Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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

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2. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
110 feet
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
500 ft.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


3. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


4. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


5. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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6. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
30 mph
Turn wheels to the right


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

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8. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
Two years.
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.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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


9. 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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
$200
15 mph


10. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
18
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.


11. 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.
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 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.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


12. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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


13. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
No less than 20 feet.
6 inches
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.


14. 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.
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 car on the two-lane road should yield.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


15. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Turn wheels to the right
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
Do not pass other vehicles.


16. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
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.
Turn wheels to the right
No less than 20 feet.
When lane is of substandard length.


17. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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


18. When are accident reports required?

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19. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
110 feet
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.


20. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
No less then 15 feet.
100 ft (five car lengths)
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


21. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Two years.
To reduce air pollution.


22. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.


23. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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
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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


24. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


25. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
6 inches


26. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.
To reduce air pollution.
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. Why are seat belts important?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
No less then 15 feet.


28. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


29. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
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.
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
Keep at least two seconds away.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


30. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
To reduce air pollution.


31. 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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.


32. 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.
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.
When lane is of substandard length.
15 mph


33. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
Turn wheels to the right
To reduce air pollution.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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 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.
6 inches
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


35. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
100 ft (five car lengths)


36. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
3 inches.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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.


37. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
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
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
To reduce air pollution.


38. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
$200
Turn wheels to the 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


39. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
30 mph


40. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
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
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
3 inches.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


41. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
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.
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
Keep at least two seconds away.


42. 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.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
6 inches
110 feet


43. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


44. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
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
500 ft.
Keep at least two seconds away.


45. What is carbon monoxide - and how may it be harmful to drivers?

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46. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
Turn wheels to the right
$200
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


47. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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.
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.
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.


48. 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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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 fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


49. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
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
Turn wheels to the right
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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.


50. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
3 inches.
An exhaust emission system.
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
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.