Texas DMV won't let you take a road test until you pass the pre-trip inspection.
Jan 25, 2017 Rating
Have permit,need truck. by: Anonymous
It's not that easy any more. The road test is the easy part, it's the 150 point pre-trip inspection that fails most people. You must touch each of the 150 points on the truck/trailer, say to the DMV instructor, what the part is and what you are looking for.
Why not consider a refresher course; this way you can be brought up to date on the latest rules & regulations and the pre-trip inspection.
Here's a couple of companies that offer refresher course in Texas:
Roehl Transport
FFE (Frozen Food Express)