TEXAS CVO EXAM QUEST IONS AND
ANSWERS
Question :The color of the clearance lamps on the front of a
vehicle must be:
Correct answer:Amber
Question :When backing a large truck you should:
Correct answer:Have someone guide you
Question :Every trailer must have how many reflectors on the
rear:
Correct answer:Two
Question :When turning right with a long vehicle or
combination truck-trailer, if it is impossible to stay in the
proper lane, you should:
Correct answer:Approach the corner about 4 feet from the
curb or right edge of the roadway, then if necessary complete the turn in the center of the street entered.
Question :Motor vehicles must be equipped with turn
indicator lamps of devices if:
Correct answer:The body or load extends 24 inches or more
to the left of the corner.
Question :The greatest length allowed by state law for any
combination truck or trạiler is:
Correct answer:65 feet.
Question :The youngest age for licensing commercial
operators is:
Correct answer:18 years.
Question :All school buses, buses, taxis, and other vehicle
hauling passengers for hire or lease must carry a chemical
type fire extinguisher of at least:
Correct answer:One quart capacity.
Question :Every bus or truck must be equipped on the rear
with:
Correct answer:Two stop lights.
Question :The number of trailers that may be pulled by one
vehicle on the open highway is determined by:
Correct answer:Length limits.
Question :Which of the following vehicles must have mud
flaps when operated on public roads:
Correct answer:All vehicles with four or more tires on the
rear axle except single truck tractors and pole trailers.
Question :The top speed limit for heavy trucks on the open
highway in the daytime is:
Correct answer:60 mph.
Question :Clearance lights on the front of a vehicle must be:
Correct answer:Amber.
Question :When a truck breaks down on a highway in the
daytime the driver should set out:
Correct answer:Red triangles.
Question :The greatest width allowed by State law for a truck
including the load is:
Correct answer:102 inches. (8 1/2 feet)
Question :Which of the following vehicle are required by
State law to stop at railroad grade crossings, outside city limits where no traffic control device is in operation?
Correct answer:Buses carrying passengers for hire.
Question :Signal turn indicators are required on motor
vehicles when the body or load of the vehicle extends to the
left of the center of the steering wheel:
Correct answer:24 inches.
Question :The length requirements for State law for vehicles
or combinations of vehicles, including extensions over front
and rear, do not apply:
Correct answer:Within city limits.
Question :The State law requires under normal atmospheric
conditions, that clearance lights be visible for:
Correct answer:900 feet.
Question :When one vehicle is towing another, the distance
between the two must not be greater than:
Correct answer:15 feet.
Question :The State law requires animal drawn vehicles or
any farm tractor when operated on a highway at night to:
Correct answer:Have a white light on the front and two red
lights on the rear.
Question :To find out the weight limit for your particular
vehicle you should consult a:
Correct answer:License and weight patrolman.
Question :A city or county employee driving a city or county
owned commercial vehicle while on official duty is required