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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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

2. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Keep at least two seconds away.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

3. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
When lane is of substandard length.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

4. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
6 inches

5. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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
Turn wheels to the right

6. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
110 feet
Turn wheels to the 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.
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.

7. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
No less then 15 feet.

8. Why are seat belts important?
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.

9. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Bump warning sign
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.

10. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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
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
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

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

12. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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
When lane is of substandard length.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

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

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

15. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

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

17. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
6 inches
30 mph
The broken lane marker is white.
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.

18. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Two years.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

19. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
$200
No less than 20 feet.

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

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

22. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
No less then 15 feet.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

23. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
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.
3 inches.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.

24. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
To reduce air pollution.
Keep at least two seconds away.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

25. 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?
100 ft (five car lengths)
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Two years.

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

27. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.

28. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Two years.
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.

29. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

30. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

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

32. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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.
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
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
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

33. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
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
500 ft.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Turn wheels to the right

34. 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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

35. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Bump warning sign
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

36. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
3 inches.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

37. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
No less than 20 feet.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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

38. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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 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.
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.

39. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
6 inches
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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

40. What is the purpose of 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
To reduce air pollution.
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.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

41. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

42. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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.
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.
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.

43. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
3 inches.
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.
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.

44. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
110 feet
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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.

45. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
An exhaust emission system.

46. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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
Lower (dim) headlights.

47. 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?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.
15 mph

48. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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

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