TEXAS CDL PERMIT EXAMINATION SCRIPT
2026 COMPLETE ROAD SAFETY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ most skids?
Answer: Are caused by going too fast or trying to stop too quickly.
◉ Which statement is true about using engine braking?
Answer: the use of brakes on a downgrade add to the braking effect
of the engine
◉ if you are forced to return the road before stopping on the
shoulder, the best procedure is
Answer: use mirrors and turn signals, turn sharply and get back on
the road
◉ Which of these is NOT true
Answer: A drinker can control how fast his or her body absorbs and
gets rid of alcohol.
◉ Where or how is cargo blocking used?
Answer: in the front, back, and/or sides of cargo
, ◉ why is it important to shift gears correctly
Answer: Keep control of the vehicle
◉ Drivers of trucks and truck tractors transporting cargo must
inspect the securement of the cargo within the first ?
Answer: 25 miles
◉ Which of these is NOT a brake check you normally do during your
walk around inspection
Answer: hydraulic brake cylinder leaks
◉ one reason that dry bulk tanks require special care is
Answer: the load can shift
◉ You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual 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 it back in
motion up the grade?
Answer: use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch
engages
◉ Which of these is true about rear drive wheel braking skids?
2026 COMPLETE ROAD SAFETY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ most skids?
Answer: Are caused by going too fast or trying to stop too quickly.
◉ Which statement is true about using engine braking?
Answer: the use of brakes on a downgrade add to the braking effect
of the engine
◉ if you are forced to return the road before stopping on the
shoulder, the best procedure is
Answer: use mirrors and turn signals, turn sharply and get back on
the road
◉ Which of these is NOT true
Answer: A drinker can control how fast his or her body absorbs and
gets rid of alcohol.
◉ Where or how is cargo blocking used?
Answer: in the front, back, and/or sides of cargo
, ◉ why is it important to shift gears correctly
Answer: Keep control of the vehicle
◉ Drivers of trucks and truck tractors transporting cargo must
inspect the securement of the cargo within the first ?
Answer: 25 miles
◉ Which of these is NOT a brake check you normally do during your
walk around inspection
Answer: hydraulic brake cylinder leaks
◉ one reason that dry bulk tanks require special care is
Answer: the load can shift
◉ You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual 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 it back in
motion up the grade?
Answer: use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch
engages
◉ Which of these is true about rear drive wheel braking skids?
