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

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2. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?






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

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






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






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






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






8. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?






9. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'






10. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?






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






12. What sign warns you that you must slow down?






13. How should you react to a flashing red light?






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






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

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16. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?






17. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.






18. 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?






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






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






21. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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22. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?






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






24. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?






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






26. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?






27. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?






28. 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?






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






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

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31. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?






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






33. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle






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

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35. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?






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






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






38. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes






39. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?






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






41. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?






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






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






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






45. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?






46. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?






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






48. When are accident reports required?

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






50. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?