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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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

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

3. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
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.
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.
$200
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

4. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
No less then 15 feet.
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
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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.

5. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
15 mph
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
Bump warning sign
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

6. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
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. 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
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
110 feet

7. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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 takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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
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

8. How should you react to a flashing red light?
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Turn wheels to the right
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

9. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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
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.

10. Describe the 'Yield' sign
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.
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.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

11. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
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
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.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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.

12. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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
110 feet
The car on the two-lane road should yield.

13. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

14. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
The broken lane marker is white.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

15. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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
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
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

16. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
Turn wheels to the right
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
Bump warning sign

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

18. 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.
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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.

19. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
To reduce air pollution.
30 mph
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

20. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

21. 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
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

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

23. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn wheels to the 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.
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
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.

24. 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?
100 ft (five car lengths)
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.

25. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)

26. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
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.
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They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Lower (dim) headlights.

27. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
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.
An exhaust emission system.
No less than 20 feet.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.

28. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Two years.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

29. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
To reduce air pollution.
Turn wheels to the right

30. Why are seat belts important?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

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

32. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
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.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

33. 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.
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 must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

34. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Lower (dim) headlights.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Turn wheels to the right
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

35. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

36. 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.
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
$200
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

37. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
500 ft.
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.

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

39. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Keep at least two seconds away.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

40. 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.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.

41. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
An exhaust emission system.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
30 mph

42. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

43. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

44. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Bump warning sign

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

46. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

47. 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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

48. 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.
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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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49. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
3 inches.
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.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

50. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
When lane is of substandard length.
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
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.