Texas Section 14 Practice Test

Question 1 of 120

1 points

All commercial motor vehicles must carry registration papers on the vehicle while operating on a public highway. These papers must show:

The owner of the vehicles name and address.
The weight of the vehicle empty and how much it is registered to haul.
The type and capacity of the fire extinguisher in the vehicle.

Question 2 of 120

1 points

What are the three items that should be carried outside the city limits or you can’t drive upon any divided highway from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunset?

1 Red flare, 1 Red electric lantern, and 1 Portable red emergency reflector.
1 Red flare and 2 Red flags.
3 Red flares, or 3 Red electric lanterns, or 3 Portable red emergency reflectors.

Question 3 of 120

1 points

What is the first thing the driver of a disabled vehicle must do?

Actuate electric hazard warning lights.
Put out the proper flares, flags, or reflectors.
Call local and highway law enforcement to advise of the possible traffic hazard.

Question 4 of 120

1 points

What are the lighting and reflector requirements on each side of a trailer more than 80″ in width?

Amber side marker lamp, Amber reflector, Red reflector, Red side marker lamp.
2 red tail-lamps on each side, 2 red step-lamps on each side, 2 red reflectors on each side, Electric turn signal on each side (amber to red).
2 red tail-lamps on each side, 2 red stop-lamps on each side, Red reflector, Red side marker lamp.

Question 5 of 120

1 points

All vehicles hauling passengers for hire or lease must carry:

A chemical type fire extinguisher of at least one quart capacity.
Any type fire extinguisher of at least one quart capacity.
A fire extinguisher that is properly filled and located so that it is readily accessible for use.

Question 6 of 120

1 points

What are the mounting instructions for reflectors?

Reflectors must not be mounted less than 24" nor more than 60" in height above the ground on vehicles more than 64" in width.
Reflectors must not be mounted less than 12" nor more than 48" in height above the ground on vehicles more than 80" in width.
Reflectors must not be mounted less than 24" nor more than 60" in height above the ground on vehicles more than 80" in width.

Question 7 of 120

1 points

All trucks and trailers with 4 or more tires on the rear axle must be equipped with:

Safety guards or mud flaps behind the rear wheels that reach to within 8 inches of the ground.
Safety guards or mud flaps behind the rear wheels that reach to within 6 inches of the ground.
Safety guards or mud flaps behind the rear wheels that reach to within 5 inches of the ground.

Question 8 of 120

1 points

What do the registration papers show?

The name of the registered owner of the vehicle and the date it was registered.
The weight of the vehicle empty and how much it is registered to haul.
Any temporary tags good for 20 days.

Question 9 of 120

1 points

With the exception of tire chains for safety it is unlawful to operate on a highway any vehicle with:

Wheels with a dealer applied patch on one or more tires.
Wheels having less than 1/2 inch tread left on the tire.
Wheels having cleats, lugs, flanges, studs, spikes, or other extensions on the rim that could damage the road.

Question 10 of 120

1 points

No vehicle, including the load it is hauling, may be more than ___ feet in height from the ground to the top of the load.

14
13
12

Question 11 of 120

1 points

The maximum length for a single motor vehicle other than a truck tractor is:

59 feet.
45 feet.
28-1/2 feet.

Question 12 of 120

1 points

A semitrailer may not exceed ___ feet when operated in a truck tractor and semitrailer combination.

60
62
59

Question 13 of 120

1 points

No passenger vehicle or other motor vehicle with an unloaded weight of less than _____lbs may be coupled with more than one other vehicle.

2,500
2,000
2,200

Question 14 of 120

1 points

Which vehicles are exempt from lighting requirements?

Mobile homes being moved under permit.
Farm and fertilizer trailers.
Farm, fertilizer, and boat trailers, and mobile homes being moved under permit.

Question 15 of 120

1 points

When any bus, truck, or trailer greater than 80″ in width or 30 feet or more in length is stopped upon a roadway or adjacent shoulder the driver shall:

Set out the proper D.O.T approved triangular reflectors.
Put out the proper flares, flags, or reflectors.
Immediately actuate electric hazard warning signal lights.

Question 16 of 120

1 points

What vehicles are allowed to use flashing lights?

Emergency vehicles, snow removal equipment, school buses when stopping, tow trucks under the direction of law enforcement.
Emergency vehicles and school buses when stopping.
Emergency vehicles, school buses when stopping, tow trucks under the direction of law enforcement.

