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Combination Vehicles Practice Test | Texas 2024 #2 Page 3 of 3
Train for FREE online with our Texas CDL combination vehicle test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a TX combination license in 2024, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that DMV requirements for issuing a combination license may vary from state to state.
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15 . During a trip, which shut-off valves should be open?
No shut-off valves should be open.
When starting a trip, be sure that all shut-off valves are in the open position, except for the last valves on the rear trailer. It is important that air reaches the brakes on all trailers and that the air is not able to escape from the back of the vehicle.
16 . A combination vehicle has:
Four air lines.
Combination vehicles have two air lines: a service line and an emergency line.
17 . The service air line is attached to the:
Steering wheel.
The service air line carries air and is controlled by either the foot brake or trailer hand brake. The service air line is attached to relay valves, which allow the trailer brakes to be applied quickly.
18 . To test the trailer service brakes, you should:
Move the vehicle forward slowly and apply the brakes with the hand control.
To test the trailer service brakes, you should first ensure that the braking system has a normal air pressure level, then release the parking brake. You should then move the vehicle forward slowly and apply the brakes with the hand control. If the trailer service brakes are working properly, you will feel the brakes activate.
19 . To prevent a rollover, a driver should:
Turn quickly.
Rollovers can happen when a combination vehicle is turned too quickly. To help prevent the risk of rollover, it is important to keep the vehicle's center of gravity low by loading cargo as close to the ground as possible.
20 . One function of the emergency air line is to:
Control the ability to maneuver during bad weather conditions.
The emergency air line (also known as the supply line) has two functions. The first is to supply air to the trailer air tanks, and the second is to control the emergency brakes on combination vehicles.
2024 Texas | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class A license in Texas permits drivers to operate any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s) being towed is over 10,000 pounds. It covers vehicles like tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, and tank vehicles.
A Class A CDL license in Texas allows the holder to operate vehicles such as tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tank vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. These are typically vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more where the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 pounds.
To obtain a Class A CDL license in Texas, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), possess a valid Texas driver's license, pass a vision exam, and successfully complete both a written knowledge test and a three-part skills test. Additionally, you must provide proof of citizenship or lawful presence and pass a medical examination.
In Texas, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class A CDL license for intrastate driving (within Texas only). However, to drive a commercial vehicle across state lines (interstate), federal regulations require drivers to be at least 21 years old.
Specific endorsements are not required for a Class A CDL license, but they can provide additional driving privileges. Endorsements include T for double/triple trailers, P for passenger vehicles, N for tank vehicles, H for hazardous materials, and S for school buses. Each endorsement requires passing additional written and/or skills tests.
The Class A CDL skills test in Texas includes three parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic vehicle control test, and an on-road driving test. These are designed to assess your ability to safely operate and maintain a Class A commercial vehicle. The test must be taken in a vehicle representative of the one you'll be driving.
Yes, there can be limitations for Class A CDL license holders. These are called restrictions and are marked on the license. For example, if you cannot operate a manual transmission, you may have an automatic only restriction. If you don't pass the air brakes test, your license will show you're not permitted to drive vehicles with air brakes.
Yes, it is possible to take the written Class A CDL test in languages other than English in Texas. However, the Department of Public Safety recommends that applicants have a basic understanding of English due to the English Language Proficiency requirement, which mandates drivers understand traffic signs and signals in English.
Yes, you can request accommodations for the Class A CDL written test if you have a disability. Texas Department of Public Safety provides reasonable testing accommodations according to the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, you must provide adequate documentation of your disability and you may need to make the request in advance.
Yes, if you don't pass the Class A CDL written test in Texas, you can retake it. However, you must wait at least one day before retesting. If you fail the test three times, you are required to wait 30 days before retesting. After failing six times, you must wait 90 days. Each retake does require an additional fee.