Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. 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.
No less than 20 feet.
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$200


2. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
When lane is of substandard length.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


3. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
6 inches
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.


5. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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110 feet


6. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No less than 20 feet.
No less then 15 feet.
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


7. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
To reduce air pollution.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.


8. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Two years.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


9. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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


10. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
No less than 20 feet.
Two years.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


11. 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?
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


12. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
When lane is of substandard length.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Do not pass other vehicles.


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

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14. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
To reduce air pollution.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


15. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Two years.
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.


16. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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17. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
$200
The broken lane marker is white.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


18. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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19. 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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20. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
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
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


21. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.


22. 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?
6 inches
15 mph
500 ft.
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.


23. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
500 ft.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.
Bump warning sign


24. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
500 ft.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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
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.


25. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


26. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
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.
When lane is of substandard length.
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
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


27. 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
Lower (dim) headlights.
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.


28. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
No less then 15 feet.
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


29. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and 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
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


30. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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


31. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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.
Bump warning sign
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


32. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


33. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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
110 feet


34. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
110 feet


35. Describe the 'Yield' sign
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
500 ft.
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.
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.


36. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


37. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
30 mph
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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.


38. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.
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.
Two years.


39. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
500 ft.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.


40. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
500 ft.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.


41. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
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
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.


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

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43. 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.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


44. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
No less then 15 feet.
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.
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
Lower (dim) headlights.


45. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
15 mph
When lane is of substandard length.
3 inches.


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

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47. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
$200
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 mph
To reduce air pollution.


48. 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.
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.


49. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
When lane is of substandard length.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


50. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-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.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.