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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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

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2. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.

3. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
When lane is of substandard length.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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.
110 feet

4. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
6 inches
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

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

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6. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
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.
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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
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.

7. When are accident reports required?

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8. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
No less then 15 feet.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

9. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
500 ft.
Bump warning sign
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

10. Describe the 'Yield' sign
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.

11. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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 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.
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

12. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Turn wheels to the right
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.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

13. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
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
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.
500 ft.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

14. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
15 mph
3 inches.
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.
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

15. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
The broken lane marker is white.
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.
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.

16. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Two years.
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. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
Two years.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Lower (dim) headlights.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

18. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
3 inches.
100 ft (five car lengths)
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 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

19. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
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
Do not pass other vehicles.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

20. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
6 inches
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.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

21. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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 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.
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.

22. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
500 ft.
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
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.

23. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
3 inches.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

24. Under what conditions must you always stop?
6 inches
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.

25. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
No less than 20 feet.
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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

26. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
18
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
An exhaust emission system.

27. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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
When lane is of substandard length.

28. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.
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

29. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
An exhaust emission system.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.

30. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

31. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Lower (dim) headlights.

32. 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.
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
$200
3 inches.

33. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.

34. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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
500 ft.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.

35. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
6 inches

36. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
110 feet
No less than 20 feet.
When lane is of substandard length.

37. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
To reduce air pollution.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Keep at least two seconds away.
Two years.

38. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
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.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

39. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
3 inches.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

40. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.

41. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
When lane is of substandard length.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

42. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
30 mph
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

43. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

44. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
110 feet

45. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
No less than 20 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.
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.

46. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
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
Keep at least two seconds away.
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

47. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
No less than 20 feet.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

48. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
500 ft.
100 ft (five car lengths)
18
6 inches

49. 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.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

50. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.