Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When are accident reports required?

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2. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
6 inches
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


3. 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?
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.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


4. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
100 ft (five car lengths)
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.


5. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
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.
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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


6. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
110 feet
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Keep at least two seconds away.


7. 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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8. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Do not pass other vehicles.
110 feet


9. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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10. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
When lane is of substandard length.
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.


11. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
No less then 15 feet.
3 inches.
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
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


12. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
100 ft (five car lengths)
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


13. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
No less than 20 feet.
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Do not pass other vehicles.


14. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
Two years.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
The broken lane marker is white.
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.


15. Which sign tells you to watch out for a train?

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

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17. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Do not pass other vehicles.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


18. How should you react to a flashing red light?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


19. Describe the 'Yield' sign
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.
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.
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


20. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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.
Turn wheels to the right
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


21. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


22. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


23. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
3 inches.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.


24. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


25. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
Two years.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
500 ft.


26. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


27. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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


28. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.


29. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
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.
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


30. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.


31. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
The broken lane marker is white.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


32. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
An exhaust emission system.
$200
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
Turn wheels to the right


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

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34. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
No less than 20 feet.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.


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

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36. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
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.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


37. Under what conditions must you always stop?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
An exhaust emission system.
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
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


38. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
100 ft (five car lengths)


39. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


40. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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


41. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
15 mph


42. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
To reduce air pollution.
100 ft (five car lengths)
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


43. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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


44. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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


45. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
Two years.


46. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
An exhaust emission system.
Turn wheels to the right
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
$200


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

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48. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
15 mph
No less then 15 feet.


49. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.
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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


50. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Lower (dim) headlights.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.