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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
To reduce air pollution.
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.

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

3. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
3 inches.

4. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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) 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.
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.

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

6. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Turn wheels to the right
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

7. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
$200

8. 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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.

9. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
No less than 20 feet.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

10. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
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
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Bump warning sign

11. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
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
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
30 mph
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

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.
15 mph
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.
110 feet

13. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
30 mph
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.
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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

14. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
The broken lane marker is white.
Bump warning sign
100 ft (five car lengths)
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

15. 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?
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
15 mph
100 ft (five car lengths)
Lower (dim) headlights.

16. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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 road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.

17. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
110 feet
18
3 inches.
Bump warning sign

18. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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
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

19. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
6 inches
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

20. 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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

21. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
Keep at least two seconds away.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

22. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
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
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle 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.
Bump warning sign

23. 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?
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.
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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
15 mph

24. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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

25. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
15 mph
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

26. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
$200
When lane is of substandard length.
30 mph

27. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
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.
Bump warning sign
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

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

29. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
3 inches.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

30. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
15 mph
When lane is of substandard length.

31. How should you react to a flashing red light?
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.
Two years.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

32. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and 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
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

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

34. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
6 inches
Bump warning sign
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.

35. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.
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
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

36. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
500 ft.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

37. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

38. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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. 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

39. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
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's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
An exhaust emission system.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

40. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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.
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
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
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

41. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

42. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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
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.

43. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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.
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.

44. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
18
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) 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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

45. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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.
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.

46. When are accident reports required?

47. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Turn wheels to the right

48. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
6 inches
No less then 15 feet.

49. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
100 ft (five car lengths)
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.

50. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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
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.
$200
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.