Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
The broken lane marker is white.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


2. 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?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
When lane is of substandard length.
15 mph
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


3. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Do not pass other vehicles.
The broken lane marker is white.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


4. 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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5. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


6. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
15 mph
110 feet
3 inches.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


7. When are accident reports required?

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8. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
No less then 15 feet.


9. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
500 ft.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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.
When lane is of substandard length.


10. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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
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


11. 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.
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.
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
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


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


13. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
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.
Do not pass other vehicles.
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
Keep at least two seconds away.


14. How should you react to a flashing red light?
No less than 20 feet.
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.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


15. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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
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
Keep at least two seconds away.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


16. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
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.
Turn wheels to the right
No less than 20 feet.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


17. Under what conditions must you always stop?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
100 ft (five car lengths)
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


18. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Turn wheels to the right
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
No less than 20 feet.


19. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
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.
18
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


20. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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.
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
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


21. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
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
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
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.


22. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
3 inches.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.


23. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Bump warning sign
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.


24. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


25. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Turn wheels to the right
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
30 mph
$200


26. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
15 mph
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.


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

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28. 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.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Two years.


29. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.


30. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
An exhaust emission system.


31. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
The broken lane marker is white.
30 mph
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.


32. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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.
110 feet
Lower (dim) 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.


33. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
$200
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


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

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35. 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.
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.


36. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
Two years.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


37. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.
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.


38. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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.


39. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
3 inches.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


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


41. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
The broken lane marker is white.


42. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


43. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.


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

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45. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
To reduce air pollution.


46. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
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.
18
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


47. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
15 mph
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
110 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.


48. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
When lane is of substandard length.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


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


50. 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?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
100 ft (five car lengths)