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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Keep at least two seconds away.
6 inches
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.

2. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Do not pass other vehicles.

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

4. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Lower (dim) headlights.

5. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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

6. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.
$200

7. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
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.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
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.

8. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Keep at least two seconds away.
The broken lane marker is white.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

9. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
No less than 20 feet.
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
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.

10. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

11. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Lower (dim) headlights.

12. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

13. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
6 inches
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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
No less then 15 feet.

14. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

15. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.
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.

16. Under what conditions must you always stop?
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.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Bump warning sign

17. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

18. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
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.
The broken lane marker is white.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

19. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Two years.
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
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

20. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.

21. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
18
15 mph
The broken lane marker is white.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

22. 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?
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
110 feet

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

24. When are accident reports required?

25. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
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.
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.
An exhaust emission system.

26. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Do not pass other vehicles.
An exhaust emission system.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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

27. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

28. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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
15 mph
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

29. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
18
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.

30. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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

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

32. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
110 feet
30 mph
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
100 ft (five car lengths)

33. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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.

34. How should you react to a flashing red light?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

35. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
No less than 20 feet.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

36. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

37. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.

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

39. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
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 mph
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

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

41. 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?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
To reduce air pollution.
15 mph
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

42. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

43. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
30 mph
18
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.

44. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.

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

46. Why are seat belts important?
An exhaust emission system.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

47. 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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

48. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.

49. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
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
6 inches
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

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