Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


2. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
1) Fine up to $500 - 20-40 hrs community service - license suspended for 120 days - and/or confinement of up to 180 days. 2) Fine up to $500 - 40-60 hrs community service - and maybe AA course. 3) $500-$2000 - 40-60 hrs community service - and/or con
1) Motorists turning left in front of oncoming bicycle traffic. 2) Motorists turning right across path of bicycle traffic. 3) Motorists pulling away from a stop sign or failing to yield to bicycle cross traffic.
With a liability insurance policy - or a standard proof of liability insurance form given by the Texas Department of Insurance and issued by a liability insurer


3. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
The broken lane marker is white.
You should never overtake a school bus - especially when it is loading or unloading children. You should stop until the bus either resumes its drive or the driver tells you to pass.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


4. What sign indicates that the road that you are on merges with another?

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5. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
When pavement markings prohibit driving on other lane -When within 100 ft of/or crossing an intersection or railroad crossing -On a hill - curve - or other place with limited vision -100 ft of a bridge - viaduct - or tunnel.
The broken lane marker is white.


6. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Get on the left lane - begin signaling and slowing down at least 100 ft from corner. Stay to the right of the interstate when on the centerline - and yield to approaching vehicles.
Marijuana impairs the sensory and perceptual skills - and also affects concentration and judgment. Amphetamines make the driver less coordinated - more edgy - and have been known to cause lapses in concentration.
$200
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


7. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
Protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations by using a space management system. Stay alert to everything happening around you - look for trouble spots developing around - have a plan of action if other driver does
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
100 ft (five car lengths)
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.


8. You should never drive on the left half of the roadway when you are within How many feet from an intersection - bridge - or railroad crossing?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


9. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
Corrective lenses - LOFS age 21 or older - Daytime only - Do not exeed 45 mph - No expressway driving - M/C not to exeed 250 cc - licensed M/C operator age 21 or older in sight - Moped - Vehicle w/o air brakes-applies to vehicles requiring CDL - CDL
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


10. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
100 ft (five car lengths)
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations by using a space management system. Stay alert to everything happening around you - look for trouble spots developing around - have a plan of action if other driver does


11. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
Get on the left lane - begin signaling and slowing down at least 100 ft from corner. Stay to the right of the interstate when on the centerline - and yield to approaching vehicles.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
1) Motorists turning left in front of oncoming bicycle traffic. 2) Motorists turning right across path of bicycle traffic. 3) Motorists pulling away from a stop sign or failing to yield to bicycle cross traffic.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


12. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


13. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
1) 60 days suspension. 2) 120 days suspension. 3) 180 days suspension. May be placed in jail until bond is made or appearance before a magistrate or juvenile court judge.
An exhaust emission system.
Bump warning sign


14. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Corrective lenses - LOFS age 21 or older - Daytime only - Do not exeed 45 mph - No expressway driving - M/C not to exeed 250 cc - licensed M/C operator age 21 or older in sight - Moped - Vehicle w/o air brakes-applies to vehicles requiring CDL - CDL
Two years.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


15. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Yield to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from the right or is approaching from the right. Make sure there are not any vehicles going left or right.
Turn wheels to the right
Bump warning sign


16. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Bump warning sign
Two years.
Get on the left lane - begin signaling and slowing down at least 100 ft from corner. Stay to the right of the interstate when on the centerline - and yield to approaching vehicles.


17. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
No less than 20 feet.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


18. Which sign tells you to watch out for a train?

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19. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
6 inches
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
15 mph
Yield to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from the right or is approaching from the right. Make sure there are not any vehicles going left or right.


20. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
110 feet


21. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Keep at least two seconds away.
$200
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


22. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


23. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
1) 60 days suspension. 2) 120 days suspension. 3) 180 days suspension. May be placed in jail until bond is made or appearance before a magistrate or juvenile court judge.


24. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Two years.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
A railroad crossing sign; it's circular and yellow with a black X and two Rs. Railroads also have railroad cross bucks posted by the crossing - with a gate and flashing lights.
Turn wheels to the right


25. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Turn wheels to the right
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
You should never overtake a school bus - especially when it is loading or unloading children. You should stop until the bus either resumes its drive or the driver tells you to pass.


26. When are you required to show proof of financial responsibility?

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27. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
30 mph
To reduce air pollution.


28. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No less then 15 feet.
Get on the left lane - begin signaling and slowing down at least 100 ft from corner. Stay to the right of the interstate when on the centerline - and yield to approaching vehicles.
To reduce air pollution.
15 mph


29. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Keep at least two seconds away.
No less then 15 feet.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


30. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Bump warning sign
An exhaust emission system.


31. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.


32. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Bump warning sign
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


33. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Class A - 18 or 17 with approved driver education or approval of minor's hardship application. Class B - 18 or 17 with approved driver education or approval of minor's hardship - Class C - 18 or 16 with approved driver education or 15 with
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.


34. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


35. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
Marijuana impairs the sensory and perceptual skills - and also affects concentration and judgment. Amphetamines make the driver less coordinated - more edgy - and have been known to cause lapses in concentration.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
A railroad crossing sign; it's circular and yellow with a black X and two Rs. Railroads also have railroad cross bucks posted by the crossing - with a gate and flashing lights.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


36. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
1) 60 days suspension. 2) 120 days suspension. 3) 180 days suspension. May be placed in jail until bond is made or appearance before a magistrate or juvenile court judge.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.


37. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
$200
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
3 inches.


38. When are accident reports required?

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39. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
Yield to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from the right or is approaching from the right. Make sure there are not any vehicles going left or right.
Bump warning sign
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Lower (dim) headlights.


40. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
When pavement markings prohibit driving on other lane -When within 100 ft of/or crossing an intersection or railroad crossing -On a hill - curve - or other place with limited vision -100 ft of a bridge - viaduct - or tunnel.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
The broken lane marker is white.


41. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
You should never overtake a school bus - especially when it is loading or unloading children. You should stop until the bus either resumes its drive or the driver tells you to pass.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations by using a space management system. Stay alert to everything happening around you - look for trouble spots developing around - have a plan of action if other driver does
A red and white equilateral triangle. This sign tells you that the road you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow down or stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.


42. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
To reduce air pollution.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


43. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Get on the left lane - begin signaling and slowing down at least 100 ft from corner. Stay to the right of the interstate when on the centerline - and yield to approaching vehicles.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
1) Motorists turning left in front of oncoming bicycle traffic. 2) Motorists turning right across path of bicycle traffic. 3) Motorists pulling away from a stop sign or failing to yield to bicycle cross traffic.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


44. Describe the 'Yield' sign
Mandatory suspension of license; the first offense has a maximum fine of $2000 - suspension of 90-365 days - and confinement of 72 hrs to 180 days.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
18
A red and white equilateral triangle. This sign tells you that the road you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow down or stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.


45. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


46. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
A red and white equilateral triangle. This sign tells you that the road you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow down or stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.
1) Motorists turning left in front of oncoming bicycle traffic. 2) Motorists turning right across path of bicycle traffic. 3) Motorists pulling away from a stop sign or failing to yield to bicycle cross traffic.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


47. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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48. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
Class A - 18 or 17 with approved driver education or approval of minor's hardship application. Class B - 18 or 17 with approved driver education or approval of minor's hardship - Class C - 18 or 16 with approved driver education or 15 with
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
To allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first - when they have the privilege of having immediate use of a part of a roadway.
The broken lane marker is white.


49. What is carbon monoxide - and how may it be harmful to drivers?

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50. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
To allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first - when they have the privilege of having immediate use of a part of a roadway.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
An exhaust emission system.