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drivers ed
notes on drivers ed handbook
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does a "Do not Pass" sign mean? | Do not pass other vehicles |
| What type of restrictions may be placed on your license? | Daytime only Not express way driving |
| How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? | $200 |
| What is the minimum age at which you can get a Class C driver license without either driver education or being a hardship case? | 18 |
| What does a "Narrow Bridge" sign look like, and how should the driver react when he sees one? | Slow down and use caution |
| Describe the "Yield" sign. | Slow down or stop |
| In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb? | Turn wheels to right |
| What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you that your driver license is about to expire? | Renew your license |
| What is the shape of a "Keep Right" sign, and how should the driver react when he sees one? | Slowdown keep right and do not pass. It is a Black & white sign, rectangle |
| What type of sign warns you to watch right & left for cross traffic? | Crossroad ahead |
| What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle? | Stop, locate owner of the vehicle, give your name, address, or leave a written note in a conspicious place. |
| What is carbon monoxide, and how may it be harmful to drivers? | Gas produced by car emissions |
| Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while driving? | Do not slam on the brakes, take foot off the gas, gently apply brakes, steer straight ahead to a stop. |
| What should you do when driving down a steep grade with standard transmission? | Use a low gear to help slow down |
| When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children? | The bus is displaying alternating flashing red lights. |
| Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state. | A red light showing from the front. A bell siren or exhaust whistle, muffler, cutout or anything more than 3 inches on left and 6 inches on the right |
| How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily considered to be aganist the law. | Always obey |
| Under what conditions may your driver's license be suspende? | DWI, drugs, intoxication, manslaughter, assault, failure to stop&render aid, causing death or serios injury while driving, overtaking and passing a school bus |
| At what time of day should your headlights be turned on? | 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise |
| What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid? | Do not step on the brakes, take your foot off the gas |
| What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an intersection? | Do not turn but keep going straight |
| When 2 cars meet at the intersection of a 2 lane road with a four lane road, which one must yield the right of way? | 2-Lane Road |
| If you are driving and hear a siren coming, what should you do? | Yield by pulling to the right edge of the road, stopping if traffic is heavy, slow down and leave clear path |
| You shoul never drive on the left half of the roadway when you are within how many feet from an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing? | 100 feet |
| Does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean you may drive 55 mph on that highway under all conditions? | No: heavy traffic, bad weather, low visibility or other poor driving conditions means speed must be adjusted |
| About how many feet will the average driver goig 50 mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes? | 110 to 119 Feet |
| Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner? | 20 Feet |
| What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts? | 30 mph |
| Once the brakes have been applied, about how many feet does a car going 70 mph travel before it comes to a stop? | 387 |
| In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill? | Low |
| If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, how many years must such proof be kept up? | 2 Years |
| When are accident reports required? | If the crash results in an injury or death or damage to the car so that it cannot be driven safely. |
| What kind of sign warns you the highest safest speed for the turn ahead is 25 mph? | Advisory Speed Sign, Black & Yellow Sign with mph recommended |
| When are you required to show proof of financial responsibility? | When you apply for a drivers license, registers a motor vehicle or obtain a motor vehicle certificate |
| What type of sign warns you slow down for a sharp rise in the roadway? | Page 5-10 Black and Yellow triangle. For ex: BUMP |
| Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area. | Page 5-16, Black & White sign For example: Loop 270 |
| Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cros traffic ahead. | Page 5-7 Black & Yellow sign For ex: Crossroad ahead |
| When parked parallel, your curb side wheels must be no more than how many inches from the curb? | 18 inches |
| 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 |
| What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by this state ur US outside an urban district? | 70 mph |
| How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park? | Do not park within 15 feet of a fireplug |
| I addition to mufflers, what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after? | Front seat belts, brake lights, turn signals |
| What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway? | STOP, Look both ways |
| To what agency and within what time period must a change of adress be reported for driver license purposes? | www.txdps.state.tx.us |
| Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road. | Page: 5-7 Black & Yellow sign, Looks like a snake |
| What sign indicates that the road that you are on merges with another? | Page: 5-7, Yellow & Black sign, an arrow with a side road merging into it |
| On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker? | Broken white line |
| What does"Yield Right Of Way" mean? | Drivers must yield to others, let the other car go |
| What sign warns you tjhat you must slow down? | A flashing yellow light |
| Which sign tells you to watch out for a train? | Page: 5-18 Black & White X signRailroad Cross Buck sign |
