Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.


2. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.


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?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
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.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph


4. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend the left fender of your car?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
3 inches.
$200
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


5. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
Turn wheels to the right
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.
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.
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.


6. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Do not pass other vehicles.


7. What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
110 feet
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.


8. When are accident reports required?

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9. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
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
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.
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.
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.


10. What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver education or being a hardship case?
30 mph
Crossroad 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.
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11. Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
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
6 inches
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.


12. 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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.


13. What is the shape of a 'keep right' sign - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
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
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.
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. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
No less then 15 feet.
Do not pass other vehicles.


15. What does a 'narrow bridge' sign look like - and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
30 mph


16. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
When lane is of substandard length.
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.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.


17. 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
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.
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
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.


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

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19. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
When lane is of substandard length.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
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.
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


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

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21. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.
6 inches


22. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
30 mph
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.


23. If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
Turn wheels to the right
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. Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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.


25. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
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
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Lower (dim) headlights.


26. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
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's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
To reduce air pollution.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.


27. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
To reduce air pollution.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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.


28. If a person is under 18 - when does his provisional license expire?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.


29. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
The broken lane marker is white.
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.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.
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.


30. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
No less then 15 feet.
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.
6 inches
110 feet


31. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
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
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
15 mph


32. How should you react to a flashing red light?
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.
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.
No less then 15 feet.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.


33. What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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Keep at least two seconds away.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.


34. What sign warns you that you must slow down?
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
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.


35. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
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.
To reduce air pollution.
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.


36. When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
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
6 inches


37. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.


38. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Keep at least two seconds away.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Bump warning sign


39. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
To reduce air pollution.


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

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41. On a one-way street - what color is the broken lane marker?
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Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
The broken lane marker is white.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.


42. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
100 ft (five car lengths)
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. 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


43. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
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500 ft.
When lane is of substandard length.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.


44. 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)
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.
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.


45. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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
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.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.


46. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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


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.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
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
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
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


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


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

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50. 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.
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.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.