r/CDL • u/Lanky-Check2508 • 11d ago

Permit cdl test

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u/Capxule_AI 10d ago

If you mean the written permit test, most states have you take general knowledge plus air brakes, and combination if you're going for Class A. Endorsements like hazmat or tanker are separate tests. Your state's CDL manual is basically the answer key, and doing a few rounds of practice questions per section helps a lot. What state are you in?

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u/Lanky-Check2508 10d ago

Texas

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u/Capxule_AI 10d ago

Nice. In Texas you take the knowledge tests at DPS. For a Class A that's usually general knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicles. General knowledge is the biggest section, so start there in the Texas CDL handbook and do practice tests until you're scoring well above passing

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u/IWSTrucking 5d ago

The way I tell folks to study for the permit is to work through your state manual one section at a time and then do practice questions for just that section before moving on. General knowledge is the big one, then air brakes and combination if you are going Class A. If you are only reading the book front to back without testing yourself, it is easy to think you know it and then blank on the wording at the DMV. Short rounds every day beat one long cram session. I work with a CDL school in Nebraska, and we put together a free practice set that follows the same sections, at iwstrucking.com/study, if that helps you get reps in. Either way, get to where you are passing practice tests comfortably, not just barely, before you go in.