Texas General Knowledge Test
We cover I-35 construction zones and the 85 mph speed limit on SH 130.
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Practice 50 questions that match the Texas CDL test exactly. You'll know what to expect before you walk into the DPS.
Key Topics
- •Air brakes, pre-trip, and cargo securement
- •Texas speed limits and hazard awareness
- •Alcohol and drug rules for commercial drivers
About the Texas General Knowledge Test
Topics Covered
- ✓Air brakes – essential for hauling heavy loads across the Permian Basin.
- ✓Cargo securement – critical when you haul pipe or lumber on bumpy farm roads.
- ✓Pre-trip inspection – Texas winters can freeze air lines; you must spot problems early.
- + 3 more topics
📘 Study Tips & State Info
Study the Texas CDL handbook first. Don't skip the sections on Texas-specific laws. We recommend focusing on air brakes and combination vehicles because they appear on most tests.
Use our practice test to find your weak spots. Take it again until you score 90% or higher. The real test gives you 50 questions, and you need 40 correct. Pace yourself, and don't rush.
You take the General Knowledge test at any Texas DPS office. Many offices now require appointments. Book yours online at Texas DPS's website. Walk-ins often face long waits.
The permit fee is $61. You also pay a skills test fee of $93 when you're ready. Bring your Social Security card, proof of Texas residency, and a medical examiner's certificate. Without these, you'll turn around.
About the Texas General Knowledge Test
Texas roads demand more from drivers. You'll haul oil equipment across West Texas or deliver livestock down I-10. Our practice test mirrors the real Texas General Knowledge exam. We focus on what you need to pass.
Summer heat and flash floods create unique hazards. You must know how to handle a blown tire on a 100-degree day. We teach you the rules that keep you safe on Texas highways.
You don't have to guess. Each question comes from the official Texas CDL handbook. We explain why the correct answer matters for your daily driving. Study with us, and you'll build real confidence.
Topics Covered
Study Tips
Study the Texas CDL handbook first. Don't skip the sections on Texas-specific laws. We recommend focusing on air brakes and combination vehicles because they appear on most tests.
Use our practice test to find your weak spots. Take it again until you score 90% or higher. The real test gives you 50 questions, and you need 40 correct. Pace yourself, and don't rush.
Texas Specific Information
You take the General Knowledge test at any Texas DPS office. Many offices now require appointments. Book yours online at Texas DPS's website. Walk-ins often face long waits.
The permit fee is $61. You also pay a skills test fee of $93 when you're ready. Bring your Social Security card, proof of Texas residency, and a medical examiner's certificate. Without these, you'll turn around.