Question 17 of 120

1 points

What is the maximum speed for vehicles bearing the slowmoving vehicle emblem?

25 mph.
20 mph.
15 mph.

Question 18 of 120

1 points

What are the two exceptions to the slow-moving vehicle emblem requirement?

A passenger vehicle or a vehicle being used in actual construction work while traveling within the limits of a construction area marked as such.
A stationary object and an implement or machinery being towed by a SMV bearing an emblem if this emblem remains visible.
A vehicle being used in actual construction work while traveling within the limits of a construction area marked as such; An implement or machinery being towed by a SMV bearing an emblem if this emblem remains visible.

Question 19 of 120

1 points

What is required when driving on the highway at night for vehicles not otherwise required to have lamps or lighting devices such as animal drawn vehicles, implements of husbandry, road machinery, road rollers, and farm tractors?

A white light on the front visible for 1,200 ft and two red lights on the rear visible for 1,000 ft or one red light to the rear visible for 1,000 ft and two red reflectors visible for 600 ft.
A white light on the front visible for 1,000 ft and two red lights on the rear visible for 1,000 ft or one red light to the rear visible for 1,000 ft and two red reflectors visible for 600 ft.
A white light on the front visible for 1,000 ft and two red lights on the rear visible for 1,000 ft or one red light to the rear visible for 1,000 ft and two red reflectors visible for 500 ft.

Question 20 of 120

1 points

Every farm tractor and every self-propelled unit of farm equipment or implement of husbandry manufactured after Jan 1, 1972 shall be equipped with:

2 headlamps, 1 taillight mounted as far to the left as practicable, 2 red reflectors, vehicular hazard warning lights (flashers) that are white/amber in front and red/amber in back.
2 headlamps, 1 taillight mounted as far to the right as practicable, 2 red reflectors, vehicular hazard warning lights (flashers) that are white/amber in front and red/amber in back.
2 headlamps, 1 taillight mounted as far to the left as practicable, 2 red reflectors, vehicular hazard warning lights (flashers) that are red/amber in front and white/amber in back.

Question 21 of 120

1 points

When operating a farm tractor, self-propelled unit of farm equipment or implement of husbandry on the highway you must activate your vehicular hazard warning lights (flashers.)

True.
False.

Question 22 of 120

1 points

What is the greatest weight allowed for any vehicle or combination of vehicles including the load without prior obtaining an oversized/overweight permit?

88,000 pounds.
75,000 pounds.
80,000 pounds.

Question 23 of 120

1 points

No combination vehicles, other than a truck tractor-trailer combination may exceed ___ feet.

65.
70.
75.

Question 24 of 120

1 points

Load limits are based on:

Distance the vehicle will be traveling and number of daylight hours.
Size of the vehicle, the number and distance between the axles, and the tire size.
Size of the vehicle, the number and distance between the axles; distance the. vehicle will be traveling and number of daylight hours.

Question 25 of 120

1 points

When driving in the summer truck drivers should be on the lookout for: lost fatigued motorists on vacation who may suddenly stop or swerve across several lanes of traffic to an
exit, overloaded cars with poor visibility and/or drivers distracted by kids or pets, highway construction projects where roads suddenly turn into narrow lanes with confusing signs and heavy equipment or pedestrians nearby.

True.
False.

Question 26 of 120

1 points

Professional truck drivers should be especially watchful of drivers of school buses, recreational vehicles, and drivers of rental trucks because:

These vehicles are not equipped with seat belts for their passengers.
These vehicles make wide turns and have large blind spots.
These groups of drivers' level of experience vary a great deal.

Question 27 of 120

1 points

When truck drivers come upon a school bus or recreational vehicle on the road you (the truck driver) should:

Flash your headlights to warn them that you are about to pass.
Reduce your speed, give them plenty of room, and pass as far to the left as safely possible.
Adjust your speed accordingly to stay behind the other vehicle.

Question 28 of 120

1 points

If you wish to haul a load or move equipment that is heavier, longer, wider, or higher than the law allows, you must obtain a special permit from the Texas D.O.T. A permit will not be
granted if the load can reasonably be dismantled.

True.
False.

Question 29 of 120

1 points

What is to be used in lieu of fares, fusees, or any signals produced by flames for motor vehicles transporting explosives or any cargo tank truck used for the transportation of any
flammable liquid or compressed gas?

flashing hazard lights amber/white.
D.O.T approved triangular reflectors.
flashing hazard lights amber/red.

