flashcards texas drivers handbook quiz
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"Slower Traffic Keep Right"sign.
1a
Which sign tells you to keep inthe right-hand lane when
driving slow?
1b
$200
2a
How much is the maximum finefor a first conviction of driving
without a license?
2b
1. Brakes (Foot Brake, Parking Brake) 2. Lights(Two Headlights, Tail Lights, Brake Lights, TurnSignals, License Plate Light, Reflectors, ParkingLights) 3. Horn 4. Muffler 5. Safety Glass 6.License Plates 7. Windshield Wiper 8. RearviewMirror 9. Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem (ifdesigned to travel at 25 mph or less) 10. FrontSeat Belts 11. Tires 12. Fuel Cap
3a
Describe the equipmentrequired on passenger cars by
state law.
3b
1) 60 days suspension. 2) 120days suspension. 3) 180 dayssuspension. May be placed injail until bond is made orappearance before a magistrateor juvenile court judge.
4a
What are the penalties forminors(persons under the age of
21)convicted of nondrivingalcohol-related offenses?
4b
1) Fine up to $500, 20-40 hrs communityservice, license suspended for 120 days,and/or confinement of up to 180 days. 2)Fine up to $500, 40-60 hrs communityservice, and maybe AA course. 3) $500-$2000, 40-60 hrs community service,and/or confinement up to 180 days.
5a
What are the penalties forminors(persons under the age of
21)convicted of driving underthe influence of alcohol.
5b
1) Motorists turning left in front ofoncoming bicycle traffic. 2) Motoriststurning right across path of bicycle traffic.3) Motorists pulling away from a stop signor failing to yield to bicycle cross traffic.
6a
What are the three mostcommon motorist caused car-
bicycle crashes?
6b
3 inches.
7a
What is the maximum numberof inches that you may lawfully
allow an object to extend the leftfender of your car?
7b
6 inches
8a
When parked parralell, yourcurbside wheels must be nomore than how many inches
from the curb?
8b
15 mph
9a
If a child runs into the road 45-50 feet ahead of your car, whatis the highest speed from whichyou can stop with good brakeswithout hitting him?
9b
18
10a
What is the minimum age atwhich you can get a class Cdrivers license without drivereducation or being a hardshipcase?
10b
30 mph
11a
What is the state speed limit forautomobiles in urban districts..
11b
100 ft (five car lengths)
12a
You should never drive on theleft half of the roadway whenyou are within how many feetfrom an intersection, bridge, orrailroad crossing?
12b
110 feet
13a
About how many feet will theaverage driver going 50mph
travel from the moment he seesdanger until he hits the brakes?
13b
500 ft.
14a
You should dim your lightswhen you are within how many
feet of an approaching car?
14b
A fluorescent orange trianglewith retroflective borders.
15a
Describe the emblem whichidentifies vehicles which travel
at speeds of 25mph or less?
15b
A railroad crossing sign; it'scircular and yellow with a blackX and two Rs. Railroads alsohave railroad cross bucksposted by the crossing, with agate and flashing lights.
16a
Which sign tells you to watchout for a train?
16b
A red and white equilateral triangle. Thissign tells you that the road you are on joinswith another road ahead. You should slowdown or stop if necessary so that you canyield the right-of-way to vehicles on theother road.
17a
Describe the "Yield" sign
17b
A yellow diamond that has two arrowspointing up and down, he should keep tothe right lane.Vertical, white rectangle;Drivers who are driving slower than othervehicles on the roadway should keep right.
18a
What is the shape of a "keepright' sign, and how should thedriver react when he sees one?
18b
An advisory speed sign; it hasan arrow turning with a small
sign with the speed limit underit.
19a
What kind of sign warns youthat the highest safe speed for
the turn ahead is 25mph?
19b
An exhaust emission system.
20a
In addition to mufflers whatnew equipment is required onall cars manufactured in 1968
and after.
20b
At stop signs, red lights,crosswalks, and for school
buses and emergency vehicles.
21a
Under what conditions mustyou always stop?
21b
Bump warning sign
22a
What type of sign warns youthat you should slow down for a
sharp rise in the road way?
22b
Class A - 18 or 17 with approved driver educationor approval of minor's hardshipapplication. Class B - 18 or 17 with approveddriver education or approval of minor'shardship, Class C - 18 or 16 with approved drivereducation or 15 with approval of minor'shardship, and Class M - for motorcycles, 18 or 16with approved driver education.
23a
What are the different classes oflicenses and age requirements
for each?
23b
Corrective lenses, LOFS age 21 or older, Daytime only,Do not exeed 45 mph, No expressway driving, M/Cnot to exeed 250 cc, licensed M/C operator age 21 orolder in sight, Moped, Vehicle w/o air brakes-appliesto vehicles requiring CDL, CDL interstate commerceonly, Stated on license, LOFS 21 or over vehicle aboveclass B, LOFS 21 or over vehicle above class C,Outside mirror or hearing aid, AutomaticTransmission, Applicable prosthetic devices,Applicable vehicle devices, Power steering.
