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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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

2. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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
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.

3. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.

4. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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
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

5. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

6. 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
No less than 20 feet.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

7. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
The broken lane marker is white.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

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

9. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
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.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.

10. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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
15 mph
Do not pass other vehicles.

11. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.

12. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
When lane is of substandard length.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

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

14. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
When lane is of substandard length.
3 inches.
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.

15. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
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
6 inches
$200
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

16. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

17. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
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's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.

18. 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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
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

19. Describe the 'Yield' sign
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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 road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.

20. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
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.
Bump warning sign
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Keep at least two seconds away.

21. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
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
Turn wheels to the right
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.

22. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.

23. When are accident reports required?

24. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Lower (dim) headlights.
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
110 feet

25. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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
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.

26. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
18
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.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.

27. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Two years.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Turn wheels to the right
100 ft (five car lengths)

28. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

29. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
$200
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
500 ft.
18

30. 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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
6 inches

31. 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
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.

32. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No less then 15 feet.
Lower (dim) headlights.
To reduce air pollution.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

33. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
No less than 20 feet.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

34. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
When lane is of substandard length.
500 ft.
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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

35. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
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.
30 mph
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

36. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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.

37. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
18
110 feet

38. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
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 means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

39. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

40. 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?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
15 mph

41. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
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.
No less then 15 feet.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
The broken lane marker is white.

42. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
30 mph
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.
3 inches.

43. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

44. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
110 feet
Parking lights or lower beam 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
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.

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

46. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Bump warning sign
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
When lane is of substandard length.
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.

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

48. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
30 mph
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
To reduce air pollution.
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

49. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency 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.
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
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

50. 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?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
100 ft (five car lengths)
3 inches.
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.