Texas CDL: General Knowledge Questions Exam Complete Test ,
Practice Questions, Verified Answer Key, and Study Guide for
(Latest 2026 Edition)
You are driving a heavy vehicle with a Manuel transmission, you have to stop the
vehicle on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. Which of these is a
good rule to follow when putting the vehicle back in motion up the grade?
Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
Which of these statements is true about speed management?
When the road is slippery it will take longer to stop and it will be harder to turn
without skidding.
Where must you keep shipping papers when transporting hazardous materials?
In the pouch on the drivers door or in the seat.
You should use your mirrors to check?
Where the rear of the vehicle is while you are making turns.
Extra care is needed to keep your vehicle centered in your lane because
commercial vehicles...
Are often wider than other vehicles.
,Which of these would probably not help if your windshield were covered in ice?
Brush
Which of these statements about causes of vehicle fires are true?
Poor trailer ventilation can cause cargo to catch fire.
The purpose of retarders is to
Help slow the vehicle while driving to reduce brake wear.
Which if these is usually true about driving in hot weather?
You should check tire mounting and pressure before driving.
Which of these is usually true about driving in tunnels?
There maybe crosswinds when exiting
When driving thru work zones you should
Watch for sharp pavement drop offs
When passing another vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist you should assume that
They may move into your traffic lane.
If you are not sure what to use to put out a hazardous material fire you should
Wait for qualified fire fighters
, What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes
Release the accelerator
Which of these statements about brakes are true?
The heavier a vehicle or faster it is moving the more heat the brakes have to
absorb to stop.
Which of these is true regarding the use of drugs while driving?
Prescription drugs are allowed if the drug will not affect safe driving ability.
You are driving a new truck with a Manuel transmission, what gear will you
probably have to use to take a long steep down grade hill?
A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
Which of these statements about certain type of cargo is true?
Unstable loads such as having meat or livestock
Which of these statements about marking a stopped vehicle is true?
If a hill or curve keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet
the reflective triangles should be moved back to give adequate warning.
Practice Questions, Verified Answer Key, and Study Guide for
(Latest 2026 Edition)
You are driving a heavy vehicle with a Manuel transmission, you have to stop the
vehicle on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. Which of these is a
good rule to follow when putting the vehicle back in motion up the grade?
Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
Which of these statements is true about speed management?
When the road is slippery it will take longer to stop and it will be harder to turn
without skidding.
Where must you keep shipping papers when transporting hazardous materials?
In the pouch on the drivers door or in the seat.
You should use your mirrors to check?
Where the rear of the vehicle is while you are making turns.
Extra care is needed to keep your vehicle centered in your lane because
commercial vehicles...
Are often wider than other vehicles.
,Which of these would probably not help if your windshield were covered in ice?
Brush
Which of these statements about causes of vehicle fires are true?
Poor trailer ventilation can cause cargo to catch fire.
The purpose of retarders is to
Help slow the vehicle while driving to reduce brake wear.
Which if these is usually true about driving in hot weather?
You should check tire mounting and pressure before driving.
Which of these is usually true about driving in tunnels?
There maybe crosswinds when exiting
When driving thru work zones you should
Watch for sharp pavement drop offs
When passing another vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist you should assume that
They may move into your traffic lane.
If you are not sure what to use to put out a hazardous material fire you should
Wait for qualified fire fighters
, What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes
Release the accelerator
Which of these statements about brakes are true?
The heavier a vehicle or faster it is moving the more heat the brakes have to
absorb to stop.
Which of these is true regarding the use of drugs while driving?
Prescription drugs are allowed if the drug will not affect safe driving ability.
You are driving a new truck with a Manuel transmission, what gear will you
probably have to use to take a long steep down grade hill?
A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
Which of these statements about certain type of cargo is true?
Unstable loads such as having meat or livestock
Which of these statements about marking a stopped vehicle is true?
If a hill or curve keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet
the reflective triangles should be moved back to give adequate warning.
