Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.


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

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3. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


4. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
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.
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
Lower (dim) headlights.
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.


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


6. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
30 mph
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


7. When are accident reports required?

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8. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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


9. Why are seat belts important?
When lane is of substandard length.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.


10. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
When lane is of substandard length.
100 ft (five car lengths)
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.


11. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
Lower (dim) headlights.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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
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.


12. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Turn wheels to the right
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


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

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

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15. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
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
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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


16. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
The broken lane marker is white.
Bump warning sign
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


17. 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.
An exhaust emission system.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.


18. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
Turn wheels to the 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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.


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

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20. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


21. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Do not pass other vehicles.
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


22. 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?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
15 mph


23. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.
500 ft.
100 ft (five car lengths)


24. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
No less than 20 feet.
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.
To reduce air pollution.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


25. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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.


26. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
110 feet
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.


27. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
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
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
No less than 20 feet.
15 mph


28. Describe the 'Yield' sign
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 is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
To reduce air pollution.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


29. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
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
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.
When lane is of substandard length.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


30. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.
500 ft.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


31. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
An exhaust emission system.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.


32. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
The broken lane marker is white.
3 inches.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.


33. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.


34. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


35. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
110 feet
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.
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
18


36. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
6 inches
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
No less then 15 feet.


37. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Do not pass other vehicles.
30 mph


38. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
110 feet
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


39. 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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
3 inches.


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

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41. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
$200
Two years.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
No less then 15 feet.


42. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


43. 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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44. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Lower (dim) headlights.
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
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
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


45. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
110 feet
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


46. 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
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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.


47. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
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.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
$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.


48. How should you react to a flashing red light?
When lane is of substandard length.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


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

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50. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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 should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.