Texas Premium DMV Test Cheat Sheet

Flashcards covering the Texas Premium DMV Test Cheat Sheet, focusing on initial steps, required documentation, knowledge test information, and common questions and answers.

Operating a Motor Vehicle

Operating a motor vehicle is a privilege.

Liability Insurance Requirement

Vehicles are required to be covered by liability insurance at all times.

Motor Vehicle Inspection Frequency

Motor vehicles are required to be inspected once every year.

License Plate Placement

Motor vehicles are required to have license plates on both the front and back of the vehicle.

Approaching a T Intersection

Drivers should yield the right-of-way to cross traffic.

Entering a Lane from the Right

Must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle entering the same lane from the left.

Following distance of a fire truck

500 feet

Passing an Emergency Vehicle

Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down.

Steady Red Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

Drivers should come to a complete stop.

Flashing Yellow Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

Drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop.

Driving in the HOV Lane

Your vehicle has two or more occupants.

Driving in a Reversible Lane with a Red X

Never

Lane Control Signal with Green Arrow

Drivers may drive normally in this lane.

Shared Center Lane Usage

To slow down or stop before turning left.

Stopping at a Stop Line

Before the stop line.

Fines in Construction Zones

Doubled.

Reflective Orange Triangle

It is a slow-moving vehicle.

Signaling Before a Turn

100 feet

Vehicle Visibility When Parking

200 feet

Parallel Parking Distance from Curb

18 inches

Following Distance Under 30 mph

Two seconds.

Following Distance Over 30 mph

Four seconds.

Urban Speed Limit

30 mph.

Highway Speed Limit

70 mph.

Vehicle Entering Freeway

Change lanes or slow down to allow them room.

Headlight Usage

30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.

Approaching a Roundabout

Decrease your speed.

Using a Roundabout

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

Bicycles on the Road

Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.

Texting While Driving

Under no circumstances.

Open Container of Alcohol

Never.

Refusing Alcohol Level Test

Will result in license suspension.

Accident with Unattended Vehicle

Should find the vehicle's owner or leave a written note describing the situation.

Defensive Driving

Using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes.

Safety Belt Requirement

All of the vehicle's occupants.

Consequences of Not Wearing a Safety Belt

A fine for each individual who is not fastened into their seat.

Avoiding Road Rage

Allow extra time for your trip.

Field of Vision as Speed Increases

Decreases.

Field of Vision at 60 mph

One-fifth of what it is when the vehicle is stationary.

Stopped by Law Enforcement

Pull to the right side of the road.

Illegal BAC for Drivers 21+

0.08 percent.

Illegal Truck Operation

Operate an open bed truck with a child occupying the bed.

Stopped by Law Enforcement at Night

Turn on your dome light.

Showing License to Officer

Are required by law to show the officer your license.

Good Vision, Courtesy, and Fitness to Drive

Keys to safe driving.

Transporting Loose Materials

Ensure that the materials are securely covered.

Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Turn off the engine while in an enclosed space.

Tailgating

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

Driving Under the Influence of Medication

Under no circumstances.

Solid Yellow Line Next to Broken Yellow Line

Next to the broken line may pass.

Parking Uphill Without a Curb

Right, toward the side of the road

Minor Collision at an Intersection

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.

Pedestrian Crossing Without Crosswalk

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

Following a Large Truck

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

Yielding to Pedestrians with White Canes or Guide Dogs

At all times.

Checking Blind Spots

Over your shoulders.

Extra Space in Front of a Large Truck

The truck driver to stop the vehicle.

Returning to Lane After Passing

See the vehicle headlights in your rearview mirror.

Driving at Night on a Dimly Lit Street

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.

Merging onto the Freeway

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.

Passing Another Vehicle

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

Large Truck Turning Right

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

Stopping Before Railroad Tracks

There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.

When to Use Your Horn

It may help prevent a collision.

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Motorcycle.

Yield the right-of-way to:

All approaching vehicles.

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

Glance over your shoulder.

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Right, toward the side of the road

The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances.

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the Don't Walk signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early.

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Whenever it helps prevent collisions.

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Never.

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Move into the right lane when it is safe.

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver.

Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights.You should:

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Yield to pedestrians.

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

To run out in front of you without looking.

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

While backing, you should:

Turn your head and look through the rear window.

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

Hand signals

If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

Stop driving.

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:

Look left first, then right, then left again.

It is best to keep a space cushion:

On all sides of the vehicle.

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

Reduce

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

Let the car pass and then pass the bike.

The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

Increase your following distance.