Special Requirements: Texas Rules

Question 1

The color of the clearance lamps on the front of a vehicle must be

Answer 1

Amber

Question 2

When baking a large truck you should

Answer 2

Have someone guide you

Question 3

Every trailer must have how many reflectors on the rear?

Answer 3

Two

Question 4

When turning right with a long vehicle or combination truck-trailer, if it is impossible to stay in the proper lane, you should:

Answer 4

Approach the corner about 4 ft from the curb or right edge of the roadway, then if necessary complete turn in center of street entered.

Question 5

Motor vehicles must be equipped with true indicator lamps of devices if:

Answer 5

The body or load extends 24 in or more to the left of the corner

Question 6

The greatest length allowed by state law for any combination truck or trailer is:

Answer 6

65ft

Question 7

The youngest age for licensing commercial operators is:

Answer 7

18yrs

Question 8

All school buses, buses, taxis, and other vehicle hauling passengers for hire or lease must carry a chemical type fire extinguisher of at least:

Answer 8

One quart capacity

Question 9

Every bus or truck must be equipped on the rear with:

Answer 9

Two stop lights

Question 10

The number of trailers that may be pulled by one vehicle on the open highway is determined by:

Answer 10

Length limits

Question 11

Which of the following vehicles must have mud flaps when operated on public roads:

Answer 11

All vehicles with four or more tires on the rear axle except single truck tractors and pole trailers.

Question 12

The top speed limit for heavy trucks on the open highway in the daytime is:

Answer 12

60mph

Question 13

Clearance lights on the front of a vehicle must be:

Answer 13

Amber

Question 14

When a truck breaks down on a highway in the daytime the driver should set out:

Answer 14

Red traingles

Question 15

The greatest width allowed by State law for a truck including the load is:

Answer 15

102in / 8.5ft

Question 16

Which of the following vehicles are required by State law to stop at railroad grade crossings, outside city limits where no traffic control device is in operation?

Answer 16

Buses carrying passengers for hire

Question 17

Signal trun indicators are required on motor vehicles when the body or load of the vehicle extends to the left of the center of the steering wheel:

Answer 17

24in

Question 18

The length requirements for State law for vehicles or combinations of vehicles, including extensions over front and rear, do not apply:

Answer 18

Within city limits

Question 19

The State law requires under normal atmospheric conditions, that clearance lights be visible for:

Answer 19

900ft

Question 20

When one vehicle is towing another, the distance between the two must not be greater than:

Answer 20

15ft

Question 21

The State law requires animal drawn vehicles or any farm tractor when operated on a highway at night to:

Answer 21

Have a white light on the front and two red lights on the rear

Question 22

To find out the wight limit for your particular vehicle you should consult a:

Answer 22

License and wight patrolman

Question 23

A city or county employee driving a city or county owned commercial vehicle while on official duty is required to have:

Answer 23

A commercial operators license

Question 24

Clearance lights are required by State law for trucks or buses if the width is:

Answer 24

80in or more

Question 25

When a load extends 4 ft or more over the rear of a vehicle, what color flag must be attached to the extreme end of the extension if driving in the daytime?

Answer 25

Red

Question 26

The lease agreement, when a commercial vehicle has been leased to another for operation must be filed with:

Answer 26

The Department of Public Safety

Question 27

School bus divers must be at least

Answer 27

18yrs

Question 28

When it is necessary to put flares around the truck, one must be placed beside the truck, the other two must be placed:

Answer 28

100ft to the front and rear of the vehicle

Question 29

When towing another vehicle with a chain or cable what color flag must be attached to chain:

Answer 29

White

Question 30

Unless exempt by law, all rented or leased commercial vehicles must:

Answer 30

Have a sign on each side showing for whom the vehicle is being operated.

Question 31

The top speed limit for a pick-up truck on U.S. or State Highway in the daytime is:

Answer 31

70mph

Question 32

When going downhill with a heavy vehicle, it is unlawful to:

Answer 32

Coast

Question 33

The first thing the driver of a disabled truck or bus should do is:

Answer 33

Set out flares, fuses or reflectors

Question 34

Trailers and semi-trailers must have brakes that can be applied by the driver when the gross weight reaches:

Answer 34

4,500lbs

Question 35

The purpose of requiring registration papers on trucks at all times is to show:

Answer 35

Weight of truck empty and how much it is registered to haul.

Question 36

Which of the following vehicles is required by State Law to carry a chemical type fire extinguisher:

Answer 36

Taxicab

Question 37

It is unlawful to operate any motor vehicle on a highway with:

Answer 37

Flanges or lugs on the wheels

Question 38

It is unlawful for the operator of which of the following motor vehicles to change gears while actually crossing the tracks of an uncontrolled railroad grade crossing:

Answer 38

Motor bus

Question 39

Clearance lamps mounted on the rear or the side near the rear of a vehicle must be what color?

