Texas CDL Section 1, 2 & 3 Test Questions with 100% Verified
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You must have a CDL to operate.... -
ANSWERS - A single vehicle with gross What are some suspension system defects? -
weight rating GVWR or more than 26000 ANSWERS - Look for spring hangers that
pounds. A trailer with GVWR more than 10000 allow movement of axle from proper postion.
lbs if the GCWR is more than 26000 lbs.A Cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or
vehicle that transports more than 15 people broken leaves in any leaf spring, leaking shock
includung driver. Any vehicle that carries absorbers any loose, cracked, broken, or missing
hazardous material placards. frame members.
Can you have more than one license?What What is the purpose of the suspension system? -
happens? - ANSWERS - NO, If you break ANSWERS - To hold up the vehicle and its
this rule a court may fine you up to $5000 or put load and it keeps the axles in place.
you in jail.
What 3 kinds of emergency equipment must you
You will lose your CDL for 60 days if..... - have? - ANSWERS - Fire extinguisher,
ANSWERS - you have commited 2 serious spare electrical fuses, and warning devices for
traffic violations or one violation of a law that parked vehicles (3 reflective warning triangles).
regulates the operation of a motor vehicle at a
railroad grade crossing within a 3 year period
involving a CMV. What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? -
ANSWERS - 4/32
When is your BAC to high to operate a CMV
legally? - ANSWERS - If you BAC is .04% What is the minimum tread depth for all other
or more. tires? - ANSWERS - 2/32
What is the most important reason to inspect Why should you always put the vehicle key in
your vehicle? - ANSWERS - Safety for your pocket when doing a vehicle inspection? -
yourself and for others on the roadway. ANSWERS - So no one can get in and
move the vehicle with you under it.
What things shouls you check during a trip? -
ANSWERS - Watch gauges for signs of What is the seven-step inspection method? -
trouble, use your senses to check for problems, ANSWERS - Vehicle Overview, check
check critical items when you stop. engine compartments, start engine and inspect
inside the cab, turn off engine and check lights,
do walk-around inspection, check signal lights,
What are some key steering system parts? - and start engine and check brake system.
ANSWERS - Tie rod, pitman arm, drag link,
steering wheel, spindle, steering wheel shaft
What are some things you should check on the
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, Texas CDL Section 1, 2 & 3 Test Questions with 100% Verified
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front of the vehicle during your inspection? -
ANSWERS - Condition of front axle, When backing, why is it important to have a
condition of steering system, the windshield, helper? - ANSWERS - There are blind
lights and reflectors and turn signals. spots the driver can't see.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked What is the most important hand signal that you
for? - ANSWERS - Should be checked for and the helper should agree on? -
leaks. ANSWERS - Stop.
How many red reflectors should you carry? - What are the 2 special conditions where you
ANSWERS - 3 should downshift? - ANSWERS - Before
starting down a hill, and before entering a curve.
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? -
ANSWERS - Pump the brake pedal 3 When should you down shift automatic
times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and transmission? - ANSWERS - When going
hold for 5 seconds. The pedal should not move, down grades.
but if it does then you have a leak.
What do retarders do on a vehicle? -
When should drivers of trucks and truck tractors ANSWERS - They help slow a vehicle,
transporting cargo inspect the securement of reducing the need for using your brakes. They
their cargo? - ANSWERS - within the first reduce brake wear and give you another way to
25 miles of a trip and every 150 miles or every 3 slow down.
hours afterwards.
What are the 2 ways to know when to shift? -
Why is it better to back towards the driver's side? ANSWERS - By RPM and speed
- ANSWERS - You can see better.
How far ahead do most good driver look? -
What is a pull-up? - ANSWERS - When you ANSWERS - 12 to 15 seconds
pull forward to postion your vehicle after backing
up.
What are 2 main things to look for ahead? -
ANSWERS - Traffic and road conditions
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving
without rolling back? - ANSWERS - Partly
engage the clutch before you take your right foot What's your most important way to see the sides
off the brake. Put on the parking brake whenever and rear of your vehicle? - ANSWERS - By
necessary to keep from rolling back. using your mirrors.
