Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
3 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.
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2. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' 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


3. 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?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
15 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
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


4. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
30 mph
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
6 inches
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


5. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
6 inches
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 takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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


6. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
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 means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


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


8. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
The broken lane marker is white.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
An exhaust emission system.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


9. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
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.
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
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.


10. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
The broken lane marker is white.


11. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
An exhaust emission system.
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 car on the two-lane road should yield.
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12. What is carbon monoxide - and how may it be harmful to drivers?

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13. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
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.
Bump warning sign
The broken lane marker is white.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


14. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.


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

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16. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Two years.
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.
An exhaust emission system.


17. 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.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.


18. 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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
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.


19. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.


20. Describe the 'Yield' sign
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Lower (dim) headlights.
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
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.


21. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


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

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23. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
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
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


24. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


25. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Two years.
500 ft.
$200


26. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
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
110 feet
No less then 15 feet.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


27. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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
Turn wheels to the right


28. 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
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.


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

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30. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
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
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
500 ft.
15 mph


31. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Bump warning sign
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
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


32. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
3 inches.
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
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


33. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


34. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.


35. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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


36. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.
30 mph
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.


37. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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.
500 ft.


38. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.
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.


39. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
100 ft (five car lengths)
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
$200
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.


40. 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.
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.
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


41. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
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
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Bump warning sign
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


42. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
When lane is of substandard length.


43. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
Turn wheels to the right
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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44. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
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.
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.


45. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
30 mph
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.


46. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


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

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48. 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
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


49. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


50. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
Keep at least two seconds away.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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.