Texas CVO Exam
What do registration papers show? - ANS-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? -
ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-A chemical type fire extinguisher of at least one quart
capacity.
What are the mounting instructions for lighting and reflectors? - ANS-Reflectors 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? - ANS-Farm, fertilizer, and boat
trailers.
Mobile homes being moved under permit.
On a divided highway, how far do flags need to be setup? - ANS-10', 100', 200' behind.
On a vision obscured road, how far do the flags need to be setup? - ANS-10',
100'<flag<500' behind
100' in front.
On a bus or trailer <80" in width, what color are the front turn signals? - ANS-white to
amber
On a bus or trailer <80" in width, what lights are needed in back? - ANS-2 red tail-lamps
on each side
, 2 red step-lamps on each side
2 red reflectors on each side
Electric turn signal on each side (amber to red)
On a bus or trailer <80" in width, what lights are needed on the side? - ANS-No
requirements
On a bus or trailer >80" in width, what color are the front turn signals? - ANS-2 amber
clearance lamps
turn signals (white to amber)
On a bus or trailer >80" in width, what lights are needed in back? - ANS-2 red tail-lamps
on each side (*trucks prior to 1960 required to have at least one taillight)
2 red stop-lamps on each side
2 red reflectors on each side
Electric turn signal on each side (amber to red)
On a bus or trailer >80" in width, what lights are needed on the side? - ANS-Amber side
marker lamp
Amber reflector
Red reflector
Red side marker lamp
What is required on the front of every truck-tractor? - ANS-2 amber clearance lamps
Head lamps
Electric turn signal (white to amber)
What is required on the rear of every truck-tractor? - ANS-2 red tail-lamps on each side
2 red stop-lamps on each side
2 red reflectors on each side
turn signals (amber to red)
What is required on the side of every truck-tractor? - ANS-No requirements
What is required on the front of every trailer 80" or more in width? - ANS-2 amber
clearance lamps
What is required on the rear of every trailer 80" or more in width? - ANS-2 red clearance
lamps
1 white license plate lamp
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