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Texas Drivers Handbook Test
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1. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
The broken lane marker is white.
$200
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.
2. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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
3. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
500 ft.
110 feet
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.
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.
4. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
5. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
6. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
3 inches.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
$200
7. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
18
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
8. 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.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
9. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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.
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
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
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
10. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
11. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.
30 mph
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
12. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.
14. Which sign tells you to watch out for a train?
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15. Under what conditions must you always stop?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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
16. 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.
500 ft.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Turn wheels to the right
17. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
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.
To reduce air pollution.
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.
500 ft.
18. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
The broken lane marker is white.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
19. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
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
20. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
No less then 15 feet.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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
21. What sign indicates that the road that you are on merges with another?
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22. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
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.
An exhaust emission system.
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
23. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Keep at least two seconds away.
When lane is of substandard length.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
24. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
When lane is of substandard length.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
25. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
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.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
26. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Bump warning sign
No less then 15 feet.
The broken lane marker is white.
27. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
3 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.
28. When are you required to show proof of financial responsibility?
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29. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
30. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
31. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
500 ft.
$200
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.
110 feet
32. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
33. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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 then 15 feet.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
34. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
35. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
$200
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
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.
36. 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.
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
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It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
37. 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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
No less than 20 feet.
38. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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
110 feet
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
39. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
6 inches
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
40. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Two years.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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
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
41. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
500 ft.
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.
Turn wheels to the right
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
42. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.
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.
43. 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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44. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
45. Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow?
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46. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
3 inches.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
47. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
48. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
15 mph
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
49. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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.
An exhaust emission system.
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.
50. 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?
6 inches
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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
100 ft (five car lengths)
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