wheels will move in different paths.
It is best to allow the rear wheels to drive over the curb.

4 . When the wheels of a trailer lock up:

The trailer will be drivable.
The trailer may swing around.
The vehicle will maintain steering.

5 . If the emergency air line loses pressure:

The Anti-Lock Braking System will activate.
The service air line will activate.
The emergency brakes will activate.

6 . If color-coded, which color is used to identify emergency, or supply, lines?

White
Yellow
Red

7 . If a parked trailer does not have spring brakes, you should keep the trailer from moving by:

Having the vehicle parked against a wall or other vehicle.
Using chock blocks.
Parking on a slight incline.

8 . If color-coded, which color is used to identify service lines?

White
Yellow
Blue

9 . If you are backing and the trailer begins to drift off-course, the driver should:

Return the steering wheel to the 12 o’clock position.
Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction of the drift.
Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the drift.

10 . In an empty combination vehicle, the stiff suspension springs and strong brakes will have:

High traction.
Low traction.
No traction.

11 . Trailers with low underneath clearance can present challenges when driving over:

Bridges.
Railroad tracks.
Overpasses.
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12 . In a double or triple combination, the ____ trailer should be directly behind the cab.

Lightest
Heaviest
Smallest

13 . If a trailer begins to jackknife, the driver:

Should not apply the trailer hand brake.
Should firmly apply the brakes.
Can straighten the trailer with the parking brake.

14 . A trolley valve:

Should be used while driving.
Should only be used to test trailer brakes.
Should be used when parking uphill.

15 . During a trip, landing gear should be:

Completely raised.
Completely lowered.
Skimming the pavement.

16 . A combination vehicle has ____ air line(s).

One
Two
Three

17 . The trailer hand valve should not be used while you are driving because:

It will disconnect from the vehicle.
You will stop the vehicle too quickly.
It can cause a skid.

18 . When braking with ABS, you should:

Push the brake pedal harder than usual.
Push the brake pedal as you normally would.
Push the brake pedal more lightly than usual.

19 . If your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks, you should:

Sit in the cab and call for help.
Exit the cab and walk away from the tracks.
Motion for another driver to push your vehicle.

20 . To help prevent a rollover, cargo should be:

Placed as high as possible inside a trailer.
Placed as low as possible inside a trailer.
Placed on the driver’s side of a trailer.