Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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

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2. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
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
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.
An exhaust emission system.
3 inches.


3. 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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4. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 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
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.


5. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
100 ft (five car lengths)
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Turn wheels to the right


6. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
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
Lower (dim) headlights.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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.


7. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
500 ft.
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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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


8. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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


9. Under what conditions must you always stop?
30 mph
Bump warning sign
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
The broken lane marker is white.


10. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
500 ft.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
No less then 15 feet.


11. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
$200
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
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.


12. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
The broken lane marker is white.
Bump warning sign
Do not pass other vehicles.
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


13. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Do not pass other vehicles.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
No less then 15 feet.


14. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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
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.


15. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
6 inches
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
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Lower (dim) headlights.


16. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
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


17. 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?
30 mph
15 mph
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.


18. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
An exhaust emission system.
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


19. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Turn wheels to the right


20. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
To reduce air pollution.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


21. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


22. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
The broken lane marker is white.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


23. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
The broken lane marker is white.


24. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
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.
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.


25. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
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
Two years.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
$200


26. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.


27. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
No less than 20 feet.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


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

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

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30. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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
Two years.
30 mph


31. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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
15 mph
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.


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

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33. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
When lane is of substandard length.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


34. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
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.
Bump warning sign
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


35. 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
The broken lane marker is white.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


36. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
110 feet
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


37. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
To reduce air pollution.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


38. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Bump warning sign
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


39. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
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.
18
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
6 inches


40. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
Bump warning sign
Two years.


41. 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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.


42. 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?
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
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


43. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
3 inches.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


44. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
The broken lane marker is white.


45. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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
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.


46. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
3 inches.
6 inches
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
An exhaust emission system.


47. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
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.
500 ft.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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.


48. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
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.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
3 inches.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


49. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.
No less than 20 feet.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


50. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
30 mph
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
18
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.