Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
3 inches.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Do not pass other vehicles.


2. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
When lane is of substandard length.
Two years.
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


3. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.


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

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5. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Do not pass other vehicles.
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Lower (dim) 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.


6. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
Do not pass other 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
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


7. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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
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.
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.


8. 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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
When lane is of substandard length.
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.


9. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Do not pass other vehicles.
6 inches


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.
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.
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.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.


11. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
To reduce air pollution.


12. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Two years.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Turn wheels to the right
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.


13. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


14. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


15. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
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
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.


16. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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
An exhaust emission system.
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.
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.


17. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.


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

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

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20. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
When lane is of substandard length.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.


21. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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.
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.
$200


22. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
15 mph
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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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


23. Describe the 'Yield' sign
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Keep at least two seconds away.


25. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


26. 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.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


27. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
110 feet


28. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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
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.


29. 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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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.


30. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.
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.


31. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
500 ft.
3 inches.


32. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
No less than 20 feet.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


33. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


34. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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

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36. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Do not pass other vehicles.
Lower (dim) headlights.


37. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
An exhaust emission system.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Turn wheels to the right
No less then 15 feet.


38. 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.
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.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
$200


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

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40. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign 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.
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.


41. 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?
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.
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.
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)


42. Why are seat belts important?
No less then 15 feet.
Two years.
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
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


43. When are accident reports required?

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44. 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
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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


45. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.


46. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Keep at least two seconds away.
The broken lane marker is white.
Bump warning sign


47. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Crossroad 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
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


48. 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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49. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Lower (dim) headlights.
3 inches.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


50. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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
3 inches.