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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
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.
500 ft.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

2. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Bump warning sign
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
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Turn wheels to the right

3. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

4. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
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.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

5. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
Turn wheels to the right
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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.

6. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Two years.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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 is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

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

8. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
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.
An exhaust emission system.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

9. When are accident reports required?

10. Describe the 'Yield' sign
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.
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
Turn wheels to the right
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.

11. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
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
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
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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

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

13. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
500 ft.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.

14. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
No less then 15 feet.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Lower (dim) headlights.

15. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
$200
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

16. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
To reduce air pollution.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.

17. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.

18. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
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.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
3 inches.
To reduce air pollution.

19. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
110 feet
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
To reduce air pollution.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

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

21. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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.
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.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

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

23. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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

24. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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
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's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

25. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Do not pass other vehicles.

26. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
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.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

27. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
Turn wheels to the right
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

28. 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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
To reduce air pollution.
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

29. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
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.
15 mph
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

30. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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
An exhaust emission system.

31. 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.
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) 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.
No less then 15 feet.

32. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.

33. Why are seat belts important?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.

34. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
No less than 20 feet.
100 ft (five car lengths)

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

36. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
Keep at least two seconds away.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Do not pass other vehicles.

37. 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
30 mph
To reduce air pollution.
Two years.

38. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
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.
18
An exhaust emission system.
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

39. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
110 feet
$200
The broken lane marker is white.

40. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
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.
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's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
The broken lane marker is white.

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

42. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
No less than 20 feet.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.

43. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
6 inches
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.

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

45. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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
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.

46. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
When lane is of substandard length.
No less then 15 feet.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Bump warning sign

47. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
6 inches
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Bump warning sign

48. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Keep at least two seconds away.

49. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
3 inches.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
$200

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