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Train for FREE with our Texas CDL practice 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 DMV in 2024, 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 DMV requirements for issuing a CDL permit with may vary from state to state.
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15 . All farm tractors built after 1971 are required to have:
Two electric turn signals.
All farm tractors built after 1971 are required to have two head lamps, two red reflectors, one taillight, and the proper hazard warning lights. Hazard lights should be activated any time the farm equipment is being used on a highway.
16 . If traveling down a hill, a commercial motor vehicle:
Should be close to the vehicle ahead.
When driving a commercial motor vehicle down a hill, you should control the speed by switching into a low gear and supplementing with engine braking. It would be unlawful to coast the vehicle down the grade.
17 . When a semitrailer is parked on the shoulder of a divided highway, warning signals should be placed:
On the front and rear of the vehicle.
When a commercial motor vehicle is parked on the side of a divided highway, warning signals should only be placed behind the vehicle. They should be placed at distances of 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet from the rear of the vehicle.
18 . ____ can increase your vehicle's fuel economy.
Driving faster than the speed limit
You should never operate your vehicle at a speed that is too fast for conditions. Driving at a safe speed can keep you and other drivers safe, prevent damage to your vehicle, and improve your vehicle's fuel economy.
19 . During the day, if your vehicle is carrying a load that extends more than four feet beyond the rear of your vehicle, you should:
Attach a yellow flag to the rearmost point of the load.
If you are driving during the day while carrying a load that extends more than four feet beyond the rear of your vehicle, you are required to attach a red flag to the rearmost point of the load. The red flag should be at least 12 square inches.
20 . A slow-moving vehicle emblem is required to be displayed on all vehicles that are designed to operate at a speed of ____ or lower.
70 mph
Slow-moving vehicles are required to display slow-moving vehicle emblems. A vehicle is considered to be "slow-moving" if it is built to drive at speeds of 25 mph or slower.
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2024 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.
