Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
No less then 15 feet.


2. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
15 mph
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


3. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
The broken lane marker is white.
500 ft.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Lower (dim) headlights.


4. 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
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
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


5. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
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.
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.


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

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7. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


8. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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9. Under what conditions must you always stop?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


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

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11. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
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.
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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


12. 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 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.
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
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


13. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


14. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
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's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
500 ft.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


15. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
500 ft.
30 mph
110 feet


16. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
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.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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


17. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


18. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
30 mph
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.


19. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
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
$200
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


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

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21. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
To reduce air pollution.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


22. 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.
No less than 20 feet.
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


23. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
15 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
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
500 ft.


24. 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.
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.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.


25. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


26. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
An exhaust emission system.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
No less then 15 feet.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


27. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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 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.
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.
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


28. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.


29. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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.
3 inches.
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.


30. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
500 ft.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


31. 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?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
15 mph
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


32. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Two years.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
6 inches


33. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Lower (dim) headlights.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.


34. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Turn wheels to the right


35. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Bump warning sign
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.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
6 inches


36. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
An exhaust emission system.
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.
18
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


37. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
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
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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


38. 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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.


39. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.


40. Why are seat belts important?
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.
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
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


41. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


42. When are accident reports required?

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43. 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.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
100 ft (five car lengths)
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


44. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
The broken lane marker is white.
Do not pass other vehicles.
3 inches.


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

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46. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
The broken lane marker is white.


47. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Do not pass other vehicles.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


48. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
110 feet


49. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
$200
An exhaust emission system.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


50. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.