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Driving
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the minimum age at which you can get a Class C drivers license without either drivers education or being a hardship case? | 25 |
| How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? | $200 |
| What type of restrictions may be placed on your license? | A with Corrective Lenses, B LOFS age 21 or over, P Stated on License (6 months graduated license date) |
| In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb? | Turn the wheels to the right |
| What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you that your drivers license is about to expire? | Renew your license anyway |
| On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker? | White |
| Describe a "yield" sign. | Shape triangle, color red & white, with yield in middle |
| What does a "Narrow Bridge" sign look like, and should the driver react when he sees one? | Shape diamond, yellow & black lettering |
| What is the Shape of a "Keep Right" sign, and how should the driver respond to one? | Shape vertical rectangle, color white & black |
| Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve? | The road curves one way and then the other way, slow down, keep right, don't pass shape diamond, yellow/black lettering |
| What does a "Do Not Pass" sign mean? | Do not pass other cars |
| Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow? | Stay in right hand lane if you are driving slow, shape vertical rectangle, color black & white |
| What Does "Yield the Right-of-Way" mean? | Yield to others, it is to be given not taken |
| Describe the equipment required on a passenger cars by state law. (12) | Brakes, lights, horn, muffler, safety glass, license plates, windshield wiper, rearview mirror, slow-moving emblem, front seat belts, tires, fuel cap |
| What is the purpose of the exhaust emission system? | To help reduce pollution |
| Describe the types of equipment that Texas state laws specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state. (8) | Red light showing from the front, bell siren or exhaust whistle, muffler cut out, anything extending beyond 3 inches left, six to the right, or fenders, flashing red lights on front, minimum road clearance |
| How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily considered to be against the law? | You must obey traffic officer |
| Once the brakes have been applied, about how many feet does a car which is going 70 mph travel before it comes to a stop? | 233 ft |
| When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when you over take a school bus loading or unloading children? | Drive with car near bus, you must stop and not pass until 1) the bus starts moving 2) you are signaled by driver to proceed 3) the red lights are no longer flashing, this is for either direction |
| About how many feet will the average driver going 50 mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes? | 110 ft |
| Withing how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner? | Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection |
| What is the state speed limit for automobiles in the urban districts? | 30 mph |
| Does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean that you may drive 55 mph on the highway under all conditions? | NO, you may drive 55 on highway under favorable conditions |
| 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? | Within 100 ft of an intersection, bridge or railroad crossing |
| What should you do if you should discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an intersection? | If you cannot get into the proper lane at least 1/2 block before you turn, go straight |
| When two cars meet at the intersection of a two-lane road with a four-lane road, which one must yield a right-a-way? | The car on the two-lane road |
| If you are driving and hear a siren coming, what should you do? | You must yield the right of way by pulling to the right edge of the roadway and stopping |
| What is the first thing that should be done when the car starts to skid? | Don't jam on the brakes. Take your foot off the gas pedal (accelerator) |
| Under what condition may your drivers license be suspended? | Displaying fake or possessing fake drivers license, causing a serious accident, repeated violations, habitual reckless or negligent driving |
| What is carbon monoxide and how may it be harmful to drivers? | Deadly gas, has no odor and keeps you from breathing |
| Describe what you are supposed to do if you have a blowout while driving. | Don't slam on brakes, foot off gas then gently apply brakes, steer straight, stop ahead |
| What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with manual transmission? | Use a lower gear |
| What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle? | Try to find the owner, and leave your info (name & number) in a place they can readily find it, leave details as to what happened |
| When are accident reports required? | If the crash results in damage more than a $1000 you must make a written report within 10 days |
| If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, how many years should proof be kept up? | 2 years |
| What type of sign warns you to watch right and left fro cross traffic? | Crossroad ahead, shape diamond, color yellow & black |
| Describe the emblem which describes vehicles which travel at speeds of 25 mph or less. | Red, slow moving vehicle emission |
| In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill? | Low gear |
| What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive? | A licensed driver at least 21 years of age and has had at least one year driving experience and who is occupying the seat beside the driver |
| If the person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire? | Dated to expire on the applicant's 18th birthday |
| When parked parallel, your curb side wheels must be no more than how many inches from the curb? | 18 inches |
| When following another car, what is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind? | Stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you |
| To what agency and within what time period must a change of address be reported for drivers license purposes? | Change of name and address reported to the Drivers License Office within 30 days |
| What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving? | Affect concentration, judgement, and the sensory perceptual skills needed for driving. Amphetamines will keep you awake, it will make you less coordinated, edgy, and 4 times more likely to have a crash |
| What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated? | 1st - $0 to $2000 fine, 72-180 days in jail and 90-365 days DL suspension |
| What does a green arrow showing a red light mean? | A green arrow showing at the same time as a red light means proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow after yielding the right-of-way to other cars and pedestrians |
| How should you react to a flashing red light? | Stop completely before entering the crosswalk or intersection, then proceed when you can do so safely |
| What is maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend beyond the left fender of your car? | 3 inches beyond the left fender |
| Under what condition should you always stop? | You must obey traffic officers, stop sign, traffic signal: Steady red light, flashing red light, school bus lights, rail road crossing |
| What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or roadway? | When entering or crossing the road, street, highway or private road after stopping prior to the sidewalk, you will yield the right-of-way to all approaching cars and pedestrians |
| If a child runs into the road 45 to 50 feet ahead of your car, what is the highest speed from which you can stop (with good brakes) without hitting him? | 20 mph |
| How close to a fire plug may a vehicle lawfully park? | Within 15 ft of the fire hydrant |
| What does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean? | Ideal conditions is 55 mph, ideal conditions include condition of road, traffic, cars, weather, light, and driver |
| What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a Texas Highway? | 70 mph |
| Under what conditions should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you? | Pavement markings prohibit driving on the left, there are two or more traffic lanes in each direction, within 100 ft. (5 car lengths) of a crossing, intersection, or railroad, on a hill, curve or any place vision is obscured, 1000 ft no visibility |
| Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted? | You may pass on the right only under conditions permitting such movement safely. Do not pass on the right by driving off highway |
| When a driver is waiting to make a left turn, what is the procedure he should take when the light turns green? | Yield to the right-of-way if other traffic is approaching from the opposite direction (stay behind white line) |
| What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections? | Yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the right, check for vehicles on the left |
| Under what conditions should headlights be used? | From 30 minutes after sunset and ending 30 minutes before sunrise, or anytime when vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1,000 ft |
| You should dim your lights when you are how many feet of an approaching car? | 500 ft |
| What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night? | Parking light or lower beam headlights |
| What headlights should you use when driving in the fog? | Lower beam headlights |
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