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What is the maximum speed for heavy trucks on the highway at night?
What is the maximum speed for heavy trucks on the highway at night?
65 MPH
What should you do when going down a steep grade in a heavy vehicle?
What should you do when going down a steep grade in a heavy vehicle?
Downshift to a gear low enough to minimize braking.
How can farm tractors meet lighting requirements when operating on the highway at night? (Select all that apply)
How can farm tractors meet lighting requirements when operating on the highway at night? (Select all that apply)
- Hazard lights showing red to rear (correct)
- One taillight (correct)
- Two red reflectors (correct)
- Two headlamps (correct)
What are the vehicle size and weight requirements for a Class A license?
What are the vehicle size and weight requirements for a Class A license?
What are the vehicle size and weight requirements for a Class B license?
What are the vehicle size and weight requirements for a Class B license?
What are the vehicle size and weight requirements for a Class C license?
What are the vehicle size and weight requirements for a Class C license?
What should be the first action of the driver of a disabled truck or bus?
What should be the first action of the driver of a disabled truck or bus?
What is the required lighting of a semitrailer 80 inches or more in width? (Select all that apply)
What is the required lighting of a semitrailer 80 inches or more in width? (Select all that apply)
What is the height range between which reflectors must be mounted?
What is the height range between which reflectors must be mounted?
What color should clearance lamps, side marker lamps, or reflectors mounted on or near the front of a vehicle be?
What color should clearance lamps, side marker lamps, or reflectors mounted on or near the front of a vehicle be?
What is the greatest height allowed by state law for a vehicle including its load?
What is the greatest height allowed by state law for a vehicle including its load?
What is the greatest weight allowed by state law for any vehicle including its load?
What is the greatest weight allowed by state law for any vehicle including its load?
What is the greatest distance between two vehicles when one is being towed by another?
What is the greatest distance between two vehicles when one is being towed by another?
What should you do when hauling equipment that is wider, heavier, or longer than the law permits?
What should you do when hauling equipment that is wider, heavier, or longer than the law permits?
When are turn indicator signals required on a vehicle?
When are turn indicator signals required on a vehicle?
Outside city limits, what type of vehicle must stop at all railroad crossings?
Outside city limits, what type of vehicle must stop at all railroad crossings?
What is the maximum speed limit for a taxi cab on a numbered US or state highway during the day?
What is the maximum speed limit for a taxi cab on a numbered US or state highway during the day?
What is the maximum speed for motor buses at night on numbered US and state highways?
What is the maximum speed for motor buses at night on numbered US and state highways?
What are the limits on load extensions over the front and rear of a vehicle?
What are the limits on load extensions over the front and rear of a vehicle?
What are safe methods to use when backing a large truck? (Select all that apply)
What are safe methods to use when backing a large truck? (Select all that apply)
What is the purpose of requiring registration papers on trucks at all times?
What is the purpose of requiring registration papers on trucks at all times?
All school buses, taxis, and other vehicles hauling passengers for hire must carry a chemical type fire extinguisher of at least what capacity?
All school buses, taxis, and other vehicles hauling passengers for hire must carry a chemical type fire extinguisher of at least what capacity?
What are the requirements concerning clearance lights on trucks and buses? (Select all that apply)
What are the requirements concerning clearance lights on trucks and buses? (Select all that apply)
Every trailer, semi-trailer, or pole trailer must have how many reflectors on the rear?
Every trailer, semi-trailer, or pole trailer must have how many reflectors on the rear?
Mounted reflectors must be how many inches above ground?
Mounted reflectors must be how many inches above ground?
Flashing lights are permitted on which types of vehicles? (Select all that apply)
Flashing lights are permitted on which types of vehicles? (Select all that apply)
Clearance lamps mounted on or near rear of the vehicle must be what color?
Clearance lamps mounted on or near rear of the vehicle must be what color?
What is the greatest width ordinarily allowed by state law for a vehicle on the highway?
What is the greatest width ordinarily allowed by state law for a vehicle on the highway?
What usually determines the number of trailers that may ordinarily be pulled by one vehicle?
What usually determines the number of trailers that may ordinarily be pulled by one vehicle?
What is the greatest length ordinarily allowed by state law for any combination of truck and trailer?
What is the greatest length ordinarily allowed by state law for any combination of truck and trailer?
What is the minimum weight which a trailer or semitrailer must have before the vehicle is required to have brakes that can be applied by the driver?
What is the minimum weight which a trailer or semitrailer must have before the vehicle is required to have brakes that can be applied by the driver?
When towing another vehicle with a chain or cable, the flag which is attached to the chain or cable must be what color?
When towing another vehicle with a chain or cable, the flag which is attached to the chain or cable must be what color?
