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CVO Knowledge Exam - Test Summary

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When a load extends more than four feet over the rear of a vehicle, what color flag must be attached to the extreme end of the extension if driving in the daytime?

a)

Green.

b)

White.

c)

Red.

d)

Blue.

2.

During times when lighted lamps are not required, the driver should set out:

a)

Two yellow flags.

b)

Two approved red flags.

c)

Three flares.

d)

Three red reflectors.

3.

Every trailer must have how many reflectors on the rear?

a)

One.

b)

None.

c)

Two.

d)

Three.

4.

The maximum height from the ground for mounted reflectors on vehicles greater than 80 inches wide is:

a)

48 inches.

b)

80 inches.

c)

24 inches.

d)

60 inches.

5.

Trailers and semitrailers must ordinarily have brakes that can be applied by the driver when the gross weight of the trailer exceeds:

a)

2,000 pounds.

b)

3,000 pounds.

c)

4,500 pounds.

d)

5,000 pounds.

6.

The height from the ground for mounted reflectors must be at least:

a)

20 inches.

b)

28 inches.

c)

48 inches.

d)

24 inches.

7.

Which of the following vehicles is required by state law to carry a chemical type fire extinguisher?

a)

Taxicab

b)

Ordinary passenger car

c)

Electric trucks

d)

Truck hauling household goods.

8.

The color of clearance lamps on the front of a vehicle must be:

a)

White

b)

Amber

c)

Green

d)

Red

9.

In backing a large truck you should:

a)

Depend only on rear view mirrors

b)

Sound horn to clear the way and back slowly

c)

Have someone guide you

d)

Look straight ahead so you can back up straight

10.

Every trailer must have how many reflectors on the rear?

a)

Two

b)

One

c)

None

d)

Three

11.

When turning right with a long vehicle or combination truck-trailer, if it is impossible to stay in the proper lane, you should:

a)

Approach the corner 12 feet from the curb or right edge of roadway, then turn onto the right hand lane.

b)

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.

c)

Approach the corner of the street then turn into the right hand lane.

d)

Permit rear wheels to run if necessary.

12.

Turn signal indicators are on all motor vehicles manufactured after the model year:

a)

1971

b)

1948

c)

1959

d)

1958

13.

No combination of vehicles other than a truck tractor-trailer combination may exceed:

a)

65 feet

b)

40 feet

c)

25 feet

d)

50 feet

14.

The youngest age for licensing a Class A driver is:

a)

14

b)

17

c)

18

d)

21

15.

All school buses, taxis and other vehicles transporting passengers for hire or lease must carry a chemical fire extinguisher of at least:

a)

One pint capacity

b)

Two quart capacity

c)

One quart capacity

d)

One-gallon capacity

16.

The greatest height ordinarily allowed by state law for a vehicle including its load is:

a)

12 feet

b)

12 feet 6 inches

c)

13 feet 6 inches

d)

14 feet

17.

Vehicles transporting loose materials (sand, dirt, gravel, etc.) that is capable of spilling or blowing from the vehicle must:

a)

Drive only on county roads

b)

Cover the load with a net

c)

Have a special permit

d)

Meet loading requirements

18.

When one truck is following another truck or vehicle it must keep far enough back to allow how many vehicles to enter safely between them?

a)

2 vehicles

b)

3 vehicles

c)

4 vehicles

d)

1 vehicle

19.

The greatest weight allowed by state law for any vehicle including its load is:

a)

36,420

b)

48,000

c)

80,000

d)

60,000

20.

Reflectors when required on a vehicle must be visible from a distance of:

a)

100-600 ft

b)

200-500 ft

c)

300-700 ft

d)

100-500 ft

21.

A slow moving vehicle emblem must be displayed only by:

a)

All commercial motor vehicles

b)

Delivery trucks which occasionally drive under 25mph

c)

Any equipment driven under 25mph

d)

Vehicles designed to be operated at speeds of 25mph or less

22.

Which of the following vehicles are not required to have mud flaps?

a)

Semitrailers

b)

Vehicle operated interstate

c)

Pole trailers

d)

Vehicles hauling livestock

23.

The height from the ground for mounted reflectors must be at least:

a)

24 inches

b)

30 inches

c)

18 inches

d)

12 inches

24.

A single vehicle with a gross weight exceeding 26,001 pounds towing a trailer which weighs in excess of 10,000 pounds requires a license:

a)

Class M

b)

Class C

c)

Class A

d)

Class B

25.

Registration papers are required to be in the possession of the driver or in the vehicle when operating:

a)

Taxicab

b)

All trucks

c)

Any ambulance

d)

Any bus

26.

No passenger vehicle may be coupled with more than ________ trailers:

a)

Three trailers

b)

Two trailers

c)

Four trailers

d)

One trailer

27.

When mud flaps are required on trucks or trailers, they must reach how close to the surface of the highway?

a)

8 inches

b)

12 inches

c)

18 inches

d)

16 inches

28.

Every bus or truck manufactured after model year 1959 must be equipped on the rear with:

a)

Two stoplights

b)

One stoplight

c)

One red reflector

d)

Two yellow reflectors

29.

The youngest age at which a Class B Driver's license may be issued is:

a)

17

b)

16

c)

18

d)

21

30.

