Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


2. 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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3. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
An exhaust emission system.


4. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
No less than 20 feet.
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No less then 15 feet.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


5. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn wheels to the right
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.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


6. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
6 inches
Keep at least two seconds away.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


7. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


8. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
When lane is of substandard length.


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

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10. Why are seat belts important?
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
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.
To reduce air pollution.


11. When are you required to show proof of financial responsibility?

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12. 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.
To reduce air pollution.
Lower (dim) headlights.
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. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


14. 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?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
15 mph


15. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
No less then 15 feet.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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


16. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
3 inches.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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


17. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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.
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.
Turn wheels to the right


18. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.
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.
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


19. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
No less than 20 feet.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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


20. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
An exhaust emission system.


21. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Crossroad 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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


22. Describe the 'Yield' sign
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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.


23. 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?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
100 ft (five car lengths)
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
$200


24. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
$200
Bump warning sign
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


25. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
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.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
110 feet


26. 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.
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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


27. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


28. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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
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.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.


29. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.


30. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Lower (dim) headlights.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
3 inches.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.


31. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Two years.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


32. Under what conditions must you always stop?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


33. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
An exhaust emission system.
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.


34. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
An exhaust emission system.
To reduce air pollution.


35. How should you react to a flashing red light?
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
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Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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


36. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
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.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


37. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
100 ft (five car lengths)
500 ft.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.


38. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
6 inches
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.


39. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
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.
No less then 15 feet.
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.


40. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
500 ft.
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
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
The broken lane marker is white.


41. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
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 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.


42. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Do not pass other vehicles.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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.


43. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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44. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
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.
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.
The broken lane marker is white.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


45. 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.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


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

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47. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
110 feet


48. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
No less than 20 feet.


49. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


50. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
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 road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
An exhaust emission system.
6 inches