CDL: chapter 6-10 Exam Questions and
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How does your trailer respond C. it drifts to the left
when you turn the wheel to the
right while backing?
A. it drifts to the right
B. it pushes
C. it drifts to the left
D. you should never turn your
wheel while backing
What is the key reason backing is B. backing gives you limited visibility; you
so will
dangerous? always have a blind spot
A. sticking your head out the
window can lead to chronic neck
and back pain
B. backing gives you limited
visibility; you will always have a
blind spot
C. backing requires you to get out
of your tractor; you could be struck
by another vehicle
D. both B and C
,What is the acronym commonly A. GOAL: Get Out and Look
used to remember the safety
check
you should perform before
backing?
A. GOAL: Get Out and Look
B. FIRE: First Inspect Relative
Environment
C. LAYER: Look Around Your
Entire
Rig
D. SAFE: Stay Away From
Emergencies
If you can use a spotter when D. you must agree on all hand signals
backing,: before
A. responsibility for any incidents beginning the maneuver
that occur transfers to the spotter
B. he/she should be behind your
vehicle at all times
C. using a handheld cellphone to
communicate with him/her is best
D. you must agree on all hand
signals before beginning the
maneuver
, What is the key characteristic to A. backing while turning into a space that
alley dock backing maneuver? is 90
A. backing while turning into a degrees to the truck
space that is 90 degrees to the
truck
B. backing into a space alongside
a
dock
C. backing straight down an alley
D. none of the above
Which of the following statements D. both A and B
regarding blind-side jackknife
backing are true?
A. it should never be done without
the assistance of a spotter
B. it is best to stop every few feet
to
check your clearance
C. ending with a greater than 90-
degree angle is preferred
D. both A and B
What backing maneuver should A. offset backing
you
use if the trailer did not wind up
directly in front of the target?
A. offset backing
B. slight side jackknife backing
C. blind side jackknife backing
D. alley dock or curved backing
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
How does your trailer respond C. it drifts to the left
when you turn the wheel to the
right while backing?
A. it drifts to the right
B. it pushes
C. it drifts to the left
D. you should never turn your
wheel while backing
What is the key reason backing is B. backing gives you limited visibility; you
so will
dangerous? always have a blind spot
A. sticking your head out the
window can lead to chronic neck
and back pain
B. backing gives you limited
visibility; you will always have a
blind spot
C. backing requires you to get out
of your tractor; you could be struck
by another vehicle
D. both B and C
,What is the acronym commonly A. GOAL: Get Out and Look
used to remember the safety
check
you should perform before
backing?
A. GOAL: Get Out and Look
B. FIRE: First Inspect Relative
Environment
C. LAYER: Look Around Your
Entire
Rig
D. SAFE: Stay Away From
Emergencies
If you can use a spotter when D. you must agree on all hand signals
backing,: before
A. responsibility for any incidents beginning the maneuver
that occur transfers to the spotter
B. he/she should be behind your
vehicle at all times
C. using a handheld cellphone to
communicate with him/her is best
D. you must agree on all hand
signals before beginning the
maneuver
, What is the key characteristic to A. backing while turning into a space that
alley dock backing maneuver? is 90
A. backing while turning into a degrees to the truck
space that is 90 degrees to the
truck
B. backing into a space alongside
a
dock
C. backing straight down an alley
D. none of the above
Which of the following statements D. both A and B
regarding blind-side jackknife
backing are true?
A. it should never be done without
the assistance of a spotter
B. it is best to stop every few feet
to
check your clearance
C. ending with a greater than 90-
degree angle is preferred
D. both A and B
What backing maneuver should A. offset backing
you
use if the trailer did not wind up
directly in front of the target?
A. offset backing
B. slight side jackknife backing
C. blind side jackknife backing
D. alley dock or curved backing
