Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsMedium

A driver is operating a passenger vehicle in Texas. Which of the following is a mandatory piece of safety equipment required to be in good working order?

  1. AAn emergency roadside assistance kit.
  2. BA fully charged fire extinguisher.
  3. CA working horn that can be heard for at least 200 feet.
  4. DA first-aid kit with sterile bandages.
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Correct answer: C. A working horn that can be heard for at least 200 feet.

Texas law requires all motor vehicles to be equipped with a horn in good working order, audible for at least 200 feet, to warn others of danger.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Emergency roadside assistance kits are recommended but not legally required equipment.
  • B. Fire extinguishers are not universally mandated for passenger vehicles in Texas.
  • D. First-aid kits are advisable but not a mandatory piece of vehicle equipment by law.

Required Vehicle Equipment (Texas Horn)

Texas law mandates that all motor vehicles must have a horn capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of at least 200 feet.

  • Mandatory safety equipment
  • Must be in good working order
  • Audible for at least 200 feet
  • Used for warning other drivers

Memory trick: Lights, brakes, and a loud horn keep your ride legally born.

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