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There are two things that a driver can do to prevent a rollover. They are: Keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible, and:   show
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If the service line disconnects while you're driving, what will happen right away?   show
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show By pushing in the trailer air supply valve  
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With the engine off and the brakes released, a combination vehicle air brake system shouldn't leak more than how many psi in one minute?   show
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show Hook up the emergency and service air lines  
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The fifth wheel locking lever is not locked after the jaws close around the kingpin. This means that:   show
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After pushing in the trailer supply valve, you should not move the tractor until the whole air system is:   show
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You cross the air lines when hooking up to an old trailer. What will happen?   show
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How far should you crank up the front trailer supports (dollies) after coupling a semi-trailer?   show
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You're driving a combination vehicle when the trailer breaks away and pulls apart the air lines. You should expect the trailer brakes to apply and:   show
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show Never  
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Air brake equipped trailers made before 1975:   show
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show It should never be done  
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When backing up under a trailer, you should line up:   show
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You're hooking up a tractor and semi-trailer, and you've connected both air lines. Before backing under the trailer, you should:   show
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When not pulling a trailer, why is it a good idea to lock the glad hands together or to a dummy coupler?   show
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How much space should be between the upper and the lower fifth wheel plates?   show
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show Pulling the tractor ahead gently with the trailer brakes locked  
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show Never  
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You have coupled with a semi-trailer. Where should you put the front trailer supports before driving away?   show
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You supply air to the trailer tanks by:   show
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You are coupling a tractor to a semi-trailer and have backed up but are not under it. What should you hook up before backing under?   show
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If the service air line comes apart while you are driving a combination vehicle but the emergency line stays together, what will happen right away?   show
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In normal driving, some drivers use the hand valve before a brake pedal to prevent a jackknife. Which of these statements is true?   show
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The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle (engine off, brakes off) should be less than ________ psi per minute.   show
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The fifth wheel locking lever is locked after the jaws close around the kingpin. This means that:   show
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Air lines on a combination vehicle are often colored to keep from getting them mixed up. The emergency line is _______; the service line is _______.   show
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You are driving a combination vehicle when the trailer breaks away, pulling apart both air lines. You would expect the trailer brakes to come on and:   show
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show None  
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show Pulling the- tractor ahead gently with the trailer brakes locked.  
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The safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever must be:   show
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After you supply air to the trailer, make sure the air lines are not crossed and the trailer brakes are working. This is done by:   show
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show Walk around the rig to be sure that it is clear.  
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You should not back a tractor under a trailer until the whole air system is:   show
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show Trailer brakes are locked.  
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How should you test the tractor semi-trailer connection for security?   show
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show It will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it  
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show Keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.  
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show The shank.  
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show "Bobtail" tractors can take longer to stop than a combination vehicle loaded to maximum gross weight.  
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show Emergency trailer brakes come on.  
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Why should you be sure that the fifth wheel plate is greased as required?   show
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What will happen if the air lines are crossed when you hook up to an old trailer?   show
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show There is enough clearance between the tops of the tractor tires and the nose of the trailer.  
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show Neither a or b is correct  
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You have a major leak in the service line and you put on the brakes. Service air pressure will escape and cause the:   show
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show It will keep dirt and water out of the lines.  
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show To test the trailer brakes.  
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Semi-trailers made before 1975 that are equipped with air brakes.   show
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show Directly in front of the trailer.  
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The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle (engine off, brakes on) should be less than ______psi per minute.   show
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You can prevent a roll over by keeping the cargo as close to the ground as possible and:   show
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show The vehicle is lighter  
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On a combination vehicle, to stop a jackknife:   show
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show When the rear wheels follow a different path than the front wheels.  
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You need ________ times more stopping distance when stopping a combination at 40 miles per hour than at 20 miles per hour.   show
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show Supplies the trailer with air.  
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The service air line:   show
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show Red.  
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show To keep the dirt and water out of the lines.  
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show You could drive away, but have no trailer brakes.  
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Why do many trailers built before 1975 have no parking brakes?   show
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show Nothing is likely to happen until you press the brakes.  
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show It prevents steering problems.  
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What should you do just before the tractor is coupled?   show
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show Directly in front of the trailer  
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show The trailer is lifted slightly when the tractor connects.  
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show Pull out the air supply knob.  
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To make sure the kingpin and fifth wheel connection are secure, what should you do?   show
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show No space.  
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show Have it repaired before driving.  
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show Wait until the air pressure is normal.  
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show When you pump the brake you will hear the brakes move and air escape.  
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show 3 psi per minute.  
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The maximum leakage rate for a combination vehicle with the engine off and brakes on is:   show
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You should use the trailer hand valve:   show
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Why do you need a tractor protection valve?   show
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show The air pressure is low (20 to 45 psi).  
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When testing the trailer emergency brakes, you should charge the air brake system, check that the trailer rolls freely, and:   show
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After you have turned the hand brake on, how do you check the trailer brakes?   show
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show Turn the parking brakes off.  
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