Answer 39

Red

Question 40

The greatest length allowed by State Law for any combination truck and trailer is:

Answer 40

65ft

Question 41

The top speed limit for heavy trucks on the open highway at night is:

Answer 41

55mph

Question 42

The greatest height allowed by State Law for a vehicle including its load is:

Answer 42

14ft

Question 43

Before going down a steep grade with a heavy vehicle you should:

Answer 43

Shift to a lower gear

Question 44

The first thing the driver of a disabled truck or bus should do is:

Answer 44

Set out flares, fuses or reflectors

Question 45

Signal trun indicators are required on motor vehicles when the body or load of the vehicle extends to the left of the center of the steering wheel:

Answer 45

24in

Question 46

When one truck is following another truck or vehicle it must keep far enough back for:

Answer 46

One vehicle to enter safely between them

Question 47

When one vehicle is towing another the distance between the two must not be greater than:

Answer 47

15ft

Question 48

The greatest weight allowed by State Law for any vehicle carrying a load is:

Answer 48

80,000lbs

Question 49

To legally drive a taxicab for the purpose of hauling passengers for hire or fare, the driver must hold a valid Texas Chauffer's license and be at least:

Answer 49

18yrs old

Question 50

Commercial operators have:

Answer 50

More responsibility than the ordinary driver

Question 51

The top speed limit for motor buses on U.S. or State Highways at night is:

Answer 51

65mph

Question 52

Clearance lights are required by State Law for trucks or buses, the width is:

Answer 52

80in

Question 53

Hazard warning signal lights must be immediately activated by any truck, bus, truck-trailer, trailer, semi-trailer, or pole trailer (outside city limits) if it is parked upon a roadway or adjacent shoulder is such vehicle is ______ inches more in width or _______ feet or more in overall length.

Answer 53

80;30

Question 54

Which of the following vehicles are not required to have mud-flaps?

Answer 54

pole trailers

Question 55

The greatest length allowed by State law for a single vehicle is:

Answer 55

45ft

Question 56

Drivers of heavy trucks must have in their possession or on the truck:

Answer 56

Commercial or chauffeur's license and registration papers for the truck

Question 57

The numbers of trailers that may ordinarily be pulled by one vehicle on the open highway is determined by:

Answer 57

length limits

Question 58

It is unlawful for the driver of which of the following motor vehicles to change gears while actually crossing the tracks of an uncontrolled railroad grade crossing outside a business or residential district?

Answer 58

Motor bus

Question 59

When must flaps are required on trucks or trailers, they must reach how close to the surface:

Answer 59

8in

Question 60

The top speed for heavy trucks on the open highway in the daytime is:

Answer 60

60mph

Question 61

Unless by special permission no vehicle may carry a load extending in the front more than:

Answer 61

3ft

Question 62

Unless by special permission no vehicle may carry a load extending in the back more than:

Answer 62

4ft

Question 63

Vehicles and trailers with metal tires must obtain a special permit if they weigh:

Answer 63

5,000lbs

Question 64

When transporting loose materials, the top of the load must be covered securely to prevent escape of materials by:

Answer 64

Canvas or Tarpaulin

Question 65

When operating in a truck tractor and semitrailer combination may not exceed:

Answer 65

59ft

Question 66

This emblem is now a requirement for those slow-moving vehicles designed to operate at a maximum speed of:

Answer 66

25mph or less

Question 67

In addition to vehicular hazard warning lights, every farm tractor and self-propelled unit of farm equipment or implement manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1972 shall be equipped with:

Answer 67

Two head lamps, one tail-light and two red reflectors

Question 68

You may be required to unload to the limit required by the law if the grass weight of your vehicle is found to exceed the maximum gross weight allowed by law and a tolerate of:

Answer 68

5%

Question 69

Trucks manufactured or assembled prior to made year 1960 are required to have at least:

Answer 69

One tail-light

Question 70

Every motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, pole trailer, and combination of such vehicles equipped with brakes shall have the braking system so arranged that brakes are oppressed by:

Answer 70

One control device

Question 71

Surge or intra brake systems may be used on trailers and semi-trailers with a gross weight of:

Answer 71

15,000lbs

Question 72

Generally if the trailer and the combination is 3,000lbs or less, the combination must be able to stop within _____ ft when traveling 20mph

Answer 72

40

Question 73

On vehicles requiring reflectors, these reflectors must be mounted not less than 24in or more than:

Answer 73

60in in height above the ground

Question 74

A vehicle in which explosives are hauled meets a requirement of State Law if:

Answer 74

A red flag 12in square is on the rear

Question 75

The height from the ground for mounted reflectors must be at least:

Answer 75

24in