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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

2. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

3. What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an intersection?

4. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
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

5. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

6. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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

7. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.
To reduce air pollution.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

8. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

9. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
To reduce air pollution.
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.
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.

10. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Bump warning sign
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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

11. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
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
30 mph
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
When lane is of substandard length.

12. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
When lane is of substandard length.
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 must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

13. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
110 feet
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
Turn wheels to the right

14. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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.

15. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
The broken lane marker is white.
100 ft (five car lengths)
$200

16. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
No less than 20 feet.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.

17. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
No less then 15 feet.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

18. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
To reduce air pollution.
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.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.

19. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
30 mph
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.

20. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
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
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

21. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
6 inches
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
100 ft (five car lengths)

22. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
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.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

23. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

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

25. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
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.
No less than 20 feet.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

26. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
The broken lane marker is white.

27. 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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

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

29. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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.
An exhaust emission system.
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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.

30. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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.
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
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.

31. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

32. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
15 mph
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 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.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

33. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
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.
$200
An exhaust emission system.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

34. 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
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
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

35. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
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.
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
Turn wheels to the right
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

36. 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
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.

37. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.

38. Describe the 'Yield' sign
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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.

39. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.
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 means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

40. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
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

41. When are accident reports required?

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

43. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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
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.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.

44. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
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
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.

45. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
6 inches
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

46. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Turn wheels to the right
The broken lane marker is white.
100 ft (five car lengths)

47. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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

48. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.

49. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Lower (dim) headlights.
110 feet

50. Why are seat belts important?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.