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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
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
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
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.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

2. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
The broken lane marker is white.
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

3. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
18
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
Two years.
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

4. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

5. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
30 mph
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Do not pass other vehicles.
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.

6. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.

7. 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?
15 mph
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

8. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Two years.
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

9. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn wheels to the right
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.

10. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road - which one must yield the right-of-way?
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.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
No less then 15 feet.

11. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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 help slow your vehicle down.
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

12. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.

13. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
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 should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.

14. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

15. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
6 inches
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

16. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
18
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
3 inches.

17. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Two years.

18. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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

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

20. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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
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.
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.

21. 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?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
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
100 ft (five car lengths)
On his next birth date after date of issuance.

22. When parked parralell - your curbside wheels must be no more than How many inches from the curb?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
6 inches

23. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
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) 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.
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
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.

24. 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.
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
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

25. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
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.
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.
No less than 20 feet.
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 is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
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
500 ft.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

27. Under what conditions must you always stop?
$200
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
The broken lane marker is white.

28. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

29. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
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
Two years.
18

30. Describe the 'Yield' sign
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
30 mph
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

31. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
3 inches.
110 feet

32. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
When lane is of substandard length.
Two years.

33. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
No less then 15 feet.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
100 ft (five car lengths)
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

34. What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an intersection?

35. What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

36. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
$200
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.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

37. What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
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 - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

38. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
110 feet
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.
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.
No less than 20 feet.

39. When a driver is waiting to make a left turn - What is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
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.
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. 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
No less then 15 feet.

40. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
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
No less than 20 feet.
30 mph
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

41. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
500 ft.
6 inches
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
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

42. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
Turn wheels to the right
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
110 feet

43. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
6 inches
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.

44. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
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.
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
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.
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

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

46. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
$200
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.

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

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

49. 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.
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
18

50. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
30 mph
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.