Question 30 of 120

1 points

Commercial vehicles that are subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations must be equipped with:

Seat belts in the sleeper quarters if equipped.
A chemical type fire extinguisher of at least one quart capacity.
A fire extinguisher that is securely mounted on the vehicle, properly filled, and located so that it is readily accessible.

Question 31 of 120

1 points

What vehicles are exempt from brake requirements?

Trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers with a gross weight of less than 4,500lbs or with a gross weight in excess of 4,500lbs which do not exceed 15,000lbs and operate at speeds of 30 mph or less.
Trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers with a gross weight of less than 5,000lbs or with a gross weight in excess of 5,000lbs which do not exceed 15,000lbs and operate at speeds of 30 mph or less.
Trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers with a gross weight of less than 4,500lbs or with a gross weight in excess of 4,500lbs which do not exceed 15,000lbs and operate at speeds of 55 mph or less.

Question 32 of 120

1 points

The mud flap provision does not apply:

To pole trailers or to a truck tractor when it is being operated in combination with a semitrailer.
To pole trailers or to a truck tractor when it is being operated alone and without being in combination with a semitrailer.
When the truck tractor is being driven within city limits.

Question 33 of 120

1 points

What is required on the rear of every trailer less than 80″ in width?

1 white license plate lamp, 2 red tail lamps-one each side, two orange reflectorsone each side, two red stop lamps-one each side, electric turn signal lamps-one each side at rear-color red to amber (lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.)
No requirement
1 white license plate lamp, 2 red tail lamps-one each side, two red reflectors-one each side, two red stop lamps-one each side, electric turn signal lamps-one each side at rear-color red to amber (lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.)

Question 34 of 120

1 points

What is required on the front of every trailer less than 80″ in width?

No requirements.
Two amber clearance lamps.
Two amber clearance lamps and one white license plate lamp.

Question 35 of 120

1 points

What is required on each side of a trailer less than 80″ in width?

Combination lamp showing amber to the front, red to the side, and red to the rear.
No requirements.
1 amber side-marker lamp, 1 amber reflector, 1 combination lamp showing amber to the front and red to the side and red to the rear.

Question 36 of 120

1 points

What is required on the side of every pole trailer?

No requirements.
1 red side marker lamp (front), 1 red reflector (front), 1 combination lamp showing amber to the front-yellow to the side-and red to the rear.
1 amber side marker lamp (front), 1 amber reflector (front), 1 combination lamp showing amber to the front-red to the side-and red to the rear.

Question 37 of 120

1 points

What is required on the front of every trailer 80″ or more in width?

No requirements.
2 amber clearance lamps.
2 amber clearance lamps and head lamps.

Question 38 of 120

1 points

What are the towing requirements?

The connection must not exceed 12 feet from one vehicle to another. When a rope, chain, or cable is used as a connection a white flag not less than 12" square must be attached to it.
The connection must not exceed 15 feet from one vehicle to another. When a rope, chain, or cable is used as a connection a white flag not less than 12" square must be attached to it.
The connection must not exceed 15 feet from one vehicle to another. When a rope, chain, or cable is used as a connection a red flag not less than 12" square must be attached to it.

Question 39 of 120

1 points

What is required on the rear of every truck or bus 80″ or more in width?

2 red clearance lamps, 1 white license plate lamp, 2 red tail lamps-one each side, 2 red stop lamps-one each side, 2 red reflectors-one each side, electric turn signal lamps-one each side at rear (color amber to red), lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.
2 red tail lamps-one each side, 2 red stop lamps-one each side, 2 red reflectorsone each side, electric turn signal lamps-one each side at rear (color white to red), lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.
2 red tail lamps-one each side, 2 orange stop lamps-one each side, 2 red reflectors-one each side, electric turn signal lamps-one each side at rear (color amber to red), lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.

Question 40 of 120

1 points

What are the rules for passing two-wheeled vehicles?

No requirements.
Allow at least 6 feet to the left and share the lane with the vehicle.
Allow at least 6 feet to the left and do not share the lane with the vehicle.

Question 41 of 120

1 points

What vehicles are exempt to the electrical turn signal requirement?

