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Texas CDL general knowledge exam 2026/2027
Version C, 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!!
The center of gravity of a load - ANSWER-can make a
vehicle more likely to up over on curves if it is high
to prevent a load from shifting there should be at least on
tie down for every ___ feet of cargo? - ANSWER-10 feet
What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel -
ANSWER-with your hands placed on opposite sides of the
wheel
you are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 35 mph The road is dry
and visibility is good what is the least amount of space you
should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe - ANSWER-
4 seconds
Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true -
ANSWER-a few beers have the same effect on driving as
a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine
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While driving, Ice builds up on your wipers and they no
longer clean the windshield you should - ANSWER-Stop
safely and fix the problem
What is counter steering? - ANSWER-turning the wheel
back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic
emergency
which of these statements about driving in areas with
strong winds is true? - ANSWER-winds are a big problem
when a truck comes out a tunnels
to help you stay alert while driving you should - ANSWER-
take short breaks before you get drowsy
you do not have a hazardous material endorsement on
your cdl you can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous
materials when - ANSWER-the vehicle does not require
placards
cargo inspections - ANSWER-should be performed after
every break you take while driving
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Retarders - ANSWER-can cause the drive wheels to skid
when they have poor traction
you are driving a new truck with manual transmission what
gear will you probably have to use to take a log steep
downhill grade - ANSWER-the lower gear then you would
use to climb the hill
Which of these statements about marking a stopped
vehicle is true - ANSWER-if a hill or curve keeps drivers
behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 ft move the
rear reflective triangles back down the road to give
adequate warning
A vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle
what may happen - ANSWER-poor traction
which of these statements about speed management is
true - ANSWER-you should choose a speed that lets you
stop within the distance that you can see ahead
which of these best describes how you should use the
brake pedal on a steep downhill grade - ANSWER-light
steady pressure
Texas CDL general knowledge exam 2026/2027
Version C, 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!!
The center of gravity of a load - ANSWER-can make a
vehicle more likely to up over on curves if it is high
to prevent a load from shifting there should be at least on
tie down for every ___ feet of cargo? - ANSWER-10 feet
What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel -
ANSWER-with your hands placed on opposite sides of the
wheel
you are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 35 mph The road is dry
and visibility is good what is the least amount of space you
should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe - ANSWER-
4 seconds
Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true -
ANSWER-a few beers have the same effect on driving as
a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine
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While driving, Ice builds up on your wipers and they no
longer clean the windshield you should - ANSWER-Stop
safely and fix the problem
What is counter steering? - ANSWER-turning the wheel
back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic
emergency
which of these statements about driving in areas with
strong winds is true? - ANSWER-winds are a big problem
when a truck comes out a tunnels
to help you stay alert while driving you should - ANSWER-
take short breaks before you get drowsy
you do not have a hazardous material endorsement on
your cdl you can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous
materials when - ANSWER-the vehicle does not require
placards
cargo inspections - ANSWER-should be performed after
every break you take while driving
, 3|Page
Retarders - ANSWER-can cause the drive wheels to skid
when they have poor traction
you are driving a new truck with manual transmission what
gear will you probably have to use to take a log steep
downhill grade - ANSWER-the lower gear then you would
use to climb the hill
Which of these statements about marking a stopped
vehicle is true - ANSWER-if a hill or curve keeps drivers
behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 ft move the
rear reflective triangles back down the road to give
adequate warning
A vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle
what may happen - ANSWER-poor traction
which of these statements about speed management is
true - ANSWER-you should choose a speed that lets you
stop within the distance that you can see ahead
which of these best describes how you should use the
brake pedal on a steep downhill grade - ANSWER-light
steady pressure
