Texas cdl permit test questions and answers with
complete solutions 2026.
Merging onto a road is safest if you? - ANSWER: Wait for a large enough
gap in traffic to enter the road.
What three things add up to total stoping distance for your truck or bus?
- ANSWER: Perception distance, reaction distance, effective breaking
distance.
You are checking your steering and exhaust system during a pre trip
inspection. Which of these problems if found should be fixed before the
vehicle is driven? - ANSWER: Steering wheel play of more than 10
degrees (2 inches on a 20 inch wheel)
How does vehicle weight effect stopping? - ANSWER: Empty trucks take
longer to stop than loaded ones, but this is not always the case for
buses.
When the roads are slippery you should? - ANSWER: Make turns as
gently as possible
Which of these is NOT a good rule when caring for injuries at an
accident scene? - ANSWER: Keep injured persons cool
You are driving on a straight level highway at 50mph. There are no
vehicles in front of you, suddenly a tire blows out on your vehicle, what
should you do? - ANSWER: Stay off the brakes until the vehicle has
slowed down.
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,After starting the engine - ANSWER: The coolant temperature gauge
should begin a gradual rise to normal.
You are driving a heavy vehicle with a Manuel 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 the vehicle back in motion
up the grade? - ANSWER: Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle
until the clutch engages.
Which of these statements is true about speed management? -
ANSWER: When the road is slippery it will take longer to stop and it will
be harder to turn without skidding.
Where must you keep shipping papers when transporting hazardous
materials? - ANSWER: In the pouch on the drivers door or in the seat.
You should use your mirrors to check? - ANSWER: Where the rear of
the vehicle is while you are making turns.
Extra care is needed to keep your vehicle centered in your lane
because commercial vehicles... - ANSWER: Are often wider than other
vehicles.
Which of these would probably not help if your windshield were covered
in ice? - ANSWER: Brush
Which of these statements about causes of vehicle fires are true? -
ANSWER: Poor trailer ventilation can cause cargo to catch fire.
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, The purpose of retarders is to - ANSWER: Help slow the vehicle while
driving to reduce brake wear.
Which if these is usually true about driving in hot weather? - ANSWER:
You should check tire mounting and pressure before driving.
Which of these is usually true about driving in tunnels? - ANSWER:
There maybe crosswinds when exiting
When driving thru work zones you should - ANSWER: Watch for sharp
pavement drop offs
When passing another vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist you should
assume that - ANSWER: They may move into your traffic lane.
If you are not sure what to use to put out a hazardous material fire you
should - ANSWER: Wait for qualified fire fighters
What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes - ANSWER: Release
the accelerator
Which of these statements about brakes are true? - ANSWER: The
heavier a vehicle or faster it is moving the more heat the brakes have
to absorb to stop.
Which of these is true regarding the use of drugs while driving? -
ANSWER: Prescription drugs are allowed if the drug will not affect safe
driving ability.
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complete solutions 2026.
Merging onto a road is safest if you? - ANSWER: Wait for a large enough
gap in traffic to enter the road.
What three things add up to total stoping distance for your truck or bus?
- ANSWER: Perception distance, reaction distance, effective breaking
distance.
You are checking your steering and exhaust system during a pre trip
inspection. Which of these problems if found should be fixed before the
vehicle is driven? - ANSWER: Steering wheel play of more than 10
degrees (2 inches on a 20 inch wheel)
How does vehicle weight effect stopping? - ANSWER: Empty trucks take
longer to stop than loaded ones, but this is not always the case for
buses.
When the roads are slippery you should? - ANSWER: Make turns as
gently as possible
Which of these is NOT a good rule when caring for injuries at an
accident scene? - ANSWER: Keep injured persons cool
You are driving on a straight level highway at 50mph. There are no
vehicles in front of you, suddenly a tire blows out on your vehicle, what
should you do? - ANSWER: Stay off the brakes until the vehicle has
slowed down.
1|Page
,After starting the engine - ANSWER: The coolant temperature gauge
should begin a gradual rise to normal.
You are driving a heavy vehicle with a Manuel 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 the vehicle back in motion
up the grade? - ANSWER: Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle
until the clutch engages.
Which of these statements is true about speed management? -
ANSWER: When the road is slippery it will take longer to stop and it will
be harder to turn without skidding.
Where must you keep shipping papers when transporting hazardous
materials? - ANSWER: In the pouch on the drivers door or in the seat.
You should use your mirrors to check? - ANSWER: Where the rear of
the vehicle is while you are making turns.
Extra care is needed to keep your vehicle centered in your lane
because commercial vehicles... - ANSWER: Are often wider than other
vehicles.
Which of these would probably not help if your windshield were covered
in ice? - ANSWER: Brush
Which of these statements about causes of vehicle fires are true? -
ANSWER: Poor trailer ventilation can cause cargo to catch fire.
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, The purpose of retarders is to - ANSWER: Help slow the vehicle while
driving to reduce brake wear.
Which if these is usually true about driving in hot weather? - ANSWER:
You should check tire mounting and pressure before driving.
Which of these is usually true about driving in tunnels? - ANSWER:
There maybe crosswinds when exiting
When driving thru work zones you should - ANSWER: Watch for sharp
pavement drop offs
When passing another vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist you should
assume that - ANSWER: They may move into your traffic lane.
If you are not sure what to use to put out a hazardous material fire you
should - ANSWER: Wait for qualified fire fighters
What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes - ANSWER: Release
the accelerator
Which of these statements about brakes are true? - ANSWER: The
heavier a vehicle or faster it is moving the more heat the brakes have
to absorb to stop.
Which of these is true regarding the use of drugs while driving? -
ANSWER: Prescription drugs are allowed if the drug will not affect safe
driving ability.
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