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1. 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.
Two years.
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.
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 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.
Bump warning 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.
No less then 15 feet.

3. 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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
6 inches

4. Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?
Do not pass other vehicles.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

5. What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
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.
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.

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?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

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?
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 mph
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

8. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
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
Turn wheels to the right
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.

9. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
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
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.
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.

10. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
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's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

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

12. 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)
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Bump warning sign
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

13. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
Do not pass other vehicles.
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 colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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.

14. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
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.
Keep at least two seconds away.
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.

15. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
$200

16. Under what conditions must you always stop?
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
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
$200
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

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

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18. If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future - How many years must such proof be kept up?
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 broken lane marker is white.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Two years.

19. Once the brakes have been applied about How many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
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) 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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.

20. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
When lane is of substandard length.
No less then 15 feet.
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 means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.

21. 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 fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
3 inches.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.

22. 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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23. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
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.
Lower (dim) headlights.
Two years.
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

24. Within How many feet of a crosswalk may you park - when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Lower (dim) headlights.

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

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26. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
Two years.
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.

27. Why are seat belts important?
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.

28. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.
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.
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
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.

29. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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

30. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
30 mph
No less then 15 feet.

31. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
No less then 15 feet.
18
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.

32. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
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
Bump warning sign
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
30 mph

33. Describe the 'Yield' sign
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
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.
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.

34. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

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

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36. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Bump warning sign
6 inches

37. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
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 is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
100 ft (five car lengths)

38. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Two years.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.

39. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
When lane is of substandard length.
500 ft.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Lower (dim) headlights.

40. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
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.
100 ft (five car lengths)
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

41. What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Bump warning sign
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.

42. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
To reduce air pollution.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
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

43. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.

44. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

45. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
15 mph
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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.
An exhaust emission system.

46. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
18
Keep at least two seconds away.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.

47. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
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.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

48. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
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.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
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.

49. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
Bump warning sign
6 inches
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

50. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
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
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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