Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
30 mph
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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


2. 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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3. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


4. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
500 ft.


5. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
Keep at least two seconds away.
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
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


6. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
$200
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
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


7. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
500 ft.
15 mph
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Lower (dim) headlights.


8. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


9. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.


10. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


11. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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.
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. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Turn wheels to the right


13. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
3 inches.
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.


14. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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.


15. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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.
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


16. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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17. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


18. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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


19. 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
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 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.


20. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
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
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


21. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
3 inches.
15 mph
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


22. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
18
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.
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


23. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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.
3 inches.
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


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

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

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26. 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?
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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
15 mph
500 ft.


27. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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


28. Describe the 'Yield' sign
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.
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.


29. 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.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.
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.


30. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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


31. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
6 inches
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


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

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

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34. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
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 broken lane marker is white.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


35. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
When lane is of substandard length.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Lower (dim) headlights.
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.


36. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


37. 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.
$200
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.


38. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No less then 15 feet.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.


39. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


40. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Lower (dim) headlights.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


41. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
When lane is of substandard length.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Two years.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


42. 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.
6 inches
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.


43. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.


44. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.
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.


45. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
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
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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


46. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.
To reduce air pollution.
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


47. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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


48. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control 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
500 ft.


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

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50. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
No less then 15 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.
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.