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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle 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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

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

3. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
No less than 20 feet.
Turn wheels to the right

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

5. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
The broken lane marker is white.
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

6. Why are seat belts important?
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

7. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
500 ft.
An exhaust emission system.
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

8. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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.
15 mph
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
An exhaust emission system.

9. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

10. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
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
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

11. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
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.
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.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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12. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
3 inches.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

13. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.

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

15. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
Bump warning sign
Use a low gear to 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.
An exhaust emission system.

16. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

17. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

18. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
6 inches
Turn wheels to the right
30 mph
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

19. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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.

20. 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
Turn wheels to the right
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.

21. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Turn wheels to the right
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 a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

22. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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 lane is of substandard length.
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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

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

24. 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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
No less than 20 feet.

25. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
110 feet
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.

26. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Two years.
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
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

27. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
When lane is of substandard length.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

28. When are accident reports required?

29. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
30 mph
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. 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.
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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

31. Describe the 'Yield' sign
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

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

33. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
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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
3 inches.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

34. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.
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.

35. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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Do not pass other vehicles.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

36. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No less then 15 feet.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
When lane is of substandard length.

37. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
30 mph

38. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
15 mph
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
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

39. 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
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

40. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
An exhaust emission system.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

41. 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.
$200
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.

42. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

43. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
Do not pass other vehicles.
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
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

44. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Turn wheels to the right

45. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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

47. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Keep at least two seconds away.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

48. Under what conditions must you always stop?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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

49. 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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

50. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Bump warning sign
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.