TEXAS COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OPERATION (CVO)
NEWEST 2024 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY PASSED
Air Brake Endorsement - ANSWER: To receive an ICBC approved air brake
endorsement, you must complete an ICBC approved air brake course, pass the air
brake knowledge test, and pass an air brake pre-trip inspection test.
Torque - ANSWER: The ability of the engine to move the vehicle.
On-Duty Time - ANSWER: Time spent as a passenger to a destination where you will
start working as a driver, counting as on-duty time if the carrier you work for has
asked you to make the trip and you did not have 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time
immediately before you began your driving time.
Tread Damage - ANSWER: Tread damage longer than 2.5 centimeters may indicate
that your tire is defective.
Draw Bar Length - ANSWER: Unless you are towing a pole trailer, the draw bar or
other connection between the motor vehicle and the trailer should not be more than
three meters long.
Light Brake Pressure on Icy Road - ANSWER: Using light brake pressure on an icy road
will prevent the wheels from locking up, prevent the vehicle from skidding, and help
you keep control of the vehicle.
Logistics of Cargo Transport - ANSWER: Vehicles transporting logs must be equipped
with bunks, bolsters, stakes, or other means of cradling the logs, be inspected by the
driver before entering a highway from a private road, and use tiedowns with a
working load limit of at least 2,268 kilograms.
Water Cooled Brakes - ANSWER: Water cooled brakes are used to control brake
drum overheating (prevent brake fade), help extremely large vehicles stop safely,
and avoid any cracks in the brake drum.
Commercial Driver's License Age Requirement - ANSWER: To hold a commercial
driver's license, you must be 18 years old for Class 3 and 19 years old for classes 1, 2,
and 4.
Exceeding On-Duty Hours Consequences - ANSWER: If you exceed your maximum
on-duty hours and an enforcement officer stops you, you can be ordered out of
service.
, Livestock Transportation Risks - ANSWER: The dangers in transporting livestock
include the potential for animals to move around in the trailer, lean when going
around corners, and cause a shift in the vehicle's center of gravity.
Simple Air Brake System Components - ANSWER: The main components of a simple
air brake system include air lines, reservoir, brake pedal, and foundation brakes.
Automatic Slack Adjusters - ANSWER: An advantage of automatic slack adjusters is
that they automatically adjust themselves during full brake applications provided
they are working correctly.
Dual Air Brake System - ANSWER: One advantage of a dual air brake system is that in
the event of a total failure of one system, the driver is still able to stop the vehicle.
Towed Trailer Articulation Point - ANSWER: The articulation point on a towed trailer
is the point at which the vehicle pivots.
Improperly Adjusted Brakes Fine - ANSWER: The fine for operating a commercial
vehicle with brakes improperly adjusted can be up to $2,000.
Single Unit Truck Weight Distribution - ANSWER: The central weight distribution
point of a single unit truck is approximately the middle of the trailer.
Load Securement Tie-Down Spacing - ANSWER: A rough guide for spacing tie-downs
to secure your load is to use two tie-downs for the first 3.04 meters of a load and
one tie-down for every 3.04 meters thereafter.
Periodic Vehicle Checks - ANSWER: Items related to the vehicle that a driver should
check periodically during a trip include wheels, tires, lights, brakes, hubs, trailer
coupling, and cargo.
Logbook Verification Documents - ANSWER: Documents that might need to be
presented to verify logbook entries include bills of lading, shipping documents, fuel
receipts, and accommodation receipts.
Low Pressure Warning Indicator - ANSWER: If the low pressure warning indicator
activates, the driver must stop and find the cause of the air loss.
Air Brake System Safety Feature - ANSWER: One-way check valves prevent total loss
of air pressure in the service brake system in the event of an air line rupture
between the compressor and the supply reservoir.
Large Vehicle Turn Factors - ANSWER: The sharpness of a large vehicle's turn is
determined by the turning radius of the front wheels and the amount of off track of
the rear wheels.
