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US Texas DMV Vehicle Technique Test 1

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV Texas — Vehicle Technique DMV — Texas (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Texas State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for Texas DMV Vehicle Technique permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Texas (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Texas.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Texas, USA — Vehicle Technique permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Texas — Vehicle Technique · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Texas — Vehicle Technique · Country: USA · Region: USA — Texas

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
In Texas, how often check tire pressure?
A) never
B) monthly (and before long trips)
C) yearly
D) only when flat
Question 2
In Texas, what is correct tire tread minimum?
A) paper thin ok
B) no minimum
C) 1 inch
D) 2/32 inch
Question 3
In Texas, how do you check oil?
A) dipstick on level ground, engine off
B) by color of car
C) never
D) while driving
Question 4
In Texas, what does the temperature gauge warn?
A) open door
B) engine overheating
C) flat tire
D) low fuel
Question 5
In Texas, what does a red oil light mean?
A) change radio
B) stop soon: oil pressure loss
C) keep driving
D) wash car
Question 6
In Texas, how do you jump-start safely?
A) engine running fast
B) any order
C) both to battery
D) correct cable order, last ground to metal
Question 7
In Texas, what is ABS?
A) anti-lock brakes preventing skid
B) air bags
C) cruise control
D) auto steering
Question 8
In Texas, how do you brake with ABS in emergency?
A) pump rapidly
B) use parking brake
C) release fully
D) firm steady pressure
Question 9
In Texas, what is a blind spot?
A) area mirrors miss; check by turning head
B) dirty mirror
C) truck mirrors
D) night only
Question 10
In Texas, how adjust mirrors?
A) face driver
B) all ground
C) all sky
D) minimal overlap, see lane edges
Question 11
In Texas, what is proper following with trailer?
A) same as car
B) add 1 second per trailer/10ft
C) no rule
D) closer is fine
Question 12
In Texas, how park downhill with curb?
A) away from curb
B) wheels toward curb
C) no matter
D) straight ahead
Question 13
In Texas, how park uphill with curb?
A) toward curb
B) straight
C) no matter
D) wheels away from curb
Question 14
In Texas, what is engine braking?
A) downshifting to slow without brakes
B) turning off
C) coasting neutral
D) using parking brake
Question 15
In Texas, why not coast in neutral downhill?
A) saves lots of gas
B) required by law
C) less control and brake fade risk
D) faster trip
Question 16
In Texas, what do worn wipers cause?
A) no effect
B) better view
C) streaks and poor visibility
D) cleaner glass
Question 17
In Texas, when replace brake pads?
A) squealing, grinding, long stops
B) yearly always
C) never
D) only when stuck
Question 18
In Texas, what is tire rotation for?
A) noise only
B) even wear, longer life
C) speed
D) looks
Question 19
In Texas, what does check-engine light mean?
A) stop instantly always
B) ignore forever
C) wash engine
D) diagnose soon (emissions/engine)
Question 20
In Texas, how check coolant?
A) cold engine, reservoir level
B) never
C) hot open cap
D) by taste

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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