Are not permanently attached to a vehicle.

Cannot be removed from a vehicle.

Are permanently attached to a vehicle.

Can occur at speeds as slow as 30 mph.

Only occurs at extremely high speeds.

Happens most frequently when tire pressure is too high.

Happens most frequently when tires have good tread.

Texas CDL Tank 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

An improperly placarded vehicle can only be moved:

To make room for other vehicles.
During an emergency.
If the vehicle will be traveling a distance shorter than 10 miles.
To wash the vehicle.

Q.2

When driving a tractor-trailer equipped with ABS, you should:

Stop harder than you would otherwise.
Use extra braking force to ensure the ABS kicks in.
Brake as you normally would.
Brake using less pressure than you would otherwise use.

Q.3

If you are transporting explosives and your vehicle breaks down, you may notify other drivers:

With flares.
With electric lights.
By standing on the roadway and waving your arms.
By keeping the driver's side door open.

Q.4

When transporting cargo, drivers must check the securement of the cargo every:

10 miles.
150 miles.
500 miles.
1,000 miles.

Q.5

Which of the following is not an indication of damaged brakes?

Cracked drums
Shoes with oil or grease on them
Shoes worn thinly
Pads free of oil or grease

Q.6

When nearing a construction worker who is close to the road, you should:

Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Not drive in any lane.
Wait until the construction is complete before proceeding.

Q.7

If transporting a package that contains radioactive materials, it is important to know that:

Radiation will pass through to other packages.
The package should be placed in the cab.
The package should be loaded on its side.
The package should be made of wood.

Q.8

A pre-trip inspection:

Should never be completed the same way two times in a row.
Should always be completed in the same order.
Should only be done if it is sunny outside.
Should not be done if the driver thinks the vehicle is in good operating order.

Q.9

When you are driving while drowsy, you should:

Press on and try to finish the trip.
Take drugs to keep awake.
Stop and take a nap.
Stop for a coffee break.

Q.10

When traveling with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, the vehicle should not be:

Parked within 300 feet of a bridge.
Parked within 40 feet of the road.
Parked for only short periods of time.
Parked on grass.

Q.11

If you are unsure if there is enough space for your vehicle to safely travel under a bridge, you should:

Speed up.
Swerve as you pass under the bridge.
Slow down.
Drive on the shoulder.

Q.12

Portable tanks:

Cannot be removed from a vehicle.
Are not permanently attached to a vehicle.
Are permanently attached to a vehicle.
Should not be used.

Q.13

If a truck is equipped, a trailer brake hand valve can be used to:

Add fuel to the vehicle.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling back when being started from a stop.
Check the oil level.
Load cargo.

Q.14

Hydroplaning:

Only occurs at extremely high speeds.
Can occur at speeds as slow as 30 mph.
Happens most frequently when tire pressure is too high.
Happens most frequently when tires have good tread.

Q.15

When driving a bobtail tractor, you should be aware that:

Bobtails stop very easily.
Bobtails cannot drive as fast as tractors with semitrailers.
Bobtails are more difficult to stop than tractors with semitrailers.
Bobtails are illegal in most states.

Q.16

Emergency response information provided by the shipper must include:

Any risks of fire or explosion.
Value of the materials.
Driver information.
How many people should respond in the event of an accident.

Q.17

On packages that are not large enough to hold a HazMat label, materials should be labeled:

With a barcode.
With a tag.
With a piece of orange tape.
With a red checkmark.

Q.18

When making a tight maneuver, you should:

Not use your mirrors, as they can be distracting.
Use your mirrors, but not too frequently.
Use your mirrors frequently.
Rely only on your mirrors.

Q.19

The emergency air line:

Is controlled by the foot brake.
Is connected to the relay valves.
Supplies air to the trailer air tanks.
Prevents skids.

Q.20

During the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

Change a tire.
Explain to the examiner what you would inspect and why.
Estimate the weight of a load in a trailer.
Change a windshield wiper.