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Texas Drivers Handbook Test
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1. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Keep at least two seconds away.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
2. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
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 must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
$200
3. 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.
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.
4. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
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 broken lane marker is white.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
5. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
110 feet
6. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
7. 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.
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.
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
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
8. Which sign tells you to watch out for a train?
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9. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
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.
When lane is of substandard length.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
10. What sign indicates that the road that you are on merges with another?
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11. 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) 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.
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 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.
12. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
18
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.
Do not pass other vehicles.
13. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
14. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
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.
Turn wheels to the right
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
15. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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. 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
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.
16. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
15 mph
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
17. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
18. 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
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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
19. Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow?
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20. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
110 feet
15 mph
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
21. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
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
Keep at least two seconds away.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
22. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
23. 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?
No less than 20 feet.
An exhaust emission system.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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
24. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
30 mph
25. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
500 ft.
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.
26. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
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.
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 should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.
27. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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
28. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
15 mph
30 mph
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.
29. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
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
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
30. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Turn wheels to the right
An exhaust emission system.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
30 mph
31. How should you react to a flashing red light?
No less than 20 feet.
15 mph
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
32. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
Lower (dim) headlights.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
33. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
30 mph
Lower (dim) headlights.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
34. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
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) 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.
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
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
35. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Two years.
36. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Turn wheels to the right
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
37. Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead?
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38. What is carbon monoxide - and how may it be harmful to drivers?
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39. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
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.
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.
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.
40. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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.
41. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
42. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
43. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
44. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
110 feet
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.
500 ft.
45. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Lower (dim) headlights.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
46. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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 must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
47. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
When lane is of substandard length.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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
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.
48. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
500 ft.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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
49. Under what conditions must you always stop?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
50. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
No less than 20 feet.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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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