Texas 2026As of June 1, 2026, Texas DPS gives every CDL/CLP knowledge exam in English only. Practice here in English on purpose. The coach can still explain in Spanish.

Enrolled students

Student yard

CLP exams, endorsements, pre-trip, maneuvers, and an AI coach that tells you if you’re ready for DPS — Texas 2026 standard.

Your name

CLP ready?

Not yet. Close the gaps below — the coach will walk them.

0/4

Exams

Pre-trip

Maneuvers

Paperwork

Ask the coach if I’m ready

–No practice yet: Texas Commercial Rules
–No practice yet: General Knowledge
–No practice yet: Combination Vehicles
–No practice yet: Air Brakes
–Pre-trip call-outs 0% of items
–Mark maneuvers once you've run them on the Fort Worth yard
–Finish the DPS paperwork checklist

Pre-trip

Call every defect out loud, station by station.

Maneuvers

Straight, offset, parallel, alley dock, and the road test.

AI coach

Ask anything from the DL-7C, CLP, or endorsements.

Order at DPS

01
Texas Commercial Rules
02
General Knowledge
03
Combination (Class A only)
04
Air Brake (if the vehicle has air brakes)
05
Endorsements

CLP exams — Texas DPS order

Texas Commercial Rules

First test at DPS. Texas CMV laws, CLP rules, size and weight.

Required

Bank 20 · DPS 20 q · 80% to pass · TX CMV handbook · Texas commercial rules

Study DPS sim

General Knowledge

Required for every CLP. DPS: 50 questions, 40 correct (80%).

Required

Bank 40 · DPS 50 q · 80% to pass · DL-7C §§1–3, 11–13

Study DPS sim

Combination Vehicles

Class A only. Coupling, air lines, offtracking. DPS: 20 questions.

Required

Bank 16 · DPS 20 q · 80% to pass · DL-7C §6

Study DPS sim

Air Brakes

Fail this and DPS adds an L restriction — no air-brake CMVs.

Required

Bank 22 · DPS 25 q · 80% to pass · DL-7C §5

Study DPS sim

Endorsements

Hazmat (H)

Not on a CLP. Needs ELDT theory, TSA fingerprints, then this test.

Optional

Bank 16 · DPS 30 q · 80% to pass · DL-7C §9

Study DPS sim

Tanker (N)

Liquid surge and high center of gravity. Allowed on a CLP.

Optional

Bank 12 · DPS 20 q · 80% to pass · DL-7C §8

Study DPS sim

Doubles / Triples (T)

Class A. Not issued on a CLP — full CDL only.

Optional

Bank 10 · DPS 20 q · 80% to pass · DL-7C §7

Study DPS sim

Passenger (P)

Buses. First-time P needs ELDT. Skills test in a bus.

Optional

Bank 10 · DPS 20 q · 80% to pass · DL-7C §4

Study DPS sim

School Bus (S)

Requires P as well. ELDT + skills in a school bus.

Optional

Bank 10 · DPS 20 q · 80% to pass · DL-7C §10

Study DPS sim

Class C — Texas car license

Texas Class C (car)

Non-CDL. Texas driver-license knowledge for Class C students.

Optional

Bank 16 · DPS 30 q · 70% to pass · Texas Driver Handbook

Study DPS sim

DPS paperwork

Check these off when they’re done. The coach uses them when you ask if you can book DPS.

Valid Texas driver license in my wallet
DOT physical / Medical Examiner's Certificate
ELDT theory complete (classroom) — posted by the school
I can take the knowledge tests in English (required June 1, 2026)
SSN, identity / lawful presence, self-cert (CDL-4/5/10)
I understand the 14-day CLP hold before skills

Alpha CDL Academy practice based on the Texas CMV Driver’s Handbook (DL-7C), FMCSA, and the 2026 DPS exam order. DPS writes the real test. Confirm any rule with your instructor or dps.texas.gov.