Texas CDL General Knowledge Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
When driving through construction zones, you should
Watch for sharp pavement drop-offs
Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency triangles
if you stop on a hill or curve, it's necessary to place them as much as 500 ft out to
provide adequate warning
When driving a vehicle with a height over 13 ft, you should
stop and check before proceeding if you are unsure of the clearance
The proper way to load a vehicle is
keep the load balanced in the cargo area
When Driving at night you should
adjust your vehicle speed so as to keep your stopping distance within your sight
distance
,While driving you're looking ahead of your vehicle. What's the best way to do
that?
Look back and forth, and near and far
According to the CDL manual, why should you limit the use of your vehicle
horn?
it may startle other drivers
If you break down on a level, straight, four-lane, divided highway, Where
should you place the reflective emergency triangles
One 10 ft from rear of vehicle, One 100 ft from rear of vehicle,and one about 200
ft from rear of vehicle
Bridge Formulas are designed to
permit less maximum axle weight for axles that are closer together
If you drive through heavy rain or standing water, your brakes may get wet.
What can this cause to happen when you apply the brakes
, lack of braking power, wheel lockups pulling to one side or the other and Trailer
Jacknife
Statistics prove that most serious skids are a result of
Driving too fast for conditions
Which of the following should you NOT do
Flash your brakes if someone is following too closely
Controlled braking is
applying firm brake pressure, but not to the point of lock up
Stab Braking is Not used on vehicles
With Anti Lock brakes
What three factors add up to the total stopping distance for a commercial
motor vehicle without air brakes
Perception Distance, Reaction Distance and Braking Distance
Questions And Correct Answers
When driving through construction zones, you should
Watch for sharp pavement drop-offs
Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency triangles
if you stop on a hill or curve, it's necessary to place them as much as 500 ft out to
provide adequate warning
When driving a vehicle with a height over 13 ft, you should
stop and check before proceeding if you are unsure of the clearance
The proper way to load a vehicle is
keep the load balanced in the cargo area
When Driving at night you should
adjust your vehicle speed so as to keep your stopping distance within your sight
distance
,While driving you're looking ahead of your vehicle. What's the best way to do
that?
Look back and forth, and near and far
According to the CDL manual, why should you limit the use of your vehicle
horn?
it may startle other drivers
If you break down on a level, straight, four-lane, divided highway, Where
should you place the reflective emergency triangles
One 10 ft from rear of vehicle, One 100 ft from rear of vehicle,and one about 200
ft from rear of vehicle
Bridge Formulas are designed to
permit less maximum axle weight for axles that are closer together
If you drive through heavy rain or standing water, your brakes may get wet.
What can this cause to happen when you apply the brakes
, lack of braking power, wheel lockups pulling to one side or the other and Trailer
Jacknife
Statistics prove that most serious skids are a result of
Driving too fast for conditions
Which of the following should you NOT do
Flash your brakes if someone is following too closely
Controlled braking is
applying firm brake pressure, but not to the point of lock up
Stab Braking is Not used on vehicles
With Anti Lock brakes
What three factors add up to the total stopping distance for a commercial
motor vehicle without air brakes
Perception Distance, Reaction Distance and Braking Distance
