Doub/Trips Test 1

Q1

When driving with more than one trailer, which trailer should be the first one behind the tractor?

Q2

You are driving a 100 foot twin trailer combination at 50 mph. The road is dry and the visibility is good. You should keep at least ____ seconds of space ahead of you.

Q3

With the hand valve on, you should test the trailer brakes by opening the service line valve at the rear of the rig. When you do this, you should hear:

Q4

You are driving with double trailers and must use your brakes to avoid a crash. For emergency braking you should:

Q5

Converter dollies:

Q6

The crack the whip effect that troubles trucks with trailers. Which is most likely to tip over:

Q7

You are doing a walk around inspection of a double or triple trailer rig. You should be sure the converter dolly air tank drain valves are ____ and the pintle hook is ____.

Q8

When does the "driver's manual" advise disconnecting the steering axle brakes to help keep the rig straight?

Q9

If a converter dolly is still under the second trailer and you unlock the pintle hook, what will probably happen?

Q10

You are visually checking the coupling of a converter dolly to the rear trailer. How much space should be between the upper and lower fifth wheel?