TEXAS CDL: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM LATEST VERSION
03/07/2026
2026/2027
Texas CDL: General Knowledge Exam Latest Version
2026/2027|Questions and Correct Answers (Verified, Exam
Merging onto a road is safest if you?
Wait for a large enough gap in traffic to enter the road.
What three things add up to total stoping distance for your truck or bus?
Perception distance, reaction distance, effective breaking distance.
You are checking your steering and exhaust system during a pre trip inspection. Which of these
problems if found should be fixed before the vehicle is driven?
Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20 inch wheel)
How does vehicle weight effect stopping?
Empty trucks take longer to stop than loaded ones, but this is not always the case for buses.
When the roads are slippery you should?
Make turns as gently as possible
Which of these is NOT a good rule when caring for injuries at an accident scene?
Keep injured persons cool
3/7/2026
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, TEXAS CDL: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM LATEST VERSION
03/07/2026
2026/2027
You are driving on a straight level highway at 50mph. There are no vehicles in front of you, suddenly a
tire blows out on your vehicle, what should you do?
Stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
After starting the engine
The coolant temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to normal.
You are driving a heavy vehicle with a Manuel transmission, you have to stop the vehicle on the
shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. Which of these is a good rule to follow when putting the
vehicle back in motion up the grade?
Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
Which of these statements is true about speed management?
When the road is slippery it will take longer to stop and it will be harder to turn without skidding.
Where must you keep shipping papers when transporting hazardous materials?
In the pouch on the drivers door or in the seat.
You should use your mirrors to check?
Where the rear of the vehicle is while you are making turns.
3/7/2026
Extra care is needed to keep your vehicle centered in your lane because commercial vehicles...
Are often wider than other vehicles.
2
03/07/2026
2026/2027
Texas CDL: General Knowledge Exam Latest Version
2026/2027|Questions and Correct Answers (Verified, Exam
Merging onto a road is safest if you?
Wait for a large enough gap in traffic to enter the road.
What three things add up to total stoping distance for your truck or bus?
Perception distance, reaction distance, effective breaking distance.
You are checking your steering and exhaust system during a pre trip inspection. Which of these
problems if found should be fixed before the vehicle is driven?
Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20 inch wheel)
How does vehicle weight effect stopping?
Empty trucks take longer to stop than loaded ones, but this is not always the case for buses.
When the roads are slippery you should?
Make turns as gently as possible
Which of these is NOT a good rule when caring for injuries at an accident scene?
Keep injured persons cool
3/7/2026
1
, TEXAS CDL: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM LATEST VERSION
03/07/2026
2026/2027
You are driving on a straight level highway at 50mph. There are no vehicles in front of you, suddenly a
tire blows out on your vehicle, what should you do?
Stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
After starting the engine
The coolant temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to normal.
You are driving a heavy vehicle with a Manuel transmission, you have to stop the vehicle on the
shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. Which of these is a good rule to follow when putting the
vehicle back in motion up the grade?
Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
Which of these statements is true about speed management?
When the road is slippery it will take longer to stop and it will be harder to turn without skidding.
Where must you keep shipping papers when transporting hazardous materials?
In the pouch on the drivers door or in the seat.
You should use your mirrors to check?
Where the rear of the vehicle is while you are making turns.
3/7/2026
Extra care is needed to keep your vehicle centered in your lane because commercial vehicles...
Are often wider than other vehicles.
2
