CDL PRACTICE TEST (TX) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. When transporting cargo, cargo securement must be checked within the first _____ miles of a trip and every _____ miles after.
50; 250
150; 250
100; 150
50; 150
12. Cargo should be properly covered:
to block your view or someone else’s.
to protect the weather from the cargo.
to protect people from spilled cargo.
All of the above.
13. To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should stop braking and:
pull of the road.
accelerate slightly.
countersteer.
keep your foot off the clutch.
14. When using a fire extinguisher, you should stay:
at whatever distance you think is safe.
as far away from the fire as possible.
at least 10 feet away from the fire.
as close to the fire as possible, without getting burnt.
15. When driving in extremely hot weather, if the air pressure in the tires is too high, you should:
let air out of the tires to decrease pressure.
continue driving.
call your supervisor.
stop and remain stopped until the tires cool off.
16. _________ helps coordinate emergency response to chemical hazards.
The National Response Center
The National Prevention Network
The National Chemical Network
The Federal Transportation Organization
17. Your vehicle has automatic transmission. When going down grades, you should:
select a high range to reduce engine braking.
select a high range to get greater engine braking.
select a low range to get greater engine braking.
put the gearshift in "Park".
18. When inspecting your windshield, you should look for:
dirt.
illegal stickers.
cracks.
All of the above.
19. If you have committed a second out-of-service violation within a ten-year period, you will lose your CDL driving privileges for:
at least one year.
120 days.
180 days.
at least two years.
20. To avoid a crash:
stopping is not always the best thing to do.
stopping is always the safest thing to do.
swerving is always the worst thing to do.
None of the above.
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