Cdl Practice Test

How long should the mud flaps on a truck and trailer be? - Answer- Long enough to reach within 8 in of the roadway If you're driving in town, how far will your recommended 12-15 second planning ahead measure in distance? - Answer- about a single block A bridge formula restricts the axle weight for axles which... - Answer- are closer together How soon should oil pressure rise to a normal level after starting the engine? - Answer- within seconds If starting from a standstill on a hill, what's the best way to get moving? - Answer- partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake Driving on a highway, it is recommended that you monitor a quarter of a mile ahead. At highway speeds, this equates to...? - Answer- 12-15 sec Descending a long downgrade, which of these will help you if you have brake difficulties? - Answer- -escape ramp -a turn going uphill -an open field (all of the above) If you are tested and found to have a blood alcohol concentration below 0.04% but above 0.0, what will happen? - Answer- You will be taken out of service for 24 hrs Federal, State, and local regulations concerning cargo weight, securement, and cover vary widely. Which should you obey? - Answer- all of them What are two of the most common causes of tire fires? - Answer- Under-inflation and duals that touch The minimum number of tiedowns on a load is...? - Answer- 2 If your load protrudes more than 4 feet beyond the rear of your vehicle, which of these do you need in Texas? - Answer- -a red flag at least 12X12 in (day) -a special permit -a bu