Question 1 of 30 Road signs
What should you do while going down the grade this sign warns about?
A A. Shift to neutral and coast to save fuelB B. Press the brake pedal hard all the way downC C. Speed up to reach the bottom of the hill soonerD D. Shift to a lower gear and keep your speed down
Question 2 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes
Your left arm is bent down at the elbow. What does it mean?
A A. You are turning leftB B. You are slowing or stoppingC C. You are turning rightD D. You are about to pass a car
Question 3 of 30 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
Your doctor gives you a new medicine. What should you do before driving?
A A. Drive as usual, since it was prescribedB B. Take more to make it work fasterC C. Drink coffee to cancel any side effectsD D. Read the label and ask if it affects driving
Question 4 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes
Why should you avoid changing lanes in an intersection?
A A. It is fine if you signal before the intersectionB B. Others may not expect it, and it can cause a crashC C. It saves time and keeps traffic movingD D. It is only a problem at night or in rain
Question 5 of 30 Right of way
Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?
A A. Speed up so it cannot passB B. Move toward the center lineC C. Brake hard to let it back inD D. Stay right and do not speed up
Question 6 of 30 Safe driving and hazards (Texas)
Is it legal in Texas to read or send a text while driving?
A A. Yes, at red lights onlyB B. Yes, if under 30 mphC C. Yes, on rural roadsD D. No, it is against the law
Question 7 of 30 Road signs
You pass a sign that says "END ROAD WORK". What does it mean?
A A. A new work zone beginsB B. You have left the work zoneC C. The road ahead is closedD D. Workers are just ahead of you
Question 8 of 30 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
How do the laws treat driving under the influence of illegal drugs?
A A. It is legal as long as you feel fineB B. It is only a small fineC C. It is as illegal as driving drunkD D. It is treated as a minor offense
Question 9 of 30 Licensing and insurance (Texas)
May a Texas driver under 18 use a hands-free phone while driving?
A A. Yes, if it is hands-freeB B. No, except in an emergencyC C. Yes, but only on highwaysD D. Only to send short texts
Question 10 of 30 Signals and pavement markings
What must you do at a steady red traffic light?
A A. Slow down and go if the road is clearB B. Stop only if cars are crossingC C. Go if you are turning leftD D. Stop and wait behind the stop line
Question 11 of 30 Right of way
A car is already in the intersection when you arrive. What should you do?
A A. Pull out in front of itB B. Flash your lightsC C. Go if it is to your leftD D. Let it go through first
Question 12 of 30 Sharing the road
When are cyclists hardest for drivers to see?
A A. At dusk, at night, and in bad weatherB B. At noon on a clear, dry dayC C. When they ride in a bike laneD D. When they wear bright clothes
Question 13 of 30 Right of way (Texas)
A Texas school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on a two-lane road. You are coming toward it. What must you do?
A A. Slow down and pass with careB B. Stop, even though you face the busC C. Stop only if you are behind itD D. Honk and keep going slowly
Question 14 of 30 Signals and pavement markings
On a divided highway, what does the solid yellow line on your left mark?
A A. A lane used for passingB B. A lane for turning leftC C. The start of a bike laneD D. The left edge of the road
Question 15 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes
At an intersection with two left-turn lanes, how should you turn?
A A. Move to the other turn lane in the turnB B. Turn into any lane that is openC C. Stay in your own lane through the turnD D. Use the inside lane only, then move
Question 16 of 30 Emergencies and equipment
A front tire blows out. What should you do?
A A. Brake hard right away to stop fastB B. Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the gasC C. Turn the wheel sharply to the shoulderD D. Speed up to keep control of the car
Question 17 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes
You need to turn at the next intersection. When should you get into the correct lane?
A A. In the middle of the intersectionB B. Right at the stop lineC C. Well before the intersectionD D. After you turn
Question 18 of 30 Right of way
At a four-way stop, another driver waves you on, but it is their turn. What is the safest thing to do?
A A. Go at once, since they waved you onB B. Wave back and refuse to move at allC C. Look for other traffic, then goD D. Honk to make them go first instead
Question 19 of 30 Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Texas)
A Texas minor refuses a breath or blood test for the first time. How long is the suspension?
A A. 1 yearB B. 2 yearsC C. 60 daysD D. 180 days
Question 20 of 30 Speed and following distance
What is a "space cushion"?
A A. A pad that protects you in a crashB B. A lane kept free for buses and taxisC C. Room in the trunk for spare partsD D. Open space around your car on all sides
Question 21 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes
Where should you slow down when leaving a highway?
A A. In the exit lane, after leaving the main lanesB B. In the main lanes, before you reach the exitC C. On the shoulder, before the exit rampD D. In the left lane, so others can pass
Question 22 of 30 Parking and stopping
When you finish parallel parking, where should your car be?
A A. At an angle, with the back sticking outB B. Close to and lined up with the curbC C. Touching the bumper of the car behindD D. With two wheels up on the sidewalk
Question 23 of 30 Safe driving and hazards (Texas)
The Texas handbook warns about flood water. How deep does water need to be to float many cars?
A A. About 2 inchesB B. About 6 feetC C. About 12 inchesD D. About 3 feet
Question 24 of 30 Parking and stopping
A police car signals you to pull over. What should you do?
A A. Stop in your lane right awayB B. Get out and walk back to the officerC C. Pull to the right and stay in the carD D. Keep going to the next exit first
Question 25 of 30 Right of way
At an intersection with no signs, you want to turn left. An oncoming car is going straight. What should you do?
A A. Turn first, since you got there firstB B. Turn while signalingC C. Wave the car through and turn in front of itD D. Yield to the oncoming car
Question 26 of 30 Speed and following distance
Why does the risk of hydroplaning go up as you drive faster?
A A. Your brakes get too hot to work wellB B. Your engine starts to use more fuelC C. Your headlights get dimmer at speedD D. Your tires cannot push water away fast enough
Question 27 of 30 Right of way
You hear a siren and see a fire truck with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
A A. Speed up to stay well ahead of itB B. Stop right where you are in your laneC C. Pull to the right edge of the road and stopD D. Pull to the left edge and keep going
Question 28 of 30 Speed and following distance (Texas)
In Texas, when are fines for disobeying signs or barricades doubled in a construction or maintenance work zone?
A A. At all times, day and nightB B. When workers are present in the zoneC C. Only on weekends and holidaysD D. Only when the posted limit is 55 mph
Question 29 of 30 Licensing and insurance (Texas)
Who may supervise a Texas learner license holder?
A A. A licensed driver at least 21 with one year of drivingB B. Any licensed driver at least 18 years oldC C. Any passenger who is at least 16 years oldD D. A licensed driver at least 25 with two years
Question 30 of 30 Emergencies and equipment (Texas)
A Texas crash on a freeway main lane damaged only the cars, and both can still be driven normally. What should the drivers do?
A A. Leave the cars where they are until police arriveB B. Drive home and report it by mail later onC C. Push the cars onto the median and leave themD D. Move the cars off the main lanes as soon as possible
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