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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. 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.
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
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.
110 feet

2. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

3. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

4. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
No less then 15 feet.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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

5. When are accident reports required?

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6. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
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.
If you can't get into the proper lane at least within one-half block before you turn - then don't turn and continue straight.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
$200

7. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
500 ft.
$200
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

8. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
Turn wheels to the right
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
100 ft (five car lengths)

9. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
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.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

10. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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.

11. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

12. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
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's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
3 inches.

13. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
An exhaust emission system.

14. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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.
No less then 15 feet.
No less than 20 feet.

15. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.

16. 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?
100 ft (five car lengths)
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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
No less then 15 feet.

17. 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.
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
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

18. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
The broken lane marker is white.

19. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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
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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.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.

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

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21. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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.
18
3 inches.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

22. Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow?

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23. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
$200
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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

24. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Lower (dim) headlights.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

25. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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26. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
No less than 20 feet.

27. Describe the 'Yield' sign
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
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
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.

28. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.

29. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Two years.

30. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
30 mph
When lane is of substandard length.
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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

31. 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's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
$200

32. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.

33. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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.

34. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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 must obey the traffic officer at all times.

35. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Lower (dim) headlights.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

36. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
500 ft.
An exhaust emission system.

37. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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
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

38. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
6 inches
500 ft.

39. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
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
30 mph
3 inches.
Bump warning sign

40. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.

41. 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
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.

42. If a child runs into the road 45-50 feet ahead of your car - What is the highest speed from which you can stop with good brakes without hitting him?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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
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.
15 mph

43. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
30 mph
$200
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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

44. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
To reduce air pollution.
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.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

45. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

46. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
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
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
3 inches.

47. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
If you can't get into the proper lane at least within one-half block before you turn - then don't turn and continue straight.
No less than 20 feet.

48. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
15 mph
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

49. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
15 mph
Turn wheels to the right
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When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.

50. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.