Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
110 feet
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


2. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Lower (dim) headlights.
30 mph
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


3. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
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.
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


4. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


5. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
No less than 20 feet.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


6. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)


7. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
18
Two years.
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 than 20 feet.


8. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
15 mph
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
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


9. 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 lane is of substandard length.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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


10. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.


11. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
No less then 15 feet.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


12. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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13. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.


14. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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
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.


15. How should you react to a flashing red light?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
500 ft.
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.


16. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)


18. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


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

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20. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
15 mph
An exhaust emission system.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


21. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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.


22. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.


23. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
To reduce air pollution.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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
15 mph


24. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


25. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


26. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
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.
500 ft.
Two years.


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

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28. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


29. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Bump warning sign
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.
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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.


30. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
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.
Turn wheels to the 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
Lower (dim) headlights.


31. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


32. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


33. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
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
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
6 inches


34. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.


35. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
3 inches.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.


36. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
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
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.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


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

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38. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
3 inches.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
30 mph
$200


39. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
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
Do not pass other vehicles.
Turn wheels to the right
The broken lane marker is white.


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

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41. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Turn wheels to the right
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
3 inches.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


42. 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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Bump warning sign


43. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Lower (dim) headlights.
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


44. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
No less then 15 feet.
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


45. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.
No less than 20 feet.


46. Why are seat belts important?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Two years.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
15 mph


47. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
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
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not 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


48. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
No less than 20 feet.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
The broken lane marker is white.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.


49. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
No less then 15 feet.
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.


50. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Keep at least two seconds away.
To reduce air pollution.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph