Knowledge Test Class A #2
Class A Driving Test | Texas 2024 #2 Page 4 of 10
Train for FREE online with our Texas class A license 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 CDL class A permit 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 CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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22 . To ensure normal stopping power, drivers of vehicles equipped with a front brake limiting valve should:
Keep the control at the halfway mark.
Some pre-1975 vehicles have a front brake limiting valve, which has "normal" and "slippery" settings. The idea behind these valves was to limit the air pressure available to the front brakes when driving on slippery surfaces, and thereby reduce the danger of a front-wheel skid. Studies have found that this is not actually a concern, so if your vehicle has a front brake limiting valve, leave it in the "normal" position.
23 . During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a single vehicle with air brakes is:
4 psi in one minute.
It is important to know the maximum air loss rate that is safe for your specific vehicle. A single vehicle with air brakes should have a leakage rate no higher than 3 psi in a minute during an applied leakage test.
24 . When operating a vehicle with a dual brake system, a driver should:
Pump the pedal about 20 times to build pressure, then begin driving.
Before driving a vehicle with a dual air system, allow time for the air compressor to build up a minimum pressure of 100 psi in both the primary and secondary systems.
25 . If you are turning left and there are two available left turn lanes, which lane should you choose?
Trucks should not turn where there are two left turn lanes.
A large vehicle may need to swing right to make a left turn. If an intersection has two left turn lanes, the driver should choose the righthand land to begin their turn.
26 . A visual low pressure warning signal should activate before air pressure drops to a level between:
40 and 60 psi.
A visual low pressure warning signal should activate before air pressure drops to a level between 55 and 75 psi. This signal could be a light, a buzzer, or a wig wag.
27 . The two indicators that determine when you should upshift are:
Oil pressure and air brake pressure.
There are two indicators that determine when you need to shift into a higher gear. One indicator is the engine speed (rpm). You should read your vehicle's manual to learn its rpm range and shift up when you reach the top of that range. The other indicator is road speed (mph). You should learn which speeds each gear can accommodate, then keep an eye on the speedometer and shift up as needed.
28 . Who is responsible for inspecting a vehicle's cargo?
The driver
It is a driver's responsibility to inspect their cargo; recognize overloading or poorly balanced weight; know that the cargo is properly secured and not obscuring their view; and know that the cargo does not restrict access to emergency equipment. The driver is always responsible for their cargo, even if they were not the one who initially loaded and secured the cargo.
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.