TEXAS CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
100% PASS
When driving through construction zones, you should - CORRECT ANSWER- Watch for
sharp pavement drop-offs
Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency triangles -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- stop
and check before proceeding if you are unsure of the clearance
The proper way to load a vehicle is - CORRECT ANSWER- keep the load balanced in
the cargo area
When Driving at night you should - CORRECT ANSWER- 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Look back and forth, and near and far
According to the CDL manual, why should you limit the use of your vehicle horn? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- Driving
too fast for conditions
Which of the following should you NOT do - CORRECT ANSWER- Flash your brakes if
someone is following too closely
Controlled braking is - CORRECT ANSWER- applying firm brake pressure, but not to
the point of lock up
Stab Braking is Not used on vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER- With Anti Lock brakes
What three factors add up to the total stopping distance for a commercial motor vehicle
without air brakes - CORRECT ANSWER- Perception Distance, Reaction Distance and
Braking Distance
Your driving on a straight and level roadway at 60 mph and suddenly a tire blows out on
your vehicle what should you do first - CORRECT ANSWER- Grip the steering wheel
firmly with both hands and stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down
When traveling down a long downgrade you should always - CORRECT ANSWER- use
the braking effect of the engine
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
100% PASS
When driving through construction zones, you should - CORRECT ANSWER- Watch for
sharp pavement drop-offs
Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency triangles -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- stop
and check before proceeding if you are unsure of the clearance
The proper way to load a vehicle is - CORRECT ANSWER- keep the load balanced in
the cargo area
When Driving at night you should - CORRECT ANSWER- 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Look back and forth, and near and far
According to the CDL manual, why should you limit the use of your vehicle horn? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- Driving
too fast for conditions
Which of the following should you NOT do - CORRECT ANSWER- Flash your brakes if
someone is following too closely
Controlled braking is - CORRECT ANSWER- applying firm brake pressure, but not to
the point of lock up
Stab Braking is Not used on vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER- With Anti Lock brakes
What three factors add up to the total stopping distance for a commercial motor vehicle
without air brakes - CORRECT ANSWER- Perception Distance, Reaction Distance and
Braking Distance
Your driving on a straight and level roadway at 60 mph and suddenly a tire blows out on
your vehicle what should you do first - CORRECT ANSWER- Grip the steering wheel
firmly with both hands and stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down
When traveling down a long downgrade you should always - CORRECT ANSWER- use
the braking effect of the engine
