combination Flashcards

1
Q

where should the tractor be when you inspect landing gear after uncoupling the trailer?

A

with the tractor frame under the vehicle

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2
Q

while driving behind another vehicle under good condition you should at least allow one second between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead for each______(how many) feet of your vehicle length

A

10

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3
Q

what are 2 things the driver can do to prevent a rollover?

A

keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible and go slow around turns

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4
Q

what should the leakage rate for a combination vehicle(engine off, brake off) be?

A

3 psi per minute

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5
Q

the safest way to make turn without entering another traffic lane is

A

turn wide as you complete the turn

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6
Q

if the service line comes apart while you are driving a combination vehicle but the emergency line stays together what will happen right away?

A

nothing is likely to happen until you hit the brakes

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7
Q

glad hands are usually connecting which of these?

A

service and emergency air lines from the vehicle to the trailer

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8
Q

what happens if you cross the air lines on an old trailer?

A

if the trailer has no spring brakes you could drive away but you wouldnt have trailer brakes

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9
Q

when should the hand valve be used?

A

to test the trailer brakes

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10
Q

when doing a set of doubles it is necessary to close which shut off valve in the last trailer?

A

back

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11
Q

if the service line comes apart while you are driving a combination vehicle but the emergency line stays together what will happen right away?

A

nothing is likely to happen until you press on the brakes

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12
Q

when backing the tractor under the trailer when do you know that the trailer is at the right height?

A

trailer will be lifter slightly when the tractor backs under it

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13
Q

what happens if your emergency brake lines come apart or get pulled away ?

A

emergency trailer brakes come on

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14
Q

if the brakes are not released when you pushed the trailer air supply valve you should…….

A

check air line connections

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15
Q

air brake equipped trailers made before 1975

A

often do not have spring brakes

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16
Q

after connecting the air lines but before backing up under the trailer you should..

A

supply air to the trailer system then pull out air supply knob

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17
Q

which part of the kingpin should the locking jaws close around?

A

the shank

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18
Q

how much space should be allowed between upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling?

A

nothing

19
Q

you have pushed the trailer air supply valve. you should not back a tractor under a trailer until the whole air system is……

A

at normal pressure

20
Q

you are coupling a tractor to a trailer and have backed up but are not under it. what should you hook up before backing under?

A

the emergency and service air lines

21
Q

what type of tractor requires the shortest amount of stopping distance?

A

fully loaded?

22
Q

what gear do you use to raise the landing gear?

A

the low one

23
Q

how do you supply air to the trailer tanks?

A

pushing in the trailer air supply valve

24
Q

why should you be sure that the fifth wheel plate is greased as required?

A

to prevent steering problems

25
Q

what happens if your emergency air line fails?

A

emergency trailer brakes will come on

26
Q

when connecting the glad hands press the two seals with the coupler together at what degree to each other?

A

90 degree

27
Q

why should you lock the tractor glad hands to each other when you are not towing a trailer?

A

it will keep dirt and water out of the line

28
Q

what gear should you use when backing under a trailer?

A

the lowest reverse gear

29
Q

after the trailer has been coupled to the tractor, the tractor protection control valve should be placed in what position?

A

normal

30
Q

what does it mean if the fifth wheel locking lever is not locked after the jaws close around the king pin?

A

the coupling is not right and should be fixed before driving the coupled unit

31
Q

what should make sure is done on a iron trailer when the supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor?

A

there is enough clearance between the tractor frame and the landing gear

32
Q

when you are uncoupling a loaded trailer you should lower the landing gear until it…..

A

makes firm contact with the ground, then crackle hits a low gear few extra turns

33
Q

what should you do to stop a trailer skid?

A

release the service brakes

34
Q

what should you do if you cannot make a turn without entering another traffic lane?

A

turn wide as you complete the turn

35
Q

what color is the emergency line?

A

red

36
Q

what color is the service line?

A

blue

37
Q

air leakage for combination psi per minute(engine off brakes on)

A

4psi per minute

38
Q

what position should the tractor protection valve be placed at while checking the trailer emergency brakes?

A

emergency

39
Q

while checking the trailer is securely coupled to the trailer the landing gear should be…….

A

slightly raised

40
Q

air and electrical lines from the tractor to the trailer should be…..

A

secured but with enough loop to turn

41
Q

how should you check the connections after you lock the kingpin into the fifth wheel

A

pulling the tractor ahead gently with the trailer brakes locked

42
Q

when should you use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle?

A

never

43
Q

where should the safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever be at?

A

over the locking lever