Texas Commercial Vehicle Operation Exam (questions and answers)

Texas Commercial Vehicle Operation Exam (questions and answers) What do registration papers show? - CORRECT ANSWER-The weight of the vehicle empty and how much it is registered to haul. Also shows the receipt for the license plates. What are the three items that should be carried outside the city limits or you can't drive upon any divided highway from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise? - CORRECT ANSWER-three flares or three red electric lanterns (or reflectors) 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 or shoulder? - CORRECT ANSWER-Immediately actuate electric hazard warning signal lights, flashers which flash simultaneously. (Not required if parked legally in city limits or discharging passengers) What type of fire extinguisher do buses, taxis, and other vehicles hauling passengers for hire or lease need? - CORRECT ANSWER-A chemical type fire extinguisher of at least one quart capacity. What are the mounting instructions for lighting and reflectors? - CORRECT ANSWERReflectors not less than 24" or more than 60" in height about the ground on vehicles which are 80" or more in width. What vehicles are exempt from lighting requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER-Farm, fertilizer, and boat trailers. Mobile homes being moved under permit. On a divided highway, how far do flags need to be setup? - CORRECT ANSWER-10', 100', 200' behind. On a vision obscured road, how far do the flags need to be setup? - CORRECT ANSWER-10', 100'flag500' behind 100' in front. On a bus or trailer 80" in width, what color are the front turn signals? - CORRECT ANSWER-white to amber On a bus or trailer 80" in width, what lights are needed in back? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 red tail-lamps on each side 2 red step-lamps on each side