Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


2. 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.
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.
Turn wheels to the right


3. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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.
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.
500 ft.


4. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
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.
Two years.
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.


5. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
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
When lane is of substandard length.
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


6. Why are seat belts important?
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.
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
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


7. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.


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

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9. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


10. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
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
Lower (dim) headlights.
100 ft (five car lengths)
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


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?
Do not pass other 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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
100 ft (five car lengths)


12. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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
Do not pass other vehicles.
Turn wheels to the right


13. Under what conditions must you always stop?
100 ft (five car lengths)
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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


14. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
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
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


15. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
500 ft.
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
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


16. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
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 car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


17. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
15 mph
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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


18. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
18
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


19. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.


20. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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.


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

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22. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
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 less then 15 feet.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


23. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
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
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Turn wheels to the right


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

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25. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's 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


26. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
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
3 inches.
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.
The broken lane marker is white.


27. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
No less then 15 feet.


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

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29. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
6 inches


30. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


31. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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


32. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.


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

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34. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
15 mph
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
Keep at least two seconds away.


35. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Two years.
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.
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.


36. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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
$200
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


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

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38. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
To reduce air pollution.


39. When are accident reports required?

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40. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
15 mph
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


41. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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
No less then 15 feet.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.


42. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
6 inches
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


43. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Bump warning sign
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.


44. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
No less than 20 feet.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


45. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
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.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.


46. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
$200
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
500 ft.
No less than 20 feet.


47. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
$200


48. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


49. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
No less than 20 feet.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.


50. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
An exhaust emission system.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
The broken lane marker is white.