Weight and balance: Texas CDL practice questions
Part of the General Knowledge test. We have 6 checked questions on this topic. Here are the key rules, and two to try.
Key facts
| Part of | the General Knowledge test (80% to pass) | DL-7C p. iv |
|---|---|---|
| Handbook section | §3.2 Weight and balance | DL-7C p. 3-1 |
| Questions in CDL Mile's bank | 6 | CDL Mile, checked against DL-7C |
Key rules
- § 3.2.2p. 3-2
Overloading hurts steering, braking and speed control. Going downhill, an overloaded truck can build up too much speed, takes longer to stop, and can overwork its brakes until they fail.
Legal Weight Limits
- § 3.2.4p. 3-2
Overloading the steering axle makes the truck hard to steer and can damage the steering axle and its tires.
Balance the Weight
Try two questions
General Knowledge · Weight and balance
A bridge formula sets lower maximum weights for axles that are spaced close together. What is the purpose of this?
Tap an answer to see the explanation and the handbook page.
General Knowledge · Weight and balance
What does Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) mean?
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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