Take New Jersey CDL Double Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 20

Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must have:

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AAn Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).✓BBluetooth.✓CGPS.✓DA rear back-up camera.✓

QUESTION 2 / 20

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

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ACannot be used with air brakes.✓BShould be used on dry pavement.✓CCan assist in maintaining control when braking.✓DShould only be used if all axles have ABS.✓

QUESTION 3 / 20

Test the tractor protection valve by:

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ARemoving the air supply knob.✓BRemoving the parking brake control knob.✓CReleasing air with the brake pedal.✓DReleasing air with the gas pedal.✓

QUESTION 4 / 20

When approaching a downgrade, how can you reduce the amount of braking that will be needed?

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ASwitch to a higher gear.✓BSwitch to a lower gear.✓CSwitch to neutral.✓DTurn off the engine.✓

QUESTION 5 / 20

Improper coupling is:

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AImpossible.✓BNot a problem.✓CNot easily detected.✓DVery dangerous.✓

QUESTION 6 / 20

In poor weather, the driver of a double or triple should:

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ALead the way for other drivers.✓BDrive on the shoulder of the road.✓CExceed the posted speed limit.✓DDrive carefully, as the vehicle is prone to skidding.✓

QUESTION 7 / 20

Driving at night is:

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ASafer than driving during the day.✓BJust as safe as driving during the day.✓CMore dangerous than driving during the day.✓DDiscouraged.✓

QUESTION 8 / 20

If you need to back your trailer but cannot back up in a straight path, you should:

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ABack toward the passenger's side.✓BBack toward the driver's side.✓CSwerve back and forth while backing.✓DAlways turn to your right.✓

QUESTION 9 / 20

Which of the following is acceptable?

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ADual tires that do not come into contact with each other✓BTires of mismatched sizes if used only on short trips✓CRetreaded tires on the front of a school bus✓DTires with cracks✓

QUESTION 10 / 20

How can you avoid becoming drowsy on a trip?

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AGet about three hours of sleep beforehand.✓BPlan ahead, including stopping points.✓CDo not build exercise into your daily routine.✓DSchedule the trip at night.✓

QUESTION 11 / 20

A vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) uses a ____ light to warn that the system is not working properly.

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AGreen✓BYellow✓COrange✓DWhite✓

QUESTION 12 / 20

When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

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ARely on the posted signals to indicate when a train is approaching.✓BRely on the movements of other motorists to indicate when a train is approaching.✓CNot rely on signals to indicate when a train is approaching.✓DLook to see if nearby plants are moving from the breeze created by a passing train✓

QUESTION 13 / 20

Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?

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AAbility to focus✓BDaydreaming✓CYawning repeatedly✓DDrifting from your lane✓

QUESTION 14 / 20

When parked on the side of the road, you should:

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AUse only the rear flashing lights.✓BUse one set of turn signals.✓CUse your high beam headlights.✓DUse your four-way flashers.✓

QUESTION 15 / 20

When backing a truck, you should:

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AOnly use the side mirrors on the driver’s side.✓BUse both side mirrors.✓CNot use a helper.✓DOnly use the mirror on the passenger's side.✓

QUESTION 16 / 20

Which of the following statements is correct?

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ARims with a missing lug nut are acceptable if there are at least four other lug nuts on the rim.✓BA cracked lock ring is acceptable if the vehicle is being driven at speeds under 55 mph.✓CA missing clamp is dangerous and should be corrected.✓DWelded repairs are acceptable for wheels on rear axles.✓

QUESTION 17 / 20

Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly if:

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AThe trailer is straight.✓BThere is no trailer attached to the tractor.✓CThe vehicle is on a slight incline.✓DThe vehicle is on a slight decline.✓

QUESTION 18 / 20

Compared to other commercial motor vehicles, combination vehicles need more space on the road because they are longer and they:

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ANeed more space to turn and stop.✓BDrive more slowly.✓CAre twice the width.✓DSwerve more often.✓

QUESTION 19 / 20

After starting the engine, oil pressure should reach a normal level:

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AWithin a few seconds.✓BAfter about a minute.✓CAfter about four minutes.✓DWithin 10 minutes of driving.✓

QUESTION 20 / 20

When entering a curve, you should:

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AGet off the roadway.✓BUse the shoulder.✓CDownshift.✓DTake the vehicle out of gear.✓