| What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night? | Leave your parking lights on or leave lower beam headlifghts on |
| How should you react to a flashing red light? | STOP completely before entering the crosswalk or intersection, then proceed safely |
| What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system? | To help reduce air polution |
| What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive? | Parent, Guardian or Approved Driver Education Instructor |
| Describe the emblem which identifies vehicles which travel at the speeds of 25 mph or less? | All red sign, Page 15-14 |
| When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane? | Persons riding two abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable flow of traffic on the roadway. Persons riding two abreast in a roadway must ride in a single lane. |
| What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend beyond the left fender of your car? | Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the left side or six inches beyond the right side of the body, running board or fender of your car. |
| Driving while intoxicated? | First offense up to a $2,000 fine, confinement in jail for not less than 72 hours, and not more than 180 days. Second offense, up to $4,000 fine, confinement in jail for not less than 30 days, suspended license for 2 years. |
| What are the penalties for minors (persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol? | 1st offense: Fine up to $500; 20-40 hours community service; Alcohol Awareness Course. 2nd offense: Fine up to $500; 40-60 hours community service. 3rd offense: $500-$2,000 fine; 40-60 days community service or 10-180 days confinement in jail. |
| Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you? | -In no passing zone -When there are more than 2 traffic lanes in each direction -Within 100 ft. of crossing an intersection or railroad crossing -On a hill, curve or any place of limited vision -Within 100 ft. of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel |
| What is meant by "defensive driving?" | -Stay alert and keep eyes moving to keep track of what is occurring at all time -Look for trouble spots developing around you -Have a plan of action if other driver does wrong thing -Know law requires drivers to protect each other from mistakes |
| What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each? | -Instruction permit,minimum 15 yrs. old with Driver's Ed. -Under 18 yrs. must have permit or hardship license Provisional, under 18 yrs. old expires next birthday Classified, 18 yrs. old, 1 yr. driver ed. Commercial, 21 yrs. old |
| Under what conditions should headlights be used? | Between 1/2 hr. after sunset to 1/2 hr. before sunrise or anytime persons or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1,000 ft. |
| What does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean? | Indicates maximum speed legal on roadway for daytime and nighttime. |
| Why are seat belts important? | Prevention from being thrown from vehicle, hitting dashboard too hard and helps you be in better control of the vehicle. Chances of being killed are 5 times greater without seat belts. |
| Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted? | Do not pass on the right by driving off the paved portion of the highway. |
| When a driver is waiting to make a left turn, what is the procedure he should take when the light turns green? | -Always signal -Look behind, in all directions before starting to turn -Stay to right of center line as entering intersection -Yield right of way -Complete turn to right of center line |
| What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections? | When approaching intersection, yield right of way to any vehicle which has entered on your right. |
| When needed, how may one show proof of financial responsibility? | Liability insurance policy with name of insured and policy number. |
| What does a green arrow showing a red light mean? | Proceed carefully in direction of arrows after yielding the right of way to other vehicles and pedestrians. |
| You should dim your lights when you are in how many feet of an approaching car? | -Within 500 ft. of approaching behicle -When following closely (within 300 ft.) behind |
| When the person is 18 when does his provisional license expire? | His next birthday after the date of issuance. |
| What lights should you use when driving in a fog? | Lower or dim headlights. |
| What regulations should a bicycle rider observe? | -Don't weave in and out of traffic -Advisable to wear a helmet -When on pedestrian facilities, reduce speed and exercise caution -Using a mirror is a helpful aid |
| What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes? | -Motorist turning left in face of oncoming traffic -Motorist turning right across path of bicycle traffic -Motorist pulling away from a stop sign, failing to yield right of way to bike cross traffic. |
| Under what conditions must you always stop? | -Steady red light -Stop Sign -Construction zones with the color orange |
| Describe the equipment on passenger cars by state law. | Lights: Tail, brake, signal, license, head Wheels, Rims, tires, wipers, mirror, motor ID, serial #, Emission system,exhaust systerm, horn, beam indicator, steering, seat belts, brakes. page 2-2 |
| What circumstances may lead to loss of your license? | -DWI -Drug offense -Intoxication manslaughter -Failure to stop and render aid -Causing death or injury to anyone while operating a motor vehicle -Lending a driver's license to someone other than owner of that driver's license |
| When following another car, what is a good distance to determine the distance at which you should follow behind? | Stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you. In bad weather, 4 seconds. |
| Which sign tells you to keep in the right hand lane when driving slow? | Slower traffic keep right sign (black and white sign). Page 5-12 |
| What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving? | Has effect on concentration, judgment and sensory and perceptual skills needed for careful driving. People have impaired sensory abilities when using these substances. |
| When is a bicyclist not required to ride to the right of the roadway? | -Bicyclist is overtaking or passing another bike in same direction -Unsafe conditions in the roadway -Lane is too narrow |
