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US Texas DMV Vehicle Technique Test 8

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

Prepared with up-to-date content
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
What is octane?
A) speed rating
B) ethanol percent
C) color additive
D) fuel knock resistance rating
Question 2
How load a roof rack safely?
A) all at back
B) loose is fine
C) over limit ok
D) centered, secured, within limits
Question 3
What is GVWR?
A) paint code
B) top speed
C) tire brand
D) max loaded vehicle weight rating
Question 4
How check lights?
A) ask passenger always
B) never
C) only at night
D) walk-around before driving
Question 5
What causes most breakdowns?
A) dirty windows
B) battery, tires, overheating
C) radio failure
D) old maps
Question 6
What to do if accelerator sticks?
A) shift neutral, brake, pull over
B) open door
C) turn off at speed
D) pump gas
Question 7
What to do if brakes fail?
A) jump out
B) pump (non-ABS), parking brake gradually, steer safe
C) close eyes
D) speed up
Question 8
What to do if tire blows?
A) firm grip, ease off gas, pull over
B) slam brakes
C) accelerate
D) jerk wheel
Question 9
How cross flooded road?
A) speed through
B) follow others
C) turn around (6 inches can stall)
D) walk first always
Question 10
What is black ice response?
A) ease off, no sudden moves
B) accelerate
C) turn sharply
D) brake hard
Question 11
How drive in fog?
A) high beams
B) low beams, slow, larger gaps
C) tailgate lights ahead
D) hazards while moving
Question 12
What is sun glare fix?
A) visor, sunglasses, slow down
B) look away fully
C) high beams
D) speed up
Question 13
How back up safely?
A) fast with camera only
B) mirrors only
C) look back, mirrors, slow
D) no need to look
Question 14
What is 360 check before moving?
A) check phone
B) honk twice
C) scan all around the vehicle
D) adjust radio
Question 15
How use turn signals?
A) 100+ feet before turn/lane change
B) never
C) during turn
D) after turn
Question 16
What is space cushion?
A) trunk space
B) legroom
C) tight packing
D) open space around your car
Question 17
How handle tailgaters?
A) speed up lots
B) let them pass (move right)
C) block lane
D) brake-check
Question 18
What is road rage response?
A) stay calm, don't engage, leave
B) follow them
C) gesture back
D) race them
Question 19
How often check tire pressure?
A) yearly
B) never
C) monthly (and before long trips)
D) only when flat
Question 20
What is correct tire tread minimum?
A) no minimum
B) 2/32 inch
C) 1 inch
D) paper thin ok

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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Study Tips:

  • Study your state manual first
  • Master signs before laws
  • Do motorcycle/CDL separately
  • Drive kind — Forum kind