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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
The broken lane marker is white.
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.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
500 ft.

2. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
110 feet
Keep at least two seconds away.

3. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
15 mph
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Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

4. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
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.
Two years.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

5. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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

6. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
An exhaust emission system.
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.

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

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

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9. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.

10. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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 is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Two years.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

11. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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12. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.

13. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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
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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

14. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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.

15. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

16. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
To reduce air pollution.
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100 ft (five car lengths)
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.

17. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
6 inches
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.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

18. 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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

19. How should you react to a flashing red light?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
110 feet

20. 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.
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
Two years.

21. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
When lane is of substandard length.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
30 mph

22. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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.
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
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.

23. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
$200

24. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.
When lane is of substandard length.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

25. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
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.
No less then 15 feet.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

26. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Keep at least two seconds away.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.

27. 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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
30 mph

28. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
No less than 20 feet.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

29. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
$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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

30. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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

31. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
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.
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
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.

32. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
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
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.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

33. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Bump warning sign
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Keep at least two seconds away.

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

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35. 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?
500 ft.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.

36. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
15 mph
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.

37. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
6 inches
To reduce air pollution.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
15 mph

38. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

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

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40. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
500 ft.
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.
Turn wheels to the right

41. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
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.
30 mph
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

42. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Lower (dim) headlights.

43. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

44. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
Bump warning sign
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
3 inches.

46. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

47. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
110 feet
Do not pass other vehicles.
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
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.

48. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
No less then 15 feet.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.

49. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.

50. Why are seat belts important?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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.