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● Texas DPS CDL Class B — Passenger / School Bus

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A study hub built by a student, for students — five study chapters, the full pre-trip & post-trip checklist, and two downloadable references to get you through the knowledge test and the skills test.

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Study Chapters

Five Chapters. One Test.

Chapter 1: Special Requirements — Texas-specific CLP rules and testing order Chapter 2: General Knowledge — license classes, 7-step inspection, stopping distance Chapter 3: Air Brakes — 4-part air brake test and psi thresholds Chapter 4: Passenger — loading, securement, emergency exits Chapter 5: School Bus — danger zone, loading and unloading, post-trip child check Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Checklist — full interactive walk-around checklist Download FREE CDLSchoolBus.com Mini Quick Study Manual

Downloads

Handbooks & Quick Reference

TX
CDL

Official Texas CDL Handbook

The full DL-7C manual, straight from Texas DPS. The primary source — everything else on this site is built to support it.
8
PG

8-Page Quick Notes

Our condensed cheat sheet — every psi number, tread depth, and test-day threshold on one printable reference.