TEXAS COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CORE EXAMS SET 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Transporting Large Boulder on a Flatbed Vehicle - ✔✔Secure it with at least two
chains and support it with two pieces of hardwood blocking.
✔✔Transporting Metal Coils - ✔✔Prevent tipping and forward/rearward movement using
blocking, bracing, friction mats, or tiedowns.
✔✔Downshifting on a Steep Hill - ✔✔Downshift before starting down the hill and use a
gear not higher than the one used to go up the hill.
✔✔Turning a Corner in a Large Vehicle - ✔✔Check blind spots thoroughly and ensure
no smaller vehicles will be crushed by your vehicle.
✔✔Turning Right with Off Track - ✔✔May have to move partially into the left lane of the
street you are turning from.
✔✔Identifying Potential Hazards - ✔✔Remove foot from accelerator and cover the
brake pedal when a hazard is seen.
✔✔Using Coupling Devices - ✔✔Use chains or metal cables to connect towed and
towing vehicles.
✔✔Load Binders Usage - ✔✔Ensure tiedown assemblies are strong enough, protect
them from abrasion, and lock every load binder handle in place.
✔✔Commercial Vehicles Reporting to Weigh Scales - ✔✔Those weighing over 5500 kg
are required to report to weigh scales.
✔✔Dashboard Gauge for Gear Shifting - ✔✔Tachometer should be used to help decide
when to change gears.
✔✔Forces at Work Around a Curve - ✔✔Inertia and traction are the forces at work as
you drive around a curve.
✔✔Types of Loads with High Center of Gravity - ✔✔Hanging meat and bulk tank loads
are examples of loads with a high center of gravity.
✔✔Commercial Vehicles Carrying Fire Extinguishers - ✔✔School buses, public
passenger vehicles, and vehicles transporting explosives are required to carry fire
extinguishers.
, ✔✔Vehicles Required to Carry Warning Devices - ✔✔All vehicles with an overall width
of more than 2.3 metres are required to carry warning devices.
✔✔Vehicles Required to Stop at Uncontrolled Railway Crossings - ✔✔School buses
carrying children and vehicles carrying explosive substances are required to stop at
uncontrolled main railway crossings.
✔✔Responsibility for Vehicle Brakes - ✔✔The driver is ultimately responsible for the
brakes on a vehicle.
✔✔Use of Air Brakes on Heavy Commercial Vehicles - ✔✔Air brakes are used on
heavy commercial vehicles for greater force application and proven stopping capability.
✔✔Importance of Trip Inspection Reports - ✔✔Completing trip inspection reports is a
requirement under the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations.
✔✔Importance of Slack Adjustments - ✔✔Checking slack adjustments is critical to
ensure the vehicle can stop safely.
✔✔Protection of Tie-Downs - ✔✔Protect tie-downs from rubbing against the load to
maintain their strength.
✔✔Avoiding Compounding Air Brakes - ✔✔Avoid compounding air brakes to prevent
damage to brake components.
✔✔Requirements for Written Trip Inspection Reports - ✔✔Reports must include all
defects affecting safe operation, vehicle/trailer numbers, and the signature of the person
making the report.
✔✔Shifting Gears in a Large Vehicle - ✔✔Progressive shifting is a recommended
method for shifting gears in a large vehicle.
✔✔Charging Offenses under the Law - ✔✔Driving with a Blood Alcohol Content over
.08% or refusing an alcohol test can lead to charges under the law.
✔✔Awareness of Gross Vehicle Weight - ✔✔Being aware of the gross vehicle weight is
important to ensure compliance with load limits and permit requirements.
✔✔Off-Duty Time Requirements - ✔✔Having at least 8 consecutive hours of off-duty
time is necessary after completing driving or on-duty hours.
✔✔Engine Operation Safety - ✔✔Running the engine in a closed garage can lead to
carbon monoxide poisoning.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Transporting Large Boulder on a Flatbed Vehicle - ✔✔Secure it with at least two
chains and support it with two pieces of hardwood blocking.
✔✔Transporting Metal Coils - ✔✔Prevent tipping and forward/rearward movement using
blocking, bracing, friction mats, or tiedowns.
✔✔Downshifting on a Steep Hill - ✔✔Downshift before starting down the hill and use a
gear not higher than the one used to go up the hill.
✔✔Turning a Corner in a Large Vehicle - ✔✔Check blind spots thoroughly and ensure
no smaller vehicles will be crushed by your vehicle.
✔✔Turning Right with Off Track - ✔✔May have to move partially into the left lane of the
street you are turning from.
✔✔Identifying Potential Hazards - ✔✔Remove foot from accelerator and cover the
brake pedal when a hazard is seen.
✔✔Using Coupling Devices - ✔✔Use chains or metal cables to connect towed and
towing vehicles.
✔✔Load Binders Usage - ✔✔Ensure tiedown assemblies are strong enough, protect
them from abrasion, and lock every load binder handle in place.
✔✔Commercial Vehicles Reporting to Weigh Scales - ✔✔Those weighing over 5500 kg
are required to report to weigh scales.
✔✔Dashboard Gauge for Gear Shifting - ✔✔Tachometer should be used to help decide
when to change gears.
✔✔Forces at Work Around a Curve - ✔✔Inertia and traction are the forces at work as
you drive around a curve.
✔✔Types of Loads with High Center of Gravity - ✔✔Hanging meat and bulk tank loads
are examples of loads with a high center of gravity.
✔✔Commercial Vehicles Carrying Fire Extinguishers - ✔✔School buses, public
passenger vehicles, and vehicles transporting explosives are required to carry fire
extinguishers.
, ✔✔Vehicles Required to Carry Warning Devices - ✔✔All vehicles with an overall width
of more than 2.3 metres are required to carry warning devices.
✔✔Vehicles Required to Stop at Uncontrolled Railway Crossings - ✔✔School buses
carrying children and vehicles carrying explosive substances are required to stop at
uncontrolled main railway crossings.
✔✔Responsibility for Vehicle Brakes - ✔✔The driver is ultimately responsible for the
brakes on a vehicle.
✔✔Use of Air Brakes on Heavy Commercial Vehicles - ✔✔Air brakes are used on
heavy commercial vehicles for greater force application and proven stopping capability.
✔✔Importance of Trip Inspection Reports - ✔✔Completing trip inspection reports is a
requirement under the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations.
✔✔Importance of Slack Adjustments - ✔✔Checking slack adjustments is critical to
ensure the vehicle can stop safely.
✔✔Protection of Tie-Downs - ✔✔Protect tie-downs from rubbing against the load to
maintain their strength.
✔✔Avoiding Compounding Air Brakes - ✔✔Avoid compounding air brakes to prevent
damage to brake components.
✔✔Requirements for Written Trip Inspection Reports - ✔✔Reports must include all
defects affecting safe operation, vehicle/trailer numbers, and the signature of the person
making the report.
✔✔Shifting Gears in a Large Vehicle - ✔✔Progressive shifting is a recommended
method for shifting gears in a large vehicle.
✔✔Charging Offenses under the Law - ✔✔Driving with a Blood Alcohol Content over
.08% or refusing an alcohol test can lead to charges under the law.
✔✔Awareness of Gross Vehicle Weight - ✔✔Being aware of the gross vehicle weight is
important to ensure compliance with load limits and permit requirements.
✔✔Off-Duty Time Requirements - ✔✔Having at least 8 consecutive hours of off-duty
time is necessary after completing driving or on-duty hours.
✔✔Engine Operation Safety - ✔✔Running the engine in a closed garage can lead to
carbon monoxide poisoning.
