TEXAS CDL TESTS COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What three things add up to total stopping distance for a truck or
bus?
Answer: Perception distance, reaction distance, and effective braking
distance
◉ You are checking your steering and exhaust systems, during a pre-
trip inspections. 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
isn't 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?
Answer: Keep the injured person cool
◉ You are driving on a straight level highway at 50 mph, there are no
vehicles in front of you and suddenly a tire blows out. What do you
do?
Answer: Stay off the brakes until the vehicles has slowed down
◉ After starting the engine?
Answer: The coolant temperature gauge should begin to rise to
normal.
◉ You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission, you
have to stop the vehicle on the shoulder while driving on a uphill
grade which of these are 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 the statements are 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 driver's door or in the seat
◉ You should use your mirrors to check?
Answer: Where the rear of your vehicle is while making a turn
◉ 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 was
covered with ice?
Answer: Brush
◉ Which of these statements about causes of vehicles fires is TRUE?
Answer: Poor trailer ventilation can cause cargo to catch fire
◉ The purpose of retarders is to?
Answer: Help slow the vehicle while driving to reduce brake wear
◉ Which of these is usually TRUE about driving in hot weather?
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What three things add up to total stopping distance for a truck or
bus?
Answer: Perception distance, reaction distance, and effective braking
distance
◉ You are checking your steering and exhaust systems, during a pre-
trip inspections. 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
isn't 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?
Answer: Keep the injured person cool
◉ You are driving on a straight level highway at 50 mph, there are no
vehicles in front of you and suddenly a tire blows out. What do you
do?
Answer: Stay off the brakes until the vehicles has slowed down
◉ After starting the engine?
Answer: The coolant temperature gauge should begin to rise to
normal.
◉ You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission, you
have to stop the vehicle on the shoulder while driving on a uphill
grade which of these are 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 the statements are 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 driver's door or in the seat
◉ You should use your mirrors to check?
Answer: Where the rear of your vehicle is while making a turn
◉ 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 was
covered with ice?
Answer: Brush
◉ Which of these statements about causes of vehicles fires is TRUE?
Answer: Poor trailer ventilation can cause cargo to catch fire
◉ The purpose of retarders is to?
Answer: Help slow the vehicle while driving to reduce brake wear
◉ Which of these is usually TRUE about driving in hot weather?
