Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. Describe the 'Yield' sign
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
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.


2. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
6 inches
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


3. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Lower (dim) headlights.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
500 ft.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


4. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


5. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
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
110 feet
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


6. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
110 feet
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
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


7. 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.
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
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


8. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.
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
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


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


10. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.
6 inches
3 inches.


11. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
$200
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


12. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


13. When are accident reports required?

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14. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Turn wheels to the right
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


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

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

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18. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


19. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
3 inches.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
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


20. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
18
30 mph
500 ft.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


21. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
500 ft.
When lane is of substandard length.


22. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
6 inches
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
3 inches.


23. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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 must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


24. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
An exhaust emission system.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Keep at least two seconds away.


25. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.


26. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


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

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28. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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
To reduce air pollution.
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.
6 inches


29. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
An exhaust emission system.
3 inches.
110 feet


30. 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
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Do not pass other vehicles.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


31. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
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.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Do not pass other vehicles.
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


32. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
30 mph
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.
No less than 20 feet.
Bump warning sign


33. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Bump warning sign
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
No less then 15 feet.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


34. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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35. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
6 inches


36. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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


37. 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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
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.


38. 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.
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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


39. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
30 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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


40. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
The broken lane marker is white.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.


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

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42. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
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
3 inches.
6 inches
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.


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

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44. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


45. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
100 ft (five car lengths)
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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


46. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
3 inches.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
18


47. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
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.


48. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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
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
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.


49. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
No less than 20 feet.
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.
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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


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

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