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On our website, we provide FREE practice - CDL hazmat test online! The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a TX CDL hazmat endorsement in 2025, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that Texas requirements for issuing a hazmat endorsement for CDL may vary from those established in other states.
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19 . When a shipper packages hazardous materials, they certify that the package:
Will be placed on the trailer first.
When a shipper packages hazardous materials, they are certifying that the package has been prepared in accordance with its applicable rules.
20 . Flammable gases are categorized as ____ hazards.
Class 7
Flammable gases are assigned to hazardous materials Class 2.
21 . Shipping papers identifying hazardous materials should be:
Stored under the passenger’s seat.
Carriers and drivers must be able to quickly identify hazardous materials' shipping papers. Shipping papers for hazardous materials should be on the top of a stack of shipping papers.
22 . When trying to control a minor truck fire, what should you do before opening the trailer doors?
Wait 30 minutes.
If you are experiencing a truck fire, you should not attempt to open trailer doors without first feeling the doors to see if they are hot. If the doors are hot, there may be a cargo fire. Leave the doors closed if there is a cargo fire.
23 . When refueling a vehicle that contains hazardous materials:
No other vehicles should be at the refueling station.
If you need to refuel a vehicle carrying hazardous materials, you must first turn off the engine. While refueling, someone must be at the nozzle and controlling the fuel flow at all times.
24 . If transporting a package that contains radioactive materials, it is important to know that:
The package should be made of wood.
Radiation will surround each package of radioactive materials and pass through to all nearby packages. The number of packages that can be loaded together is controlled.
2025 Texas | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class A license in Texas permits drivers to operate any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s) being towed is over 10,000 pounds. It covers vehicles like tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, and tank vehicles.
A Class A CDL license in Texas allows the holder to operate vehicles such as tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tank vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. These are typically vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more where the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 pounds.
To obtain a Class A CDL license in Texas, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), possess a valid Texas driver's license, pass a vision exam, and successfully complete both a written knowledge test and a three-part skills test. Additionally, you must provide proof of citizenship or lawful presence and pass a medical examination.
In Texas, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class A CDL license for intrastate driving (within Texas only). However, to drive a commercial vehicle across state lines (interstate), federal regulations require drivers to be at least 21 years old.
Specific endorsements are not required for a Class A CDL license, but they can provide additional driving privileges. Endorsements include T for double/triple trailers, P for passenger vehicles, N for tank vehicles, H for hazardous materials, and S for school buses. Each endorsement requires passing additional written and/or skills tests.
The Class A CDL skills test in Texas includes three parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic vehicle control test, and an on-road driving test. These are designed to assess your ability to safely operate and maintain a Class A commercial vehicle. The test must be taken in a vehicle representative of the one you'll be driving.
Yes, there can be limitations for Class A CDL license holders. These are called restrictions and are marked on the license. For example, if you cannot operate a manual transmission, you may have an automatic only restriction. If you don't pass the air brakes test, your license will show you're not permitted to drive vehicles with air brakes.
Yes, it is possible to take the written Class A CDL test in languages other than English in Texas. However, the Department of Public Safety recommends that applicants have a basic understanding of English due to the English Language Proficiency requirement, which mandates drivers understand traffic signs and signals in English.
Yes, you can request accommodations for the Class A CDL written test if you have a disability. Texas Department of Public Safety provides reasonable testing accommodations according to the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, you must provide adequate documentation of your disability and you may need to make the request in advance.
Yes, if you don't pass the Class A CDL written test in Texas, you can retake it. However, you must wait at least one day before retesting. If you fail the test three times, you are required to wait 30 days before retesting. After failing six times, you must wait 90 days. Each retake does require an additional fee.