TEXAS CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. Air storage tanks:
use parts of the service brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.
are installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
pump air into the air storage tanks.
hold compressed air for the brakes.
22. When inspecting a vehicle's suspension, you should look for broken or missing leaves in the leaf springs.  If ____ or more are missing, it will put the vehicle out of service.
10%
50%
25%
15%
23. During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test, when examining hoses with the examiner, look for:
puddles on the ground.
spare electrical fuses.
frays in the water pump belt.
the temperature gauge.
24. To make sure you always have overhead clearance, you must be aware that ________ may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted.
packed snow
the weight of the cargo
warm temperatures
water on the road
25. The best way to see the rear and sides of your vehicle is to:
roll down your passenger-side window.
roll down your driver's window.
check your mirrors regularly.
use your rear view camera.
26. Loose cargo:
could hurt or kill you during a quick stop.
could fall off your vehicle and cause traffic problems.
can be a danger to others and yourself.
All of the above.
27. To test the service brake:
gently try to pull forward with the trailer parking brake on, then release the brake.
push the brake pedal firmly while slowly moving backward.
shift your transmission to a low gear, pump the brake pedal three times, then hold it down for five seconds.
push the brake pedal firmly while going about 5 mph.
28. To test the service brakes, pull forward at about _____ and apply the brakes firmly using the brake.
15 mph
10 mph
5 mph
35 mph
29. Rust around wheel nuts may mean:
the nuts are too tight.
the wheels or rims have had welding repairs.
the weather is wet.
the nuts are loose.
30. You should do an after-trip inspection:
at least once a week.
after each trip.
once a month.
after each stop.
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