Texas Special Requirements

10 Questions

The color of clearance lamps on the front of the vehicle must be:

Amber

When backing a large truck you should:

Have someone guide you

Every trailer must have how many reflectors on the rear?

When turning right with a long vehicle or combination truck-trailer, if it is impossible to stay in the proper lane, you should:

Approach the corner about 4 feet from the curb or the right edge of the roadway, then turn in the center of the street entered

Turn signal indicators are required on all motor vehicles manufactured after the model year:

1959

No combination of vehicles other than a truck-trailer combination may exceed:

65ft

The load on a truck ay not extend over the front of the vehicle more than 3 feet, and no more than___feet over the rear.

All school buses, buses, taxis, and other vehicles hauling passengers for hire must carry a chemical type fire extinguisher of at least:

One-quart capacity

The greatest height ordinarily allowed by State Law for a vehicle is:

14ft

Vehicles transporting loose material (sand, dirt, gravel, etc.) that is capable of spilling or blowing from the vehicle must:

D. Meet loading and/or covering regulations to prevent blowing or spilling

Study Notes

Vehicle Clearance Lamps

Clearance lamps on the front of the vehicle must be a specific color.

Backing Large Trucks

When backing a large truck, specific procedures must be followed.

Trailer Reflectors

Every trailer must have a minimum of one reflector on the rear.

Turning with Long Vehicles

When turning right with a long vehicle or combination truck-trailer, if it is impossible to stay in the proper lane, specific steps must be taken.

Turn Signal Indicators

Turn signal indicators are required on all motor vehicles manufactured after the model year 1960.

Vehicle Combinations

No combination of vehicles other than a truck-trailer combination may exceed 65 feet in length.

Load Protrusion

The load on a truck may not extend over the front of the vehicle more than 3 feet, and no more than 4 feet over the rear.

Fire Extinguishers

All school buses, buses, taxis, and other vehicles hauling passengers for hire must carry a chemical type fire extinguisher of at least 5 lbs capacity.

Vehicle Height

The greatest height ordinarily allowed by State Law for a vehicle is 13.5 feet.

Loose Material Transport

Vehicles transporting loose material (sand, dirt, gravel, etc.) that is capable of spilling or blowing from the vehicle must be covered to prevent spillage.