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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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

2. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
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.
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
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

3. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.

4. 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
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
No less than 20 feet.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.

5. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Bump warning sign
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.
Do not pass other vehicles.

6. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.

7. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
Lower (dim) headlights.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

8. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.

9. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.

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

11. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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.
The broken lane marker is white.
30 mph

12. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Do not pass other vehicles.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
30 mph
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

13. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
30 mph
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

14. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
15 mph
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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.

15. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Two years.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Keep at least two seconds away.

16. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
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.
110 feet
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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

17. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn wheels to the right
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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

18. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
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.
An exhaust emission system.
15 mph
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.

19. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
When lane is of substandard length.
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

20. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
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.
110 feet
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
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

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

22. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
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. 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

23. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Lower (dim) headlights.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

24. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.

25. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

26. 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?
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
15 mph
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
100 ft (five car lengths)

27. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
6 inches
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
18

28. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.

29. 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.
When lane is of substandard length.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

30. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Keep at least two seconds away.
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
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

31. Why are seat belts important?
When lane is of substandard length.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.

32. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

33. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

34. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
6 inches
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.
Turn wheels to the right
No less then 15 feet.

35. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Two years.
15 mph
500 ft.
100 ft (five car lengths)

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

37. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
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
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.

38. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

39. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Bump warning sign
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

40. Under what conditions must you always stop?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

41. 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.
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.
110 feet
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

42. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
When lane is of substandard length.
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
3 inches.
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.

43. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
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
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.

44. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
No less than 20 feet.
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.

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

46. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.
No less then 15 feet.

47. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

48. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
500 ft.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

49. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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

50. Describe the 'Yield' sign
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
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.