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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 possible answer choices. Test questions come from the Vermont Commercial Driver’s 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. When near a railroad crossing:

You should expect to hear every approaching train.

You may not hear a train, even if one is approaching.

You will hear two short blasts of a train's horn if a train is approaching.

You should never assume that you will hear an approaching train. The train operator may fail to sound the horn, or the use of a train's horn may be prohibited in a specific area. Even if the train does sound its horn, noise from inside your own vehicle may prevent you from hearing the train until it is dangerously close.

2. If driving through flowing water or a large puddle, you should:

Increase your speed.

Gently apply the brakes.

Try to stop in the water.

It is best to avoid driving through large puddles or moving water. If there is no way to avoid driving through water, you should slow down, shift into a low gear, and gently apply the brakes. Pressing linings against the brake drums or discs will keep water, mud, silt, and sand from getting inside the brake mechanisms.

3. Which of the following is not a reason to use your mirrors?

You are changing lanes.

You are making a turn.

You are looking at fuel prices.

While regular mirror checks should be part of your normal driving routine, checking your mirrors is especially important when turning, changing lanes, merging, and performing tight maneuvers.

4. When driving on a long downhill slope, you should brake by:

Only using the brakes.

Mostly using the brakes and occasionally downshifting.

Downshifting and then using the brakes.

When approaching a long downgrade, you should shift into a lower gear then use proper braking techniques. Using the brakes alone could cause them to overheat and fail. The braking power of the engine, which is maximized by being in a lower gear, will be the principal way of controlling your speed on a downgrade.

5. You should ____ if the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving.

Stop where you are and park

Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible

Continue driving normally

If the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving, it is important that you safely exit the roadway as soon as possible and park your vehicle. If the air pressure gets too low, the brakes will no longer work well enough for you to stop safely.

6. Maintaining a cushion of space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is:

Not encouraged, as it slows the flow of traffic.

Encouraged, as it allows you time to react to unexpected hazards.

Only encouraged if you are traveling with a passenger.

For safe driving, it is essential that you maintain cushions of space on all sides of your vehicle. This helps to ensure that you will have time to take appropriate action if a problem arises.

7. When coupling:

You can assume all vehicles are the same.

Be sure that you are coupling correctly.

Cracks in the mounting are acceptable.

Incorrect coupling and uncoupling of combination vehicles can have extremely dangerous consequences.

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