Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
6 inches
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.


2. Describe the 'Yield' sign
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.
30 mph
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.


3. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
$200
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


4. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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
3 inches.


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

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6. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
When lane is of substandard length.
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.
The broken lane marker is white.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


7. 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.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


8. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
No less then 15 feet.
500 ft.


9. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
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.
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


10. Why are seat belts important?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control 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
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
The broken lane marker is white.


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

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12. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


13. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
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.
6 inches
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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


14. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
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.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Lower (dim) headlights.


15. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
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
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.


16. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
The broken lane marker is white.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


17. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
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.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.


18. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
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.
3 inches.


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

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20. 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
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
$200
Lower (dim) headlights.


21. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
110 feet
When lane is of substandard length.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


22. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
100 ft (five car lengths)


23. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
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.


24. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Do not pass other vehicles.
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


25. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


26. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
110 feet


27. 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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 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
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


28. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


29. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
$200
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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.


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

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31. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
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.
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 car on the two-lane road should yield.


32. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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33. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
6 inches
18
$200


34. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Keep at least two seconds away.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Turn wheels to the right
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


35. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
30 mph
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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


36. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
When lane is of substandard length.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


37. When are accident reports required?

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38. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Two years.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
No less then 15 feet.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


39. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
30 mph
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
500 ft.
15 mph


40. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
110 feet
An exhaust emission system.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
To reduce air pollution.


41. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
No less then 15 feet.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
An exhaust emission system.


42. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
18
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.
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


43. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


44. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
An exhaust emission system.
18
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.


45. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.


46. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
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
110 feet
Turn wheels to the right
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.


47. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Lower (dim) headlights.
The broken lane marker is white.
$200


48. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
18
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
15 mph


49. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
18
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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
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.


50. 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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
6 inches
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.