Connecticut CDL Permit Test - Double

One way to know when it is time to shift gears is to learn your vehicle's operating rpm range. You should shift up when your engine reaches the top of that range. You can also learn which speeds each gear is good for and shift up based on your speedometer.

To avoid hitting anything behind you, make sure that your vehicle does not roll back when you start from a complete stop.

Doubles and triples need more space than other vehicles, both because they are longer and because their size and weight prevent them from turning or stopping suddenly. When driving a double or triple, always make sure you have enough space before entering traffic, crossing traffic, or changing lanes.

You must always properly signal before turning or changing lanes.

The liver removes alcohol from the body at a fixed rate. Despite popular belief, tricks like drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will not speed up the process. The only way to become sober is to allow your body the time it needs to remove the alcohol from your system.

During a pre-trip inspection, you should activate your lights, then get out of the vehicle to look at them.

If your trailer begins to skid, you should release the brakes to regain traction. The trailer will begin to straighten out once the wheels begin to grip the road again.