NEWEST 2024 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY PASSED
Air Brake Endorsement - ANSWER: To receive an ICBC approved air brake
endorsement, you must complete an ICBC approved air brake course, pass the air
brake knowledge test, and pass an air brake pre-trip inspection test.
Torque - ANSWER: The ability of the engine to move the vehicle.
On-Duty Time - ANSWER: Time spent as a passenger to a destination where you will
start working as a driver, counting as on-duty time if the carrier you work for has
asked you to make the trip and you did not have 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time
immediately before you began your driving time.
Tread Damage - ANSWER: Tread damage longer than 2.5 centimeters may indicate
that your tire is defective.
Draw Bar Length - ANSWER: Unless you are towing a pole trailer, the draw bar or
other connection between the motor vehicle and the trailer should not be more than
three meters long.
Light Brake Pressure on Icy Road - ANSWER: Using light brake pressure on an icy road
will prevent the wheels from locking up, prevent the vehicle from skidding, and help
you keep control of the vehicle.
Logistics of Cargo Transport - ANSWER: Vehicles transporting logs must be equipped
with bunks, bolsters, stakes, or other means of cradling the logs, be inspected by the
driver before entering a highway from a private road, and use tiedowns with a
working load limit of at least 2,268 kilograms.
Water Cooled Brakes - ANSWER: Water cooled brakes are used to control brake
drum overheating (prevent brake fade), help extremely large vehicles stop safely,
and avoid any cracks in the brake drum.
Commercial Driver's License Age Requirement - ANSWER: To hold a commercial
driver's license, you must be 18 years old for Class 3 and 19 years old for classes 1, 2,
and 4.
Exceeding On-Duty Hours Consequences - ANSWER: If you exceed your maximum
on-duty hours and an enforcement officer stops you, you can be ordered out of
service.
, Livestock Transportation Risks - ANSWER: The dangers in transporting livestock
include the potential for animals to move around in the trailer, lean when going
around corners, and cause a shift in the vehicle's center of gravity.
Simple Air Brake System Components - ANSWER: The main components of a simple
air brake system include air lines, reservoir, brake pedal, and foundation brakes.
Automatic Slack Adjusters - ANSWER: An advantage of automatic slack adjusters is
that they automatically adjust themselves during full brake applications provided
they are working correctly.
Dual Air Brake System - ANSWER: One advantage of a dual air brake system is that in
the event of a total failure of one system, the driver is still able to stop the vehicle.
Towed Trailer Articulation Point - ANSWER: The articulation point on a towed trailer
is the point at which the vehicle pivots.
Improperly Adjusted Brakes Fine - ANSWER: The fine for operating a commercial
vehicle with brakes improperly adjusted can be up to $2,000.
Single Unit Truck Weight Distribution - ANSWER: The central weight distribution
point of a single unit truck is approximately the middle of the trailer.
Load Securement Tie-Down Spacing - ANSWER: A rough guide for spacing tie-downs
to secure your load is to use two tie-downs for the first 3.04 meters of a load and
one tie-down for every 3.04 meters thereafter.
Periodic Vehicle Checks - ANSWER: Items related to the vehicle that a driver should
check periodically during a trip include wheels, tires, lights, brakes, hubs, trailer
coupling, and cargo.
Logbook Verification Documents - ANSWER: Documents that might need to be
presented to verify logbook entries include bills of lading, shipping documents, fuel
receipts, and accommodation receipts.
Low Pressure Warning Indicator - ANSWER: If the low pressure warning indicator
activates, the driver must stop and find the cause of the air loss.
Air Brake System Safety Feature - ANSWER: One-way check valves prevent total loss
of air pressure in the service brake system in the event of an air line rupture
between the compressor and the supply reservoir.
Large Vehicle Turn Factors - ANSWER: The sharpness of a large vehicle's turn is
determined by the turning radius of the front wheels and the amount of off track of
the rear wheels.