Motorcycles, certain trailers, and passenger cars or trucks under 65 inches in width and manufactured prior to 1965 unless the body or load of the vehicle or combination of vehicles extends to the side more than 24 inches from the center of the top of the steering wheel, or the rear limit of the body or load exceeds more than 14 feet from the center of the top of the steering wheel.
Motorcycles, certain trailers, and passenger cars or trucks under 80 inches in width and manufactured prior to 1960 unless the body or load of the vehicle or combination of vehicles extends to the side more than 24 inches from the center of the top of the steering wheel, or the rear limit of the body or load exceeds more than 14 feet from the center of the top of the steering wheel.
Motorcycles and certain trailers.

Question 42 of 120

1 points

What is the braking performance requirements for combinations vehicles under all conditions?

If the trailer and the combination is 2,000lbs or less, the combination must be able to stop within 40 when traveling 20 mph, if the trailer and combo is in excess of 2,000lbs, the combo must be able to stop within 50 feet when traveling 20 mph.
If the trailer and the combination is 3,000lbs or less, the combination must be able to stop within 50 when traveling 20 mph, if the trailer and combo is in excess of 3,000lbs, the combo must be able to stop within 60 feet when traveling 20 mph.
If the trailer and the combination is 3,000lbs or less, the combination must be able to stop within 40 when traveling 20 mph, if the trailer and combo is in excess of 3,000lbs, the combo must be able to stop within 50 feet when traveling 20 mph.

Question 43 of 120

1 points

On a divided highway how far do flags need to be setup when lamps not required?

10 feet behind, 50 feet behind, 150 feet behind.
10 feet behind, 100 feet behind, 200 feet behind.
15 feet behind, 100 feet behind, 200 feet behind.

Question 44 of 120

1 points

On a vision obscured road how far do flags need to be setup when lamps not required?

100 feet in front, 10 feet behind, and not less than 200 feet or more than 500 feet.
50 feet in front, 10 feet behind, and not less than 100 feet or more than 500 feet
100 feet in front, 10 feet behind, and not less than 100 feet or more than 500 feet.

Question 45 of 120

1 points

Where do flags need to be setup on a two way roadway when lamps are not required?

50 feet in front, 15 feet behind, 100 feet behind.
100 feet in front, 15 feet behind, 100 feet behind.
100 feet in front, 10 feet behind, 100 feet behind.

Question 46 of 120

1 points

What are the vehicle lighting and reflector requirements on the front of every truck or bus less than 80″ in width.

Head lamps and electric turn signal lamps color white to amber-one on each side
Head lamps and electric turn signal lamps color white to red-one on each side.
Electric turn signal lamps color white to amber-one on each side.

Question 47 of 120

1 points

The State Highway Commission may lower load limits on farm-and-ranch-to market roads. Signs showing limits allowed are not required to be posted to give notice of such action.

True.
False.

Question 48 of 120

1 points

Motor buses with air brakes that have 3 or more axles or four tires on the rear axle may be ___ feet long; otherwise ___ feet.

50; 40.
45; 35.
45; 40.

Question 49 of 120

1 points

What are the vehicle lighting and reflector requirements on the rear of trucks and buses less than 80″ in width?

1 white license plate lamp, two red tail lamps, two red stop lamps, electric turn signal lamps (color amber to red)-every item with two requires one of each on each side of vehicle. (Lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.)
Two red tail lamps, two red stop lamps, two red reflectors, electric turn signal lamps (color amber to red)-every item with two requires one of each on each side of vehicle. (Lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.)
1 white license plate lamp, two red tail lamps, two red stop lamps, two red reflectors, electric turn signal lamps (color amber to red)-every item with two requires one of each on each side of vehicle. (Lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.)

Question 50 of 120

1 points

What is the lighting requirement on the rear of every bus or truck 80″ or more in width?

1 white license plate lamp, two red clearance lamps, two red tail lamps, two red stop lamps, two red reflectors, electric turn signal lamps (color amber to red)- every item with two requires one of each on each side of vehicle. (Lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.)
1 white license plate lamp, two red tail lamps, two red stop lamps, two red reflectors, electric turn signal lamps (color amber to red)-every item with two requires one of each on each side of vehicle. (Lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.)
1 white license plate lamp, two yellow clearance lamps, two red tail lamps, two red stop lamps, two red reflectors, electric turn signal lamps (color amber to red)-every item with two requires one of each on each side of vehicle. (Lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.)

