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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
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
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.

2. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
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.
No less then 15 feet.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

3. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
When lane is of substandard length.
500 ft.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

4. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
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Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Lower (dim) headlights.
110 feet

5. 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.
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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
No less than 20 feet.

6. 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.
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
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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.

7. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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 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

8. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
No less than 20 feet.
An exhaust emission system.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

9. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Lower (dim) headlights.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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
The broken lane marker is white.

10. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

11. 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.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.

12. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic 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.

13. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
3 inches.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.
6 inches

14. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
110 feet
100 ft (five car lengths)
To reduce air pollution.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

15. 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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.

16. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
3 inches.
To reduce air pollution.
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. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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.

18. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

19. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Turn wheels to the right
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.

20. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
Turn wheels to the right
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.
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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.

21. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Turn wheels to the right

22. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
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.
Bump warning sign
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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

23. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Do not pass other vehicles.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

24. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
500 ft.

25. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
No less than 20 feet.

26. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.

27. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
30 mph
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.

28. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

29. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
30 mph
15 mph
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.

30. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
500 ft.

31. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

32. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
Two years.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
No less then 15 feet.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

33. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.

34. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Turn wheels to the 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.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

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

36. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
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.
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Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

37. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Bump warning sign

38. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.

39. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
Two years.
6 inches
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

40. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
An exhaust emission system.
Use a low gear to 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
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

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

42. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.

43. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
500 ft.
To reduce air pollution.
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

44. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

45. Why are seat belts important?
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

46. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Two years.
Bump warning sign
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

47. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
100 ft (five car lengths)
When lane is of substandard length.
The broken lane marker is white.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

48. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

49. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
30 mph
Bump warning sign
Do not pass other vehicles.

50. Describe the 'Yield' sign
6 inches
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.