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Tennessee CDL Combination Vehicles Practice Test 5

Tennessee CDL Combination Test - Combination Vehicles. The combination vehicles test is required for Class A CDL applicants in Tennessee who plan to operate combination vehicles. This Tennessee CDL Combination Vehicles Practice Test 5 consists of 20 questions, and you must answer at least 16 correctly to pass with a score of 80%. The test is based on Section 6 of the Tennessee CDL Manual and covers the core information needed to safely operate combination vehicles. Tennessee's Combination Vehicles section focuses on driving combinations, combination vehicle air brakes, antilock brake systems, coupling and uncoupling, and inspecting combinations. Take this Tennessee CDL practice test now to prepare for the actual combination vehicles knowledge exam. To earn your CDL, you must pass the required knowledge tests and the skills test. Depending on your license class and endorsements, Tennessee may also require tests for General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Passenger, School Bus, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials, and Doubles/Triples. Special endorsements are required for certain vehicle types, and Class A applicants should be prepared for the additional knowledge needed to safely operate tractor-trailers and other combination vehicles.

Questions on this page
5
Exam questions
20
Correct to pass
16
Passing score
80%
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CDL Combination Vehicles

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  • Topic: CDL Combination Vehicles Practice Test 5
  • Focus: driving combinations, coupling, inspection, and air systems
  • Passing target: 16 of 20 • Page 1 of 4
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Combination Vehicles

What is the main purpose of the tractor protection valve?

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Combination Vehicles

When backing a tractor-trailer, why should you use the lowest reverse gear possible?

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Combination Vehicles

Why should the glad hands be locked together or secured when they are not connected to a trailer?

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Combination Vehicles

What usually happens to the rear trailer wheels during offtracking on a turn?

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Combination Vehicles

If you are coupling to a trailer and the trailer is too high, what can happen?

Question 5
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