When one truck is following another truck or vehicle, it must keep far back enough to allow how many vehicles to safely enter between them?
When one truck is following another truck or vehicle, it must keep far back enough to allow how many vehicles to safely enter between them?
When mud flaps are required on a vehicle, they must come within how many inches of the surface?
When mud flaps are required on a vehicle, they must come within how many inches of the surface?
What are the regulations regarding lugs and flanges on Texas state highways?
What are the regulations regarding lugs and flanges on Texas state highways?
Where should flares be placed around a truck when necessary?
Where should flares be placed around a truck when necessary?
What should you do when turning right in a vehicle that is too large to be turned by staying in the proper lane?
What should you do when turning right in a vehicle that is too large to be turned by staying in the proper lane?
Flashcards
Heavy Truck Night Speed Limit
Heavy Truck Night Speed Limit
65 mph on highways.
Taxi Day Speed Limit
Taxi Day Speed Limit
70 mph on numbered US/state highways.
Bus Night Speed Limit
Bus Night Speed Limit
65 mph (US/state highways).
Steep Grade Descent Technique
Steep Grade Descent Technique
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Disabled Vehicle First Step
Disabled Vehicle First Step
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Large Truck Backing Method
Large Truck Backing Method
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Farm Tractor Lights
Farm Tractor Lights
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Semitrailer Clearance Lamps
Semitrailer Clearance Lamps
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Class A License
Class A License
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Class B License
Class B License
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Class C License
Class C License
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Maximum Vehicle Height
Maximum Vehicle Height
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Maximum Vehicle Weight
Maximum Vehicle Weight
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Railroad Crossing Rule (Buses)
Railroad Crossing Rule (Buses)
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Fire Extinguisher Requirement
Fire Extinguisher Requirement
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Towing with Chain/Cable
Towing with Chain/Cable
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Following Distance
Following Distance
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Mud Flap Placement
Mud Flap Placement
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Illegal Vehicle Extensions
Illegal Vehicle Extensions
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Reflector Mounting Height
Reflector Mounting Height
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Turn Signal Requirements
Turn Signal Requirements
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Study Notes
Heavy Vehicles and Speed Regulations
- Maximum speed for heavy trucks on highways at night is 65 MPH.
- Maximum speed limit for taxi cabs on numbered US or state highways during the day is 70 MPH.
- Maximum speed for motor buses at night on numbered US and state highways is 65 MPH.
Vehicle Operation and Safety
- Downshift when descending a steep grade to minimize brakes, typically one gear lower than needed for ascent; do not coast in neutral.
- First action for a driver of a disabled truck or bus: put out proper flags, flares, or reflectors.
- Safe backing methods for large trucks include performing a walk-around and using mirrors and spotters.
Lighting and Reflector Requirements
- Farm tractors must have two headlamps, one taillight, two red reflectors, and hazard lights (white/amber to front, red/amber to rear).
- Semitrailer (width 80 inches or more) must have two amber clearance lamps, turn signals, tail lamps, and red reflectors.
- Clearance lamps and side marker lights near the front must be white to amber; those near the rear must be red.
Vehicle Licensing and Size Specifications
- Class A license: Vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 lbs or more and towed vehicle GVWR exceeding 10,000 lbs.
- Class B license: Single vehicle GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more, towed vehicle GVWR less than 10,000 lbs, or buses with capacity for 24 or more passengers.
- Class C license: Vehicles with less than 26,001 lbs GVWR not classified under A or B and specific towing restrictions.
Vehicle Dimensions and Weight Regulations
- Maximum vehicle height allowed is 14 feet; maximum weight allowed is 80,000 lbs.
- Greater than 3 feet allowed over the front and 4 feet over the rear of a vehicle.
- The greatest width allowed for vehicles is 102 inches and maximum length for truck and trailer combinations is 65 feet.
Equipment and Emergency Preparedness
- Buses must stop at all railroad crossings outside city limits.
- All passenger transportation vehicles (school buses, taxis) must carry a 1-quart fire extinguisher.
- Flares should be placed 100 ft in front and between 10 to 100 ft behind the truck.
Towing and Additional Vehicle Equipment
- When towing with a chain or cable, use a white flag at least 12" square.
- Vehicle following distance should allow one vehicle to safely enter between.
- Mud flaps must be within 8 inches of the driving surface when required.
Restrictions on Vehicle Modifications
- Extensions like cleats or lugs that can damage highways are illegal, except for tire chains.
- Reflectors must be mounted between 24" - 60" from the ground.
Indicator Signal Requirements
- All vehicles need turn indicator signals except those under 80 inches wide manufactured before 1960, unless body or load extends beyond specified dimensions.
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