According to the Texas manual, at what distance must the two red rear reflectors on a modern passenger car be visible?
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A.
600 feet Correct
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B.
350 feet
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C.
500 feet
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D.
200 feet
The answer is "600 feet"
Red rear reflectors on a car built in 1960 or later must be visible up to 600 feet. Drivers who pick 350 feet are reaching for the exception the manual carves out only for vehicles manufactured before 1960.
The traps in the wrong answers
B. 350 feet
600 feet is the modern rule for reflectors. This answer applies the 350-foot exception the manual carves out only for cars manufactured before 1960.
C. 500 feet
The manual sets 600 feet for rear reflector visibility. This answer confuses the 500-foot low-beam distance with the reflector standard.
D. 200 feet
The reflector rule sets 600 feet, not 200. This answer uses the 200-foot rearview mirror figure in place of the reflector rule.
This question tests your knowledge of Vehicle Equipment in Texas. Source: Texas Driver Manual, "Required Equipment for Vehicles - Reflectors," p.15..
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