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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
100 ft (five car lengths)
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

2. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
The broken lane marker is white.
No less than 20 feet.
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.
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.

3. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Do not pass other vehicles.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.

4. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

5. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

6. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
To reduce air pollution.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

8. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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 less then 15 feet.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

9. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

10. 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
110 feet
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
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.

11. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
15 mph
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

12. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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 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.
Turn wheels to the right

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

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14. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
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
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
18

15. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
110 feet
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
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.

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

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17. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

18. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
100 ft (five car lengths)

19. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Two years.

20. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.

21. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Turn wheels to the right
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.

22. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

23. When are accident reports required?

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24. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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
$200
Lower (dim) headlights.

25. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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
Turn wheels to the right

26. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
No less then 15 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.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

27. Describe the 'Yield' sign
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.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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

28. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Parking lights or lower beam 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.
The broken lane marker is white.

29. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Do not pass other vehicles.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

30. 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.
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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

31. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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
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
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

32. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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
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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.

33. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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

34. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
To reduce air pollution.
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.
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
No less than 20 feet.

35. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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

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
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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) 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.

37. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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
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

38. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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.
15 mph
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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

39. 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?
100 ft (five car lengths)
An exhaust emission system.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.

40. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.

41. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
6 inches
When lane is of substandard length.
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)

42. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Bump warning 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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

43. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Keep at least two seconds away.
When lane is of substandard length.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.

44. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
18

45. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
3 inches.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

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

47. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.

48. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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49. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
An exhaust emission system.

50. Under what conditions must you always stop?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.