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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.
Two years.
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.

2. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
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
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

3. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

4. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
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.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

5. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
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.
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.
No less then 15 feet.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.

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?
The broken lane marker is white.
To reduce air pollution.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
110 feet

7. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
3 inches.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.

8. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

9. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
No less than 20 feet.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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

10. When are accident reports required?

11. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
No less then 15 feet.
$200
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
110 feet

12. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.

13. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
15 mph
Turn wheels to the right
30 mph
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

14. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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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.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

15. What is meant by 'Defensive 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.
When lane is of substandard length.
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
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.

16. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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.
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
No less then 15 feet.

17. 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?
100 ft (five car lengths)
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.
When lane is of substandard length.

18. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
30 mph
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

19. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
3 inches.
$200

20. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
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.

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

22. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
No less than 20 feet.
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
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

23. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
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Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
100 ft (five car lengths)
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

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

25. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

26. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
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
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.
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.
500 ft.

27. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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 must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Keep at least two seconds away.

28. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
500 ft.
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.
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

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

30. 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.
3 inches.
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 must obey the traffic officer at all times.

31. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
When lane is of substandard length.
110 feet

32. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
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.
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
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

33. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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.
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
To reduce air pollution.

34. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Turn wheels to the right
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Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

35. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
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
500 ft.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

36. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Turn wheels to the right
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
Lower (dim) headlights.

37. 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.
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
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
An exhaust emission system.

38. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
$200
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.

39. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Two years.
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.

40. 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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

41. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No less then 15 feet.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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.
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. 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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Turn wheels to the right
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

43. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
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.
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.
Bump warning sign
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

44. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
No less than 20 feet.
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
100 ft (five car lengths)

45. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

46. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Lower (dim) headlights.
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.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.

47. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
30 mph
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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.

48. How should you react to a flashing red light?
No less then 15 feet.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 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
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

49. Describe the 'Yield' sign
Two years.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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.

50. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
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
Do not pass other vehicles.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.