Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. 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.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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


2. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
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 fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


3. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.


4. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Two years.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


5. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
3 inches.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


6. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
3 inches.
$200
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.


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. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
To reduce air pollution.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
18
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


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

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10. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


11. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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
Bump warning sign


12. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
$200
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


13. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.
No less then 15 feet.
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


14. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.


16. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
No less then 15 feet.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


17. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
To reduce air pollution.


18. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
To reduce air pollution.
18
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


19. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.


20. What is the purpose of 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.
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
To reduce air pollution.


21. 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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
18
15 mph


22. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
110 feet
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.


23. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
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
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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.


24. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
30 mph
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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


25. What is carbon monoxide - and how may it be harmful to drivers?

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26. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
The broken lane marker is white.
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.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


27. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
18
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


28. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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
The broken lane marker is white.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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.


29. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
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.
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.
$200
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


30. 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?
Lower (dim) headlights.
Do not pass other vehicles.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
100 ft (five car lengths)


31. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
$200
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


32. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
6 inches
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


33. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
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.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


34. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
Two years.
To reduce air pollution.
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
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


35. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.


36. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
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.
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 means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


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

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

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39. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
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


40. When are accident reports required?

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41. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
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.
110 feet
30 mph
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.


42. How should you react to a flashing red light?
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
6 inches


43. 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?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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
15 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


44. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
No less then 15 feet.
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.


45. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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46. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


47. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
When lane is of substandard length.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.


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

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

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50. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No less then 15 feet.
110 feet
To reduce air pollution.
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.