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Texas Drivers Handbook Test

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1. Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road?
Turn wheels to the right
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Yellow - diamond - and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
30 mph

2. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
An exhaust emission system.
Same regulations as drivers - but ride as far right in the lane as possible.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.

3. What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
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
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.
Do not pass other vehicles.

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

5. Under what conditions must you always stop?
500 ft.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.

6. How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
Keep at least two seconds away.
No less then 15 feet.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.

7. How should you react to a flashing red light?
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
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.

8. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
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.
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
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
Do not pass other vehicles.

9. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
On his next birth date after date of issuance.
The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
$200
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.

10. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
3 inches.
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.
Parking lights or lower beam headlights.

11. What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
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.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.
500 ft.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

12. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
Two years.
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow - yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

13. Describe What you should do if you have a blowout while driving?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

14. About How many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
110 feet
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.

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

16. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
When lane is of substandard length.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
18

17. In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.
An exhaust emission system.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
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.
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

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

19. 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.
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The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down - keep right - and do not pass.
Keep at least two seconds away.

20. Why are seat belts important?
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
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.
No less then 15 feet.
They keep you from getting thrown out of your car - hitting the dashboard too hard - and in control of your car.

21. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
No less than 20 feet.

22. What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
It's a colorless - deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.
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
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

23. What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days.
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
15 mph
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

24. Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
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.

25. When needed - how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
100 ft (five car lengths)
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
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
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.

26. You should dim your lights when you are within How many feet of an approaching car?
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 inches
500 ft.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

27. Describe the emblem Which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
To reduce air pollution.
Upon request - when you're involved in a crash.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

28. 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.
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.
At stop signs - red lights - crosswalks - and for school buses and emergency vehicles.

29. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something Which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
500 ft.
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.
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

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

31. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state - or for United States outside an urban district?
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
Lower (dim) headlights.
Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road.
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.

32. To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
3 inches.

33. What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?
Move the car off the pavement - turn on emergency warning lights - and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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 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.

34. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
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.
It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.
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
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

35. In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Turn wheels to the right
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.
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.
You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.

36. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
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.
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection - and then proceed carefully.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

37. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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.

38. At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Crossroad ahead. Slow down - look carefully in all directions.
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.

39. What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Do not pass other vehicles.
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.

40. What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
30 mph
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph
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.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

41. What is meant by 'Defensive Driving?'
110 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
30 mph
3 inches.

42. Under what conditions should headlights be used?

43. What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
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.
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.
Two years.

44. What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.
Bump warning sign
'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign.
Keep at least two seconds away.

45. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
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.

46. When following another car - What is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
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.
3 inches.
Keep at least two seconds away.
The car on the two-lane road should yield.

47. 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.
Passing/overtaking - left turn at intersection - unsafe conditions in roadway - lane's width is inappropriate.
Loop ### - rectangle with black writing.
Suspension/revocation action from another state - parental authorization withdrawn - voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes - and false statement on application.

48. What does 'Yield right-of-way' mean?
Stop - locate owner/operator - and give name and address. Or - leave a written notice.
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.
If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.

49. What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
Must be a licensed driver - and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
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.
When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise - and whenever you can't see clearly.

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