Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. 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?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


2. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
$200
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


3. 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
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


4. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
30 mph
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.
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


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

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6. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


7. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
6 inches


8. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
No less than 20 feet.
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 less then 15 feet.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


9. Under what conditions must you always stop?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
An exhaust emission system.
No less then 15 feet.


10. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
When lane is of substandard length.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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11. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
The broken lane marker is white.
Bump warning 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
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


12. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
6 inches
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
110 feet
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


13. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
No less than 20 feet.
The broken lane marker is white.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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


14. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
500 ft.
Two years.
15 mph


15. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
500 ft.
No less than 20 feet.


16. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Parking lights or lower beam 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.
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 must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


17. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
No less than 20 feet.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
100 ft (five car lengths)
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


18. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


19. Describe the 'Yield' sign
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


20. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
100 ft (five car lengths)
500 ft.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


21. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.


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

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

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24. 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.
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
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 black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


25. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
100 ft (five car lengths)
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
6 inches


26. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
110 feet


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

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28. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.
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.


29. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
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 still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


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


31. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
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
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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To reduce air pollution.


32. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Lower (dim) headlights.
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.
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


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


34. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.
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.


35. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
3 inches.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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
Lower (dim) headlights.


36. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
6 inches
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.
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.


37. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.
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


38. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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 takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


39. 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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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


40. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


41. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Bump warning sign
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


42. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
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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
Bump warning sign
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.


43. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
500 ft.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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 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.


44. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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

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46. How should you react to a flashing red light?
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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.


47. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.


48. 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
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.


49. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Lower (dim) headlights.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.


50. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Turn wheels to the right
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.