CDL Practice Test (General Knowledge)
Latest Updated 2022 Graded A
How long should the mud flaps on a truck and trailer be? Correct Answer-Long enough to reach within 8
in of the roadway
If you're driving in town, ho
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CDL Practice Test (General Knowledge)
Latest Updated 2022 Graded A
How long should the mud flaps on a truck and trailer be? Correct Answer-Long enough to reach within 8
in of the roadway
If you're driving in town, how far will your recommended 12-15 second planning ahead measure in
distance? Correct Answer-about a single block
A bridge formula restricts the axle weight for axles which... Correct Answer-are closer together
How soon should oil pressure rise to a normal level after starting the engine? Correct Answer-within
seconds
If starting from a standstill on a hill, what's the best way to get moving? Correct Answer-partly engage
the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake
Driving on a highway, it is recommended that you monitor a quarter of a mile ahead. At highway speeds,
this equates to...? Correct Answer-12-15 sec
Descending a long downgrade, which of these will help you if you have brake difficulties? Correct
Answer--escape ramp
-a turn going uphill
-an open field
(all of the above)
If you are tested and found to have a blood alcohol concentration below 0.04% but above 0.0, what will
happen? Correct Answer-You will be taken out of service for 24 hrs
Federal, State, and local regulations concerning cargo weight, securement, and cover vary widely. Which
should you obey? Correct Answer-all of them
What are two of the most common causes of tire fires? Correct Answer-Under-inflation and duals that
touch
The minimum number of tiedowns on a load is...? Correct Answer-2
If your load protrudes more than 4 feet beyond the rear of your vehicle, which of these do you need in
Texas? Correct Answer--a red flag at least 12X12 in (day)
-a special permit
-a burning red visible light (night)
(all of the above)
If an accident victim is bleeding heavily, what should you do to help? Correct Answer-apply direct
pressure to the wound
If there is an obstacle in the road and you have a choice of directions around it, why should you choose
to go right? Correct Answer-it will avoid driving into oncoming traffic
How can you avoid temporary night blindness from other drivers' lights? Correct Answer-look at the
sidelines instead
If you have to stop on a divided highway, how should you place your warning triangles? Correct AnswerAt 10ft, 100ft and 200ft , all facing approaching traffic
How should you position your trailer to check the alignment of your mirrors? Correct Answer-straight
with your cab
If backing with a tractor trailer, turning the wheel left will do what? Correct Answer-turn the cab left and
the trailer right
If you have to stop on an undivided road, how should you set out your emergency warning triangles?
Correct Answer-One front and one rear, and one nearer the vehicle toward traffic in the same lane
If a railroad crossing has a steep approach/exit, what should you be very aware of? Correct Answer-you
could get hung up on the track
When descending a hill in the state of Texas, what is it unlawful for you to do? Correct Answer-to coast
down the hill
If you hit a thick fog bank, what's the best thing to do? Correct Answer-stop in a safe space and wait for
it to pass
If you have a B:C type fire extinguisher, what is it suitable for dealing with? Correct Answer-electrical
fires and burning liquids
What should you be aware of when passing a motorcycle? Correct Answer-that your vehicle can throw a
motorcycle off course
How many different states' Commercial Driver's Licenses can you hold simultaneously? Correct AnswerOne
If a road has been recently repaved, what can that mean for you going through an underpass? Correct
Answer-the clearance height may be lower than it was previously
What is the greatest weight allowed for any vehicle or combination of vehicles, plus load, in the state of
Texas? Correct Answer-80,000 lbs
If you have a convex mirror (e.g., "fisheye," "spot," "bugeye"), what should you allow for? Correct
Answer-the objects may appear smaller and further away than they really are
Which of the following are you not allowed to transport on public highways in Texas in an open truck?
Correct Answer--gravel
-sand
-wood chips
(loose material)
If lug nuts have streaks of rust on them, what might that indicate? Correct Answer-they might be loose
Which of these commercial vehicles must come to a complete stop at a railroad crossing? Correct
Answer--school buses
-heavy equipment
-trucks carrying explosives
How should you check for overhanging hazards (trees, power lines, etc.) before backing up? Correct
Answer-get out of the vehicle and walk round to check for yourself
How many red warning triangle/flares/reflectors should your vehicle be carrying? Correct Answer-3
If you need to establish a warning system at a time when artificial light is not required, what should you
use in place of your warning triangles/ flares/reflectors, according to Texas law? Correct Answer-2 red
flags
If you can see the rear or front end of the vehicle but can't see the driver, you must assume...? Correct
Answer-s/he can't see you
To gain a CDL in Texas, you must self-certify that...? Correct Answer-- you are not addicted to alcohol
-not an insulin-dependent diabetic
-not addicted to drugs
(all of the above)
How do you know when it's time to shift gear? Corr
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