Texas safety practices for CDL drivers
Section 14.6 of the Texas CDL handbook covers Texas-specific safety practices. 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 | §14.6 Safety practices | DL-7C p. 14-13 |
| Questions in CDL Mile's bank | 4 | CDL Mile, checked against DL-7C |
Key rules
- § 14.6p. 14-13
The first stop, at the sidewalk, is to make certain no child is playing behind or close to the truck. A second stop at the curb is for a final check of street traffic.
Safety practices
Try two questions
Texas Commercial Rules · Safety practices
You are making a right turn in a tractor-trailer from a city street onto a side street of normal width. Which approach does the handbook recommend?
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Texas Commercial Rules · Safety practices
You are about to pass a bicyclist in your tractor-trailer, and the next lane is clear. How much space should you leave to the left of the bicycle?
Tap an answer to see the explanation and the handbook page.
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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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