US Texas DMV CDL General Knowledge Test 1

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DMV Texas — Cdl General DMV — Texas (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Texas State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

What is this test? for Texas DMV Cdl General permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Texas (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Texas.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Texas, USA — Cdl General permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Texas — Cdl General · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Texas — Cdl General · Country: USA · Region: USA — Texas

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

In Texas, what is a pre-trip inspection for?

A) catching unsafe conditions before driving

B) washing truck

C) paperwork

D) warming engine only

Question 2

In Texas, what are hours-of-service limits (property)?

A) 20 hours straight

B) 5 hours max

C) 11 driving hours after 10 off

D) no limits

Question 3

In Texas, what is GVWR vs GCWR?

A) speed limits

B) same thing

C) tire sizes

D) single-unit vs combination max weight

Question 4

In Texas, what belongs in an emergency kit?

A) snacks only

B) triangles, extinguisher, spare fuses

C) pillow

D) extra fuel cans

Question 5

In Texas, how check cargo securement?

A) only at delivery

B) once a year

C) never

D) within first 50 miles, then regularly

Question 6

In Texas, what is the bridge formula for?

A) toll prices

B) bridge height

C) legal axle weight/spacing limits

D) paint colors

Question 7

In Texas, how far ahead scan at highway speed?

A) 12-15 seconds (quarter mile)

B) 2 seconds

C) never

D) 1 mile always

Question 8

In Texas, what is stopping distance made of?

A) brakes only

B) tires only

C) perception + reaction + braking

D) luck

Question 9

In Texas, how should you brake on downgrades?

A) neutral coast

B) pump fast

C) select low gear + light steady braking

D) ride brakes hard

Question 10

In Texas, what is brake fade?

A) wet brakes

B) overheated brakes losing power

C) new brakes

D) cold brakes

Question 11

In Texas, how handle blowout in truck?

A) slam brakes

B) accelerate

C) jerk hard

D) firm grip, ease off, pull over

Question 12

In Texas, what is hydroplaning speed risk?

A) only ice

B) as low as 30 mph on film of water

C) only 100+

D) never in trucks

Question 13

In Texas, how back a trailer?

A) steer same way

B) fast with camera

C) no spotter needed

D) turn wheel opposite, use mirrors/spotter

Question 14

In Texas, what is off-tracking?

A) tire brand

B) speeding

C) brake wear

D) rear wheels cut inside in turns

Question 15

In Texas, how take curves with CMV?

A) same as cars

B) slow below posted truck speed

C) faster

D) no need to slow

Question 16

In Texas, what are escape ramps for?

A) rest stops

B) runaway trucks on downgrades

C) weigh stations

D) parking

Question 17

In Texas, when use hazard flashers?

A) night driving

B) breakdowns, slow traffic warnings

C) parking legally

D) always driving

Question 18

In Texas, what is night driving rule?

A) same speed

B) high beams always

C) slower, within headlight range

D) no lights rural

Question 19

In Texas, how park a CMV?

A) level ground, parking brake, chock if needed

B) neutral anywhere

C) in gear only

D) any slope

Question 20

In Texas, what is coupling inspection?

A) paint check

B) fifth-wheel jaws locked, no gap, lines secure

C) radio test

D) tire shine

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