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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 Oregon Commercial Driver 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. Off-ramps:

Are usually safest for trucks.

Can be dangerous for trucks.

Should not be used by trucks.

On- and off-ramps can be dangerous when driving a truck. Remember that posted speed limits for ramps may be safe for cars but too fast for trucks.

2. When traveling at speeds under 40 mph, you should maintain at least ____ of following distance for every 10 feet of your vehicle's length.

One second

Two seconds

Three seconds

When traveling at speeds under 40 mph, you should allow a minimum of one second of following distance for every 10 feet of your vehicle's length. At faster speeds, add at least one additional second.

3. When driving:

It is best to hide your intentions from others.

You should only use turn signals if there are vehicles near you.

You should not use turn signals in construction zones.

You should always use turn signals to warn others about your intentions.

It is important to communicate your intentions to others on the road. Make sure to signal before turning or changing lanes, even if no other vehicles are nearby.

4. If there is a cargo fire in a box trailer:

The trailer doors should be opened.

The trailer doors should not be opened.

A large, heavy blanket should be put over the trailer.

The doors of a trailer should be not be opened in the event of a cargo fire, especially if the cargo includes hazardous materials. Opening trailer doors would increase the fire's oxygen supply, potentially causing the fire to increase in size.

5. When driving a vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), brakes should be applied:

In the same way as they would be in a vehicle without ABS.

As the vehicle is placed in neutral.

With the hand brake.

When driving a vehicle with ABS, you should brake in the same manner as you would in a vehicle without ABS.

6. A driver should always:

Stay in their lane.

Have an emergency plan.

Stay in the left lane.

Drive above the speed limit.

While driving, you should continually scan the road ahead to spot potential hazards well in advance. Make emergency plans for how to deal with the hazards in the event that they become dangerous.

7. Which of the following is not a problem?

Loose or broken exhaust pipes

Loose or broken mounting brackets

Exhaust parts rubbing against fuel system parts

Exhaust system parts that are not leaking

When inspecting an exhaust system, you should verify that parts of the system are not loose, broken, or missing. The system's parts must be properly mounted and should not be rubbing against moving parts of the vehicle.

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