Texas CDL Permit Study Questions

What is the maximum speed limit for heavy trucks on the freeway at night? - Answer- 65, same as cars What should you do when going down a steep grade in a heavy vehicle? - Answer- Use a low gear What should you do when turning right in a vehicle which is too large to turned by staying on the proper lane? - Answer- As soon as the front wheels pass the corner, turn wide to right. How can farm tractors meet lighting requirements when operating on the highway at night? - Answer- Visible 1,000 ft. from the front 2 red lights, visible 1,000 ft. from the back, and 2 red reflectors from the back What are the vehicle size and weight requirements for class A B and C Driver license? - Answer- A - 26,001 and up or a trailer over 10,000 B- 26,001 and up or a trailer 10,000 or less C- 10,000 or less or a trailer 20,000 What should be the first action of the driver of a disabled truck or bus? - Answer- Put out the proper flares, flags, or reflectors Where should flares be placed around a truck when necessary? - Answer- On a 2-way 10 in front, 100 behind on a divided highway 10 inch front 100 to 200 behind. Low vision 100 to 500 feet behind What are the height limits between which reflectors must be mounted? - Answer- At least 24 inches high and no more than 60 inches high What color should clearance lamps, side marker lamps, or reflectors mounted on or near the front of a vehicle be? - Answer- Amber What is the greatest height allowed by state law for a vehicle including its load? - Answer- 14 Ft. What is the greatest weight allowed by state law for a vehicle including its load? - Answer- 80,000 pounds What should be the greatest distance between two vehicles when one vehicle is towing the other? - Answer- 15 Ft. What should you do when hauling equipment that is wider, heavier, or longer than the law permits