Texas Commercial Rules - CLP
Practice Questions and Answers
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Every trailer must have how many reflectors on the rear?—ANSWER-two
It is unlawful to operate any motor vehicle on a highway with:—ANSWER-flanges or lugs on
the wheels.
The load on a vehicle may not extend beyond the front of the vehicle, without a special
permit, more than:—ANSWER-three feet.
During times when lighted lamps are not required, the driver should set out:—ANSWER-two
approved red flags.
To operate on the highway a motor vehicle or trailer having metal tires and weighing 5,000
pounds or more, you must:—ANSWER-get a special permit from the Texas Department of
Transportation.
To haul a load or move equipment that is wider, heavier or longer than law permits, you
must:—ANSWER-obtain a permit from the Texas Department of Transportation.
The greatest height ordinarily allowed by state law for a vehicle including its load is:—
ANSWER-14 feet.
, The height from the ground for mounted reflectors must be at least:—ANSWER-24 inches.
When stopped on the side of a divided highway, flags or reflectors must be placed:—
ANSWER-one 10 feet behind the vehicle, one 100 feet behind and one 200 feet behind the
vehicle.
The color of clearance lamps on the front of a vehicle must be—ANSWER-amber.
The length requirements of state law for vehicles or combinations of vehicles, including
extensions over the front and rear, do not apply:—ANSWER-within city limits.
The first thing the driver of a disabled truck or bus should do is—ANSWER-set out flares,
reflectors or flags.
The greatest width ordinarily allowed by state law for a truck hauling its load is:—ANSWER-
102 inches (8 1/2 feet).
Which of the following vehicles must have mud flaps when operated on public roads?—
ANSWER-All vehicles with four or more tires on the rear axle except single truck tractors and
pole trailers.
When going downhill with a commercial vehicle, it is unlawful to:—ANSWER-coast.
No combination of vehicles other than a truck-tractor-trailer combination may exceed:—
ANSWER-65 feet.
All trailers or semitrailers must be equipped with clearance lamps, side marker lamps and
side reflectors if their width is:—ANSWER-80 inches or more.
Before going down a steep grade with a commercial vehicle you should:—ANSWER-shift to a
lower gear.
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Practice Questions and Answers
100% PASS
Every trailer must have how many reflectors on the rear?—ANSWER-two
It is unlawful to operate any motor vehicle on a highway with:—ANSWER-flanges or lugs on
the wheels.
The load on a vehicle may not extend beyond the front of the vehicle, without a special
permit, more than:—ANSWER-three feet.
During times when lighted lamps are not required, the driver should set out:—ANSWER-two
approved red flags.
To operate on the highway a motor vehicle or trailer having metal tires and weighing 5,000
pounds or more, you must:—ANSWER-get a special permit from the Texas Department of
Transportation.
To haul a load or move equipment that is wider, heavier or longer than law permits, you
must:—ANSWER-obtain a permit from the Texas Department of Transportation.
The greatest height ordinarily allowed by state law for a vehicle including its load is:—
ANSWER-14 feet.
, The height from the ground for mounted reflectors must be at least:—ANSWER-24 inches.
When stopped on the side of a divided highway, flags or reflectors must be placed:—
ANSWER-one 10 feet behind the vehicle, one 100 feet behind and one 200 feet behind the
vehicle.
The color of clearance lamps on the front of a vehicle must be—ANSWER-amber.
The length requirements of state law for vehicles or combinations of vehicles, including
extensions over the front and rear, do not apply:—ANSWER-within city limits.
The first thing the driver of a disabled truck or bus should do is—ANSWER-set out flares,
reflectors or flags.
The greatest width ordinarily allowed by state law for a truck hauling its load is:—ANSWER-
102 inches (8 1/2 feet).
Which of the following vehicles must have mud flaps when operated on public roads?—
ANSWER-All vehicles with four or more tires on the rear axle except single truck tractors and
pole trailers.
When going downhill with a commercial vehicle, it is unlawful to:—ANSWER-coast.
No combination of vehicles other than a truck-tractor-trailer combination may exceed:—
ANSWER-65 feet.
All trailers or semitrailers must be equipped with clearance lamps, side marker lamps and
side reflectors if their width is:—ANSWER-80 inches or more.
Before going down a steep grade with a commercial vehicle you should:—ANSWER-shift to a
lower gear.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald