CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (TEXAS)

21. When driving a double or triple, you should:
drive in the left lane whenever possible.
increase your following distance.
drive with emergency flashers on.
decrease your following distance.
22. For fire safety, the correct list of items you should check during your pre-trip inspection is:
fuel and fire extinguisher.
cargo, fuel, steering wheel, electrical system, fire extinguisher.
tires, cargo, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems, fire extinguisher.
cargo, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems.
23. Before each trip, you must make sure:
your cargo obscures your view to the sides.
the truck is overloaded.
the cargo is balanced and secured.
the cargo has a high center of gravity.
24. If the ABS is not working:
the truck will have no brakes.
the truck will still have normal brakes.
you should immediately reduce your speed.
All of the above.
25. Wheel rims that have had welding repairs:
should not be used.
are safe.
should be placed in the front.
None of the above.
26. Which of these should you check before driving in winter?
Coolant level and antifreeze amount
Windshield wiper blades
Defrosters
All of the above.
27. What is a common cause of tire fires?
Duals that touch
Cold tires
Loose lug nuts
All of the above.
28. Regardless of its size, cargo should have at least ___ tie-downs.
3
2
1
4
29. If your vehicle has manual transmission, to know when to shift up:
you should use a helper when you can.
you can watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the top of the range.
you should release the accelerator, push in the clutch, and shift to neutral at the same time.
you must use mirrors on both sides.
30. In coming down a long, steep downgrade, which of the following is NOT a factor you should consider to select an appropriate safe speed?
Your schedule
Road conditions
Weather
Steepness of the grade
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