TX CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

11. How can you determine your following distance?
When the vehicle ahead of you passes a stationary object on the side of road, start counting the seconds it takes you to reach that same object.
When the vehicle ahead of you passes a stationary object such as a sign along the road, use the stopwatch on your smartphone to determine how long it takes you to reach that same object.
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach that same object.
None of the above.
12. Shaded parts of the road:
will remain icy and slippery after other areas have melted.
usually are not slippery.
usually don't freeze.
will melt before open areas.
13. For safety during a trip, you should:
shift into a lower gear.
drive on the shoulder of the road.
use your senses to check for problems.
pull off the road and stop.
14. When you have to back, you should use a helper:
only when backing toward the right side.
whenever possible.
only when you back up with a trailer.
when you need to back on a curved path.
15. The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
Safety
Liability insurance
Property damage requirements
Employer liability
16. How should you brake if your vehicle loses ABS?
Step on and off the brake pedal several times
Brake as you always have.
Stay off the Brake
Pump the brake repeatedly
17. Drivers operating CMVs must notify their employer within ______ of a conviction for any traffic violation (except parking).
14 days
7 days
30 days
3 days
18. If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, place your warning devices:
10 feet, 50 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic.
50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic.
10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic.
100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic.
19. Drivers who cannot see others are a dangerous hazard. Be especially alert for all of the following, except:
Loaded station wagons
Pick-up trucks
Rental trucks
Vehicles with frosted windows
20. To back safely, you should NOT:
look at your line of travel before you begin backing.
back as slowly as possible and use the lowest reverse gear.
use a helper whenever possible.
back to the right side whenever possible.
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