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?
- AAn emergency roadside assistance kit.
- BA fully charged fire extinguisher.
- CA working horn that can be heard for at least 200 feet.
- DA first-aid kit with sterile bandages.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
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.