Questions and Answers
What do registration papers show?
The weight of the vehicle empty and how much it is registered to haul.
What are the three items that should be carried outside the city limits from sunset to sunrise?
Three flares or three red electric lanterns (or reflectors) and two red flags must be used during the day.
What does any vehicle 80" or more in width and 30' or more in length do when stopped on the roadway?
Immediately actuate electric hazard warning signal lights.
What type of fire extinguisher do buses, taxis, and vehicles hauling passengers need?
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What are the mounting instructions for lighting and reflectors on vehicles that are 80" or more in width?
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What vehicles are exempt from lighting requirements?
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On a divided highway, how far do flags need to be set up?
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On a vision obscured road, how far do the flags need to be set up?
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Study Notes
Vehicle Registration and Weight
- Registration papers indicate the vehicle's empty weight and the maximum weight it is allowed to haul.
Emergency Equipment Requirements
- Outside city limits, a vehicle cannot operate on divided highways without carrying three flares or three red electric lanterns (or reflectors) after sunset.
- During daylight hours, two red flags must be used instead.
Stopping Protocol for Wide and Long Vehicles
- Vehicles measuring 80 inches or more in width and 30 feet or more in length must activate electric hazard warning signal lights when stopped on roadways or shoulders, except when parked legally in city limits or discharging passengers.
Fire Extinguisher Regulations
- Buses, taxis, and vehicles transporting passengers for hire or lease require a chemical type fire extinguisher with a minimum capacity of one quart.
Lighting and Reflector Specifications
- For vehicles that are 80 inches or wider, reflectors need to be mounted between 24 inches and 60 inches above the ground.
Exemptions from Lighting Requirements
- Farm trailers, fertilizer trailers, boat trailers, and mobile homes being moved under permit are exempt from standard lighting requirements.
Flag Placement on Divided Highways
- Flags should be set up at distances of 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet behind the vehicle on divided highways.
Flag Placement on Vision Obscured Roads
- On roads where visibility is limited, flags need to be positioned at 10 feet and 100 feet behind the vehicle.
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Test your knowledge of essential concepts from Section 14 of the Texas CDL manual with these flashcards. Learn about vehicle registration, safety requirements, and more important rules for driving. Perfect for candidates preparing for their commercial driving license.
