Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. 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?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
100 ft (five car lengths)
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.


2. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.


3. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
An exhaust emission system.
500 ft.


4. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
3 inches.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.


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

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6. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
No less than 20 feet.
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.
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 takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


7. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


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

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9. 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?
15 mph
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
6 inches
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


10. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
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's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Two years.
An exhaust emission system.


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


12. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


13. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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
18
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


14. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Do not pass other vehicles.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
An exhaust emission system.
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. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
6 inches
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


16. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Two years.
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.


17. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.


18. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
500 ft.
Two years.


19. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
An exhaust emission system.
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
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


20. 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 takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
No less than 20 feet.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


21. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
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
Lower (dim) headlights.
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.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


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

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23. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
An exhaust emission system.
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.
Turn wheels to the right


24. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
3 inches.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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


25. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
6 inches
An exhaust emission system.
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
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


26. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
No less than 20 feet.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.


27. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
15 mph
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Keep at least two seconds away.
No less then 15 feet.


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

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

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30. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
To reduce air pollution.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.


31. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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.
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
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


32. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
30 mph
When lane is of substandard length.
3 inches.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.


33. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
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.
Two years.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
When lane is of substandard length.


34. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
110 feet
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
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.


35. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
No less then 15 feet.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


36. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
110 feet
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


37. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Lower (dim) headlights.
110 feet
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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


38. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
Lower (dim) headlights.
No less then 15 feet.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


39. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
30 mph
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


40. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
Do not pass other vehicles.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


41. How should you react to a flashing red light?
30 mph
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


42. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
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
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


43. 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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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


44. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
No less then 15 feet.
110 feet
To reduce air pollution.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


45. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
$200
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
3 inches.


46. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
3 inches.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


47. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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
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.


48. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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
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.


49. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.
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.
$200


50. 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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
When lane is of substandard length.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.