Take Texas CDL Special Requirements Permit Practice Test

QUESTION 1 / 25

Clearance lights on the front of a vehicle must be what color?

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ARed✓BAmber✓CWhite✓DGreen✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When backing a large truck, what is the safest practice?

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AUse mirrors only✓BHave someone guide you✓CBack up quickly✓DUse a backup camera✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

How are braking systems on combination vehicles usually controlled?

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AThrough synchronization✓BBy separate manual controls✓CBy a single control device✓DBy automatic systems only✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What is the consequence of receiving a DWI while holding a CDL?

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AYou may face a fine and community service✓BIt can result in a suspension of your personal driver's license only✓CIt can result in disqualification from driving a commercial vehicle for a certain period✓DYou will need to retake the written exam✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

What is the maximum weight allowed by state law for any vehicle carrying a load?

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A70,000 pounds✓B80,000 pounds✓C90,000 pounds✓D100,000 pounds✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Under normal atmospheric conditions, clearance lights must be visible from a distance of how many feet?

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A500 ft✓B700 ft✓C900 ft✓D1,000 ft✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Which type of vehicle is state law required to carry a chemical type fire extinguisher?

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ASchool bus✓BDelivery truck✓CTaxicab✓DPrivate car✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Which endorsement allows you to transport hazardous materials?

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AH endorsement✓BP endorsement✓CM endorsement✓DA endorsement✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Who should you consult to find out the weight limit for your particular vehicle?

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Acommercial vehicle inspector✓Blicense and weight patrolman✓CYour local DMV office✓Dstate traffic officer✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

What is meant by the term "double clutching"?

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Amethod for performing emergency stops✓Btechnique used for shifting gears in manual transmission✓CAn approach to accelerating quickly✓Dform of engine maintenance✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

How often must you renew your Texas CDL?

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AEvery 2 years✓BEvery 3 years✓CEvery 5 years✓DEvery 10 years✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

How many positive air brake application tests must you perform?

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AAt least one before operating a vehicle with air brakes✓BTwo tests before loading the vehicle✓CFive tests as part of regular maintenance✓DNo tests are required✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

How can you tell if a truck is equipped with air brakes?

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AIt will have a standard brake lights indicator✓BIt will have a specialized air brake system indicator on the dash and a compressor under the hood✓CIt will have larger brake pads✓DIt will make a loud noise when braking✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

How far back should a truck keep from another vehicle when following it?

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A2 car lengths✓BOne vehicle length✓C1.5 car lengths✓Dsafe distance for another vehicle to enter✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

How should a driver respond to emergency vehicles approaching?

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ASpeed up to get ahead of them✓BPull over calmly and yield the right of way✓CIgnore them until it's safe to continue✓DUse high beams to alert other drivers✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

How should you maintain your distance behind the vehicle in front of you?

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ACount to five before accelerating✓BUse the "three-second rule"✓CDrive closely for better safety✓DChange lanes frequently✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Which of the following vehicles must not coast when going downhill?

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AMotorcycle✓BHeavy-duty truck✓CFamily sedan✓DLight truck✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

For vehicles transporting explosives, what is the minimum size of the red flag that must be displayed on the rear?

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A10 inches square✓B12 inches square✓C14 inches square✓D16 inches square✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When executing a right turn in a long vehicle, how close should you approach the curb?

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A1 foot✓B2 feet✓C4 feet✓D6 feet✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

What must be done with the vehicle prior to conducting a pre-trip inspection?

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AThe vehicle should be cleaned thoroughly✓BThe vehicle should be parked safely and turned off✓CThe vehicle must be inspected while in motion✓DThe vehicle should have its engine running✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

What are signs of fatigue while driving?

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AFrequent yawning, difficulty focusing, and heavy eyelids✓BIncreased speed and sharp turns✓CListening to loud music✓DConsistent checking of the rearview mirror✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

To what height must mud flaps on trucks or trailers reach?

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A6 inches✓B10 inches✓C8 inches✓D12 inches✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What must all motor vehicles equipped with brakes have regarding their braking system?

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ABrakes operated by different devices✓BBrakes operated by one control device✓CBrakes that can be manually adjusted✓DBrakes that only activate when the vehicle is in motion✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

What is the minimum height required for reflectors to be effective?

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A12 inches✓B18 inches✓C24 inches✓D30 inches✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What is the consequence of not adhering to the reflector height requirement?

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AIncreased fuel consumption✓BIssue of a warning ticket✓CPossible fine or penalties✓DMandatory vehicle impoundment✓