Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
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
Two years.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


2. 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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


3. 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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


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

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5. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Lower (dim) headlights.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


6. Under what conditions must you always stop?
The broken lane marker is white.
100 ft (five car lengths)
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


7. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
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.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
No less than 20 feet.


8. What does 'Yield right-of-way' 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
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.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


9. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
The broken lane marker is white.
Keep at least two seconds away.
100 ft (five car lengths)


10. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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


11. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Lower (dim) headlights.
No less then 15 feet.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


12. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
When lane is of substandard length.
To reduce air pollution.
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.


13. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Bump warning sign
6 inches
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


14. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
110 feet
100 ft (five car lengths)
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.


15. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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.


16. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
$200
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


17. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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


18. Describe the 'Yield' sign
30 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.
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


19. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.
Two years.


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

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21. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
110 feet
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.


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

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23. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
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
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Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
6 inches


24. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
When lane is of substandard length.


25. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
Lower (dim) headlights.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
No less than 20 feet.
The broken lane marker is white.


26. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
110 feet
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


27. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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. 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


28. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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29. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.


30. 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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.


31. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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.
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
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


32. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
3 inches.
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.


33. How should you react to a flashing red light?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Keep at least two seconds away.


34. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
When lane is of substandard length.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
110 feet


35. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
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
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36. 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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37. 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
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Do not pass other vehicles.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


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

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39. 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?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.
15 mph
Two years.


40. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
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
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


41. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
The broken lane marker is white.
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
An exhaust emission system.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.


42. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
30 mph
$200
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


43. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.


44. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Keep at least two seconds away.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
To reduce air pollution.


45. When are accident reports required?

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46. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
When lane is of substandard length.
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


47. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Two years.
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.
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.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.


48. 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
Two years.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


49. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Bump warning sign
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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
100 ft (five car lengths)


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

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