TEXAS CDL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 MPH on dry pavement it will take about ____
to bring the vehicle to a stop. ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-football field
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Unstable
loads such as hanging meat or livestock require extra caution on curves.
Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-backing is
always dangerous
When should you wear seat belts? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-anytime you are in a moving vehicle
The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-driving too fast for road
conditions
If you are being tailgated, you should: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Increase the space in front of you.
Truck escape ramps: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Are designed to protect vehicles from damage.
Which of these can cause the vehicle to skid? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-(All) Not enough weight on the
front axle; over acceleration; turning too sharply.
You are driving a vehicle that could safely be driven at 55 MPH on an open road. But traffic is now
heavy, moving at 35 MPH although the speed limit is 55. The safest speed for your vehicle in this
situation is most likely: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-35
Every time you park your vehicle and shut the engine off you should: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Apply
the parking brake.
Which of these describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?
✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Release the brake when you are 5 MPH below your safe speed, then let your
speed come back up to your safe speed and repeat braking again, (bring you speed down 5 MPH
below your safe speed.)
,The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-when the vehicle is
parked
A drivers trip log, if required: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-must be shown to the cop immediately upon
request
Should the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver be reviewed during your pre-trip
inspection? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-yes
If you are stopped at a roadside rest and found to have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of .02
you will: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-be placed out of service for 24 hours
When roads are slippery, you should: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-makes turns as slowly as possible
While driving, you see a small (1 foot square) cardboard box ahead in your lane. You should:
✅✅CORRECT ANSW-steer around it when safe to do so
Which of these pieces of emergency equipment should be carried at all times in your vehicle?
✅✅CORRECT ANSW-a. Fire extinguishers.
b. Warning devices for parked vehicles.
c. Spare electrical fuses (if the vehicle uses them).
What is counter steering? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Turning the wheel in the opposite direction after
steering to avoid a traffic emergency.
You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial drivers license. When can
you drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-only when you dont need a
placard
You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to
take a long downhill grade? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-a lower gear that you would use to climb a hill
, High beams should be: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-used whenever it is safe to do so
An en-route inspection should include checking: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-a. Cargo doors and / or
cargo securement.
b. Tire temperature.
c. Brake temperature.
Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-
when your vehicle is moving at about 5 mph bitches
Stab braking: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Involves locking the wheels.
Which of these statements about using turn signals is true? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-when turning,
you should signal early
Retarders: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-can cause the vehicle to skid when the road is slippery
Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-the only thing
that cures fatigue is sleep
You are driving on a two lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight
for you. Which of these is generally the best action? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-steer to the right
You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you must, which of these
steps can help keep your brakes working? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-gently pressing the brake pedal
while driving through the big ass puddle
Which of these statements about brakes is true. ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-The heavier a vehicle or the
faster it is moving, the more heat the brakes have to absorb to stop it.
CORRECT ANSWERS
For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 MPH on dry pavement it will take about ____
to bring the vehicle to a stop. ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-football field
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Unstable
loads such as hanging meat or livestock require extra caution on curves.
Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-backing is
always dangerous
When should you wear seat belts? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-anytime you are in a moving vehicle
The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-driving too fast for road
conditions
If you are being tailgated, you should: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Increase the space in front of you.
Truck escape ramps: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Are designed to protect vehicles from damage.
Which of these can cause the vehicle to skid? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-(All) Not enough weight on the
front axle; over acceleration; turning too sharply.
You are driving a vehicle that could safely be driven at 55 MPH on an open road. But traffic is now
heavy, moving at 35 MPH although the speed limit is 55. The safest speed for your vehicle in this
situation is most likely: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-35
Every time you park your vehicle and shut the engine off you should: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Apply
the parking brake.
Which of these describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?
✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Release the brake when you are 5 MPH below your safe speed, then let your
speed come back up to your safe speed and repeat braking again, (bring you speed down 5 MPH
below your safe speed.)
,The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-when the vehicle is
parked
A drivers trip log, if required: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-must be shown to the cop immediately upon
request
Should the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver be reviewed during your pre-trip
inspection? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-yes
If you are stopped at a roadside rest and found to have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of .02
you will: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-be placed out of service for 24 hours
When roads are slippery, you should: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-makes turns as slowly as possible
While driving, you see a small (1 foot square) cardboard box ahead in your lane. You should:
✅✅CORRECT ANSW-steer around it when safe to do so
Which of these pieces of emergency equipment should be carried at all times in your vehicle?
✅✅CORRECT ANSW-a. Fire extinguishers.
b. Warning devices for parked vehicles.
c. Spare electrical fuses (if the vehicle uses them).
What is counter steering? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Turning the wheel in the opposite direction after
steering to avoid a traffic emergency.
You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial drivers license. When can
you drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-only when you dont need a
placard
You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to
take a long downhill grade? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-a lower gear that you would use to climb a hill
, High beams should be: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-used whenever it is safe to do so
An en-route inspection should include checking: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-a. Cargo doors and / or
cargo securement.
b. Tire temperature.
c. Brake temperature.
Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-
when your vehicle is moving at about 5 mph bitches
Stab braking: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Involves locking the wheels.
Which of these statements about using turn signals is true? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-when turning,
you should signal early
Retarders: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-can cause the vehicle to skid when the road is slippery
Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-the only thing
that cures fatigue is sleep
You are driving on a two lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight
for you. Which of these is generally the best action? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-steer to the right
You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you must, which of these
steps can help keep your brakes working? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-gently pressing the brake pedal
while driving through the big ass puddle
Which of these statements about brakes is true. ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-The heavier a vehicle or the
faster it is moving, the more heat the brakes have to absorb to stop it.
