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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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.
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

2. 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?
100 ft (five car lengths)
15 mph
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.

3. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
3 inches.
Two years.
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.
110 feet

4. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
To reduce air pollution.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.

5. 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
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
$200
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

6. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
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.
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.
6 inches

7. When are accident reports required?

8. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
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.
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.
When lane is of substandard length.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

9. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
6 inches
30 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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.

10. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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
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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
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

11. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No less then 15 feet.
30 mph
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
$200

12. 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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

13. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

14. 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.
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.
An exhaust emission system.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

15. Why are seat belts important?
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. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Turn wheels to the right

16. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.

17. 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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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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

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

19. 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.
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.
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
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

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

21. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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
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
No less than 20 feet.

22. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
30 mph
No less than 20 feet.
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.
Turn wheels to the right

23. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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. 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

24. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
No less than 20 feet.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

25. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

26. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
To reduce air pollution.
When lane is of substandard length.

27. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
500 ft.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

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

29. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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.
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.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

30. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Bump warning sign
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

31. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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.
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

32. Under what conditions must you always stop?
An exhaust emission system.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

33. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
500 ft.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

34. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
No less than 20 feet.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.

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

36. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Bump warning sign
500 ft.
Keep at least two seconds away.

37. 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?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

38. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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
Bump warning sign
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

39. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
3 inches.
An exhaust emission system.
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

40. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
30 mph

41. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.

42. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

43. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.
110 feet
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

44. How should you react to a flashing red light?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

45. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
3 inches.

46. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
30 mph
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

47. Describe the 'Yield' sign
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle 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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.

48. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
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
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.

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

50. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
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
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
3 inches.