Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. 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.
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.
$200


2. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
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
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.


3. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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
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.


4. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


5. Describe the 'Yield' sign
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 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.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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


6. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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
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


7. 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.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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
500 ft.


8. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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


9. 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?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Keep at least two seconds away.
15 mph


10. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn wheels to the right
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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 than 20 feet.


11. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


12. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Two years.
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.
30 mph


13. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


14. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


15. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
110 feet
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


16. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
No less then 15 feet.
3 inches.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


17. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
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.
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
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


18. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
An exhaust emission system.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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19. Under what conditions must you always stop?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
To reduce air pollution.
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


20. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.


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

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22. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


23. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


24. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
No less than 20 feet.
30 mph
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


25. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
500 ft.
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.


26. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
30 mph
To reduce air pollution.


27. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
110 feet
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.


28. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
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 it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.


29. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
500 ft.
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.


30. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Two years.


31. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
3 inches.
15 mph
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


32. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
30 mph
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


33. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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.
Bump warning sign
15 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


34. When are accident reports required?

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35. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


36. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
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.
No less then 15 feet.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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37. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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38. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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
Two years.


39. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
No less than 20 feet.
When lane is of substandard length.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


40. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
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.
$200
The broken lane marker is white.
110 feet


41. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Lower (dim) headlights.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


42. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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.
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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
15 mph


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

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

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45. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.
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.


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

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47. 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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
3 inches.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


48. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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
110 feet
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


49. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
$200
When lane is of substandard length.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.


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

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