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What is the color of clearance lamps on the front of the vehicle?
What is the color of clearance lamps on the front of the vehicle?
When backing a large truck, what should you do?
When backing a large truck, what should you do?
Have someone guide you
How many reflectors must every trailer have on the rear?
How many reflectors must every trailer have on the rear?
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When turning right with a long vehicle, how far should you approach the corner from the curb?
When turning right with a long vehicle, how far should you approach the corner from the curb?
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What year must vehicles manufactured after have turn signal indicators?
What year must vehicles manufactured after have turn signal indicators?
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What is the maximum length allowed for a combination of vehicles other than a truck tractor-trailer?
What is the maximum length allowed for a combination of vehicles other than a truck tractor-trailer?
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What is the youngest age for obtaining a Class A driver license?
What is the youngest age for obtaining a Class A driver license?
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What is the minimum capacity of a chemical type extinguisher required for vehicles transporting passengers for hire?
What is the minimum capacity of a chemical type extinguisher required for vehicles transporting passengers for hire?
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What is the greatest height ordinarily allowed for a vehicle including its load?
What is the greatest height ordinarily allowed for a vehicle including its load?
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What must a vehicle transporting loose material comply with?
What must a vehicle transporting loose material comply with?
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How many vehicles can safely enter between two trucks that are following each other?
How many vehicles can safely enter between two trucks that are following each other?
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What is the maximum weight allowed including the load for any vehicle by state law?
What is the maximum weight allowed including the load for any vehicle by state law?
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Reflectors on a required vehicle must be displayed within how many feet?
Reflectors on a required vehicle must be displayed within how many feet?
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What type of vehicles must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem?
What type of vehicles must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem?
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Which of the following vehicles are NOT required to have mud flaps?
Which of the following vehicles are NOT required to have mud flaps?
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What is the minimum height from the ground for mounted reflectors?
What is the minimum height from the ground for mounted reflectors?
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What license is required for a vehicle with a gross weight exceeding 26,000 lbs towing a trailer over 20,000 lbs?
What license is required for a vehicle with a gross weight exceeding 26,000 lbs towing a trailer over 20,000 lbs?
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Are registration papers required to be in the possession of the driver when operating a truck?
Are registration papers required to be in the possession of the driver when operating a truck?
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How many trailers may a passenger vehicle be coupled with?
How many trailers may a passenger vehicle be coupled with?
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When mud flaps are required on trucks or trailers, how close must they reach to the highway surface?
When mud flaps are required on trucks or trailers, how close must they reach to the highway surface?
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How many stoplights must every bus or truck manufactured after model year 1959 have on the rear?
How many stoplights must every bus or truck manufactured after model year 1959 have on the rear?
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What is the youngest age at which a Class B driver's license may be issued?
What is the youngest age at which a Class B driver's license may be issued?
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What is the maximum number of trailers that may be towed by one vehicle?
What is the maximum number of trailers that may be towed by one vehicle?
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Which of the following vehicles must have mud flaps when operated on public roads?
Which of the following vehicles must have mud flaps when operated on public roads?
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What is the maximum speed limit for heavy trucks on the open highway during the daytime?
What is the maximum speed limit for heavy trucks on the open highway during the daytime?
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How many red reflectors should be set out when a truck breaks down on the highway?
How many red reflectors should be set out when a truck breaks down on the highway?
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What is the greatest width allowed by state law for a truck including the load?
What is the greatest width allowed by state law for a truck including the load?
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Which of the following vehicles are required by state law to stop at railroad grade crossings outside city limits?
Which of the following vehicles are required by state law to stop at railroad grade crossings outside city limits?
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To which area do the length requirements of state law for vehicles not apply?
To which area do the length requirements of state law for vehicles not apply?
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When one vehicle is towing another, how far apart must they remain?
When one vehicle is towing another, how far apart must they remain?
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What is the greatest length allowed by state law for a single motor vehicle other than a truck tractor?
What is the greatest length allowed by state law for a single motor vehicle other than a truck tractor?
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How can animal-drawn vehicles comply with state lighting laws when operated at night?
How can animal-drawn vehicles comply with state lighting laws when operated at night?
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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.