24a
What type of restrictions maybe placed on your license?
24b
Crossroad ahead. Slow down,look carefully in all directions.
25a
What type of sign warns you towatch right and left for cross
traffic?
25b
Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime -65 mph
26a
What is the maximum speedlimit for passenger cars onTexas Highway numbered bythe state, or for United Statesoutside an urban district?
26b
Do not pass other vehicles.
27a
What does a "Do Not Pass" signmean?
27b
DWI by use of alcohol or drugs, drug offense,intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault,failure to stop and render aid, causing the death orserious injury of anyone while operating a motorvehicle, any offense punishable as a felony underthe motor vehicle laws of Texas, overtaking andpassing a school bus, boating while intoxicated,evading arrest, driving while license invalid,alterd/unlawful use of driver license, etc.
28a
Under what conditions mayyour drivers license be
suspended?
28b
Get on the left lane, beginsignaling and slowing down atleast 100 ft from corner. Stay tothe right of the interstate whenon the centerline, and yield toapproaching vehicles.
29a
When a driver is waiting tomake a left turn, what is the
procedure he should take whenthe light turns green?
29b
Half an hour after sunset untilhalf an hour before sunrise.
30a
At what time of day should yourheadlights be turned on?
30b
If you can't get into the properlane at least within one-halfblock before you turn, thendon't turn and continuestraight.
31a
What should you do if youdiscover you are in the wrong
lane to make a turn as you enteran intersection?
31b
If you need to drive off thepaved portion of the highway.
32a
Under what conditions areovertaking and passing to the
right not permitted?
32b
It is a yellow diamond andshows that the bridge ahead isnot as wide as the road. Slow
down and use caution.
33a
What does a "narrow bridge"sign look like, and how shouldthe driver react when he sees
one?
33b
It is still up to you to renew yourlicense. Send in an application
for renewal.
34a
What action should you take ifyou fail to receive the renewal
notice card reminding license isabout to expire?
34b
It means that the maximumspeed is 55 mph on the roadway
in ideal conditions.
35a
What does a posted speed limitof 55mph mean?
35b
It must be reported to theDriver License Office within 30
days.
36a
To what agency in within whattime period must a change ofaddress be reported for driver
licensing purposes?
36b
It takes 387 feet for the car tostop.
37a
Once the brakes have beenapplied about how many feet
does a car 70mph travel beforeit comes
37b
It's a black cross in a yellowdiamond. Cross traffic ahead.
Slow down, look carefully in alldirections.
38a
Describe the sign that tells youto watch for cross traffic ahead?
38b
It's a colorless, deadly gas in theexhaust fumes produced by cars
and can cause poisoning.
39a
What is carbon monoxide, andhow may it be harmful to
drivers?
39b
Keep at least two seconds away.
40a
When following another car,what is a good rule to determine
the distance at which youshould follow behind?
40b
Loop ###, rectangle with blackwriting.
41a
Describe the type of sign whichwould let you know that you
were on a short state highway ina city or urban area.
41b
Lower (dim) headlights.
42a
Which lights should you usewhen you are driving in a fog
42b
Mandatory suspension oflicense; the first offense has amaximum fine of $2000,suspension of 90-365 days, andconfinement of 72 hrs to 180days.
43a
What is the penalty for beingconvicted of driving while
intoxicated?
43b
Many of the yellow diamondwarning signs. Especially slow
down on wet road.
44a
What sign warns you that youmust slow down?
44b
Marijuana impairs the sensory andperceptual skills, and also affectsconcentration and judgment.Amphetamines make the driver lesscoordinated, more edgy, and have beenknown to cause lapses in concentration.
45a
What effects does the use ofmarijuana and amphetamine
have on driving?
45b
Move the car off the pavement,turn on emergency warninglights, and tie a white clothwhere visible or raise your
hood.46a
Describe what you should do ifyou have a blowout while
driving?
46b
Must be a licensed driver, andat least 21 years old. The
student must have a instructionpermit.
47a
What qualifications must onehave to teach a beginner to
drive?
47b
No less than 20 feet.
48a
Within how many feet of acrosswalk may you park, when
parking near a corner?
48b
No less then 15 feet.
49a
How close to a fireplug may avehicle lawfully park?
49b
No. Speed must be adjusted toconditions in order to avoid
accidents.
50a
Does a posted speed limit of55mph mean that you may drive55mph on that highway under
all conditions?
50b
On his next birth date after dateof issuance.
51a
If a person is under 18, whendoes his provisional license
expire?
51b
One lane merging onto thearrow that's pointing ahead.
52a
What sign indicates that theroad that you are on merges
with another?
52b
Parking lights or lower beamheadlights.
53a
What type of lighting shouldcars use when parked on the
highway at night?
53b
Passing/overtaking, left turn atintersection, unsafe conditions
in roadway, lane's width isinappropriate.
