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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
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.

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

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3. 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.
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.
Two years.
Keep at least two seconds away.

4. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
No less than 20 feet.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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

5. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
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
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

6. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
No less than 20 feet.

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

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8. Why are seat belts important?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
15 mph

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

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10. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
When lane is of substandard length.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Two years.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

11. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
110 feet
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.

12. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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13. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
6 inches
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.
Turn wheels to the right
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

14. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.

15. Under what conditions must you always stop?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.

16. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Lower (dim) headlights.
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

17. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
No less than 20 feet.
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
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
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

18. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
3 inches.

19. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.
3 inches.
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

20. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.
18

21. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

22. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.

23. 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.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

24. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.

25. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

26. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Do not pass other vehicles.
110 feet
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

27. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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.
No less then 15 feet.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.

28. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
100 ft (five car lengths)
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
The broken lane marker is white.
30 mph

29. 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.
500 ft.
30 mph
When lane is of substandard length.

30. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.
Bump warning sign

31. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

32. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
No less then 15 feet.

33. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Keep at least two seconds away.

34. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
15 mph
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
3 inches.
$200

35. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
To reduce air pollution.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.

36. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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 means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

37. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
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.
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.

38. How should you react to a flashing red light?
15 mph
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.
30 mph

39. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
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
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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
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.

40. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
An exhaust emission system.
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.
3 inches.
6 inches

41. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
No less then 15 feet.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
500 ft.

42. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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.

43. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
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 obey the traffic officer at all times.
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

44. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

45. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
$200
500 ft.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
No less then 15 feet.

46. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
500 ft.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
$200

47. 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.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

48. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
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.
110 feet
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

49. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Bump warning sign
Two years.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

50. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
When lane is of substandard length.
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.
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.