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Texas CDL general knowledge exam 2025 Version C,
CDL test study guide PDF, Texas commercial driver
license questions, CDL practice test 2025, Texas DPS
CDL prep, verified CDL answers Texas, CDL exam
questions and answers
Which of the following statements about causes of vehicle fires
is true? - ANSWER-Poor trailer ventilation can cause cargo to
catch fire
Convex mirrors will: - ANSWER-Show a wider area than flat
mirrors
After you start your engine which of the following should
occur? - ANSWER-The water temperature will indicate a
gradual rise to normal operating temperature
Which of the following is a true statement? - ANSWER-Short
term or daily rental truck drivers are often not used to driving a
large vehicle and may pose a hazard to you
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Which of the following can you NOT check at the same time -
ANSWER-Turn signal, brake lights, and 4 way flashers
The commercial drivers license manual says you should use
your horn: - ANSWER-if it may help you to avoid a collision
What is hydroplaning - ANSWER-when your vehicle wheels lift
off the roadway on a thin film of water
Can federal inspectors inspect your truck or bus? - ANSWER-
yes and they have the authority to place you out of service
if your being tailgated you should - ANSWER-increase your
following distance
how many missing or broken leaves in a leaf spring will cause
your vehicle to be placed out of service? - ANSWER-one fourth
of the total
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Which of the following is true about rear drive wheel skids
when braking? - ANSWER-if it occurs with a vehicle towing a
trailer the trailer can push the towing vehicle sideways
which of the following statement is true - ANSWER-many
commercial motor vehicle accidents occur between midnight
and 6am
A first offense for driving a cmv under the influence of alcohol
or drugs will cause you to lose your CDL for at least -
ANSWER-one year
You are traveling down a long steep hill. Your brakes get so hot
that they fail. What should you do? - ANSWER-look for an
escape ramp or escape route
The center of gravity of a load - ANSWER-can make a vehicle
more likely to up over on curves if it is high
to prevent a load from shifting there should be at least on tie
down for every ___ feet of cargo? - ANSWER-10 feet
Texas CDL general knowledge exam 2025 Version C,
CDL test study guide PDF, Texas commercial driver
license questions, CDL practice test 2025, Texas DPS
CDL prep, verified CDL answers Texas, CDL exam
questions and answers
Which of the following statements about causes of vehicle fires
is true? - ANSWER-Poor trailer ventilation can cause cargo to
catch fire
Convex mirrors will: - ANSWER-Show a wider area than flat
mirrors
After you start your engine which of the following should
occur? - ANSWER-The water temperature will indicate a
gradual rise to normal operating temperature
Which of the following is a true statement? - ANSWER-Short
term or daily rental truck drivers are often not used to driving a
large vehicle and may pose a hazard to you
,Page 2 of 22
Which of the following can you NOT check at the same time -
ANSWER-Turn signal, brake lights, and 4 way flashers
The commercial drivers license manual says you should use
your horn: - ANSWER-if it may help you to avoid a collision
What is hydroplaning - ANSWER-when your vehicle wheels lift
off the roadway on a thin film of water
Can federal inspectors inspect your truck or bus? - ANSWER-
yes and they have the authority to place you out of service
if your being tailgated you should - ANSWER-increase your
following distance
how many missing or broken leaves in a leaf spring will cause
your vehicle to be placed out of service? - ANSWER-one fourth
of the total
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Which of the following is true about rear drive wheel skids
when braking? - ANSWER-if it occurs with a vehicle towing a
trailer the trailer can push the towing vehicle sideways
which of the following statement is true - ANSWER-many
commercial motor vehicle accidents occur between midnight
and 6am
A first offense for driving a cmv under the influence of alcohol
or drugs will cause you to lose your CDL for at least -
ANSWER-one year
You are traveling down a long steep hill. Your brakes get so hot
that they fail. What should you do? - ANSWER-look for an
escape ramp or escape route
The center of gravity of a load - ANSWER-can make a vehicle
more likely to up over on curves if it is high
to prevent a load from shifting there should be at least on tie
down for every ___ feet of cargo? - ANSWER-10 feet
