Federal regulations on the Texas Commercial Rules test
Section 14.8 of the Texas CDL handbook summarizes the federal regulations Texas commercial drivers must follow. It is tested on the Texas Commercial Rules test.
Key facts
| Part of | the Texas Commercial Rules test (80% to pass) | DL-7C p. iv |
|---|---|---|
| Handbook section | §14.8 Federal regulations | DL-7C p. 14-15 |
| Questions in CDL Mile's bank | 3 | CDL Mile, checked against DL-7C |
Key rules
- § 14.8p. 14-16
In ice and snow, a lower gear on grades helps keep the wheels from spinning and the brakes from locking. Either one can lead to a jackknife.
Federal regulations
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Texas Commercial Rules · Federal regulations
Why does the handbook warn truck drivers against tailgating or traveling in convoys?
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Texas Commercial Rules · Federal regulations
Ahead of you on the highway is a car pulling a small camping trailer. How does the handbook advise a truck driver to handle it?
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Sources
Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook (DL-7C), revised March 2026, Texas Department of Public Safety. Page references are to its printed page numbers. CDL Mile is independent and not affiliated with Texas DPS.
Updated for the March 2026 Texas CDL handbook (DL-7C). Last checked November 4, 2026.
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