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Combination

All applicants who are applying for a Class A CDL should be prepared to take the Combination test. This test covers information found in Section 6 of the Commercial Driver License.. Read More

All applicants who are applying for a Class A CDL should be prepared to take the Combination test. This test covers information found in Section 6 of the Commercial Driver License Manual. Section 6 provides the information needed to safely operate tractor-trailers, doubles, triples, and straight trucks with trailers. The test is made up of 20 multiple-choice questions, and applicants will need to correctly answer a minimum of 16 questions to pass. The Combination test is not a replacement for the Double/Triple endorsement test.

Number of Question 20

Passing Score 16

1. Shut-off valves:

Prevent air from escaping air brake systems.

Prevent air from entering air brake systems.

Override vehicles that are out of control.

Shut-off valves are used in air supply lines to control the passage of air from one trailer to another. The rear shut-off valve should always be closed to prevent air from leaving the braking system.

2. The ____ trailer is the most likely to turn over if a driver takes a turn too quickly.

Front

Last

Middle

When making a turn, be sure to steer gently and smoothly. Making a quick turn while pulling trailers is dangerous and can increase the risk of the last trailer rolling over.

3. When connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer, the trailer height should be ____ the center of the fifth wheel.

Level with

Slightly higher than

Slightly lower than

When connecting a converter dolly to a second or third trailer, the trailer height should correct. It should be slightly lower than the center of the fifth wheel.

4. 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.

The emergency air line controls the emergency brakes on a combination vehicle. A loss of air pressure in the emergency line will cause the emergency trailer brakes to activate.

5. 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.

If a trailer begins to jackknife, you should release the brakes and allow the trailer wheels to regain traction with the road. Do not apply the trailer hand brake to attempt to straighten out the rig because the application of brakes is what caused the wheels to lock in the first place.

6. A trolley valve:

Should be used while driving.

Should only be used to test trailer brakes.

Should be used when parking uphill.

The trailer hand valve (also referred to as the trolley valve or Johnson bar) is a mechanism that works the trailer brakes. It should only be used to test the brakes. Using it while the vehicle is being driven could cause a skid. Never use the trailer hand valve while parking because doing so may release the air pressure from the braking system, releasing the brakes that are holding the vehicle in place.

7. 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.

When operating a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should apply your brakes in the same manner as you would if operating a vehicle without ABS.

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