Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. 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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
100 ft (five car lengths)
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


2. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
The broken lane marker is white.
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
No less then 15 feet.


3. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No less then 15 feet.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
Turn wheels to the right


4. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.


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

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6. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


7. Describe the 'Yield' sign
An exhaust emission system.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.


8. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Lower (dim) headlights.
Bump warning sign
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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.


9. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
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
Turn wheels to the right
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


10. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


11. 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?
Two years.
Turn wheels to the 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
15 mph


12. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
500 ft.
15 mph
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


13. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Turn wheels to the right
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


14. 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)
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
15 mph
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.


15. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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 allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first - when they have the privilege of having immediate use of a part of a roadway.
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.


16. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.
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.


17. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
No less then 15 feet.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


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

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19. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
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.
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


20. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Lower (dim) headlights.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


21. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


22. 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.
30 mph
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


23. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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
$200


24. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
18
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.


25. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
110 feet
30 mph
Bump warning sign
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


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

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27. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
When lane is of substandard length.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Turn wheels to the right


28. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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 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.


29. 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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30. 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.
15 mph
To reduce air pollution.
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.


31. 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.
15 mph
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.


32. 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.
To reduce air pollution.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


33. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.


34. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
The broken lane marker is white.
To reduce air pollution.
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
3 inches.


35. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
$200


36. 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.
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


37. When are accident reports required?

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38. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
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
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


39. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
18
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
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


40. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


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

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42. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
18
Bump warning sign


43. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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


44. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
Do not pass other vehicles.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Lower (dim) headlights.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


45. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
110 feet
Two years.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.


46. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
No less than 20 feet.


47. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
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
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
To reduce air pollution.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


49. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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
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.


50. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.