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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
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.
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
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
3 inches.

2. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

3. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.
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
When lane is of substandard length.

4. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
An exhaust emission system.
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
15 mph

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

6. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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To reduce air pollution.

7. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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

8. Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead?

9. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Bump warning sign
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
110 feet

10. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.

11. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

12. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
3 inches.

13. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

14. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Turn wheels to the right
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.

15. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
6 inches
An exhaust emission system.
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
Two years.

16. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
30 mph
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

17. How should you react to a flashing red light?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
To reduce air pollution.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

18. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
No less then 15 feet.
$200

19. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
500 ft.
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
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
1. Brakes (Foot Brake - Parking Brake) 2. Lights (Two Headlights - Tail Lights - Brake Lights - Turn Signals - License Plate Light - Reflectors - Parking Lights) 3. Horn 4. Muffler 5. Safety Glass 6. License Plates 7. Windshield Wiper 8. Rearview Mir

20. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

21. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
1. Brakes (Foot Brake - Parking Brake) 2. Lights (Two Headlights - Tail Lights - Brake Lights - Turn Signals - License Plate Light - Reflectors - Parking Lights) 3. Horn 4. Muffler 5. Safety Glass 6. License Plates 7. Windshield Wiper 8. Rearview Mir
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

22. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

23. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
500 ft.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.

24. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
When lane is of substandard length.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

25. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
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
6 inches
A yellow diamond that has two arrows pointing up and down - he should keep to the right lane.Vertical - white rectangle; Drivers who are driving slower than other vehicles on the roadway should keep right.

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

27. 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
Two years.
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's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

28. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Do not pass other vehicles.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.

29. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
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.
When lane is of substandard length.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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30. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Two years.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.

31. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

32. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
3 inches.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.

33. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
110 feet
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.
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

34. When are accident reports required?

35. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
To reduce air pollution.
500 ft.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
No less then 15 feet.

36. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
No less than 20 feet.

37. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
To reduce air pollution.
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.
DWI by use of alcohol or drugs - drug offense - intoxication manslaughter - intoxication assault - failure to stop and render aid - causing the death or serious injury of anyone while operating a motor vehicle - any offense punishable as a felony und

38. 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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

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

40. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Lower (dim) headlights.
Bump warning sign
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.

41. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.
Bump warning sign

42. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.
You must not have... a. A red light showing from the front. b. A bell - siren - or exhaust whistle. c. A muffler cutout. d. Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the left side or six inches beyond the right side of the body - running bo

43. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
To reduce air pollution.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

44. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

45. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
110 feet

46. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
30 mph
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
500 ft.

47. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
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
1. Brakes (Foot Brake - Parking Brake) 2. Lights (Two Headlights - Tail Lights - Brake Lights - Turn Signals - License Plate Light - Reflectors - Parking Lights) 3. Horn 4. Muffler 5. Safety Glass 6. License Plates 7. Windshield Wiper 8. Rearview Mir
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

48. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
110 feet
6 inches
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

49. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
100 ft (five car lengths)
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.

50. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.