E
.
Learndmv
DMV PRACTICE
Toggle navigation
Find your state
Exam types
Practice tests
Sign in
Create account
↗
← Leave quiz
Kansas CDL Combination Test 2
Practice mode
Question
1
of 20
QUESTION 1 / 20
When driving a tractor-trailer equipped with ABS, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop harder than you would otherwise.
✓
B
Use extra braking force to ensure the ABS kicks in.
✓
C
Brake as you normally would.
✓
D
Brake using less pressure than you would otherwise use.
✓
QUESTION 2 / 20
When glad hands are coupled, the seals should be pressed together at an angle of:
Choose one answer below.
A
30 degrees.
✓
B
45 degrees.
✓
C
60 degrees.
✓
D
90 degrees.
✓
QUESTION 3 / 20
Before backing your tractor under the trailer, make sure your trailer brakes are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Disengaged.
✓
B
Locked.
✓
C
Deactivated.
✓
D
Dry.
✓
QUESTION 4 / 20
If oil and water build up in your vehicle's air tanks, the brakes:
Choose one answer below.
A
May not work correctly.
✓
B
May feel squishy.
✓
C
Will squeal loudly when used.
✓
D
Will be extremely sensitive.
✓
QUESTION 5 / 20
Trailers with low underneath clearance may be difficult to drive:
Choose one answer below.
A
On interstate highways.
✓
B
Over railroad crossings.
✓
C
On dirt roads.
✓
D
At the posted speed limit.
✓
QUESTION 6 / 20
After coupling, there should be ____ between the upper and lower fifth wheel.
Choose one answer below.
A
No space
✓
B
Very little space
✓
C
A lot of space
✓
D
Three inches of space
✓
QUESTION 7 / 20
If you need to back your trailer but cannot back up in a straight path, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Back toward the passenger's side.
✓
B
Back toward the driver's side.
✓
C
Swerve back and forth while backing.
✓
D
Always turn to your right.
✓
QUESTION 8 / 20
After finishing a pre-trip inspection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Close the service line valve.
✓
B
Remove the service line valve.
✓
C
Leave the emergency line valve open.
✓
D
Leave the rear shut-off valves open.
✓
QUESTION 9 / 20
While inspecting a coupling, you should go under the trailer and:
Choose one answer below.
A
Detach the jaws from around the kingpin.
✓
B
Make sure the locking lever is in the "emergency" position.
✓
C
Remove the safety latch.
✓
D
Look into the back of the fifth wheel.
✓
QUESTION 10 / 20
A tractor protection valve is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A device that keeps air in the tractor or truck brake system, should the trailer break away or develop a bad leak.
✓
B
A device that prevents theft.
✓
C
A device that controls fuel levels.
✓
D
A device that allows the battery to recharge efficiently.
✓
QUESTION 11 / 20
If a trailer begins to skid, the driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lock the brakes.
✓
B
Release the brakes.
✓
C
Steer in the opposite direction.
✓
D
Accelerate.
✓
QUESTION 12 / 20
Simply changing lanes can cause:
Choose one answer below.
A
A “crack-the-whip” effect, resulting in a rollover.
✓
B
A trailer to straighten out.
✓
C
Confusion over which lane the driver is hoping to use.
✓
D
Other drivers to reduce their speed.
✓
QUESTION 13 / 20
What happens when the wheels of a trailer lock up?
Choose one answer below.
A
The trailer will usually continue to move in a straight line.
✓
B
The trailer will disengage.
✓
C
The trailer will likely swing around.
✓
D
The trailer will stop.
✓
QUESTION 14 / 20
What is a tractor protection valve?
Choose one answer below.
A
A valve to keep air in the brake system should there be a bad leak
✓
B
A valve that prevents the truck from being stolen
✓
C
A valve that prevents the driver from going too fast
✓
D
A valve that prevents the trailer from accidentally being released
✓
QUESTION 15 / 20
A shut-off valve:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is located on the front of a trailer.
✓
B
Is located on the instrument panel.
✓
C
Prevents air from escaping an air brake system.
✓
D
Should always be open.
✓
QUESTION 16 / 20
Air pressure in the ____ air line is controlled by either the foot brake or trailer hand brake.
Choose one answer below.
A
Emergency
✓
B
Service
✓
C
Rear
✓
D
Auxiliary
✓
QUESTION 17 / 20
Fully-loaded rigs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are less likely to roll over than empty rigs.
✓
B
Are more likely to roll over than empty rigs.
✓
C
Are just as likely to roll over as empty rigs.
✓
D
Should not be driven.
✓
QUESTION 18 / 20
Pull out the trailer air supply control to test:
Choose one answer below.
A
The parking brake.
✓
B
The trailer emergency brakes.
✓
C
The trailer service brakes.
✓
D
The landing gear.
✓
QUESTION 19 / 20
To prevent a rollover, a driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep cargo low.
✓
B
Place cargo high.
✓
C
Keep cargo loose.
✓
D
Turn quickly.
✓
QUESTION 20 / 20
The service air line is attached to the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relay valves.
✓
B
Supply line.
✓
C
Emergency air line.
✓
D
Steering wheel.
✓
← Previous
0 of 20 answered
Next question →
Finish & see results →