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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?






2. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?






3. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?






4. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?






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


6. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?






7. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?






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


9. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?






10. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?






11. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?






12. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?






13. What sign warns you that you must slow down?






14. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?






15. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?






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.






17. How should you react to a flashing red light?






18. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?






19. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'






20. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?






21. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?






22. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?






23. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?






24. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?






25. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?






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


27. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?






28. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?






29. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?






30. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?






31. Under what conditions should headlights be used?


32. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?






33. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?






34. When are accident reports required?


35. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?






36. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?






37. Under what conditions must you always stop?






38. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?






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


40. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?






41. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?






42. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?






43. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?






44. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?






45. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?






46. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?






47. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.






48. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes






49. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle






50. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?