Texas CDL General Knowledge
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1. When driving through construction zones, you should: Watch for sharp pave-
ment drop-offs
2. Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency trian-
gles: if you stop on a hill or curve, it's necessary to place them as much as 500 ft
out to provide adequate warning
3. When driving a vehicle with a height over 13 ft, you should: stop and check
before proceeding if you are unsure of the clearance
4. The proper way to load a vehicle is: keep the load balanced in the cargo area
5. When Driving at night you should: adjust your vehicle speed so as to keep your
stopping distance within your sight distance
6. While driving you're looking ahead of your vehicle. What's the best way to
do that?: Look back and forth, and near and far
7. According to the CDL manual, why should you limit the use of your vehicle
horn?: it may startle other drivers
8. If you break down on a level, straight, four-lane, divided highway, Where
should you place the reflective emergency triangles: One 10 ft from rear of
vehicle, One 100 ft from rear of vehicle,and one about 200 ft from rear of vehicle
9. Bridge Formulas are designed to: permit less maximum axle weight for axles
that are closer together
10. If you drive through heavy rain or standing water, your brakes may get
wet. What can this cause to happen when you apply the brakes: lack of braking
power, wheel lockups pulling to one side or the other and Trailer Jacknife
11. Statistics prove that most serious skids are a result of: Driving too fast for
conditions
12. Which of the following should you NOT do: Flash your brakes if someone is
following too closely
13. Controlled braking is: applying firm brake pressure, but not to the point of lock
up
14. Stab Braking is Not used on vehicles: With Anti Lock brakes
15. What three factors add up to the total stopping distance for a commercial
motor vehicle without air brakes: Perception Distance, Reaction Distance and
Braking Distance
16. Your driving on a straight and level roadway at 60 mph and suddenly a
tire blows out on your vehicle what should you do first: Grip the steering wheel
firmly with both hands and stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down
17. When traveling down a long downgrade you should always: use the braking
effect of the engine
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18. Which of the following statements about backing a commercial motor
vehicle is to a dock is Not true: Since you cant see behind you, you should back
slowly until you bump the dock
19. Shifting gears properly is important because: doing so helps you maintain
control of the vehicle
20. As Alcohol begins to build up in the body Which of the following is affected
first: Judgement and self control
21. Which of the following is true?: Tires of mismatch sizes should not be used
on the same vehicle
22. Controlled braking is: used when the goal is to keep the vehicle in a straight
line while braking
23. Hazardous materials placarding is an example of:: communication
24. At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) will you be placed out of
service: Any detectable amount
25. When you see a hazard in the roadway in front of you, you should: Turn on
your 4-way flashers or flash your brakes to warn others
26. When starting a commercial motor vehicle on level dry pavement it is not
usually necessary to: Apply the parking brake and press on the accelerator while
popping out the clutch
27. Which of the following is true concerning cold weather driving?: you should
use windshield washer fluid which contains anifreeze
28. you're traveling down a long grade and you notice your breaks are not
working as well as they had been you should: stop as quickly as you can
29. why do the hazardous materials regulations exist: to provide for safe drivers
and equipment, to communicate a risk and to contain the product
30. Water will extinguish which of the following fires?: tire
31. Which of the following happens when a tire blows at highway speed?: you
will feel a vibration
32. Which of the following is true about tire pressure?: As temperature increas-
es so does air pressure in the tires
33. When fighting a fire, Which is most correct?: Aim the fire extinguisher at the
base of the fire
34. Over the counter medication used to treat the common cold: often can make
you sleepy and should not be used while driving
35. Which of the following conditions may produce a skid?: Driving too fast for
conditions, over-braking, over-steering
36. What is the purpose of a pre trip inspection?: to make sure the vehicle is safe
to operate
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1. When driving through construction zones, you should: Watch for sharp pave-
ment drop-offs
2. Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency trian-
gles: if you stop on a hill or curve, it's necessary to place them as much as 500 ft
out to provide adequate warning
3. When driving a vehicle with a height over 13 ft, you should: stop and check
before proceeding if you are unsure of the clearance
4. The proper way to load a vehicle is: keep the load balanced in the cargo area
5. When Driving at night you should: adjust your vehicle speed so as to keep your
stopping distance within your sight distance
6. While driving you're looking ahead of your vehicle. What's the best way to
do that?: Look back and forth, and near and far
7. According to the CDL manual, why should you limit the use of your vehicle
horn?: it may startle other drivers
8. If you break down on a level, straight, four-lane, divided highway, Where
should you place the reflective emergency triangles: One 10 ft from rear of
vehicle, One 100 ft from rear of vehicle,and one about 200 ft from rear of vehicle
9. Bridge Formulas are designed to: permit less maximum axle weight for axles
that are closer together
10. If you drive through heavy rain or standing water, your brakes may get
wet. What can this cause to happen when you apply the brakes: lack of braking
power, wheel lockups pulling to one side or the other and Trailer Jacknife
11. Statistics prove that most serious skids are a result of: Driving too fast for
conditions
12. Which of the following should you NOT do: Flash your brakes if someone is
following too closely
13. Controlled braking is: applying firm brake pressure, but not to the point of lock
up
14. Stab Braking is Not used on vehicles: With Anti Lock brakes
15. What three factors add up to the total stopping distance for a commercial
motor vehicle without air brakes: Perception Distance, Reaction Distance and
Braking Distance
16. Your driving on a straight and level roadway at 60 mph and suddenly a
tire blows out on your vehicle what should you do first: Grip the steering wheel
firmly with both hands and stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down
17. When traveling down a long downgrade you should always: use the braking
effect of the engine
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, Texas CDL General Knowledge
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_3k8839
18. Which of the following statements about backing a commercial motor
vehicle is to a dock is Not true: Since you cant see behind you, you should back
slowly until you bump the dock
19. Shifting gears properly is important because: doing so helps you maintain
control of the vehicle
20. As Alcohol begins to build up in the body Which of the following is affected
first: Judgement and self control
21. Which of the following is true?: Tires of mismatch sizes should not be used
on the same vehicle
22. Controlled braking is: used when the goal is to keep the vehicle in a straight
line while braking
23. Hazardous materials placarding is an example of:: communication
24. At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) will you be placed out of
service: Any detectable amount
25. When you see a hazard in the roadway in front of you, you should: Turn on
your 4-way flashers or flash your brakes to warn others
26. When starting a commercial motor vehicle on level dry pavement it is not
usually necessary to: Apply the parking brake and press on the accelerator while
popping out the clutch
27. Which of the following is true concerning cold weather driving?: you should
use windshield washer fluid which contains anifreeze
28. you're traveling down a long grade and you notice your breaks are not
working as well as they had been you should: stop as quickly as you can
29. why do the hazardous materials regulations exist: to provide for safe drivers
and equipment, to communicate a risk and to contain the product
30. Water will extinguish which of the following fires?: tire
31. Which of the following happens when a tire blows at highway speed?: you
will feel a vibration
32. Which of the following is true about tire pressure?: As temperature increas-
es so does air pressure in the tires
33. When fighting a fire, Which is most correct?: Aim the fire extinguisher at the
base of the fire
34. Over the counter medication used to treat the common cold: often can make
you sleepy and should not be used while driving
35. Which of the following conditions may produce a skid?: Driving too fast for
conditions, over-braking, over-steering
36. What is the purpose of a pre trip inspection?: to make sure the vehicle is safe
to operate
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