ANSWER: service the automatic transmission (if your car has one)
There have been improvements to ABS including __________.
ANSWER: an emergency assist feature
According to the NHTSA, the combination of __________ and __________ reduce the risk of serious crash-related head injury by 83 percent.
ANSWER: front air bags, seat belts
Before you have work done on your vehicle, ______________.
ANSWER: get a detailed estimate
One of the most important things you should do before you leave the lot with a rental car is __________.
ANSWER: check the spare
It is a violation of State law for pedestrians to:
ANSWER: Stand in the roadway for purposes of soliciting a ride
A driver waiting to make a left turn when the traffic light turns green should:
ANSWER: Turn only after there is no danger from oncoming vehicles
If you must walk on the highway, you should:
ANSWER: Walk on the left side in order to watch for approaching vehicles
When a pedestrian walks out into the street in violation of the law, you should:
ANSWER: Yield the right of way to avoid injuring them
When entering a street from an unpaved road, you should:
ANSWER: Yield to the vehicle on the paved road in all instances
Place or secure large items and loose objects in the __________ for safety and to deter theft.
ANSWER: trunk
The best way to deal with a tailgater is to __________.
ANSWER: let them get in front of you
If your brakes fail, one of the first things to do is __________.
ANSWER: pump the brake pedal
A written report must be sent to the Texas Department of Public Safety within 10 days of a collision that:
ANSWER: results in death, injury, or more than $1,000 damage to property
To regain control of a vehicle in a skid, __________.
ANSWER: make smooth steering corrections
Even if your vehicle has minimal damage from a collision, have the vehicle's safety features __________.
ANSWER: checked by a qualified technician
If the oil pressure light illuminates while you are driving, you should __________.
ANSWER: pull off the road as soon as possible
__________ skids occur when the brakes are applied so hard that the front or rear wheels lose traction.
ANSWER: Braking
If you drive through water, your brakes may become slippery and ineffective. To dry the brakes off, __________.
ANSWER: apply your brakes gently while accelerating at the same time
Several factors can cause tire failure including under inflation, hard braking, and __________.
ANSWER: poor wheel alignment
You must give a signal either by hand or arm or by signal device
ANSWER: Anytime you change lanes
When turning you should give the proper signal
ANSWER: At least 100 feet before turning
When parking near a corner, you may park your vehicle no closer than
ANSWER: 20 feet from crosswalk
A flashing yellow light means
ANSWER: Always slow down
You may lawfully allow an object to extended beyond the lest side of your vehicle
ANSWER: 3 inches
To avoid accidents, a defensive driver should
ANSWER: stay alert and look for trouble spots developing around him
When driving in the fog, you can see better by
ANSWER: Using lower headlight beam
The speed limit for passenger cars on designated rural interstates is
ANSWER: 70 mph
At 20 mph (miles per hour) the average driver, from the moment he sees danger until he his the brake, will travel about
ANSWER: 22 feet
The maximum fine for driving and drinking an alcoholic beverage is
ANSWER: $500
A persons driver's license will automatically be suspended if convicted of:
ANSWER: Possessing a false drivers license
The rider of bicycle observes
ANSWER: All signs, signals, and traffic laws
Driver become subject to the Safety Responsibility Law when accident damages amount to
ANSWER: Over $100 to property of all person
The headlights should be turned on
ANSWER: 30 min after sunset
If you run over and kill someone while driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor, the worst offense with which you may be charged is
ANSWER: Involuntary manslaughter
Question : What is the common mistake new drier makes with the brake?
Ans : Pushing the brake to hard
Question : What does the word "tailgating" mean?
Ans : Driving too close to the vehicle in front
Question : What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously?
Ans : The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Question : What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle?
Ans : License, registration and insurance card.
Question : Marijuana will use
Ans : adversely affect a driver's concentration, judgment, and perceptual skills
Question : Whether your blood alcohol raises above the legal limit depends on
Ans : How fast you drink, your weight and the amount you drink.
Question : A 12 ounce can of beer has as much alcohol in it as:
Ans : 5 ounces of wine or 1 half oz of 86 proof whiskey
Question : What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign mean?
Ans : Warning or caution
Question : Which lights should you use when driving in fog?
Ans : Low beams
Question : What does a red eight-sided sign mean?
Ans : Stop
Question : A driver' s left handed straight out means what?
Ans : He is making a left turn.
Question : What does a red and white triangular sign mean?
Ans : Yield
Question : What should you do if your electric signals fail to operate?
Ans : Use hand signals.
Question : In passenger car or truck (with a manufacturers rated carrying capacity of not more than 1500 pounds) which of the following must use safety belts?
Ans : all occupants
Question : What does a green light mean?
Ans : Proceed when safe.
Question : What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection?
Ans : To the left
Question : The first conviction penalty for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drug is
Ans : $2000 fine and 72hours-180days in jail 90days-365days drivers license suspension
Question : You should always yield to
Ans : Other vehicles already in the intersection, pedestrians and emergency vehicles.
Question : What should you do if approaching a flashing yellow light?
Ans : slow down
Question : If you are being passed, you should
Ans : keep in your lane
Question : If two cars reach a four-way stop at the same time, what is the procedure?
Ans : The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
Question : A driver' s left hand extended upward means what?
Ans : He is making a right turn
Question : You move you must report your change of address to the Department of Public Safety within
Ans : 30 days
Question : If you feel or hear an unusual thumping noise while driving, it may be?
Ans : The tires.
Question : When a pedestrian walks out for into the street in violation of the law, you should
Ans : yield the right of way to avoid injuring him
Question : What do two parallel lines across the road mean?
Ans : Pedestrian crosswalk
Question : As you drive, you must turn your headlights on
Ans : one-half hour after sunset and ending one-half hour before sunrise, or any other time when persons or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1000 feet
Question : What are some telltale signs of a drunk driver?
Ans : Speeding, weaving, slow driving, jerking motion and quick stops.
Question : What is a good rule for adjusting speed in traffic?
Ans : Try to adjust to the flow of traffic.
Question : What does a flashing red light mean?
Ans : Stop, look and proceed with caution
Question : What does a single solid white line across an intersection Mean?
Ans : You should stop behind the line for a traffic sign or signal.
Question : What must you do if a school bus is stopped and its red light' s are flashing?
Ans : Stop.
Question : When should you use your high beam lights?
Ans : Open country driving situations.
Question : The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol-related accident is to
Ans : Don' t drive at all after drinking.
Question : Where are rearview mirrors' blind spots?
Ans : On the left and right sides and between rear window posts.
Question : What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway?
Ans : Go on to the next exit. Do not reverse or back up
Question : A person's driver's license will automatically be suspended if convicted of
Ans : Possessing a false driver's license
Question : If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder
Ans : Slow down, then turn your wheels to climb the pavement edge.
Question : Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverage means?
Ans : The driver shows obvious signs of being drunk.
Question : What is the age minimum for obtaining a moped license?
Ans : 15 years old
Question : How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb?
Ans : To the right towards the curb.
Question : What should you do if you have a blowout?
Ans : Slow the vehicle gradually.
Question : If you drive through a deep puddle, what should you do?
Ans : slow down
Question : When you hear a siren coming, you should
Ans : yield to the emergency vehicle speed up and get our of the way
Question : The most important thing in baking a motor vehicle is
Ans : looking back carefully
2024 Texas Driver's License Permit Practice Test Questions and Answers
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