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You must have a CDL to operate.... -
ANSWERS - A single vehicle with gross What are some suspension system defects? -
weight rating GVWR or more than 26000 ANSWERS - Look for spring hangers that
pounds. A trailer with GVWR more than 10000 allow movement of axle from proper postion.
lbs if the GCWR is more than 26000 lbs.A Cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or
vehicle that transports more than 15 people broken leaves in any leaf spring, leaking shock
includung driver. Any vehicle that carries absorbers any loose, cracked, broken, or missing
hazardous material placards. frame members.
Can you have more than one license?What What is the purpose of the suspension system? -
happens? - ANSWERS - NO, If you break ANSWERS - To hold up the vehicle and its
this rule a court may fine you up to $5000 or put load and it keeps the axles in place.
you in jail.
What 3 kinds of emergency equipment must you
You will lose your CDL for 60 days if..... - have? - ANSWERS - Fire extinguisher,
ANSWERS - you have commited 2 serious spare electrical fuses, and warning devices for
traffic violations or one violation of a law that parked vehicles (3 reflective warning triangles).
regulates the operation of a motor vehicle at a
railroad grade crossing within a 3 year period
involving a CMV. What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? -
ANSWERS - 4/32
When is your BAC to high to operate a CMV
legally? - ANSWERS - If you BAC is .04% What is the minimum tread depth for all other
or more. tires? - ANSWERS - 2/32
What is the most important reason to inspect Why should you always put the vehicle key in
your vehicle? - ANSWERS - Safety for your pocket when doing a vehicle inspection? -
yourself and for others on the roadway. ANSWERS - So no one can get in and
move the vehicle with you under it.
What things shouls you check during a trip? -
ANSWERS - Watch gauges for signs of What is the seven-step inspection method? -
trouble, use your senses to check for problems, ANSWERS - Vehicle Overview, check
check critical items when you stop. engine compartments, start engine and inspect
inside the cab, turn off engine and check lights,
do walk-around inspection, check signal lights,
What are some key steering system parts? - and start engine and check brake system.
ANSWERS - Tie rod, pitman arm, drag link,
steering wheel, spindle, steering wheel shaft
What are some things you should check on the
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, Texas CDL Section 1, 2 & 3 Test Questions with 100% Verified
Answers Graded A+
front of the vehicle during your inspection? -
ANSWERS - Condition of front axle, When backing, why is it important to have a
condition of steering system, the windshield, helper? - ANSWERS - There are blind
lights and reflectors and turn signals. spots the driver can't see.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked What is the most important hand signal that you
for? - ANSWERS - Should be checked for and the helper should agree on? -
leaks. ANSWERS - Stop.
How many red reflectors should you carry? - What are the 2 special conditions where you
ANSWERS - 3 should downshift? - ANSWERS - Before
starting down a hill, and before entering a curve.
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? -
ANSWERS - Pump the brake pedal 3 When should you down shift automatic
times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and transmission? - ANSWERS - When going
hold for 5 seconds. The pedal should not move, down grades.
but if it does then you have a leak.
What do retarders do on a vehicle? -
When should drivers of trucks and truck tractors ANSWERS - They help slow a vehicle,
transporting cargo inspect the securement of reducing the need for using your brakes. They
their cargo? - ANSWERS - within the first reduce brake wear and give you another way to
25 miles of a trip and every 150 miles or every 3 slow down.
hours afterwards.
What are the 2 ways to know when to shift? -
Why is it better to back towards the driver's side? ANSWERS - By RPM and speed
- ANSWERS - You can see better.
How far ahead do most good driver look? -
What is a pull-up? - ANSWERS - When you ANSWERS - 12 to 15 seconds
pull forward to postion your vehicle after backing
up.
What are 2 main things to look for ahead? -
ANSWERS - Traffic and road conditions
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving
without rolling back? - ANSWERS - Partly
engage the clutch before you take your right foot What's your most important way to see the sides
off the brake. Put on the parking brake whenever and rear of your vehicle? - ANSWERS - By
necessary to keep from rolling back. using your mirrors.
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