Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which sign tells you to watch out for a train?

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2. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
The broken lane marker is white.
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.
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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


3. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Lower (dim) headlights.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


4. How should you react to a flashing red light?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No less then 15 feet.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.


6. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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7. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
When lane is of substandard length.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.


8. 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.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


9. 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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.


10. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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
Keep at least two seconds away.
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


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


12. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Keep at least two seconds away.
An exhaust emission system.


13. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


14. 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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15. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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.
When lane is of substandard length.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.


16. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
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.
Bump warning sign
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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17. 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?
6 inches
30 mph
100 ft (five car lengths)
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


18. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
An exhaust emission system.
To reduce air pollution.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Lower (dim) headlights.


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

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

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21. 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.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


22. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
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's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
The broken lane marker is white.


23. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
To reduce air pollution.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
An exhaust emission system.
Do not pass other vehicles.


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

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25. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
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.
Do not pass other vehicles.


26. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.


27. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
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.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
No less than 20 feet.


28. 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?
15 mph
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
100 ft (five car lengths)
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.


29. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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
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.


30. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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


31. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
500 ft.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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
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.


32. When are accident reports required?

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33. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.


34. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
The broken lane marker is white.
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.
$200
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.


35. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


36. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
$200
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


37. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - 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.
No less then 15 feet.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


38. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


39. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Two years.
Do not pass other vehicles.


40. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
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.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


41. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.


42. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
When lane is of substandard length.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


43. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


44. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
$200
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
18
3 inches.


45. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
When lane is of substandard length.
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


46. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.


47. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
When lane is of substandard length.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.


48. 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.
No less than 20 feet.
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
When lane is of substandard length.


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

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

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