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1. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
The broken lane marker is white.

2. 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.
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 means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.

3. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.

4. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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
Two years.
100 ft (five car lengths)

5. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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
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You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

6. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Bump warning sign
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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

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?
Keep at least two seconds away.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

8. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Keep at least two seconds away.
Turn wheels to the right
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.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

9. Under what conditions must you always stop?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
30 mph
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

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

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11. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
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.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

12. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
6 inches
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

13. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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
15 mph
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.
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

14. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.
To reduce air pollution.

15. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
No less then 15 feet.

16. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

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

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18. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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.

19. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
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.
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.
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
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.

20. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

21. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
No less then 15 feet.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.

22. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

23. 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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

24. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
Bump warning sign
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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.

25. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Keep at least two seconds away.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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.

26. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

27. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Keep at least two seconds away.
6 inches
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.

28. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Bump warning sign
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
No less than 20 feet.

29. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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

30. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.
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

31. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
No less then 15 feet.
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
To reduce air pollution.

32. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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33. 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.
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.
Bump warning sign
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

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

35. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
When lane is of substandard length.
3 inches.
110 feet
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. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Lower (dim) headlights.
500 ft.
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37. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
When lane is of substandard length.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

38. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

39. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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.

40. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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.

41. 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?
To reduce air pollution.
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
15 mph
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

42. 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.
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 road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

43. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
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
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.
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. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

44. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
Keep at least two seconds away.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

45. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
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
30 mph
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

46. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
When lane is of substandard length.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

47. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
When lane is of substandard length.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

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

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49. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
500 ft.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

50. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.
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.
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

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