| What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21) convicted of non-driving alcohol related offenses? | -Fine up to $500 -8-12 hours. community service -Fine up to $500, 20-40 hours community service -Fine $250-$2,000, 40-60 hours community service |
| What is the maximum speed limit for heavy trucks on the highway at night? | 65 MPH |
| What should you do when going down a steep grade in a heavy vehicle? | Put truck in low gear. |
| What should you do when turning right in a vehicle which is too large to be turned by staying in the proper lane? | Must have curb clearance for the rear wheels. P. 15-19 |
| How can farm tractors meet lighting requirements when operating on the highway at night? | Must have white light on front visible for 1,000 ft. or 1 red light to rear visible for 1,000 feet & 2 red reflectors visible from 100 to 600 ft. |
| What are the vehicle size and weight requirements for Class A,B, and C driver licenses (non-CDL)? | A weight of 26,000 lbs. or more B,Single unit vehicle weight of 26,000 lbs. & any vehicle towing vehicle C single unit vehicle or combo vehicles not in class A or B & weighing less than 10,000 lbs. Non CDL, farmer, military, EMC or REC vehicle. |
| What should be the first action of a disabled truck or bus? | Activate electrical hazard warning signal lights/flashers. Put out flares, flags or reflectors. |
| Where should flares be placed around a truck when necessary? | Not less than 100 ft. or more than 500 ft. |
| What is the required lighting of a semi-trailer 80 inches or more in width? | Front 2 amber clearance lamps Rear 2 red clearance lamps Each side red marker back corner bottom Middle top amber marker lamp middle bottom amber marker lamp, amber reflector front top amber marker lamp front bottom amber reflector lamp. P. 15-6 |
| What are the height limits between which reflectors must be mounted? | Not less than 24 inches, nor more than 60 inches in height above the ground. |
| What color should clearance lamps, side marker lamps or reflectors mounted on or near the front of the vehicle be? | Red |
| What is the greatest height allowed by state law for a vehicle including its load? | 14 ft. from ground to top of load |
| What is the greatest weight allowed by state law for any vehicle including its load? | 80,000 pounds. |
| What should be the greatest distance between two vehicles when one vehicle is towing the other? | No longer than 15 ft. |
| What should you do when hauling equipment that is wider, heavier, or longer than the law permits? | Obtain a special permit. Use red flags at least 12 inches square or two reflectors visible from 100 to 600 ft. kk |
| When are turn indicators signals required on a vehicle? | All motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers or pulled trailers except motorcycles shall be equipped with electric turn signals |
| Outside the city limits, what type of vehicle must stop at all railroad crossings? | All buses, school buses, super heavy equipment, trucks carrying explosives, flammable liquids aand vehicles transporting hazardous materials. |
| What type of vehicles are required to have mud flaps? | All trucks & trailors with 4 or more tires on the rear axle must be equipped with safety guards or mud flaps behind the rear wheels. |
| What is the maximum speed limit for motor buses at night on numbered US & state highways. | 65 MPH |
| What are the limits on load extensions over the front and rear of vehicles? | Cannot extend more than 3 feet beyond the front nor more than 4 feet beyond the rear, unlees a special permit is obtained. |
| What is the safest method to use when backing a large truck? | Get out & walk out around your truck & make certain nothing is there. Use both rearview mirrors. Back up, stop and get out and look, have someone standing there to guide you. |
| What is the purpose of requiring registration papers on trucks at all times? | Papers show the weight of the vehicle empty and how much it is registered to haul |
| All school buses, taxi's, vehicles hauling passengers for hire must carry a chemical-type fire extinguisher of at least what capacity? | All school buses, taxis etc. must carry at least one-quart capacity fire extinguisher. |
| What are the requirements concerning clearance lights on trucks & buses? | At least 2 head lamps, 1 red tail light, 2 red reflectors, warning lights. |
| Every trailor, semi-trailer or pole trailer must have how many reflectors? | Trailors and semi-trailers:8 on back,6 on the side, 2 on the front; Pole trailer- 6 on the rear, 3 on side and 0 on the front |
| Mounted reflectors must be at least how many inches above the ground? | Not less than 24 inches nor more than 60 inches in height above the ground. |
| Clearance lamps mounted on or near the rear of a vehicle must be what color? | Red |
| Flashing lights are permitted on what types of vehicles? | Permitted on authorized emergency vehicles, highway maintenance, service equipment, snow removal equipment, church buses and school buses. |
| What is the greatest width ordinarily allowed by state law for a vehicle on the highway? | Not to exceed 102 inches |
| What usually determines the number of trailers that may ordinariy pulled by one vehicle? | Weight of 80,000 pounds or less |
| What is the greatest length ordinarily allowed by state law for any combination of truck and trailer? | May not exceed 59 feet or 28 1/2 feet each |
| What is the minimum weight which a trailer or semi-trailer must have before the vehicle is required to have brakes that can be applied by the driver? | 4,500 pounds |
| When towing another vehicle with a chain or cable, the flag which is attached to the chain or cable must be what color? | Red Flag |
| When 1 truck is following another truck or vehicle it must keep far enough back to allow how many vehicles to safely enter between them? | It must be far enough back to allow another vehicle to overtake and enter the space between them safely. |
| When mud flaps are required on a vehicle, they must come within how many inches of the surface? | They must reach to within 8 inches of the surface of the highway and are for the purpose of preventing thje slinging of med and slush. |
| What are the regulations regarding lugs and flanges on Texas state highways? | Not allowed on the highways |
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