Question 51 of 120

1 points

Surge or inertia brake systems may be used on trailers and semitrailers with a gross weight of _______ pounds or less.

12,000.
15,000.
18,000.

Question 52 of 120

1 points

What is the maximum width including loads transported for a vehicle?

102 inches.
80 inches.
96 inches.

Question 53 of 120

1 points

What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus that has passed a commercial vehicle inspection driving on a numbered highway?

55
60
65

Question 54 of 120

1 points

What is the maximum speed limit on numbered highways?

55
70
65

Question 55 of 120

1 points

What is the maximum speed limit for school buses that have not passed a commercial vehicle inspection or are traveling on a highway not numbered?

60
50
55

Question 56 of 120

1 points

All vehicles must be registered in the county of residence.

True.
False.

Question 57 of 120

1 points

The following vehicles are not required to be registered or inspected or to display a license plate when operated temporarily upon the highways:

Power sweepers and certain golf carts.
Farm tractors, farm trailers, farm semitrailers, and certain fertilizer and cottonseed trailers weighing not more than 6,000 gross, implements of husbandry, power sweepers, certain golf carts.
Farm tractors, farm trailers, farm semitrailers, and certain fertilizer and cottonseed trailers weighing not more than 4,000 gross, implements of husbandry, power sweepers, certain golf carts.

Question 58 of 120

1 points

When must a school bus or passenger bus stop at a railroad crossing outside a business district or residence district?

They must stop at all railroad grade signals unless a police officer directs traffic to proceed.
They must stop at all railroad grade signals unless a traffic control signal or police officer directs traffic to proceed.
They must stop if they hear an approaching train.

Question 59 of 120

1 points

What vehicles are exempt from length, width, and weight requirements?

Farm Implement.
Railroad Transport.
Fire Department.

Question 60 of 120

1 points

A combination of vehicles used to transport a combine that is used for farm custom harvesting may have an overall length of not more than ___ feet.

65
75
70

Question 61 of 120

1 points

What must you do when following another vehicle?

Keep enough space between you and the vehicle in front of you for two additional vehicles to enter safely.
Keep just enough space between you and the vehicle in front of you that another vehicle could not overtake you and enter the space safely.
Keep far enough back to allow another vehicle to overtake and enter the space between you safely.

Question 62 of 120

1 points

What does the law state about coasting?

It is unlawful to coast down any grade even with the clutch disengaged while the transmission is left in gear.
It is unlawful to coast down a steep grade even with the clutch disengaged while the transmission is left in gear.
There is no law regarding coasting.

Question 63 of 120

1 points

To prevent coasting, when should you downshift when you come upon a hill?

You don't need to downshift to drive down hills.
Just after starting down the hill.
Before starting down the hill.

Question 64 of 120

1 points

Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, and combination of such vehicles equipped with brakes shall have the braking system so arranged that one control device can be sued to operate all brakes. This does not prevent the use of additional control devices to operate brakes on the towed vehicles.

True.
False.

Question 65 of 120

1 points

What is the maximum length for a semitrailer or trailer each when operated in a truck tractor, semitrailer, and trailer combination?

28 feet.
28 1/2 feet.
30 feet.

Question 66 of 120

1 points

Clearance lamps, side markers lamps, or reflectors mounted on or near the front of a vehicle should be what color?

Red.
White.
Amber.

Question 67 of 120

1 points

What type of vehicle must stop at all railroad grade crossings?

All school buses and passenger buses
All super-heavy equipment such as crawler type tractors, steam shovels, rollers, ect.
All vehicles for hire.

Question 68 of 120

1 points

What is the proper procedure for passing a two-wheeled vehicle?

Allow at least 8 feet to the left of the two-wheeled vehicle, do not attempt to share the lane with them but move into the next or oncoming lane to pass. If there is oncoming traffic, then slow and follow the two-wheeled vehicle until oncoming traffic clears.
Allow at least 6 feet to the left of the two-wheeled vehicle, do not attempt to share the lane with them but move into the next or oncoming lane to pass. If there is oncoming traffic, then slow and follow the two-wheeled vehicle until oncoming traffic clears.
Allow at least 5 feet to the left of the two-wheeled vehicle but do not attempt to move into the next or oncoming lane to prevent a head-on collision.

