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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?






2. 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?






3. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?






4. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?






5. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?






6. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?






7. Why are seat belts important?






8. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?






9. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?






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






11. When are accident reports required?

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






13. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?






14. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?






15. Describe the 'Yield' sign






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






17. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?






18. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?






19. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?






20. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?






21. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?






22. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?






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

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24. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.






25. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog






26. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?






27. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.






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






29. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?






30. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?






31. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'






32. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.






33. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?






34. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes






35. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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36. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?






37. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?






38. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?






39. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?






40. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?






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






42. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?






43. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?






44. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?






45. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.






46. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?






47. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?






48. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?






49. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?






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

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