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Texas CDL Permit Study Questions (Latest 2026 /
2027 Update) Questions and Verified Answers |
100% Correct | Grade A+
Trucks and buses are subject to certain laws, restrictions, and
regulations. Which of these statements is true? ......ANSWER......Laws
and restrictions can vary from place to place
Which of these statements is true about tires ......ANSWER......you
should inspect your tires every two hours or every 100 miles when
driving in very hot weather
Which of these is the most important thing to remember about
emergency braking ......ANSWER......if the wheels are skidding, you
cannot control the vehicle
You are driving on a two-lane road. An oncoming driver shifts into your
lane and is headed straight for you. Which of these is most often the
best action to take ......ANSWER......steer to the right
you are driving a vehicle at 55mph on dry pavement. About how much
total distance will you need to bring it to a stop? ......ANSWER......the
length of a football field
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One reason that dry bulk tanks require special care is ?
......ANSWER......the load can shift
Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night?
......ANSWER......Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop
within range of your headlights
Why is it important to shift gears correctly ......ANSWER......Keep control
of the vehicle
Which of these is true about mirror adjustment ......ANSWER......You
should adjust your mirrors prior to starting a trip
To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should: ......ANSWER......stop
braking turn quickly and counter steer
If you're not sure what to use to put out a hazardous material fire, you
should: ......ANSWER......wait for qualified firefighters
When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, which of
these is true? ......ANSWER......you can check the coolant level of a hot
engine
the speed at which you drive should be determined by?
......ANSWER......your visibility
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If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a front wheel
skid it will: ......ANSWER......go straight ahead even if the steering
wheel is turned
Should brake adjustment be checked often? ......ANSWER......Yes,
because the brakes can get out of adjustment when they are used a
lot
Which of these statements about vehicle fires is true ......ANSWER......a
burning tire should be cooled with water
A key principal to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load:
......ANSWER......balanced in cargo area
Your brakes can get wet when you drive through a heavy rain. What can
this cause when the brakes are applied? ......ANSWER......trailer
jackknife
Can state inspectors inspect your truck or bus? ......ANSWER......Yes and
they can put you out of service if unsafe.
Convex (curved) mirrors: ......ANSWER......Show a wider area than flat
mirrors.
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Optional safety equipment may include emergency phone numbers, tire
chains and: ......ANSWER......tire changing equipment
If you are being tailgated, you should: ......ANSWER......Increase your
following distance
Which of these statements about drugs is true ......ANSWER......Use of
drugs can lead to accidents and / or arrest.
which of these would probably NOT help if your windshield becomes
covered with ice? ......ANSWER......Brush
Which of these actions is NOT recommended for a left turn
......ANSWER......start in the inside lane and swing right as you turn
Which of these is true about hazardous materials? ......ANSWER......All
hazardous materials present health and safety danger
How does vehicle weight affect stopping distance?
......ANSWER......Empty trucks can take longer to stop than loaded
trucks.
Which of these statements about engine overheating is true?
......ANSWER......you should never remove the radiator cap on a
pressurized system until the unit has cooled
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Texas CDL Permit Study Questions (Latest 2026 /
2027 Update) Questions and Verified Answers |
100% Correct | Grade A+
Trucks and buses are subject to certain laws, restrictions, and
regulations. Which of these statements is true? ......ANSWER......Laws
and restrictions can vary from place to place
Which of these statements is true about tires ......ANSWER......you
should inspect your tires every two hours or every 100 miles when
driving in very hot weather
Which of these is the most important thing to remember about
emergency braking ......ANSWER......if the wheels are skidding, you
cannot control the vehicle
You are driving on a two-lane road. An oncoming driver shifts into your
lane and is headed straight for you. Which of these is most often the
best action to take ......ANSWER......steer to the right
you are driving a vehicle at 55mph on dry pavement. About how much
total distance will you need to bring it to a stop? ......ANSWER......the
length of a football field
pg. 1
,2|Page
One reason that dry bulk tanks require special care is ?
......ANSWER......the load can shift
Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night?
......ANSWER......Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop
within range of your headlights
Why is it important to shift gears correctly ......ANSWER......Keep control
of the vehicle
Which of these is true about mirror adjustment ......ANSWER......You
should adjust your mirrors prior to starting a trip
To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should: ......ANSWER......stop
braking turn quickly and counter steer
If you're not sure what to use to put out a hazardous material fire, you
should: ......ANSWER......wait for qualified firefighters
When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, which of
these is true? ......ANSWER......you can check the coolant level of a hot
engine
the speed at which you drive should be determined by?
......ANSWER......your visibility
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If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a front wheel
skid it will: ......ANSWER......go straight ahead even if the steering
wheel is turned
Should brake adjustment be checked often? ......ANSWER......Yes,
because the brakes can get out of adjustment when they are used a
lot
Which of these statements about vehicle fires is true ......ANSWER......a
burning tire should be cooled with water
A key principal to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load:
......ANSWER......balanced in cargo area
Your brakes can get wet when you drive through a heavy rain. What can
this cause when the brakes are applied? ......ANSWER......trailer
jackknife
Can state inspectors inspect your truck or bus? ......ANSWER......Yes and
they can put you out of service if unsafe.
Convex (curved) mirrors: ......ANSWER......Show a wider area than flat
mirrors.
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Optional safety equipment may include emergency phone numbers, tire
chains and: ......ANSWER......tire changing equipment
If you are being tailgated, you should: ......ANSWER......Increase your
following distance
Which of these statements about drugs is true ......ANSWER......Use of
drugs can lead to accidents and / or arrest.
which of these would probably NOT help if your windshield becomes
covered with ice? ......ANSWER......Brush
Which of these actions is NOT recommended for a left turn
......ANSWER......start in the inside lane and swing right as you turn
Which of these is true about hazardous materials? ......ANSWER......All
hazardous materials present health and safety danger
How does vehicle weight affect stopping distance?
......ANSWER......Empty trucks can take longer to stop than loaded
trucks.
Which of these statements about engine overheating is true?
......ANSWER......you should never remove the radiator cap on a
pressurized system until the unit has cooled
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