Texas CDL General Knowledge Study Guide Graded A+
When driving through construction zones, you should
Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency triangles
When driving a vehicle with a height over 13 ft, you should
The proper way to load a vehicle is
When Driving at n...
1). When driving through construction zones, you should
Ans: Watch for sharp pavement drop-offs
2). Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency triangles
Ans: 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
Ans: stop and check before proceeding if you are unsure of the clearance
4). The proper way to load a vehicle is
Ans: keep the load balanced in the cargo area
5). When driving at night you should
Ans: 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?
Ans: Look back and forth, and near and far
7). According to the cdl manual, why should you limit the use of your vehicle horn?
Ans: 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
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, Ans: 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
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
Ans: Driving too fast for conditions
12). Which of the following should you not do
Ans: Flash your brakes if someone is following too closely
13). Controlled braking is
Ans: applying firm brake pressure, but not to the point of lock up
14). Stab braking is not used on vehicles
Ans: With Anti Lock brakes
15). What three factors add up to the total stopping distance for a commercial motor vehicle
without air brakes
Ans: 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
Ans: Grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands and stay off the brakes until the
vehicle has slowed down
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