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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?






2. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?






3. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?






4. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?






5. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?






6. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?






7. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?






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






9. When are accident reports required?


10. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?






11. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?






12. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?






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


14. Under what conditions should headlights be used?


15. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes






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






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






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


19. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?






20. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?






21. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?






22. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?






23. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?






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






25. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?






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


27. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?






28. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?






29. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?






30. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?






31. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?






32. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.






33. What sign warns you that you must slow down?






34. 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?






35. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?






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


37. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?






38. Why are seat belts important?






39. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?






40. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.






41. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?






42. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?






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






44. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?






45. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?






46. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?






47. Under what conditions must you always stop?






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






49. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?






50. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?