Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
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 help slow your vehicle down.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
15 mph


2. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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
18
To reduce air pollution.


3. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Two years.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
500 ft.


4. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
Lower (dim) headlights.
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
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
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


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


6. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.


7. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
No less then 15 feet.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Turn wheels to the right


8. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
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.
110 feet
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.


9. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
30 mph
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.


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

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11. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
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
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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


12. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
30 mph
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


13. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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.
Two years.


14. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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.
$200
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
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


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

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16. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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 should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching 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.


17. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
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.
Bump warning sign
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
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


18. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


19. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Keep at least two seconds away.
$200
Two years.


20. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
No less than 20 feet.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
500 ft.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


21. 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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


22. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
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.
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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


23. Under what conditions must you always stop?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic 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.


24. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


25. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
6 inches


26. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.
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.


27. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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.
110 feet


28. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


29. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
When lane is of substandard length.
To reduce air pollution.


30. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
An exhaust emission system.


31. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
No less than 20 feet.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.


32. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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.
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.


33. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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34. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


35. When are accident reports required?

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36. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
30 mph


37. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
3 inches.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
No less then 15 feet.


38. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
The broken lane marker is white.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


39. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
The broken lane marker is white.


40. 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?
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.
Two years.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
100 ft (five car lengths)


41. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
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
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.


42. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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.


43. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
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
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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.
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


44. 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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45. 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.
The broken lane marker is white.
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.


46. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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
When lane is of substandard length.


47. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Two years.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


48. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
6 inches
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Lower (dim) headlights.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


49. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


50. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
15 mph
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.
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