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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?






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


3. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?






4. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?






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


6. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?






7. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?






8. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?






9. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.






10. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?






11. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?






12. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle






13. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?






14. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'






15. 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?






16. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?






17. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?






18. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.






19. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?






20. Why are seat belts important?






21. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?






22. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?






23. 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?






24. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?






25. What sign warns you that you must slow down?






26. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..






27. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?






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


29. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?






30. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?






31. How should you react to a flashing red light?






32. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.






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


34. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?






35. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?






36. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?






37. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?






38. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?






39. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.






40. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?






41. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?






42. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.






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






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






45. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?






46. When are accident reports required?


47. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?






48. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?






49. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?






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