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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
3 inches.
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.

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

3. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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

4. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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 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.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

5. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
The broken lane marker is white.
No less than 20 feet.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.

6. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
Keep at least two seconds away.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.

7. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.
The broken lane marker is white.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

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

9. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

10. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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.
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.

11. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn wheels to the right
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
No less than 20 feet.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
When lane is of substandard length.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

13. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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

14. 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
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.

15. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
$200
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

16. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Lower (dim) headlights.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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.
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.

17. Under what conditions must you always stop?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
15 mph
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

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

19. 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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Do not pass other vehicles.

20. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Two years.

21. 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?
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.
15 mph
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
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

22. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
6 inches
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Do not pass other vehicles.

23. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
No less then 15 feet.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

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

25. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
To reduce air pollution.
Lower (dim) headlights.

26. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
30 mph
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
6 inches

27. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
15 mph
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.

28. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Lower (dim) headlights.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

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

30. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
Do not pass other vehicles.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
500 ft.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

31. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
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
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
30 mph

32. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.

33. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
6 inches
When lane is of substandard length.
No less than 20 feet.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

34. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Bump warning sign
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

35. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
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.
Two years.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

36. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

37. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
Lower (dim) headlights.
When lane is of substandard length.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

38. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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

39. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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
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
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

40. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
To reduce air pollution.
Do not pass other vehicles.

41. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
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
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
$200
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

42. How should you react to a flashing red light?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
6 inches
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

43. 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.
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
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

44. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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
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

45. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
To reduce air pollution.
3 inches.

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

47. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Keep at least two seconds away.

48. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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
30 mph
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

49. When are accident reports required?

50. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
500 ft.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
18
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.