Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
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
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.
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 than 20 feet.


2. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
$200
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.
500 ft.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


3. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
When lane is of substandard length.
Do not pass other vehicles.


4. 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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
$200
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


5. 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
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


6. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
30 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.
When lane is of substandard length.


7. Why are seat belts important?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.


8. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
15 mph
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
6 inches
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


9. 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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10. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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.


11. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
30 mph
Bump warning sign


12. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
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It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.


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

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14. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
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


15. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
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
Keep at least two seconds away.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


16. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
The broken lane marker is white.


17. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
Bump warning sign
No less than 20 feet.
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When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.


18. 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 car on the two-lane road should yield.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


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

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20. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
110 feet
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
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


21. When are accident reports required?

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22. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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.
Do not pass other vehicles.


23. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
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


24. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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


25. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
No less than 20 feet.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Bump warning sign


26. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Bump warning sign
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


27. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
When lane is of substandard length.
Two years.
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
15 mph


28. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
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.
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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.


29. 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.
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
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Lower (dim) headlights.


30. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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


31. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


32. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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


33. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
15 mph


34. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


35. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
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.
No less then 15 feet.


36. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


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.
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
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


38. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Two years.
100 ft (five car lengths)
No less than 20 feet.


39. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.


40. 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?
15 mph
100 ft (five car lengths)
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


41. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
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
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
3 inches.


42. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
No less than 20 feet.
500 ft.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


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


44. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Lower (dim) headlights.
$200


45. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Use a low gear to 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


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

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47. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


48. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
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 it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
3 inches.


49. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
110 feet


50. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.