TEXAS CDL Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Truck escape ramps: - Answer -Are designed to protect vehicles from damage.
Which of these can cause the vehicle to skid? - Answer -(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: - Answer -35
Every time you park your vehicle and shut the engine off you should: - Answer -
Apply the parking brake.
Which of these describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill
grade? - Answer -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.)
For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 MPH on dry pavement it
will take about ____ to bring the vehicle to a stop. - Answer -football field
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,Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true? - Answer -Unstable
loads such as hanging meat or livestock require extra caution on curves.
Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true? - Answer -
backing is always dangerous
When should you wear seat belts? - Answer -anytime you are in a moving vehicle
The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is: - Answer -driving too fast for
road conditions
If you are being tailgated, you should: - Answer -Increase the space in front of you.
The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is: - Answer -when the
vehicle is parked
A drivers trip log, if required: - Answer -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? - Answer -yes
If you are stopped at a roadside rest and found to have a BAC (Blood Alcohol
Concentration) of .02 you will: - Answer -be placed out of service for 24 hours
When roads are slippery, you should: - Answer -makes turns as slowly as possible
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,While driving, you see a small (1 foot square) cardboard box ahead in your lane.
You should: - Answer -steer around it when safe to do so
Which of these pieces of emergency equipment should be carried at all times in
your vehicle? - Answer -a. Fire extinguishers.
b. Warning devices for parked vehicles.
c. Spare electrical fuses (if the vehicle uses them).
What is counter steering? - Answer -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? - Answer -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? - Answer -a lower gear that
you would use to climb a hill
High beams should be: - Answer -used whenever it is safe to do so
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, An en-route inspection should include checking: - Answer -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? -
Answer -when your vehicle is moving at about 5 mph bitches
Stab braking: - Answer -Involves locking the wheels.
Which of these statements about using turn signals is true? - Answer -when
turning, you should signal early
Retarders: - Answer -can cause the vehicle to skid when the road is slippery
Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true? - Answer -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? - Answer -
steer to the right
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Answers
Truck escape ramps: - Answer -Are designed to protect vehicles from damage.
Which of these can cause the vehicle to skid? - Answer -(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: - Answer -35
Every time you park your vehicle and shut the engine off you should: - Answer -
Apply the parking brake.
Which of these describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill
grade? - Answer -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.)
For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 MPH on dry pavement it
will take about ____ to bring the vehicle to a stop. - Answer -football field
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,Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true? - Answer -Unstable
loads such as hanging meat or livestock require extra caution on curves.
Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true? - Answer -
backing is always dangerous
When should you wear seat belts? - Answer -anytime you are in a moving vehicle
The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is: - Answer -driving too fast for
road conditions
If you are being tailgated, you should: - Answer -Increase the space in front of you.
The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is: - Answer -when the
vehicle is parked
A drivers trip log, if required: - Answer -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? - Answer -yes
If you are stopped at a roadside rest and found to have a BAC (Blood Alcohol
Concentration) of .02 you will: - Answer -be placed out of service for 24 hours
When roads are slippery, you should: - Answer -makes turns as slowly as possible
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,While driving, you see a small (1 foot square) cardboard box ahead in your lane.
You should: - Answer -steer around it when safe to do so
Which of these pieces of emergency equipment should be carried at all times in
your vehicle? - Answer -a. Fire extinguishers.
b. Warning devices for parked vehicles.
c. Spare electrical fuses (if the vehicle uses them).
What is counter steering? - Answer -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? - Answer -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? - Answer -a lower gear that
you would use to climb a hill
High beams should be: - Answer -used whenever it is safe to do so
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, An en-route inspection should include checking: - Answer -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? -
Answer -when your vehicle is moving at about 5 mph bitches
Stab braking: - Answer -Involves locking the wheels.
Which of these statements about using turn signals is true? - Answer -when
turning, you should signal early
Retarders: - Answer -can cause the vehicle to skid when the road is slippery
Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true? - Answer -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? - Answer -
steer to the right
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