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NY CDL Combination Practice Questions - New York CDL Combination Vehicles Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which New York CDL applicant must take the Combination Vehicles knowledge test?
Choose one answer below.
A
A Class A applicant operating qualifying truck or truck combinations
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B
A straight truck with no trailer
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C
A passenger bus only
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D
A motorcycle endorsement vehicle
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is a combination vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
A straight truck with no trailer
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B
A passenger bus only
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C
A motorcycle endorsement vehicle
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D
A truck or tractor pulling one or more trailers
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QUESTION 3 / 25
For a New York Class A CDL, the towed unit generally must exceed what GVWR when the combination is at least 26,001 pounds?
Choose one answer below.
A
8,000 pounds
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B
15,000 pounds
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C
10,000 pounds
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D
5,000 pounds
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which NY DMV CDL-10 manual section covers combination vehicles?
Choose one answer below.
A
Section 8
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B
Section 6
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C
Section 3
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D
Section 5 only
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is off-tracking?
Choose one answer below.
A
The trailer rear wheels follow a shorter inside path than the tractor front wheels
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B
The trailer ABS lamp stays on
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C
The fifth wheel unlocks in a turn
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D
The engine loses power
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Why should you slow before entering a curve with a combination vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up and make a sharp correction
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B
Use the trailer hand valve as the main control
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C
To shift cargo higher
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D
To reduce rollover and skid risk before steering forces build
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How should cargo be placed to help reduce rollover risk?
Choose one answer below.
A
Loose so it can settle
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B
All against the rear doors
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C
Low and centered
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D
High and to one side
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which control should be used for normal stopping?
Choose one answer below.
A
The fifth wheel release handle
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B
The foot brake pedal
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C
Use the trailer hand valve as the main control
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D
Use the parking brake for normal moving stops
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What color is commonly used for the trailer emergency or supply glad hand?
Choose one answer below.
A
Red
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B
Blue
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C
Green
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D
White
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What color is commonly used for the trailer service glad hand?
Choose one answer below.
A
Red
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B
Yellow
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C
Black
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D
Blue
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the kingpin?
Choose one answer below.
A
The trailer ABS lamp
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B
The service glad hand
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C
The vertical trailer pin that locks into the fifth wheel jaws
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D
The landing gear crank
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Before backing under a trailer, fifth wheel jaws should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Covered by the electrical cable
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B
Open
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C
Closed
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D
Removed
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does the tug test check?
Choose one answer below.
A
Whether the fifth wheel lock is holding the trailer
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B
Trailer marker lights only
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C
Cargo paperwork only
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D
Whether the landing gear is greased
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Why visually inspect after a tug test?
Choose one answer below.
A
To avoid testing trailer brakes
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B
Cargo paperwork only
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C
To set the odometer
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D
To confirm the jaws are closed around the kingpin and there is no gap
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What should be done with landing gear before driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Remove it from the trailer
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B
Lower it until it drags
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C
Raise it fully and secure the handle
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D
Leave it halfway down
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What connects the tractor electrical system to trailer lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
The landing gear foot
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B
The electrical cable or light cord
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C
The fifth wheel release handle
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D
Use the trailer hand valve as the main control
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When unsure while backing, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Get out and look before continuing
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B
Speed up and make a sharp correction
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C
Use the trailer hand valve as the main control
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D
Assume the spot is clear
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When backing, the trailer initially moves how relative to steering wheel direction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Always straight back
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B
Only toward the passenger side
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C
In the direction of the turn signal
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D
Opposite the steering-wheel direction
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When a curved backing path is needed, which side is preferred when possible?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any side at high speed
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B
Only from outside the cab
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C
Driver side
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D
Blind passenger side
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is a jackknife?
Choose one answer below.
A
The kingpin is painted red
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B
The tractor and trailer fold toward each other at the coupling
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C
Landing gear drops during travel
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D
Trailer lights flash quickly
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What should you do first if trailer wheels lock and the trailer starts to skid?
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the brakes so the wheels can roll again
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B
Use the trailer hand valve as the main control
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C
Use the parking brake for normal moving stops
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D
Accelerate sharply
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which trailers are vulnerable at raised railroad crossings?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only passenger cars
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B
Only motorcycles
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C
Only empty pickup beds
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D
Low-slung trailers such as lowboys or car carriers
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What supports the front of an uncoupled semitrailer?
Choose one answer below.
A
Service line
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B
ABS lamp
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C
Landing gear
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D
Kingpin alone
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QUESTION 24 / 25
After uncoupling, what should be done with air and electrical lines?
Choose one answer below.
A
Cut them off
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B
Secure them so they are not damaged or contaminated
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C
Leave them dragging
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D
Tie them into fifth wheel jaws
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which item is checked in the coupling area?
Choose one answer below.
A
Fifth wheel mounting and locking parts
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B
Trailer marker lights only
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C
Cargo paperwork only
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D
Radio volume knob
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