CDL General Exam 1

In Texas, which of the following are you not allowed to transport in an open truck? a.) Sand b.) Gravel c.) Wood chips d.) All of the above

d.) All of the above

What is a particular risk associated with transporting hanging meat? A.) It may change your vehicle's handling characteristics. B.) Its smell may make it difficult to find places to park. C.) You may have to drive extra fast to get it delivered fresh. D.) You may be confronted by animal rights protesters.

A.) It may change your vehicle's handling characteristics.

If you drive at 55 mph rather than 65 mph, you can improve your fuel economy by as much as A.) a mile per gallon. B.) 20 gallons per year. C.) a gallon per trip. D.) a gallon every 100 miles.

A.) a mile per gallon.

In Texas, when driving on a downgrade, you must not A.) coast downhill. B.) sound your horn at a curve. C.) cross a broken line. D.) drive faster than 10 mph below the posted speed limit.

A.) coast downhill.

Streaks of rust on a lug nut are signs that A.) it's loose. B.) it's all right. C.) it's frozen or stuck. D.) It's in danger of shearing

A.) it's loose.

If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap? A.) Yes, as long as there is no overflow. B.) No. C.) Yes, as long as the radiator isn't damaged. D.) Yes.

B.) No.

If you are found to be driving a commercial motor vehicle with your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above zero but below 0.04%, A.) you will be arrested. B.) you will be ordered out of service for 24 hours. C.) you will have to pay a small fine if you're convicted. D.) you will be allowed to keep driving.

B.) you will be ordered out of service for 24 hours.

What will help a drunk sober up? a.) Time b.) Coffee c.) Fresh air d.) Water

a.) Time

If you are towing another vehicle, the tow connection must not be longer than a.) 25 feet. b.) 15 feet. c.) 20 feet. d.) 10 feet.

b.) 15 feet.

During your pre-trip inspection, you should do which of the following inside the cab? a.) Check that you have all your required papers. b.) Turn off unnecessary lights. c.) Secure all loose items. d.) Do all of the above.

d.) Do all of the above.

To obtain a CDL, you must certify that a.) you are not an insulin-dependent diabetic. b.)you are not addicted to drugs. c.) you are not addicted to alcohol. d.) all of the above are true.

d.) all of the above are true.

How many tie-downs are required for a 17-foot load? a.) 2 b.) 3 c.) 1 d.) 4

a.) 2

If you double your speed, how much more distance will it take to brake to a stop? a.) Four times as much b.) Three times as much c.) Twice as much d.) 50 percent more

a.) Four times as much

If dense fog reduces visibility to near zero, what should you do? a.) Pull off the road and stop. b.) Speed up to get through it quicker. c.) Slow down and use your low beams and fog lights. d.) Slow down and use your high beams.

a.) Pull off the road and stop.

Which of these describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade? a.) Release the brake when you are 5 mph below your safe speed and let your speed come back up to your safe speed. Then repeat braking to 5 mph below your safe speed. b.) Apply light, steady pressure. c.) Apply stronger pressure as the vehicle goes downhill. d.) Brake harder when you are 15 mph above your safe speed.

a.) Release the brake when you are 5 mph below your safe speed and let your speed come back up to your safe speed. Then repeat braking to 5 mph below your safe speed.

After your first stop, how often must you stop to check if your cargo is secure? a.) Every hour or 50 miles b.) Every 3 hours or 150 miles c.) Every 4 hours or 200 miles d.) Every 2 hours or 100 miles

b.) Every 3 hours or 150 miles

Why should you be especially alert for drivers who are tourists? A.) Because they are likely to be tired B.) Because they won't know the local radio stations C.) Because they may be unfamiliar with the area D.) Because they aren't as smart as local drivers

C.) Because they may be unfamiliar with the area

You should look at least 12-15 seconds ahead. In city driving, 12-15 seconds is a.) about 3 blocks. b.) about 100 feet. C.) about one block. D.) about 100 yards.

C.) about one block.

A fire extinguisher that is rated B:C is suitable for A.) wood fires and paper fires. B.) tire fires. C.) electrical fires and burning liquids. D.) cloth fires and wood fires.

C.) electrical fires and burning liquids.

If you are stopped by the police and refuse to submit to a chemical test for drugs or alcohol, A.) the police will let you off with a warning. B.) you will receive a summons in the mail. C.) you will lose your CDL for at least one year. D. the police will follow you for a mile to check whether you're able to drive safely.

C.) you will lose your CDL for at least one year.

When passing a motorcycle, keep in mind that A.) it can swerve more sharply than a car. B.) motorcyclists can be reckless. C.) your vehicle can drag a motorcycle off course. D.) it may be able to accelerate much faster than you can.

C.) your vehicle can drag a motorcycle off course.

In Texas, the maximum weight for a single or combination vehicle including its load is: A.) 60,000 pounds. B.) 70,000 pounds. C.) 50,000 pounds. D.) 80,000 pounds.

D.) 80,000 pounds.

In Texas, which of the following must come to a complete stop at a rural railroad crossing? A.) Heavy equipment (e.g., steamrollers) B.) School buses C.) Trucks carrying explosives D.) All of the above

D.) All of the above

In Texas, if your load extends more than 4 feet beyond the rear of your vehicle, you must have A.) a red light on the end of the load at night. B.) a red flag on the end of the load in the daytime. C.) a special permit. D.) all of the above.

D.) all of the above.

