Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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.
6 inches
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


2. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
6 inches
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
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


3. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


4. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
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
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.
Turn wheels to the right


5. 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?
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
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.


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

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

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8. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
6 inches
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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


9. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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
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.
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.


10. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
500 ft.
The broken lane marker is white.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.


11. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


12. 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
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.


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

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14. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.


15. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


16. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.
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
Turn wheels to the right


17. 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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Bump warning sign
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


18. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
6 inches
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 must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


19. 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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
15 mph


20. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
500 ft.
6 inches
An exhaust emission system.


21. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.


22. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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 exhaust emission system.
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.
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.


23. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
An exhaust emission system.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


24. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
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
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.
No less than 20 feet.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


25. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
Two years.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


26. 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?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
15 mph
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


27. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


28. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
$200
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


29. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
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.
Turn wheels to the right
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


30. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.
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.


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

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32. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Turn wheels to the right
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.
No less than 20 feet.


33. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
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
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
500 ft.
Turn wheels to the right


34. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
100 ft (five car lengths)
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
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
When lane is of substandard length.


35. Under what conditions must you always stop?
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
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
$200
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


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

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37. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


38. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
18
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
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.


39. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
No less then 15 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
The broken lane marker is white.


40. 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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41. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
To reduce air pollution.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
$200


42. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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.
Turn wheels to the right
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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


43. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
30 mph
3 inches.
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


44. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


45. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
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.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


46. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
500 ft.
6 inches
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


47. 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.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


48. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.


49. Describe the 'Yield' sign
Lower (dim) headlights.
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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.


50. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
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.
18
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.