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Texas Vehicle Control and Equipment: five situations explained
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In this video
- 0:00Intro
- 0:16The foot brake must be able to stop your car within what distance from 20 mph?
- 1:03What is the offense for towing a trailer while a person rides in it (not in a living area)?
- 2:04What is the fine range when a passenger under 17 rides without a safety belt in Texas?
- 3:05Your car has a spotlight. What must you do when another vehicle approaches from the opposite direction?
- 3:57What is the minimum tire tread depth required in Texas?
- 4:47Recap
In short
The foot brake must stop the car within 25 feet at a speed of 20 mph. It is a Class B misdemeanor to operate a truck or tractor while another person occupies a trailer it is drawing, with listed defenses. For passengers under 17 riding without a belt, the driver is fined $100 to $200.
The five situations
Pick an answer first, the way the video pauses for you. Each one cites the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7).
Situation 1
The foot brake must be able to stop your car within what distance from 20 mph?
Answer: A. 25 feet. The foot brake must stop the car within 25 feet at a speed of 20 mph.
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) › Chapter 2 › Required Equipment for Vehicles
Situation 2
What is the offense for towing a trailer while a person rides in it (not in a living area)?
Answer: C. A Class B misdemeanor. It is a Class B misdemeanor to operate a truck or tractor while another person occupies a trailer it is drawing, with listed defenses.
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) › Chapter 14: Additional Safety Tips › Open Bed Passenger Restrictions
Situation 3
What is the fine range when a passenger under 17 rides without a safety belt in Texas?
Answer: C. $100 to $200, assessed to the driver. For passengers under 17 riding without a belt, the driver is fined $100 to $200.
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) › Chapter 14: Additional Safety Tips › Penalties for Driving Without a Safety Belt
Situation 4
Your car has a spotlight. What must you do when another vehicle approaches from the opposite direction?
Answer: C. Turn the spotlight off. Spotlights must be turned off for a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) › Chapter 2: Vehicle Inspection and Registration › Optional Equipment
Situation 5
What is the minimum tire tread depth required in Texas?
Answer: C. 2/32 of an inch. All vehicles must have tires in safe condition with a minimum depth of 2/32 of an inch.
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) › Chapter 2 › Required Equipment for Vehicles
Transcript
0:00Intro
Your car, your equipment and your passengers come with rules of their own. Here are five of them from the Texas Driver Handbook. For each one, pick your answer before I reveal it.
0:16Situation 1
Your car is due for its safety check. The foot brake must be able to stop your car within what distance from 20 mph? The answer is A: 25 feet. The foot brake must stop the car within 25 feet at a speed of 20 mph. In Texas, the foot brake must be able to stop the car within 25 feet at 20 miles per hour.
1:03Situation 2
Someone wants to ride in a trailer you're towing. What is the offense for towing a trailer while a person rides in it (not in a living area)? The answer is C: A Class B misdemeanor. It is a Class B misdemeanor to operate a truck or tractor while another person occupies a trailer it is drawing, with listed defenses. Operating a truck or tractor while a person rides in the trailer it's pulling is a Class B misdemeanor in Texas, with a few listed defenses.
2:04Situation 3
A 15-year-old in your back seat hasn't buckled up. What is the fine range when a passenger under 17 rides without a safety belt in Texas? The answer is C: $100 to $200, assessed to the driver. For passengers under 17 riding without a belt, the driver is fined $100 to $200. If a passenger under 17 rides without a belt, the driver pays the fine: 100 to 200 dollars.
3:05Situation 4
Your truck has a spotlight, and a car is coming toward you. Your car has a spotlight. What must you do when another vehicle approaches from the opposite direction? The answer is C: Turn the spotlight off. Spotlights must be turned off for a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. Turn the spotlight off for any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
3:57Situation 5
You're checking your tires before a trip. What is the minimum tire tread depth required in Texas? The answer is C: 2/32 of an inch. All vehicles must have tires in safe condition with a minimum depth of 2/32 of an inch. Texas requires tires in safe condition with at least 2/32 of an inch of tread.
4:47Recap
The foot brake must stop the car within 25 feet at a speed of 20 mph. It is a Class B misdemeanor to operate a truck or tractor while another person occupies a trailer it is drawing, with listed defenses. For passengers under 17 riding without a belt, the driver is fined $100 to $200. Spotlights must be turned off for a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. All vehicles must have tires in safe condition with a minimum depth of 2/32 of an inch. Nice work. Try more vehicle and equipment questions in Practice by Topic, then test yourself with a full mock exam.
The rules in this lesson
- The foot brake must stop the car within 25 feet at a speed of 20 mph.
- It is a Class B misdemeanor to operate a truck or tractor while another person occupies a trailer it is drawing, with listed defenses.
- For passengers under 17 riding without a belt, the driver is fined $100 to $200.
- Spotlights must be turned off for a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
- All vehicles must have tires in safe condition with a minimum depth of 2/32 of an inch.
Original practice lesson written from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7). EstatePass is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Texas DPS; these are not official test questions.