Special Requirements for TX Commercial Motor Vehicles Section 14 Questions and Answers Graded A+
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Special Requirements For TX Commercial Motor
Special Requirements for TX
Commercial Motor Vehicles Section 14
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is the minimum height for mud flaps on commercial motor vehicles in Texas?
The minimum height is 8 inches from the ground when the vehicle is empty.
What is required for commercial moto...
Special Requirements for TX
Commercial Motor Vehicles Section 14
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is the minimum height for mud flaps on commercial motor vehicles in Texas?
✔✔ The minimum height is 8 inches from the ground when the vehicle is empty.
What is required for commercial motor vehicles carrying hazardous materials?
✔✔ The vehicle must display proper placards and have an appropriate endorsement on the
driver's license.
When must a commercial motor vehicle stop at a railroad crossing in Texas?
✔✔ When the vehicle is carrying passengers or hazardous materials, or when the crossing is
unmarked or unsupervised.
What is the maximum width allowed for a commercial motor vehicle on Texas highways?
✔✔ The maximum width is 102 inches.
What must a driver inspect before transporting a load?
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,✔✔ The driver must inspect the cargo to ensure it is secure and complies with weight limits.
What is required for commercial motor vehicles with air brakes?
✔✔ The driver must have an air brake endorsement on their commercial driver's license.
What type of lights must be visible on commercial motor vehicles at night?
✔✔ Tail lights, stop lights, clearance lights, and reflectors must be visible.
What should a driver do if a commercial vehicle becomes disabled on a highway?
✔✔ The driver must activate hazard lights and place warning devices like triangles or flares
within ten minutes.
What is the purpose of a pre-trip inspection for a commercial motor vehicle?
✔✔ To ensure the vehicle is safe to operate and compliant with regulations.
What are the maximum axle weight limits for commercial vehicles in Texas?
✔✔ The maximum axle weight limit is 20,000 pounds for single axles.
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, When is it permissible to exceed posted speed limits with a commercial motor vehicle?
✔✔ It is never permissible to exceed posted speed limits.
What equipment is required for all commercial motor vehicles in Texas?
✔✔ Fire extinguishers, warning devices, and spare electrical fuses are required.
What is the required distance for placing warning devices behind a disabled commercial motor
vehicle?
✔✔ Warning devices should be placed at 10, 100, and 200 feet behind the vehicle.
How often must a commercial motor vehicle undergo a safety inspection in Texas?
✔✔ A safety inspection is required annually.
What is the legal height limit for commercial vehicles in Texas?
✔✔ The legal height limit is 14 feet.
What must drivers of commercial motor vehicles do when entering a weigh station?
✔✔ Drivers must stop and submit the vehicle for inspection if directed to do so.
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