How many different states' commercial driver licenses (CDLs) can you hold simultaneously? a.) One 2.) Two 3.) Three 4.) Four

a.) One

In which of the following situations should you NOT sound your horn? a.) To express your annoyance at someone b.) To alert another driver to your presence c.) To alert another driver to a hazard d.) To warn a pedestrian who may not have seen you

a.) To express your annoyance at someone

You don't want to be a distracted driver, so you a.) avoid using your cell phone until you reach your destination. b.) have all your emotionally difficult conversations in the first hour of driving. c.) read maps or use your phone only when there are no other vehicles around you. d.) eat, drink, and smoke only on straight portions of the road.

a.) avoid using your cell phone until you reach your destination.

You should inspect wheel bearing seals for a.) leaks. b.) twisted axles. c.) tears. d.) broken leaf springs.

a.) leaks.

After you start the engine, the oil pressure should rise to normal within a.) seconds. b.) a mile's drive. c.) the first hour. d.) minutes.

a.) seconds.

If you are going through an underpass at which the road has been repaved recently, a.) the vertical clearance may be less than it used to be. b.) the repaving won't make any difference. c.) you can drive through it faster than you used to. d.) you should slow down to check the new road surface.

a.) the vertical clearance may be less than it used to be.

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is a.) 1/32 inch. b.) 4/32 inch. c.) 1/2 inch. d.) 3/8 inch.

b.) 4/32 inch.

Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up? a.) Releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerator at the same time b.) Accelerating while pressing the clutch and turning toward the driver's side c.)Releasing the clutch d.)Pushing in the clutch and shifting into a higher gear at the same time

b.) Accelerating while pressing the clutch and turning toward the driver's side

If an accident victim is bleeding heavily and no qualified professional is available, what can you do to help? a.) Try to bandage the wound. b.) Apply direct pressure to the wound. c.) Wind a tourniquet above the wound. d.) Nothing; wait for qualified professionals to arrive.

b.) Apply direct pressure to the wound.

In Texas, the mud flaps on a truck or trailer must reach a.) within 4 inches of the roadway. b.) within 8 inches of the roadway. c.) within 6 inches of the roadway. d.) within 12 inches of the roadway.

b.) within 8 inches of the roadway.

Why should you use a helper when you are backing? a.) To check your style of driving b.) Because it's the law c.) Because every truck has blind spots d.) To make sure you don't damage your truck

c.) Because every truck has blind spots

What are two of the most common causes of tire fires? a.) Overinflation and dual tires that touch b.) Loose lug nuts and dual tires that touch c.) Underinflation and dual tires that touch d.) Mismatched tires and loose lug nuts

c.) Underinflation and dual tires that touch

To avoid overloading bridges, a bridge formula restricts the axle weight for axles that a.) don't have dual tires. b.) are in need of repair. c.) are closer together. d.) are farther apart.

c.) are closer together.

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way road or divided highway at night? a.) 100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward approaching traffic b.) 20 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet toward approaching traffic c.) 50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward approaching traffic d.) 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

d.) 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

How many reflective warning triangles should you carry with you for emergencies? a.) 4 b.) 2 c.) 1 d.) 3

d.) 3

If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance? a.) 3 seconds b.) 6 seconds c.) 7 seconds d.) 4 seconds

d.) 4 seconds

How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS)? a.) Look for wheel speed sensor wires that are coming from the rear of your brakes. b.) Check if your vehicle was manufactured after March 1, 1998. (Such vehicles are required to have the panel light.) c.) Check for a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel. d.) All of the above can work.

d.) All of the above can work.

How can you start moving without rolling backward? a.) Set the parking brake whenever necessary. b.) Apply the trailer brake hand valve. c.) Engage the clutch before removing your foot from the brake. d.) Do all of the above.

d.) Do all of the above.

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, what should you do? a.) Ignore rude gestures and refuse to react negatively. b.) Call the police from your cell phone if you can do it safely. c.) Avoid eye contact. d.) Do all of the above.

d.) Do all of the above.

If you must drive off the roadway onto the shoulder to avoid a head-on collision with another vehicle, what should you do? a.) Keep one set of wheels on the pavement. b.) Stay on the shoulder until you've stopped. c.) Avoid braking. d.) Do all of the above.

d.) Do all of the above.

While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can? a.) Novelty lights b.) Low beams c.) Emergency flashers d.) High beams

d.) High beams

Which of the following statements about an escape ramp is FALSE? a.) It may be located a few miles from the top of a downgrade. b.) It may be made of soft gravel. c.) It may turn uphill. d.) It is of no use if you are traveling too fast.

d.) It is of no use if you are traveling too fast.

If you are pulling a trailer and a fire breaks out inside it, what should you do? a.) Ask bystanders for help. b.) Pull of the road and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. c.) Keep driving until you reach a service station. d.) Pull off the road, get out of the vehicle and keep the trailer door closed.

d.) Pull off the road, get out of the vehicle and keep the trailer door closed.

In Texas, if you must stop on the road or the shoulder of the road in the daytime, what kind of warning devices should you use? a.) Nothing b.) Your vehicle's four-way emergency flashers c.) Flares, fusees, or reflective triangles d.) Red flags

d.) Red flags

While driving a vehicle with dual tires, you hear a noise that sounds like a tire blowout. However, your vehicle's handling seems unaffected. What should you do? a.) Look in your mirrors to try to spot trouble. b.) Keep driving as usual. c.) Check your tires at the next stop. d.) Stop and check your tires now.

d.) Stop and check your tires now.

Objects that are viewed in a curved (convex) mirror may appear a.) larger than they really are. b.) closer than they really are. c.) faster than they really are. d.) farther away than they really are.

d.) farther away than they really are.