TX CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. You as a driver should always:
reduce your following distance.
stay in your lane.
drive slowly in the left lane of traffic.
make emergency plans when you see a hazard.
22. Hazardous materials can be recognized by looking at the container's:
type.
shape.
label.
color.
23. If your vehicle thumps or vibrates heavily, it may be a sign that:
the brakes have failed.
you need to shift up.
the engine belt is loose.
one of the tires has gone flat.
24. When should you sound your horn?
When using your horn can help avoid an accident.
When you are being tailgated by an aggressive driver.
When you are about to change lanes.
When steering around an obstacle.
25. You should always be able to stop within:
the distance you can see ahead.
100 feet.
50 feet.
25 feet.
26. If you get stuck on railroad tracks, you should:
check the engine compartment quickly.
stay in the vehicle and call for help.
have a helper push your vehicle.
get out of the vehicle and away from the tracks.
27. To keep the engine cool in hot weather, you should:
make sure there is enough engine oil.
check v-belt tightness by pressing on the belts.
make sure the engine cooling system has enough water and antifreeze.
All of the above.
28. What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
Hold-your-own in your travel lane
Make eye contact
Ignore gestures
Challenge them by speeding up
29. If driving a vehicle equipped with power steering, you should check:
check pumps.
hoses.
fluid level.
All of the above.
30. Before starting down a hill, you should:
release the accelerator and shift to Neutral at the same time.
apply the brakes hard.
look for an escape route.
slow down and shift to a lower gear.
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