Texas Drivers Handbook

1.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

If you approach a school bus from either direction while the bus is displaying alternatively flashing lights, you must

increase your speed.

reduce your speed.

pass with caution.

stop.

2.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

When you approach a railroad crossing that a train is approaching, you must stop your vehicle _____________from the nearest rail.

between 5-25 feet

between 15-30 feet

between 15-50 feet

between 5-40 feet

3.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

If a tire blows out, you should

brake hard.

depress the gas pedal.

shift gears.

keep your vehicle going straight.

4.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What does this mean?

Railroad crossing ahead

Narrow bridge ahead.

Underpass ahead.

One-way road ahead.

5.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

At night, you should dim your headlights to low beam whenever you are

driving on a well-lit road.

within 300 feet of the vehicle that you are following.

within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

in all of the above situations.

6.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Under Texas law, you must not park your vehicle

on a sidewalk.

within an intersection.

in a crosswalk.

in any of these situations.

7.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

In Texas, the speed limits in urban districts is ____________ unless otherwise posted.

50 mph

40 mph

30 mph

25 mph

8.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

If you are driving faster than the other traffic on a freeway, you should use

the right lane

the middle or left lane

any lane

the shoulder

9.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What does this sign mean?

T intersection ahead.

Road closed ahead.

Y intersection ahead.

The rails of a narrow bridge ahead.

10.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What does this sign mean?

Work zone ahead.

Stop sign ahead.

Closed road ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

11.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Under Texas law, if you intend to turn, you must signal continuously for at least _____________ before you turn.

400 feet

300 feet

100 feet

500 feet

12.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Areas of the road that you cannot see in the mirrors are called

special zones.

blind spots.

blank spots.

invisible spots.

13.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

In Texas, you must use your headlights from one half hour after sunset until

2 hours before sunrise.

1/2 hour before sunrise.

1 hour before sunset.

1 1/2 hour before sunrise.

14.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

If an emergency vehicle is approaching you with its siren, bell or flashing red lights on, you must

stop immediately.

pull over to the right edge of the road if possible.

increase your speed and clear the lane.

pull over to the left edge of the road if possible.

15.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

When approaching an intersection where there are no signal or traffic lights, you must

yield to heavy vehicles.

slow down and proceed with caution.

yield to vehicles on the left.

yield to vehicle on the right.

16.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

If you are driving at night in fog or heavy rain, use

hazard flashers.

parking lights.

high-beam headlights.

low-beam headlights.

17.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

When going down a steep hill, you should

turn on hazard flashers.

shift into higher gears.

keep applying the brakes.

shift into a lower gear.

18.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

When you approach a yellow flashing light at an intersection, you should

slow down and proceed with caution.

come to a complete stop.

proceed at the same speed.

proceed at an increased speed.

19.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

When a vehicle's tires lose contact with the roadway and rise up on top of the water, the condition is called

tailgating.

weaving.

tunnel vision.

hydroplaning.

20.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

In Texas, which occupants of a passenger vehicle must wear safety belts or appropriate restrains?

The driver and rear seat passengers.

The driver and all passengers.

The driver and front seat passengers under 17.

The driver and front seat passengers

21.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

If a broken yellow line is on your side of the centerline

you may cross the line to pass other vehicles.

you may cross the line only if the other side has a broken yellow line.

you may not cross the line.

none of the above apply.

22.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

_______________ on your side of the road indicates a no passing zone.

A solid yellow line

A broken white line

A broken yellow line

None of the above

23.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

At speeds over 30 mph, you should maintain a following distance of at least ____________behind the vehicle ahead of you.

10 seconds

4 seconds

6 seconds

5 seconds

24.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Before changing lanes, you should

check your speed and look over your shoulder toward the rear.

check behind you and look in side mirrors.

check rear and side view mirror.

check your mirrors and look over your shoulder to the rear.

25.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

A double solid yellow line in the middle of the road means that passing is

permitted in both directions.

not permitted in either direction.

permitted in one directions.

permitted for heavy vehicles.

26.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of the street

the pedestrian has the right of way.

the pedestrian must yield the right of way.

vehicles have the right of way, but must take care for the pedestrian's safety.

drivers must honk the horn while approaching the crosswalk to urge the pedestrian to move more quickly.

27.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which does NOT happen after drinking?

Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.

Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.

You are less alert.

You calm down so you can concentrate,

28.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Why should drivers and passengers adjust the headrests in motor vehicles?

It helps people relax, relieving the stress of driving.

It helps people avoid and reduce the severity of neck injuries.

It helps people maintain their hairstyles.

Tired people can prop up their heads, allowing them to stay alert.

29.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

If an approaching train is near enough or fast enough to be a danger, you must

slow down and proceed with caution

not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

cross the tracks at your own risk.

find an alternative route across the tracks.

30.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non disabled driver

may park in an emergency.

may not park, but stop in an emergency.

may not stop or park, but stand in an emergency.

may neither stop, park nor stand.

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