Question 69 of 120

1 points

Which of the following vehicles when operated temporarily upon the highways are not required to be registered or inspected if the owner annually secures a distinguished $5.00 license plate:

Antique vehicles manufactured before 1968.
Machinery for drilling water wells, construction machinery, farm trailers, farm semitrailers, and certain fertilizer trailers weighing over 4,000 lbs and not over 20,000 lbs.
Implements of husbandry, farm tractors, power sweepers, certain golf carts.

Question 70 of 120

1 points

What is the general rule for following distance on the open road in normal weather conditions.

Maintain a six-second following distance.
Maintain a five-second following distance.
Maintain a four-second following distance.

Question 71 of 120

1 points

What is the maximum speed limit on farm to market and ranch to market roads for non-school buses?

70 mph.
65 mph.
60 mph.

Question 72 of 120

1 points

What is the speed limit in urban districts?

35 mph.
25 mph.
30 mph.

Question 73 of 120

1 points

What is the speed limit in alleys, beaches, and county roads adjacent to public beaches?

15 mph.
20 mph.
25 mph.

Question 74 of 120

1 points

How do you avoid wheel-spinning and brake lock-up which leads to jackknifing when driving on snow and ice?

Texas does not have snow and ice.
By driving slower than normal and using more caution.
By gearing down on grades.

Question 75 of 120

1 points

What is the percentage of tolerance your load can exceed the maximum gross weight allowed by law?

5%
2%
3%

Question 76 of 120

1 points

Under what circumstances would you be required to unload your load or rearrange the cargo?

If the gross weight of your vehicle exceeds the max gross weight allowed by law plus a tolerance of 4%, or if the axle weight is found to exceed the max allowed.
If the gross weight of your vehicle exceeds the max gross weight allowed by law plus a tolerance of 5%, or if the axle weight is found to exceed the max allowed.
If the gross weight of your vehicle exceeds the max gross weight allowed by law plus a tolerance of 5%.

Question 77 of 120

1 points

What must a truck do that is registered for less than the load they are hauling?

Obtain an oversize weight permit.
Unload or rearrange the cargo.
Secure additional registration up to the legal limit from the nearest County Tax Assessor-Collector or the nearest practical point if hauling livestock or perishables.

Question 78 of 120

1 points

A load may extend more than 4 feet beyond the rear of a trailer if the load consists of a motor vehicle that:

Is designed and intended to be carried at the rear of the trailer; is used or intended to be used to load or unload a commodity on or off the trailer; does not extend more than seven feet beyond the rear of the trailer; or complies with each applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation.
Is designed and intended to be carried at the rear of the trailer; is used or intended to be used to load or unload a commodity on or off the trailer; does not extend more than six feet beyond the rear of the trailer; or complies with each applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation.
A load may not extend past the rear of a trailer.

Question 79 of 120

1 points

In order to transport any loose materials on or over the public highways:

The vehicle must have a load-carrying compartment that completely encloses the load.
A special permit must be obtained.
The bed carrying the load must be completely enclosed on both sides and on the front and on the rear by a tailgate, board, or panel. The top of the load must be covered with a canvas, tarpaulin, or other covering firmly secured to the front and the back to prevent the escape of any part of the load because of blowing or spilling.

Question 80 of 120

1 points

A vehicle weighing more than 5,000 pounds or more, with metal tires, may not be operated on a highway without a special permit.

True.
False.

Question 81 of 120

1 points

The length requirements for vehicles and combinations of vehicles do not apply if they are operated only within city limits.

True.
False.

Question 82 of 120

1 points

The following vehicles are exempt from width limitations on all highways except the Interstate system when operated during daylight hours:

Water well drilling machinery, highway building or maintenance machinery, farm tractors, and implements of husbandry or vehicles hauling the same.
Highway building and maintenance machinery.
No vehicles are exempt.

Question 83 of 120

1 points

What are the lighting requirements on a slow moving vehicle farm tractor?

There are no lighting requirements.
Front-headlights and hazard warning lights (flashers) white or amber; Back-red tail light and hazard warning lights (flashers) red.
Front-headlights and hazard warning lights (flashers) white or amber; Back-red tail light and hazard warning lights (flashers) red or amber.

Question 84 of 120

1 points

No vehicle may carry a load extending more than __ feet beyond the front nor more than __ feet beyond the rear, unless a special permit is obtained.

2; 3.
3; 4.
2; 4.

Question 85 of 120

1 points

What is required to be attached on the extreme rear of an extension that extends up to four feet beyond the rear of a vehicle?

