Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


2. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


3. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


4. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
$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.


5. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Turn wheels to the right
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.


6. Under what conditions must you always stop?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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


7. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
To reduce air pollution.
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
Two years.


8. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
110 feet


9. When are accident reports required?

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10. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Turn wheels to the right
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
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
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


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

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12. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


13. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Turn wheels to the right
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


14. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


15. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
No less than 20 feet.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


16. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.


17. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


18. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
$200
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.


19. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
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.
6 inches
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


20. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
500 ft.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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
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.


21. Why are seat belts important?
Turn wheels to the right
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


22. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
30 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
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


23. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.


24. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Do not pass other vehicles.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.


25. 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?
15 mph
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
6 inches
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.


26. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
When lane is of substandard length.
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


27. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Lower (dim) headlights.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


28. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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
500 ft.


29. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
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.
6 inches
Turn wheels to the right


30. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


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

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32. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Bump warning sign
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
500 ft.


33. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
An exhaust emission system.
Bump warning sign
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.


34. 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
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.
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


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

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36. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
6 inches
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


37. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
18
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.
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


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

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39. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
110 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.
Turn wheels to the right
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


40. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
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.
No less then 15 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
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


41. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
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.
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
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.


42. 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
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
110 feet


43. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
Bump warning sign
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Two years.
110 feet


44. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
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
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
An exhaust emission system.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.


45. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn wheels to the right
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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


46. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
An exhaust emission system.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Two years.


47. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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48. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
Lower (dim) headlights.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.


49. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
An exhaust emission system.


50. 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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
$200