Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
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
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
30 mph
Turn wheels to the right


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

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3. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
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.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


4. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Two years.
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.
30 mph


5. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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.
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
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.


6. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
An exhaust emission system.


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

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8. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
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
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


9. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
Keep at least two seconds away.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
When lane is of substandard length.
$200


10. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


11. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.


12. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
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
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 than 20 feet.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


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

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14. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
500 ft.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
15 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.


15. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
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.
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.
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 must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


16. Describe the 'Yield' sign
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.
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.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.


17. 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.
No less then 15 feet.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


18. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
500 ft.
$200
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 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.


19. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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
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) 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
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.


20. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
No less than 20 feet.
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.
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.


21. 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.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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.


22. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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
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
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


23. 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.
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
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


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

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25. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
The broken lane marker is white.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Turn wheels to the right


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


27. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.


28. Under what conditions must you always stop?
No less than 20 feet.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


29. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Do not pass other vehicles.
To reduce air pollution.
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


30. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
No less than 20 feet.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


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

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32. 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?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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


33. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Turn wheels to the right


34. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
To reduce air pollution.
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


35. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
110 feet
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Two years.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


36. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
No less then 15 feet.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
6 inches
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.


37. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
3 inches.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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


38. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
The broken lane marker is white.


39. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.


40. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Two years.
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


41. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
The broken lane marker is white.
Bump warning sign


42. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Lower (dim) headlights.
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.


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

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44. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
3 inches.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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


45. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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.
No less than 20 feet.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


46. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


47. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
110 feet
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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


48. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
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.
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.


49. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Two years.
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


50. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
110 feet
Keep at least two seconds away.
The broken lane marker is white.
An exhaust emission system.