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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Turn wheels to the right
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

2. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
500 ft.
Bump warning sign
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

3. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
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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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

4. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
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
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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

5. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
No less than 20 feet.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.

6. 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.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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

7. Describe the 'Yield' sign
An exhaust emission system.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
When lane is of substandard length.
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.

8. 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.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

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

10. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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.
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.

11. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.

12. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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 fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
110 feet

13. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

14. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Turn wheels to the right
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.

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

16. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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

17. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
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
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

18. Under what conditions must you always stop?
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.

19. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.

20. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
110 feet
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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

21. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
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
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.
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.

22. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
30 mph
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
No less then 15 feet.

23. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
30 mph
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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

24. What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an intersection?

25. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
No less then 15 feet.
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
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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.

26. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
No less then 15 feet.
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 broken lane marker is white.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

27. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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

28. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
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 advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
The broken lane marker is white.
30 mph

29. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
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.
To reduce air pollution.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

30. 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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

31. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
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.
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
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

32. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

33. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
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
30 mph
6 inches
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

34. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
When lane is of substandard length.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.
30 mph

35. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
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.
No less then 15 feet.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

36. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
The broken lane marker is white.
When lane is of substandard length.
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.
3 inches.

37. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
3 inches.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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38. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
110 feet
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

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

40. When are accident reports required?

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

42. 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
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

43. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
Two years.
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
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

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

45. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

46. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
An exhaust emission system.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.

47. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
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.
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
The broken lane marker is white.

48. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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 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 still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

49. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

50. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
No less then 15 feet.
The broken lane marker is white.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.