A red flag at least twelve inches square during daylights hours and at night a burning red light visible for 500 feet.
A white flag at least twelve inches square during daylights hours and at night a burning red light visible for 500 feet.
A red flag at least twelve inches square during daylights hours and at night a burning red light visible for 1,000 feet.

Question 86 of 120

1 points

Trucks carrying explosives must stop at railroad grade crossings unless:

There is a traffic signal or officer directs traffic to proceed.
There are no exceptions.
It is a streetcar crossing, abandoned tracks, industrial switching tracks, or where a traffic signal or officer directs traffic to proceed.

Question 87 of 120

1 points

Load limits do not vary according to the size of the vehicle, number of axles, distance between the axles, and the size of tires that the vehicle is equipped with.

True.
False.

Question 88 of 120

1 points

What is the max width of for a cotton vehicle is:

90 inches.
120 inches.
144 inches.

Question 89 of 120

1 points

What is the max width for vehicles hauling cylindrically shaped bales of hay?

144 inches.
120 inches.
80 inches.

Question 90 of 120

1 points

A single motor vehicle used in the transport of cotton may not exceed a length of:

45 feet.
48 feet.
75 feet.

Question 91 of 120

1 points

If you ____ your speed your stopping distance will be ___ times greater.

Increase; two.
Quadruple, four.
Double; four.

Question 92 of 120

1 points

By how many seconds should you increase distance of the gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you in bad weather?

5-6 seconds.
6-8 seconds.
2-4 seconds.

Question 93 of 120

1 points

A combination of vehicles, other than truck tractor combinations, of not more than ____ feet long may be used from sunrise to sunset to haul poles, piling, and unrefined timber from the forest to a mill not more than ___ miles away.

75 feet; 120 miles.
120 feet; 125 miles.
90 feet; 125 miles.

Question 94 of 120

1 points

A combination of vehicles other than truck tractor combinations, of not more than 75 feet long may be used to haul poles for electric power line maintenance from sunrise to sunset at a speed not to exceed____.

50 mph.
55 mph.
60 mph.

Question 95 of 120

1 points

What are the requirement for right turns with large vehicles?

Approach in proper lane about 5 feet from curb, as soon as the front wheels pass the corner, turn wide to the right, swing over the center if necessary. In a narrow lane approach the same then swing left enough to miss the curb, then sharply turn right into the narrow street or drive.
Approach in proper lane about 4 feet from curb, as soon as the front wheels pass the corner, turn wide to the right, swing over the center if necessary. In a narrow lane approach the same then swing left enough to miss the curb, then sharply turn right into the narrow street or drive.
Approach in proper lane about 6 feet from curb, as soon as the front wheels pass the corner, turn wide to the right, swing over the center if necessary. In a narrow lane approach the same then swing left enough to miss the curb, then sharply turn right into the narrow street or drive.

Question 96 of 120

1 points

While turning in a large vehicle you must be on the wrong side of the road part of the time.

True.
False.

Question 97 of 120

1 points

What is the period for which out-of-state registration plates are recognized in Texas after establishing residency or entering into gainful employment?

30 Days.
60 Days.
90 Days.

Question 98 of 120

1 points

Farm registered vehicles, in addition to use for farm purposes may be used for_____________________, but not for gainful employment.

Passenger transportation for members of the family to church or school, doctors visits, or other necessities of the home or family.
Passenger transportation for non-members of the family to church or school, doctors visits, or other necessities of the home or family.
Farm registered vehicles may not be used for anything other than farm purposes, unless for gainful employment.

Question 99 of 120

1 points

Nonresident truck owners may be issued a temporary registration permit good for how many days when moving farm products and machinery during harvest?

60 Days.
30 Days.
45 Days.

Question 100 of 120

1 points

Buyers temporary cardboard dealer tags are recognized for how many days?

15 Days.
20 Days.
30 Days.

Question 101 of 120

1 points

Cities and counties have the authority to change speed limits.

True.
False.

Question 102 of 120

1 points

What should you do before beginning to back your vehicle?

Check all of your mirrors.
Yell out your window to ensure that nobody is near your vehicle.
Get out and walk around your truck and make certain there is nothing behind. Then back immediately and watch carefully.

Question 103 of 120

1 points

What is proper procedure if you are required to back a long distance?

Stop part way, then get out and check your progress.
Continually check your mirrors and honk your horn to warn pedestrians around you.
You should never put yourself in a position that requires you to back a long distance.

