TX CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. The first thing to do at an accident scene is to:
gather information.
notify authorities.
care for the injured.
keep another accident from happening.
12. Driving at 55 mph rather than 65 mph increases fuel economy by as much as:
two gallons per mile.
two gallons per trip.
a mile per gallon.
30 gallons per year.
13. If you become drowsy while driving, you should:
take a break.
open the windows to get some fresh air.
try to fight it.
drink plenty of coffee.
14. If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
it will usually take longer to stop.
it can probably stop faster than you can.
it will take the same amount of time to stop.
All of the above.
15. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of fatigue?
Engaging in conversation with a passenger
Yawning repeatedly
Trouble keeping your head up
Trouble remembering the last few miles driven
16. Placards are:
signs that warn others to stay at least 500 feet away from the vehicle.
used to warn others when the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeds 10,000 pounds.
signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo.
signs put on the inside of a vehicle that remind the driver of the type of cargo he or she is carrying.
17. To prevent fatigue during long trips you should:
take a cold shower.
rely on caffeine.
take frequent breaks.
All of the above.
18. If you must stop on or by a one-way or divided highway, where should you place the three reflective triangles?
10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic.
10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet in front of the vehicle.
100 feet and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic, and 10 feet in front of the vehicle.
10 feet and 100 feet toward the approaching traffic, and 200 feet in front of the vehicle.
19. When using a turn signal, which of the following is NOT true?
You should signal continuously.
You should signal early.
You should turn off your turn signal after you've turned.
You should cancel the signal before completing the turn.
20. When going down long, steep downgrades:
your speed will stay about the same.
your speed will decrease.
your speed will increase.
None of the above.
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