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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Do not pass other vehicles.
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
Two years.

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

3. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.

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

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

6. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
110 feet
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Turn wheels to the right

7. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
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
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.

8. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
Bump warning sign
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
The broken lane marker is white.
Keep at least two seconds away.

9. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
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 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.
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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

10. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.
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11. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.

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

13. 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.
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.
Do not pass other vehicles.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

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

15. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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.
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

16. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Use a low gear to help 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
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

17. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
30 mph
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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
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.

18. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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.
The broken lane marker is white.

19. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
An exhaust emission system.
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
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

20. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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.

21. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
An exhaust emission system.
110 feet
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.

22. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

23. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
The broken lane marker is white.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
An exhaust emission system.
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

24. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Turn wheels to the right
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.
110 feet

25. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
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
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
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

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

27. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 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
Lower (dim) headlights.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.

28. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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
3 inches.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

29. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
110 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

30. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

31. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
Keep at least two seconds away.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.

32. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.
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
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.

33. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
30 mph

34. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

35. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
3 inches.
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
6 inches
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.

36. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.

37. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Two years.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Lower (dim) headlights.

38. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
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.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
6 inches
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

39. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
To reduce air pollution.
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40. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.

41. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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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
15 mph
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

42. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
100 ft (five car lengths)

43. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
30 mph
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

44. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
30 mph
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.

45. When are accident reports required?

46. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

47. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
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

48. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.

49. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

50. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.