Question 104 of 120

1 points

You should never back around an intersection corner to turn around.

True.
False.

Question 105 of 120

1 points

When backing you should hang out the left door to look for objects/people behind you.

True. It is easier to lean out than use your mirrors.
False. Use both mirrors, you can't see the right side while hanging out the left door.

Question 106 of 120

1 points

What is required on the side of every trailer less than 80″ in width?

Amber side marker lamp; amber reflector; combination lamp showing amber to the front, amber to the side and red to the rear.
Amber side marker lamp; amber reflector; combination lamp showing amber to the front, red to the side and red to the rear.
No requirements.

Question 107 of 120

1 points

What is required on the rear of every pole trailer?

One white license plate lamp, two amber tail lamps-one each side, two red stop lamps-one each side, two red reflectors-one each side, electric turn signal lampsone each side (color amber to red), lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.
One white license plate lamp, two red tail lamps-one each side, two red stop lamps-one each side, two red reflectors-one each side, electric turn signal lampsone each side (color amber to red), lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.
There are no requirements.

Question 108 of 120

1 points

What is required on the front of every truck-tractor?

Two amber clearance lamps, two head lamps, electric turn signal lamps-one each side color white to amber.
Two red clearance lamps, two head lamps, electric turn signal lamps-one each side color white to amber.
Two head lamps and electric turn signal lamps-one each side color white to amber.

Question 109 of 120

1 points

What is required on the front of every truck or bus 80″ or more in width?

Two white clearance lamps, two head lamps, electric turn signal lamps-one each side color white to amber.
Two amber clearance lamps, two head lamps, electric turn signal lamps-one each side color white to amber.
Two head lamps and electric turn signal lamps-one each side color white to amber.

Question 110 of 120

1 points

What is required on the side of every bus or truck more than 80″ in width?

One amber reflector, one red reflector, one amber side marker lamp, one red side marker lamp.
One white reflector, one red reflector, one amber side marker lamp, one red side marker lamp.
There are no requirements.

Question 111 of 120

1 points

What is required on the rear of every truck-tractor?

Two red tail lamps-one each side, two amber stop lamps-one each side, two red reflectors-one each side, electric turn signal lamps-one each side color amber to red, (lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.)
Two red tail lamps-one each side, two red stop lamps-one each side, two red reflectors-one each side, electric turn signal lamps-one each side color amber to red, (lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.)
There are no requirements.

Question 112 of 120

1 points

What is required on the side of every truck-tractor?

Amber side marker lamp, amber reflector, combination lamp showing amber to the front, red to the side, and red to the rear.
Red side marker lamp, red reflector, amber side marker lamp, amber reflector.
There are no requirements.

Question 113 of 120

1 points

What is required on the rear of every trailer 80″ or more in overall width?

Two red tail lamps-one each side, two red stop lamps-one each side, two red reflectors-one each side, electric turn signal lamps one on each side at the rearcolor amber to red, (lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.)
Two red clearance lamps, one white license plate lamp, two red tail lamps-one each side, two red stop lamps-one each side, two red reflectors-one each side, electric turn signal lamps one on each side at the rear-color amber to red, (lamps and/or reflectors may be incorporated.)
There are no requirements.

Question 114 of 120

1 points

What should you do when backing over a sidewalk?

Stop at the sidewalk to look for children then stop again at the curb to make a last check on traffic before backing into the street.
Ensure that you are watching all mirrors very closely.
Beep your horn to warn any pedestrians close by.

Question 115 of 120

1 points

If you have to pull into a driveway you should always try and back in so that you can drive out forward and wee where you are going.

True.
False.

Question 116 of 120

1 points

When backing it is a good idea to have someone standing in a safe place to guide you by signaling.

True.
False.

Question 117 of 120

1 points

When parking you should always try to park so that you have to back out of your parking spot instead of finding a spot where you can easily pull forward to exit.

True.
False.

Question 118 of 120

1 points

How many control devices must be used to operate all brake on trailers?

1
2
3

Question 119 of 120

1 points

What is a professional truck driver’s badge of honor?

A clean well kept truck-tractor.
Their CDL Certificate.
A good attitude.

Question 120 of 120

1 points

What is the maximum speed limit on highways not numbered for vehicles other than school buses that have not passed a commercial vehicle inspection?

55 mph.
65 mph.
60 mph.

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