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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. 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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
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.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
When lane is of substandard length.

3. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
The broken lane marker is white.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
To reduce air pollution.
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

4. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
$200
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
No less then 15 feet.
An exhaust emission system.

5. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
30 mph
15 mph
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

6. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
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.
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
The broken lane marker is white.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

7. 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.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

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

9. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
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
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

10. 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.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.

11. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
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.
Bump warning sign
Two years.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

12. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

13. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

14. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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.
When lane is of substandard length.

15. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
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.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

16. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
110 feet
Two years.
500 ft.
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.

17. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

18. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Two years.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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

19. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn wheels to the right
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.
When lane is of substandard length.

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

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21. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Turn wheels to the right
3 inches.
30 mph

22. Under what conditions must you always 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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

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

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24. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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6 inches
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.

25. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
100 ft (five car lengths)
$200
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.

26. 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.
$200
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.

27. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

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

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29. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
6 inches
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
No less than 20 feet.

30. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
110 feet

31. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
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
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.
30 mph

32. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Do not pass other vehicles.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.

33. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
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.
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
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

34. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
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
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.
110 feet

35. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
To reduce air pollution.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

36. 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
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
To reduce air pollution.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

37. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
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.
500 ft.
Lower (dim) headlights.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

38. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
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
3 inches.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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

39. Why are seat belts important?
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

40. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

41. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

42. 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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43. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
$200
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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.

44. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
Do not pass other vehicles.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

45. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
Turn wheels to the right
When lane is of substandard length.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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.

46. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.
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.

47. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

48. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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
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.
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.

49. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

50. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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