Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
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
To reduce air pollution.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


2. 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.
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.
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


3. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
When lane is of substandard length.
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.


4. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Two years.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
$200


5. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
500 ft.
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


6. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
3 inches.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


7. 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?
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
100 ft (five car lengths)
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
$200


8. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
15 mph
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
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


9. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.


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

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

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12. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.


13. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
An exhaust emission system.
Do not pass other vehicles.


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

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15. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Do not pass other vehicles.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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


16. Describe the 'Yield' sign
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
500 ft.
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.


17. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
No less than 20 feet.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.


18. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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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.
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


19. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
When lane is of substandard length.
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20. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.
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
Do not pass other vehicles.


21. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
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.


22. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn wheels to the right
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.


23. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


24. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
3 inches.
15 mph
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


25. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
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.
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.
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.


26. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.


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

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28. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
An exhaust emission system.


29. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.


30. When are accident reports required?

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31. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
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.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
No less than 20 feet.
110 feet


32. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.
Do not pass other vehicles.


33. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
6 inches
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.


34. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
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
To reduce air pollution.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


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

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36. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
To reduce air pollution.
15 mph
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
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


37. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
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.
110 feet
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Bump warning sign


38. How should you react to a flashing red light?
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


39. 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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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 it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.


40. 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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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


41. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.


42. 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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.


43. Why are seat belts important?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.


44. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

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45. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.
3 inches.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


46. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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
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.
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.


47. 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.
Turn wheels to the right
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


48. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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49. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
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.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
15 mph


50. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
When lane is of substandard length.
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
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.