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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Lower (dim) 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.
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.

2. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.

3. Describe the 'Yield' sign
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.
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
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

4. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
When lane is of substandard length.
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.

5. 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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

6. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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.
The broken lane marker is white.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

7. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
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
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

8. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Turn wheels to the right

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.
No less than 20 feet.
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.

10. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
15 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
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

11. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
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
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.
6 inches
$200

12. How should you react to a flashing red light?
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.

13. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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

14. 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?
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

15. 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?
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
500 ft.
15 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.

16. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
$200
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
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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

17. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
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.
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
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.

18. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.
No less than 20 feet.

19. 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 help slow your vehicle down.
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.
No less then 15 feet.

20. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
30 mph
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

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

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22. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
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
Keep at least two seconds away.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

23. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
No less than 20 feet.
Two years.

24. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
6 inches
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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

25. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
3 inches.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
100 ft (five car lengths)

26. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.

27. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
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.
15 mph

28. 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
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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

29. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Do not pass other vehicles.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
$200

30. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

31. 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.
15 mph
100 ft (five car lengths)
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

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

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33. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
18
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
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

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

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35. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Two years.
18
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Bump warning sign

36. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
500 ft.
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
110 feet
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

37. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
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.
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.
6 inches
The car on the two-lane road should yield.

38. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
500 ft.

39. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Two years.

40. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.

41. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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.
3 inches.
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
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

42. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
No less than 20 feet.

43. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Do not pass other vehicles.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

44. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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
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.
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.

45. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
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.
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.

46. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
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
500 ft.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

47. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
To reduce air pollution.
6 inches

48. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

49. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
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.
18
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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

50. What sign warns you that you must slow 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
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.
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.