Texas CDL Section 1, 2 & 3 2026-03-06
Texas CDL Section 1, 2 & 3
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1. You must have a CDL to operate.... A single vehicle with gross weight rating GVWR or
more than 26000 pounds. A trailer with GVWR more
than 10000 lbs if the GCWR is more than 26000
lbs.A vehicle that transports more than 15 people
includung driver. Any vehicle that carries hazardous
material placards.
2. Can you have more than one li- NO, If you break this rule a court may fine you up
cense?What happens? to $5000 or put you in jail.
3. You will lose your CDL for 60 days if..... you have commited 2 serious traffic violations or
one violation of a law that regulates the operation of
a motor vehicle at a railroad grade crossing within
a 3 year period involving a CMV.
4. When is your BAC to high to operate a If you BAC is .04% or more.
CMV legally?
5. What is the most important reason to Safety for yourself and for others on the roadway.
inspect your vehicle?
6. What things shouls you check during Watch gauges for signs of trouble, use your senses
a trip? to check for problems, check critical items when you
stop.
7. What are some key steering system Tie rod, pitman arm, drag link, steering wheel, spin-
parts? dle, steering wheel shaft
8. What are some suspension system de- Look for spring hangers that allow movement of
fects? axle from proper postion. Cracked or broken spring
hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf
spring, leaking shock absorbers any loose, cracked,
broken, or missing frame members.
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9. What is the purpose of the suspension To hold up the vehicle and its load and it keeps the
system? axles in place.
10. What 3 kinds of emergency equip- Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses, and warn-
ment must you have? ing devices for parked vehicles (3 reflective warning
triangles).
11. What is the minimum tread depth for 4/32
front tires?
12. What is the minimum tread depth for 2/32
all other tires?
13. Why should you always put the vehicle So no one can get in and move the vehicle with you
key in your pocket when doing a vehi- under it.
cle inspection?
14. What is the seven-step inspection Vehicle Overview, check engine compartments,
method? start engine and inspect inside the cab, turn off
engine and check lights, do walk-around inspec-
tion, check signal lights, and start engine and check
brake system.
15. What are some things you should Condition of front axle, condition of steering sys-
check on the front of the vehicle dur- tem, the windshield, lights and reflectors and turn
ing your inspection? signals.
16. What should wheel bearing seals be Should be checked for leaks.
checked for?
17. How many red reflectors should you 3
carry?
18.
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Page 2 Texas CDL Section 1, 2 & 3.pdf
Texas CDL Section 1, 2 & 3
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_7lse8
1. You must have a CDL to operate.... A single vehicle with gross weight rating GVWR or
more than 26000 pounds. A trailer with GVWR more
than 10000 lbs if the GCWR is more than 26000
lbs.A vehicle that transports more than 15 people
includung driver. Any vehicle that carries hazardous
material placards.
2. Can you have more than one li- NO, If you break this rule a court may fine you up
cense?What happens? to $5000 or put you in jail.
3. You will lose your CDL for 60 days if..... you have commited 2 serious traffic violations or
one violation of a law that regulates the operation of
a motor vehicle at a railroad grade crossing within
a 3 year period involving a CMV.
4. When is your BAC to high to operate a If you BAC is .04% or more.
CMV legally?
5. What is the most important reason to Safety for yourself and for others on the roadway.
inspect your vehicle?
6. What things shouls you check during Watch gauges for signs of trouble, use your senses
a trip? to check for problems, check critical items when you
stop.
7. What are some key steering system Tie rod, pitman arm, drag link, steering wheel, spin-
parts? dle, steering wheel shaft
8. What are some suspension system de- Look for spring hangers that allow movement of
fects? axle from proper postion. Cracked or broken spring
hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf
spring, leaking shock absorbers any loose, cracked,
broken, or missing frame members.
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Texas CDL Section 1, 2 & 3
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_7lse8
9. What is the purpose of the suspension To hold up the vehicle and its load and it keeps the
system? axles in place.
10. What 3 kinds of emergency equip- Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses, and warn-
ment must you have? ing devices for parked vehicles (3 reflective warning
triangles).
11. What is the minimum tread depth for 4/32
front tires?
12. What is the minimum tread depth for 2/32
all other tires?
13. Why should you always put the vehicle So no one can get in and move the vehicle with you
key in your pocket when doing a vehi- under it.
cle inspection?
14. What is the seven-step inspection Vehicle Overview, check engine compartments,
method? start engine and inspect inside the cab, turn off
engine and check lights, do walk-around inspec-
tion, check signal lights, and start engine and check
brake system.
15. What are some things you should Condition of front axle, condition of steering sys-
check on the front of the vehicle dur- tem, the windshield, lights and reflectors and turn
ing your inspection? signals.
16. What should wheel bearing seals be Should be checked for leaks.
checked for?
17. How many red reflectors should you 3
carry?
18.
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