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Texas CDL general knowledge exam 2026/2027
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Whether or not you load and secure your load yourself,
you are responsible for: - ANSWER-(all) Knowing your
cargo is securely tied-down and covered; Recognizing
overloads and poorly balanced weight; Inspecting your
cargo.
Which of these statements about downshifting for a long
downhill grade is true? - ANSWER-It allows engine
compression and friction to help the brakes slow the
vehicle.
Medical certificates must be renewed every: - ANSWER-2
years.
During a pre-trip inspection you discover an exhaust leak
or power steering leak, you should: - ANSWER-Report the
problem and make arrangements for another vehicle to
use.
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During what time in your pre-trip inspection of a school
bus do you check the back emergency door? (to ensure it
is closed.) - ANSWER-During step four (lights first half) the
inside walk through.
Inspect your cargo after you have driven: - ANSWER-25
miles or 50 miles depending on the law in the state you
are in, then again after 3 hours or after you have driven
150 miles and after every stop for a break.
Axle weight means the following? - ANSWER-The weight
transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.
Blocking your cargo to keep it from sliding must be done at
the: - ANSWER-used in front, back, and/or sides of a
piece of cargo.
Over-length, over-width, and/or overweight loads require: -
ANSWER-(all) Flashing lights; Driving limited to certain
times; Special transit permits.
Turn signals should be used: - ANSWER-At least 100 feet
before turning or changing lanes.
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Which of these statements about speed management is
true? - ANSWER-(all) On a wet road, you should reduce
your speed by about 1/3; On packed snow, you should
reduce your speed by about 1/2; When the road is
slippery, it will take longer to stop and it will be harder to
turn without skidding.
You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 mph.
There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a tire
blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first? -
ANSWER-Stay off the brake until the vehicle slows down
on its own.
Which of these will help keep an engine cool in hot
weather? - ANSWER-(all) Making sure the engine has the
right amount of oil; Properly adjusted v-belts; Avoiding high
speed driving.
When a vehicle is carrying a load at night, which extends
four feet or more beyond the rear of the body, there must
be _____ at the extreme end of the load. - ANSWER-red
lights
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When checking the bus seats, what are you looking for? -
ANSWER-(all) To insure they are securely fastened to the
bus; To see if they have been removed; To insure the seat
and back portions are not loose.
You must inspect your cargo: - ANSWER-(all) After every
break; Every 3 hours or 150 miles; Before starting.
Tie downs must be of the proper type of strength. The
combined strength of cargo tie downs must be strong
enough to lift: - ANSWER-One and one-half times the
weight of the cargo tied-down.
Which of these is important to check before driving in the
winter? - ANSWER-Exhaust
You are testing the stopping action of service brakes on a
hydraulic system. Which of these can mean there is a
problem? - ANSWER-(all) The brake pedal goes to the
floor; stopping action is delayed; the vehicle pulls to one
side when the brake pedal is pressed.
The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle
while driving amounts to about _______________ at
highway speed. - ANSWER-1/4 mile.
Texas CDL general knowledge exam 2026/2027
Verified Version A, CDL test study guide PDF, Texas
commercial driver license questions, CDL practice
test 2026/2027, Texas DPS CDL prep, verified CDL
answers Texas, CDL exam questions and
answers||Newest Exam!!
Whether or not you load and secure your load yourself,
you are responsible for: - ANSWER-(all) Knowing your
cargo is securely tied-down and covered; Recognizing
overloads and poorly balanced weight; Inspecting your
cargo.
Which of these statements about downshifting for a long
downhill grade is true? - ANSWER-It allows engine
compression and friction to help the brakes slow the
vehicle.
Medical certificates must be renewed every: - ANSWER-2
years.
During a pre-trip inspection you discover an exhaust leak
or power steering leak, you should: - ANSWER-Report the
problem and make arrangements for another vehicle to
use.
,2|Page
During what time in your pre-trip inspection of a school
bus do you check the back emergency door? (to ensure it
is closed.) - ANSWER-During step four (lights first half) the
inside walk through.
Inspect your cargo after you have driven: - ANSWER-25
miles or 50 miles depending on the law in the state you
are in, then again after 3 hours or after you have driven
150 miles and after every stop for a break.
Axle weight means the following? - ANSWER-The weight
transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.
Blocking your cargo to keep it from sliding must be done at
the: - ANSWER-used in front, back, and/or sides of a
piece of cargo.
Over-length, over-width, and/or overweight loads require: -
ANSWER-(all) Flashing lights; Driving limited to certain
times; Special transit permits.
Turn signals should be used: - ANSWER-At least 100 feet
before turning or changing lanes.
,3|Page
Which of these statements about speed management is
true? - ANSWER-(all) On a wet road, you should reduce
your speed by about 1/3; On packed snow, you should
reduce your speed by about 1/2; When the road is
slippery, it will take longer to stop and it will be harder to
turn without skidding.
You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 mph.
There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a tire
blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first? -
ANSWER-Stay off the brake until the vehicle slows down
on its own.
Which of these will help keep an engine cool in hot
weather? - ANSWER-(all) Making sure the engine has the
right amount of oil; Properly adjusted v-belts; Avoiding high
speed driving.
When a vehicle is carrying a load at night, which extends
four feet or more beyond the rear of the body, there must
be _____ at the extreme end of the load. - ANSWER-red
lights
, 4|Page
When checking the bus seats, what are you looking for? -
ANSWER-(all) To insure they are securely fastened to the
bus; To see if they have been removed; To insure the seat
and back portions are not loose.
You must inspect your cargo: - ANSWER-(all) After every
break; Every 3 hours or 150 miles; Before starting.
Tie downs must be of the proper type of strength. The
combined strength of cargo tie downs must be strong
enough to lift: - ANSWER-One and one-half times the
weight of the cargo tied-down.
Which of these is important to check before driving in the
winter? - ANSWER-Exhaust
You are testing the stopping action of service brakes on a
hydraulic system. Which of these can mean there is a
problem? - ANSWER-(all) The brake pedal goes to the
floor; stopping action is delayed; the vehicle pulls to one
side when the brake pedal is pressed.
The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle
while driving amounts to about _______________ at
highway speed. - ANSWER-1/4 mile.
