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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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

2. 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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.

3. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
The broken lane marker is white.

4. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.
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.

5. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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 a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

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

7. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
15 mph
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
3 inches.
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.

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

9. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
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
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.
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.

10. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
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
An exhaust emission system.
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

11. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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.
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.
$200

12. 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.
No less than 20 feet.
Lower (dim) headlights.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

13. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
500 ft.
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
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.

14. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

15. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

16. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.

17. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
The broken lane marker is white.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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

18. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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

19. Under what conditions must you always stop?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
3 inches.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.

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

21. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
To reduce air pollution.

22. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
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
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.
When lane is of substandard length.

23. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

24. 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?
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
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)

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

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

27. 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 a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
An exhaust emission system.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.

28. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

29. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
18
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
110 feet
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.

30. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
No less than 20 feet.
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
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.

31. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
18
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.

32. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

33. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.

34. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding 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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

35. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
100 ft (five car lengths)
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

36. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.
30 mph
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

37. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
15 mph
When lane is of substandard length.
30 mph
An exhaust emission system.

38. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
110 feet
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.
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.

39. 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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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.

40. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
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.
No less than 20 feet.
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 help slow your vehicle down.

41. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.
No less than 20 feet.

42. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Keep at least two seconds away.
An exhaust emission system.
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.

43. When are accident reports required?

44. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
100 ft (five car lengths)
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

45. 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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Turn wheels to the right

46. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

47. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
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.
30 mph
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

48. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
The broken lane marker is white.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
100 ft (five car lengths)

49. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
18
When lane is of substandard length.

50. 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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.