Texas CDL Section 1, 2 & 3 Revision
Exam Questions And All Complete
Answers.
You must have a CDL to operate.... - Answer A single vehicle with gross weight rating GVWR or more
than 26000 pounds. A trailer with GVWR more than 10000 lbs if the GCWR is more than 26000 lbs.A
vehicle that transports more than 15 people includung driver. Any vehicle that carries hazardous material
placards.
Can you have more than one license?What happens? - Answer NO, If you break this rule a court may
fine you up to $5000 or put you in jail.
You will lose your CDL for 60 days if..... - Answer you have commited 2 serious traffic violations or one
violation of a law that regulates the operation of a motor vehicle at a railroad grade crossing within a 3
year period involving a CMV.
When is your BAC to high to operate a CMV legally? - Answer If you BAC is .04% or more.
What is the most important reason to inspect your vehicle? - Answer Safety for yourself and for others
on the roadway.
What things shouls you check during a trip? - Answer Watch gauges for signs of trouble, use your
senses to check for problems, check critical items when you stop.
What are some key steering system parts? - Answer Tie rod, pitman arm, drag link, steering wheel,
spindle, steering wheel shaft
What are some suspension system defects? - Answer Look for spring hangers that allow movement of
axle from proper postion. Cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring,
leaking shock absorbers any loose, cracked, broken, or missing frame members.
, What is the purpose of the suspension system? - Answer To hold up the vehicle and its load and it
keeps the axles in place.
What 3 kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - Answer Fire extinguisher, spare electrical
fuses, and warning devices for parked vehicles (3 reflective warning triangles).
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? - Answer 4/32
What is the minimum tread depth for all other tires? - Answer 2/32
Why should you always put the vehicle key in your pocket when doing a vehicle inspection? - Answer
So no one can get in and move the vehicle with you under it.
What is the seven-step inspection method? - Answer Vehicle Overview, check engine compartments,
start engine and inspect inside the cab, turn off engine and check lights, do walk-around inspection,
check signal lights, and start engine and check brake system.
What are some things you should check on the front of the vehicle during your inspection? - Answer
Condition of front axle, condition of steering system, the windshield, lights and reflectors and turn
signals.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - Answer Should be checked for leaks.
How many red reflectors should you carry? - Answer 3
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - Answer Pump the brake pedal 3 times, then apply firm
pressure to the pedal and hold for 5 seconds. The pedal should not move, but if it does then you have a
leak.
When should drivers of trucks and truck tractors transporting cargo inspect the securement of their
cargo? - Answer within the first 25 miles of a trip and every 150 miles or every 3 hours afterwards.
Exam Questions And All Complete
Answers.
You must have a CDL to operate.... - Answer A single vehicle with gross weight rating GVWR or more
than 26000 pounds. A trailer with GVWR more than 10000 lbs if the GCWR is more than 26000 lbs.A
vehicle that transports more than 15 people includung driver. Any vehicle that carries hazardous material
placards.
Can you have more than one license?What happens? - Answer NO, If you break this rule a court may
fine you up to $5000 or put you in jail.
You will lose your CDL for 60 days if..... - Answer you have commited 2 serious traffic violations or one
violation of a law that regulates the operation of a motor vehicle at a railroad grade crossing within a 3
year period involving a CMV.
When is your BAC to high to operate a CMV legally? - Answer If you BAC is .04% or more.
What is the most important reason to inspect your vehicle? - Answer Safety for yourself and for others
on the roadway.
What things shouls you check during a trip? - Answer Watch gauges for signs of trouble, use your
senses to check for problems, check critical items when you stop.
What are some key steering system parts? - Answer Tie rod, pitman arm, drag link, steering wheel,
spindle, steering wheel shaft
What are some suspension system defects? - Answer Look for spring hangers that allow movement of
axle from proper postion. Cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring,
leaking shock absorbers any loose, cracked, broken, or missing frame members.
, What is the purpose of the suspension system? - Answer To hold up the vehicle and its load and it
keeps the axles in place.
What 3 kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - Answer Fire extinguisher, spare electrical
fuses, and warning devices for parked vehicles (3 reflective warning triangles).
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? - Answer 4/32
What is the minimum tread depth for all other tires? - Answer 2/32
Why should you always put the vehicle key in your pocket when doing a vehicle inspection? - Answer
So no one can get in and move the vehicle with you under it.
What is the seven-step inspection method? - Answer Vehicle Overview, check engine compartments,
start engine and inspect inside the cab, turn off engine and check lights, do walk-around inspection,
check signal lights, and start engine and check brake system.
What are some things you should check on the front of the vehicle during your inspection? - Answer
Condition of front axle, condition of steering system, the windshield, lights and reflectors and turn
signals.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - Answer Should be checked for leaks.
How many red reflectors should you carry? - Answer 3
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - Answer Pump the brake pedal 3 times, then apply firm
pressure to the pedal and hold for 5 seconds. The pedal should not move, but if it does then you have a
leak.
When should drivers of trucks and truck tractors transporting cargo inspect the securement of their
cargo? - Answer within the first 25 miles of a trip and every 150 miles or every 3 hours afterwards.
