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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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
Turn wheels to the right
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

2. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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 is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

3. 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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4. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
No less than 20 feet.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Bump warning sign
30 mph

5. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
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.
No less then 15 feet.
Lower (dim) headlights.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

6. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

7. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
30 mph
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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

8. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Keep at least two seconds away.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

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

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10. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
Bump warning sign
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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

11. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
Lower (dim) headlights.
An exhaust emission system.
3 inches.
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

12. 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 is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
The broken lane marker is white.

13. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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
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.
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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

14. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
6 inches

15. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

16. 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.
6 inches
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.

17. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.

18. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
The broken lane marker is white.

19. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
3 inches.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

20. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
$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

21. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Two years.
The broken lane marker is white.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

22. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
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.
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.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
$200

23. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No less then 15 feet.
Keep at least two seconds away.
When lane is of substandard length.
An exhaust emission system.

24. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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.
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
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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
3 inches.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

26. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Two years.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.
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.

27. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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.
30 mph
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.

28. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Turn wheels to the right

29. 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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
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.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

30. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
6 inches
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
500 ft.
18

31. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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
Bump warning sign

32. Describe the 'Yield' sign
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
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.

33. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
Do not pass other vehicles.
Two years.
6 inches
When lane is of substandard length.

34. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

35. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
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
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
30 mph

36. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.
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. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
An exhaust emission system.
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.

38. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

39. 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?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

40. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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
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.

41. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
18
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

42. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
30 mph

43. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
Turn wheels to the right
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

44. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
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 should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.

45. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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46. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.

47. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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.
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.
110 feet
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

48. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Turn wheels to the right
Do not pass other vehicles.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Keep at least two seconds away.

49. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
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.
30 mph
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

50. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
No less than 20 feet.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.