Texas CDL general knowledge exam 2025 Version C,
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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