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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. What sign warns you that you must slow down?






2. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog






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






4. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?






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






6. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?






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






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






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






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


11. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?






12. Under what conditions should headlights be used?


13. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?






14. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?






15. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?






16. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?






17. When are accident reports required?


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


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






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






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






22. Why are seat belts important?






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






24. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?






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






26. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?






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






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


29. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?






30. What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an intersection?


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






32. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?






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


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






35. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?






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






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






38. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?






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






40. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'






41. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?






42. Describe the 'Yield' sign






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






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






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






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






47. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?






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






49. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?






50. 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?