Texas CDL Permit Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the color of clearance lamps on the front of the vehicle?

Green

Blue

Amber (correct)

Red

When backing a large truck, what should you do?

Have someone guide you

How many reflectors must every trailer have on the rear?

When turning right with a long vehicle, how far should you approach the corner from the curb?

4 feet Signup and view all the answers

What year must vehicles manufactured after have turn signal indicators?

1959 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length allowed for a combination of vehicles other than a truck tractor-trailer?

65 ft Signup and view all the answers

What is the youngest age for obtaining a Class A driver license?

18 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum capacity of a chemical type extinguisher required for vehicles transporting passengers for hire?

One quart Signup and view all the answers

What is the greatest height ordinarily allowed for a vehicle including its load?

14 ft Signup and view all the answers

What must a vehicle transporting loose material comply with?

Loading and/or covering regulations to prevent spilling or blowing Signup and view all the answers

How many vehicles can safely enter between two trucks that are following each other?

One vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum weight allowed including the load for any vehicle by state law?

80,000 lbs Signup and view all the answers

Reflectors on a required vehicle must be displayed within how many feet?

100 ft to 500 ft Signup and view all the answers

What type of vehicles must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem?

Vehicles designed to be operated at speed of 25 mph or less Signup and view all the answers

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

Pole trailers Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum height from the ground for mounted reflectors?

24 inches Signup and view all the answers

What license is required for a vehicle with a gross weight exceeding 26,000 lbs towing a trailer over 20,000 lbs?

Class B Signup and view all the answers

Are registration papers required to be in the possession of the driver when operating a truck?

Yes, for all trucks Signup and view all the answers

How many trailers may a passenger vehicle be coupled with?

One trailer Signup and view all the answers

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

8 inches Signup and view all the answers

How many stoplights must every bus or truck manufactured after model year 1959 have on the rear?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the youngest age at which a Class B driver's license may be issued?

18 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of trailers that may be towed by one vehicle?

2 Signup and view all the answers

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

All vehicles with four tires on the rear axle Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum speed limit for heavy trucks on the open highway during the daytime?

70 mph Signup and view all the answers

How many red reflectors should be set out when a truck breaks down on the highway?

3 red reflectors Signup and view all the answers

What is the greatest width allowed by state law for a truck including the load?

102 inches or 8 1/2 ft Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vehicles are required by state law to stop at railroad grade crossings outside city limits?

Buses carrying passengers for hire Signup and view all the answers

To which area do the length requirements of state law for vehicles not apply?

Within city limits Signup and view all the answers

When one vehicle is towing another, how far apart must they remain?

15 ft Signup and view all the answers

What is the greatest length allowed by state law for a single motor vehicle other than a truck tractor?

45 ft Signup and view all the answers

How can animal-drawn vehicles comply with state lighting laws when operated at night?

Having a white light in the front and two red lights in the rear of the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vehicle Regulations and Safety

Clearance lamps on the front of vehicles must be amber in color.
Backing up large trucks requires having someone guide the maneuver for safety.
Every trailer must be equipped with two reflectors on the rear for visibility.
Long vehicles or truck-trailer combinations turning right should approach corners 4 feet from the curb and complete turns in the center of the street if necessary.

Licensing and Vehicle Specifications

The minimum age to obtain a Class A driver’s license is 18 years.
A Class B license is required for a vehicle with a gross weight over 26,000 lbs towing a trailer over 20,000 lbs.
The maximum length for vehicle combinations, excluding truck tractor-trailer, is 65 feet.
Single motor vehicles (excluding truck tractors) must not exceed 45 feet in length.

Vehicle Equipment and Requirements

Vehicles manufactured after 1959 must have turn signal indicators for safe operation.
All school buses, taxis, and passenger vehicles for hire must carry a chemical type extinguisher with a minimum capacity of one quart.
The greatest height allowed for vehicles, including loads, is 14 feet.
Trucks or trailers requiring mud flaps must have them situated no more than 8 inches from the highway surface.

Weight and Dimensions Regulations

The total weight limit for any vehicle, including its load, is 80,000 lbs.
The maximum width for trucks, including loads, is 102 inches (8.5 feet).
When one vehicle is towing another, the distance between them must not exceed 15 feet.
Vehicles transporting loose materials must comply with loading and covering regulations to prevent spillage.

Safety Features and Emergency Protocols

In the event of a breakdown, three red reflectors should be set out on the highway for safety.
Every bus or truck manufactured post-1959 must have two functional stoplights on the rear.
When operating at night, animal-drawn vehicles must have a white light in the front and two red lights in the rear for visibility.

Specific Vehicle Regulations

Buses carrying passengers for hire must stop at railroad grade crossings when there are no operational traffic control devices.
Vehicles with four tires on the rear axle, excluding single pole trailers, must have mud flaps when on public roads.
No passenger vehicle may be coupled with more than one trailer, ensuring safe towing practices.

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Prepare for the Texas CDL permit test with these essential flashcards. Each card covers important topics like vehicle regulations, safety measures, and reflectors. Enhance your understanding and readiness for your driving exam.