54a
When is a bicyclist not requiredto ride on the right of the
roadway?
54b
Proceed carefully in thedirection of the arrow, yielding
the right-of-way to othervehicles and pedestrians.
55a
What does a green arrowshowing with a red light mean?
55b
Protecting yourself and others from dangerousand unexpected driving situations by using aspace management system. Stay alert toeverything happening around you, look fortrouble spots developing around, have a plan ofaction if other driver does the wrong thing, andknow the law requires drivers to protect eachother from their own mistakes.
56a
What is meant by "DefensiveDriving?"
56b
Same regulations as drivers, butride as far right in the lane as
possible.
57a
What regulations should abicycle rider observe?
57b
Stop completely while enteringthe crosswalk/intersection, and
then proceed carefully.
58a
How should you react to aflashing red light?
58b
Stop, locate owner/operator,and give name and address. Or,
leave a written notice.
59a
What should you do if youdamage an unattended vehicle
59b
Suspension/revocation action fromanother state, parental authorizationwithdrawn, voluntary surrender formedical/insurance purposes, andfalse statement on application.
60a
What circumstances may leadto possible loss of your license?
60b
Take your foot off the gas pedaland turn the steering wheel in
the direction of the skid.
61a
What is the first thing thatshould be done when a car
starts to skid?
61b
The broken lane marker iswhite.
62a
On a one-way street, what coloris the broken lane marker?
62b
The car on the two-lane roadshould yield.
63a
When two cars meet at theintersection of a 2-lane roadwith 4-lane road, which onemust yield the right-of-way?
63b
The road curves one way (right)and then the other way (left).Slow down, keep right, and do
not pass.
64a
Which sign tells you to slowdown because you are
approaching a double curve?
64b
They keep you from gettingthrown out of your car, hittingthe dashboard too hard, and in
control of your car.
65a
Why are seat belts important?
65b
To allow another vehicle orroadway user to proceed first,when they have the privilege ofhaving immediate use of a partof a roadway.
66a
What does "Yield right-of-way"mean?
66b
To reduce air pollution.
67a
What is the purpose of anexhaust emission system?
67b
Turn wheels to the right
68a
In what direction should youturn your wheels when parking
uphill without a curb?
68b
Two years.
69a
If you are required to showproof of financial responsibilityfor the future, how many years
must such proof be kept up?
69b
Upon request, when you'reinvolved in a crash.
70a
When are you required to showproof of financial responsibility?
70b
Use a low gear to help slow yourvehicle down.
71a
In which gear should you drivewhen going down a steep hill?
71b
Use a low gear to slow yourvehicle down.
72a
What should you do whendriving down a steep grade in a
car with a standardtransmission?
72b
When a law enforcement officerhasn't investigated the crash.
73a
When are accident reportsrequired?
73b
When it's half an hour aftersunset until half an hour beforesunrise, and whenever you can't
see clearly.
74a
Under what conditions shouldheadlights be used?
74b
When lane is of substandardlength.
75a
When are bicyclists allowed toride two abreast in a traffic
lane?
75b
When pavement markings prohibitdriving on other lane -When within100 ft of/or crossing an intersectionor railroad crossing -On a hill, curve,or other place with limited vision -100 ft of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
76a
Under what circumstancesshould you never attempt to
pass a car ahead of you?
76b
With a liability insurance policy,or a standard proof of liabilityinsurance form given by theTexas Department of Insuranceand issued by a liability insurer
77a
When needed, how may oneshow proof of financial
responsibility?
77b
Yellow, diamond, and a squigglyline pointing ahead.
78a
Describe the sign which warnsyou to slow down for a winding
road?
78b
Yield the right-of-way bymoving to the right edge of the
roadway and stopping.
79a
If you are driving and hear asiren coming?
79b
Yield to any vehicle which hasentered the intersection fromthe right or is approaching fromthe right. Make sure there arenot any vehicles going left orright.
80a
What precautions should adriver take at uncontrolled
intersections?
80b
You must not have... a. A red light showingfrom the front. b. A bell, siren, or exhaustwhistle. c. A muffler cutout. d. Anythingthat extends more than three inchesbeyond the left side or six inches beyondthe right side of the body, running board,or fenders of your car. e. Flashing redlights on the front.
81a
Describe the types of equipmentwhich Texas state law
specifically forbids on passengercars driven within the state.
81b
You must obey the traffic officerat all times.
82a
How should you react when atraffic officer tells you to dosomething which is ordinarilyconsidered to be against thelaw?
82b
You should never overtake aschool bus, especially when it isloading or unloading children.You should stop until the buseither resumes its drive or thedriver tells you to pass.
83a
When is it necessary to stopbefore procceding when you
overtake a school bus loading orunloading children?
83b
You should stop prior to thesidewalk and yield the right-of-
way to all approachingpedestrians.
84a
What should you do whencoming onto a street from aprivate alley or driveway?
84b