The maximum number of trailers that may be towed by one vehicle is:

a)

Two

b)

One

c)

Three

d)

Four

31.

Which of the following vehicles must have mud flaps when operated on public roads?

a)

All vehicles with registered gross weight of 30,500 pounds

b)

All truck and trailer combinations

c)

All single vehicles with four tires on the rear axle except single pole trailers

d)

All commercial vehicles

32.

The top speed limit for heavy trucks on the open highway in the day time is?

a)

55 mph

b)

40 mph

c)

70 mph

d)

50 mph

33.

Clearance lights on the front of a vehicle must be ________.

a)

Green

b)

Amber

c)

White

d)

Red

34.

When a truck breaks down on the highway in the daytime the driver should set out ________.

a)

Two yellow flags

b)

Two approved red flags

c)

Three red reflectors

d)

Three flares

35.

The greatest width allowed by State law for a truck including the load is ________.

a)

108 inches (9 ft)

b)

102 inches (8-1/2 ft)

c)

94 inches (7-3/4 ft)

d)

84 inches (7 ft)

36.

Which of the following vehicles are required by state law to stop at all railroad crossings outside city limits when no traffic control device is in operation?

a)

Buses carrying passengers for hire

b)

Truck Trailer Combo

c)

Trucks hauling livestock for hire

d)

Taxicabs

37.

Turn signal indicators are required on all motor vehicles manufactured after the model year ________.

a)

1959

b)

1948

c)

1955

d)

1969

38.

The length requirement of State law for vehicles or combination of vehicles, including extensions over front and rear do not apply ________.

a)

Within city limits

b)

On State highways

c)

On farm to market highways

d)

On U.S. highways

39.

The height from the ground to the mounted reflectors must be at least ________.

a)

12 inches

b)

24 inches

c)

30 inches

d)

48 inches

40.

When one vehicle is towing another, the distance between the two must not be greater than ________.

a)

10 ft

b)

15 ft

c)

20 ft

d)

18 ft

41.

The greatest length allowed by State law for a single motor vehicle other than a truck tractor is ________.

a)

40 ft

b)

30 ft

c)

50 ft

d)

45 ft

42.

Animal-drawn vehicles when operated on a highway at night may comply with State lighting laws by ________.

a)

Having a white light on the front and two red lights on the rear

b)

Traveling on the shoulder of the road

c)

Stopping upon approach of another vehicle

d)

Having one white lantern that shows to both the front and rear

43.

To find out the details about registering your particular vehicle you should consult ________.

a)

City Police

b)

Railroad Commission

c)

Sheriff's Office

d)

Tax Collector and Assessor

44.

A single vehicle with a gross weight not exceeding 26,001 pounds requires ________.

a)

Class B Drivers License

b)

Class C Drivers License

c)

Class A Drivers License

d)

Class D Drivers License

45.

Clearance lights are required by State law for trucks or buses if the width is ________.

a)

75 inches or more

b)

70 inches or more

c)

80 inches or more

d)

65 inches or more

46.

When a load extends more than four feet over the rear of a vehicle, what color flag must be attached to the extreme end of the extension if driving in the daytime?

a)

Green

b)

White

c)

Red

d)

Blue

47.

Lease agreements, when required, must be filed with

a)

The department of public safety

b)

The department of public safety

c)

County clerk

d)

Railroad commission

48.

A bus with a seating capacity of 30 passengers requires a

a)

Class A driver license

b)

Class B driver license

c)

Class C driver license

d)

Class B driver license

49.

When it is necessary to place red flares around a truck on a two-way roadway, where must they be placed beside the truck; the roadway is straight?

a)

50 feet to the front and rear of the vehicle

b)

100 feet to the front and rear of the vehicle

c)

150 feet to the front and rear of the vehicle

d)

200 feet to the front and rear of the vehicle

50.

When towing another vehicle with a chain or cable, what color flag must be attached to the chain or cable?

a)

Red

b)

White

c)

Blue

d)

Yellow

51.

Unless exempt by law, all rented or lease commercial vehicles must

a)

Carry health test certificate in the vehicle

b)

Have a sign on each side showing for whom the vehicle is being operated

c)

Have an orange sticker

d)

Travel less than 40 mph

52.

The speed limit for a pickup truck with a manufactured rated carrying capacity of 2,000 lbs. or less on U.S. or State Highways in the daytime is

a)

60 mph

b)

70 mph

c)

76 mph

d)

35 mph

53.

When going downhill with a commercial vehicle it is unlawful to

a)

Shift to a lower gear

b)

Remain in the same gear

c)

Travel more than 25 mph

d)

Coast

54.

The first thing the driver of a disabled truck or bus should do is

a)

Try to get the vehicle started

b)

Set out flares, reflectors or flags

c)

Flag down a vehicle to tow your in

d)

Go for help

55.

To haul a load or move equipment that is wider, heavier, or longer than the law permits, you must

a)

Drive after dark on little traveled roads

b)

Obtain a permit from the Texas Department of Transportation

c)

Obtain a permit from the police

d)

Request a Highway patrol escort

56.

Trailers and semitrailers must ordinarily have brakes that can be applied by the driver when the gross weight exceeds

a)

500 pounds

b)

1000 pounds

c)

2000 pounds

d)

4500 pounds