Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
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.
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.


2. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.
30 mph


3. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
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.
110 feet
The broken lane marker is white.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


4. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
$200
Turn wheels to the right
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


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

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6. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Lower (dim) headlights.


7. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
15 mph
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


8. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
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.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
An exhaust emission system.


9. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.


10. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


11. Why are seat belts important?
Bump warning sign
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
The broken lane marker is white.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.


12. What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an intersection?

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13. 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?
15 mph
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
100 ft (five car lengths)


14. When are accident reports required?

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15. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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
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
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


16. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Bump warning sign
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
No less than 20 feet.


17. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


18. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
6 inches
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.


19. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
An exhaust emission system.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.


20. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


21. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
To reduce air pollution.


22. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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


23. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
No less then 15 feet.
Two years.
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


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

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25. 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 takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.


26. How should you react to a flashing red light?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.


27. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Keep at least two seconds away.


28. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
18
3 inches.
Two years.
Do not pass other vehicles.


29. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Do not pass other vehicles.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


30. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
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.
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.
110 feet
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.


31. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
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
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
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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.


32. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
The broken lane marker is white.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
No less than 20 feet.


33. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
No less then 15 feet.


34. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


35. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
3 inches.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


36. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
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
Bump warning 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.
To reduce air pollution.


37. When is a bicyclist not required to ride on the right of the roadway?

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38. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
No less than 20 feet.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


39. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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
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.


40. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.


41. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
18
3 inches.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.


42. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
15 mph
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


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

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44. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
To reduce air pollution.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.


45. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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
Do not pass other vehicles.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


46. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
The broken lane marker is white.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.


47. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
110 feet
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
15 mph


48. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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.
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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
18


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

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50. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
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
110 feet
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.