Texas CDL - Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook

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Decks in this class (22)

2.1 - Vehicle Inspection
What is the most important reason...,
What things should you check duri...,
Name some key steering system parts
13  cards
2.2 - Basic Control of Your Vehicle 2.3 - Shifting Gears
Why should you back toward the dr...,
If stopped on a hill how can you ...,
When backing why is it important ...
8  cards
2.4 - Seeing 2.5 - Communicating 2.6 - Controlling Speed
How far ahead does the manual say...,
What are the to main things to lo...,
What s your most important way to...
10  cards
2.7 - Managing Space 2.8 - Seeing Hazards -
How do you find out how many seco...,
If you are driving a 30 foot vehi...,
You should decrease your followin...
6  cards
2.9 - Distracted Driving 2.10 - Aggressive Drivers/Road Rage
What are some tips to follow so y...,
How do you use in vehicle communi...,
How do you recognize a distracted...
6  cards
2.11 – Driving at Night 2.12 – Driving in Fog 2.13 – Driving in Winter 2.14 – Driving in Very Hot Weather
You should use low beams whenever...,
What should you do before you dri...,
What effects can wet brakes cause...
5  cards
2.15 – Railroad-highway Crossings 2.16 – Mountain Driving
What factors determine your selec...,
Why should you be in the proper g...,
Describe the proper braking techn...
5  cards
2.17 – Driving Emergencies 2.18 – Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) 2.19 – Skid Control and Recovery
Stopping is not always the safest...,
What are some advantages of going...,
What is an escape ramp
7  cards
2.20 – Accident Procedures 2.21 – Fires
What are some things to do at an ...,
Name two causes of tire fires,
What kinds of fires is a b c exti...
5  cards
2.22 – Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving 2.23 – Hazardous Materials Rules For All Commercial Drivers
Common medicines for colds can ma...,
Coffee and a little fresh air wil...,
What is a hazardous materials pla...
4  cards
3.1 – Inspecting Cargo 3.2 – Weight and Balance 3.3 – Securing Cargo 3.4 – Cargo Needing Special Attention
What four things related to cargo...,
How often must you stop while on ...,
How is gross combination weight r...
9  cards
4.1 – Vehicle Inspection 4.2 – Loading and Trip Start 4.3 – On the Road 4.4 – After-trip Vehicle Inspection 4.5 – Prohibited Practices4.6 – Use of Brake-door Interlocks
Name some things to check in the ...,
What are some hazardous materials...,
What are some hazardous materials...
9  cards
5.1 – The Parts of an Air Brake System
Why must air tanks be drained,
What is a supply pressure gauge u...,
All vehicles with air brakes must...
6  cards
5.2 – Dual Air Brake 5.3 – Inspecting Air Brake Systems
What is a dual air brake system,
What are the slack adjusters,
How can you check slack adjusters
6  cards
5.4 – Using Air Brakes
Why should you be in the proper g...,
What factors can cause brakes to ...,
The use of brakes on a long steep...
7  cards
6.1 – Driving Combination Vehicles Safely
What two things are important to ...,
When you turn suddenly while pull...,
Why should you not use the traile...
6  cards
6.2 – Combination Vehicle Air Brakes
Why should you not use the traile...,
Describe what the trailer air sup...,
Describe what the service line is...
6  cards
6.3 – Antilock Brake Systems 6.4 – Coupling and Uncoupling
What might happen if the trailer ...,
After coupling how much space sho...,
You should look into the back of ...
5  cards
6.5 – Inspecting a Combination Vehicle
Which shut off valves should be o...,
How can you test that air flows t...,
How can you test the tractor prot...
5  cards
7.1 – Pulling Double/Triple Trailers 7.2 – Coupling and Uncoupling 7.3 – Inspecting Doubles and Triples 7.4 – Doubles/Triples Air Brake Check
What is a converter dolly,
Do converter dollies have spring ...,
What three methods can you use to...
10  cards
8.1 – Inspecting Tank Vehicles 8.2 – Driving Tank Vehicles 8.3 – Safe Driving Rules
How are bulkheads different than ...,
Should a tank vehicle take curves...,
How are smooth bore tankers diffe...
3  cards
10.1 – Danger Zones and Use of Mirrors 10.2 – Loading and Unloading 10.3 – Emergency Exit and Evacuation 10.4 – Railroad-highway Crossings 10.5 – Student Management 10.6 – Antilock Braking Systems 10.7 – Special Safety Considerations
Define the danger zone how far do...,
What should you be able to see if...,
You are loading students along th...
10  cards

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