CDL EXAM 2

Which of these statements is TRUE about tire pressure a) You should reduce air pressure in warmer weather b) You do not have to check the air pressure in a pre-trip inspection c) The air pressure in the tire increases when the temperature rises d) All of the above

c) The air pressure in the tire increases when the temperature rises

What should you always do when traveling down a long downgrade? a) apply brakes when your vehicle exceeds the safe speed by 5 mph b) Use stab braking c) Use the braking effect of the engine d) Apply trailer brakes

c) Use the braking effect of the engine

What things should you check during a trip ? a) watch for Pedestrians crossing b) Check brake fluid level c) Watch gauges for signs of trouble d) Make sure your signals are working properly

c) Watch gauges for signs of trouble

How do you correct a rear-wheel accelerations skid? a) increase acceleration to the wheels b) apply the brakes c) stop accelerating and push in the clutch d) Apply the brakes

c) stop accelerating and push in the clutch

What are 2 special conditions where you should down shift? a) Before stopping and exiting a curve b) Before starting off and driving uphill c) Before shutting engine off and before exiting vehicle d) Before starting down a hill and entering a curve

d) Before starting down a hill and entering a curve

What must you check before transporting a sealed load? a) Cargo is secured inside container b) container is locked c) check that you don't exceed height restrictions d) Check that you don't exceed weight restrictions

d) Check that you don't exceed weight restrictions

Which of these is the most important thing to remember about emergency brakes? a) disconnecting the steering axle brakes will keep the vehicle in a straight line b) to keep the rear wheels from skidding, break hard c) never do it without downshifting first d) If the wheels are skidding, you cannot control the vehicle

d) If the wheels are skidding, you cannot control the vehicle

Name some key steering parts a) Tire, rims, lung nuts b) Leaf springs, Bellows, eye bolt c) Axle, Control arm, Pressure plate d) Spindle, tie rod, drag link

d) Spindle, tie rod, drag link

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 allowed to keep driving c) You will have to pay a small fine if you were convicted d) You will be ordered out of service for 24 hours

d) You will be ordered out of service for 24 hours

In Texas, which of the following must come to a complete stop at a rural railroad crossing? a) heavy equipment (e.g., steam strollers) b) trucks carrying explosives c) school buses d) all of the above

d) all of the above

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 March1, 1998 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

Where should you downshift automatic transmissions? a) Before starting downgrade b) before starting upgrade c) before entering curve d) Before exiting curve

a) Before starting downgrade

Blocking is used to keep the cargo from shifting a) True b) False

a) true

When your brakes are wet, it is very easy to: a) Hydroplane if traveling faster than 30 mph b) hydroplane c) overheat your brakes d) Jackknife the trailer

d) Jackknife the trailer

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) your vehicles four way emergency flashes b) flares, fuses, or reflective triangles c) nothing d) red flags

d) red flags

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

d) the vertical clearance may be less than it used to be

When should a driver consider turning off a retarded system on the vehicle? a) During wet and icy road conditions b) When driving through montanious areas c) when roads are clear and dry d) Driver are not able to turn off retarder system

a) During wet and icy road conditions

What should you do when you see a hazard in the road in front of you? a) Turn on your 4 way flashers to warn other drivers b) stop in the roadway, set out triangles and go to the back of your vehicle to flag down drivers c) Stop quickly and exit the roadway if possible d) steer and counter-steer around the hazard

a) Turn on your 4 way flashers to warn other drivers

You should look atleast 12-15 seconds ahead. In city driving, 12-15 second is a) about one block b) about 3 blocks c) about 100 yards d) about 100 feet

a) about one block

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

a) accelerating while pressing the clutch and turning toward the drivers side

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

a) farther away than they really are

While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can? a) high beams b) low beams c) emergency flashers d) novelty lights

a) high beams

you are checking your steering and exhaust systems during a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true? a) steering wheel Play of more than 10 degrees ( 2 inches on a 20 -inch steering wheel ) can make it hard to steer. b) leaks in the exhaust system are not a problem if they are outside of the cab c) some leakage of power steering fluid is normal d) if you find a leak in the exhaust system, Drive with the windows open

a) steering wheel Play of more than 10 degrees ( 2 inches on a 20 -inch steering wheel ) can make it hard to steer.

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) 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic c) 50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward approaching traffic d) 20 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet toward approaching traffic

b) 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

In Texas, the maximum weight for a single or combination vehicle including it's load is a) 60,000 lbs b) 80,000 lbs c) 70,000 lbs d) 50,000 lbs

b) 80,000 lbs

When you are on top of a hill and you know You will be going down a steep grade, Which statement is true? a) Never downshift until you are going down the grade b) Always downshift to a gear lower than you came up the hill before starting down the grade c) put the vehicle in neutral while going down the grade and use a very heavy pressure on the brake pedal d) Use a steady brake pressure before starting down the grade

b) Always downshift to a gear lower than you came up the hill before starting down the grade

What are the 2 ways to know when to shift? a) Engine sound, engine temperature b) Engine speed, Road speeding c) Eight seconds after leaving previous gear, clutch loosens d) Clutch Tightens, RPM drops

b) Engine speed, Road speeding

Stab braking- a) should never be used b) Involves locking the wheels c) Involves steady pressure on the brake pedal d) Will not allow you to turn

b) Involves locking the wheels

Which of the following will occur after you start your engine? a) Manifold exhaust Indicator gauge will rise to 190 degrees b) The water temperature gauge will rice to normal operating temp c) in 10-15 minutes the air pressure gauge will rise to normal d) in 4-5 minutes the oil pressure gauge will rise to normal

b) The water temperature gauge will rice to normal operating temp

What should you do when traveling through a construction zone? a) Only reduce speed if you see a worker near the road b) Watch for holes in the road and drop offs c) Stop before entering, then proceed in low gear d) Go as quickly as possible to avoid congestion

b) Watch for holes in the road and drop offs

In Texas, when driving on a downgrade, you must not? a) sound your horn at a curve b) coast downhill c) drive faster than 10mph below the posted speed limit d) cross a broken line

b) coast downhill

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

b) it is of no use if you are traveling too fast

Which item is a key steering system part? a) Torque arm b) pitman arm c) Leaf spring d) Control arm

b) pitman arm

Which of these statements about double-clutching and shifting Is true ? a) it should not be done when the road is slippery b) you can use the sound of the engine to tell you when to shift c) you must use both clutch pedals d) all of the above

b) you can use the sound of the engine to tell you when to shift

If you are stopped by the police and refuse to submit to a chemical test for drugs or alcohol a) you will receive a summons in the mail b) you will lose your CDL for atleast one year c) the police will follow you for a mile to check whether you are able to drive safely d) the police will let you off with a warning

b) you will lose your CDL for atleast one year