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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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
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

2. 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?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
15 mph
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

3. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
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.
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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
110 feet

4. 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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

5. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
30 mph
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

6. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
110 feet
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
Do not pass other vehicles.

7. Why are seat belts important?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
When lane is of substandard length.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
The broken lane marker is white.

8. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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.
To reduce air pollution.

9. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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.
$200

10. 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.
15 mph
18

11. When are accident reports required?

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12. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
30 mph

13. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
500 ft.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

14. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
110 feet
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.

15. Describe the 'Yield' sign
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
6 inches
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.

16. 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
When lane is of substandard length.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
6 inches

17. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

18. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
Bump warning sign
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Do not pass other vehicles.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

19. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
When lane is of substandard length.
Bump warning sign
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.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.

20. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn wheels to the right
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

21. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.
No less than 20 feet.

22. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.
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
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.

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

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24. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

25. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Lower (dim) headlights.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

26. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Lower (dim) headlights.
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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

27. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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
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.
6 inches

28. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.

29. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
3 inches.
No less than 20 feet.
18
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

30. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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.

31. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.

32. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
An exhaust emission system.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.

33. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
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.
Use a low gear to help 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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

34. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
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
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
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

35. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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36. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
$200

37. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Keep at least two seconds away.
Bump warning sign
Turn wheels to the 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

38. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
No less then 15 feet.

39. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
6 inches
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Two years.

40. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
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
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Lower (dim) headlights.

41. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

42. 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.
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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.

43. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
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.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Bump warning sign
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 effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

45. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
No less than 20 feet.
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
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.
Turn wheels to the right

46. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
The broken lane marker is white.

47. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

48. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
When lane is of substandard length.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

49. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Lower (dim) headlights.
110 feet

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

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