Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


2. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
110 feet
When lane is of substandard length.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


3. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Bump warning sign
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


4. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
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
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


5. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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


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

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7. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
No less than 20 feet.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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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


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


9. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
30 mph
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Do not pass other vehicles.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


10. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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
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.


11. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
110 feet
30 mph
Keep at least two seconds away.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


12. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
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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
Turn wheels to the right
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


13. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


14. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
$200
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 colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.


15. 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?
110 feet
100 ft (five car lengths)
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.


16. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
3 inches.
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


17. 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
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.


18. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
500 ft.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


19. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


20. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
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
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
110 feet
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


21. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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.
No less than 20 feet.


22. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


23. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
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.
Two years.
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
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


24. 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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25. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.
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.


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

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27. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
No less than 20 feet.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


28. 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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Bump warning sign
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


29. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.


30. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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


31. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
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
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


32. Describe the 'Yield' sign
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency 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 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.


33. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
No less then 15 feet.


34. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
6 inches
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.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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


35. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Lower (dim) headlights.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.


36. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


37. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
110 feet
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


38. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
An exhaust emission system.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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
The broken lane marker is white.


39. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


40. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
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
3 inches.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


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?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
$200
15 mph


42. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
110 feet
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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
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.


43. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.


44. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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


45. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
To reduce air pollution.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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.


46. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.


47. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
$200
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


48. What sign indicates that the road that you are on merges with another?

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

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50. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.