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This endorsement is required if the driver will pull two or three trailers. To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test. The test consists of 20 multiple choice.. Read More

This endorsement is required if the driver will pull two or three trailers. To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test. The test consists of 20 multiple choice questions. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16 questions correctly. Each question has three or four possible answer choices. Test questions come from the Nevada Commercial Driver License Manual. Questions come from chapters covering: Driving Safely, Air Brakes (if applicable), Combination Vehicles and Doubles and Triples. The Double/Triple endorsement can be used with the Class A CDL.

Number of Question 20

Passing Score 16

1. Brake fading is caused when:

Brakes are not used often enough.

Brakes overheat.

Brakes are too cold.

Brakes are wet.

Using the brakes excessively will cause them to overheat, making them less effective. This is referred to as "fading."

2. During an inspection, slack adjusters on S-cam brakes should not move more than:

One foot.

One centimeter.

One inch.

Check each slack adjuster after parking on level ground, setting wheel chocks, and disengaging the parking brake. Pull the slack adjusters to make sure they do not move more than about one inch from where the push rod is attached. If they move more than one inch, they may be out of adjustment and will need to be fixed.

3. Which of the following is not a type of retarder?

Exhaust

Engine

Air

Retarders are mechanisms in some vehicles that help slow the vehicle and reduce the need for braking. The four basic types of retarders are exhaust, engine, hydraulic, and electric.

4. Air tank drains:

Should not be used in cold weather.

Are helpful to remove water and oil from the air tanks.

Are used to move air to the brakes.

Compressed air in an air brake system usually has a certain amount of water and oil in it. This can harm the system if allowed to accumulate. Air tanks have drain valves to aid in removing water and oil from the compressed air.

5. When backing, it is best to:

Rely only on the passenger’s side mirror.

Try to back up quickly.

Turn toward the passenger’s side whenever possible.

Use a helper, if possible.

If you must drive in reverse, you should back up slowly and use the mirrors on both sides of your vehicle. Use a helper to monitor your blind spots whenever possible. You and the helper should agree on a signal for "stop."

6. The steering wheel should be:

Held with both hands.

Held by one hand to allow for other tasks, such as eating and drinking.

Held by one hand at a time, alternating between hands.

Cracked to allow for an improved grip.

To maintain proper control of your vehicle, the steering wheel should be held firmly with both hands. Your hands should be positioned on opposite sides of the wheel.

7. When driving at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Make sure you are rested.

Make sure your glasses are clean.

Wear sunglasses.

To ensure that you can see as well as possible, don't wear sunglasses when driving at night. If you wear eyeglasses, make sure they are clean and unscratched. Make sure you are rested and alert before driving at night.

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