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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

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

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

4. 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?
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
Do not pass other vehicles.
15 mph
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

5. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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. 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
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

6. 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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)

7. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Do not pass other vehicles.
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
Two years.

8. 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.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
An exhaust emission system.
The broken lane marker is white.

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

10. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

11. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
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.
6 inches
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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.

12. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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) 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.

13. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.
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.

14. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.

15. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
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
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

16. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
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Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Do not pass other vehicles.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

17. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
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.
Turn wheels to the right
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
30 mph

19. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
No less than 20 feet.
Two years.
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
110 feet

20. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

21. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
No less than 20 feet.
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
100 ft (five car lengths)

22. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
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 must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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.

23. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.

24. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
To reduce air pollution.
No less then 15 feet.

25. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
15 mph

26. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
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's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

27. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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.

28. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.
When lane is of substandard length.

29. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
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
110 feet
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.

30. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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
30 mph
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

31. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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.
No less than 20 feet.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

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

33. 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.
The broken lane marker is white.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

34. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
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.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

35. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
500 ft.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
To reduce air pollution.

36. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
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 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 less than 20 feet.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

37. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

38. 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.
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 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
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

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

40. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Two years.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Keep at least two seconds away.

41. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
$200
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.
3 inches.

42. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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

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

44. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

45. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
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
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

46. Why are seat belts important?
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Bump warning sign

47. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Do not pass other vehicles.

48. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
$200
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.

49. 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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
No less than 20 feet.

50. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency 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.
6 inches
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