Drivers Ed

Can non residents (other countries) drive without a Texas drivers license?

Yes

True or False: active members of the US military , their spouses, and children drive in Texas if they have a valid driver’s license in another state?

True

Every non-resident must obtain a Texas driver license within — days of residency in Texas.

90

Class M

Allows you to drive motorcycles and mopeds

Class C

(Basic drivers license) can drive any basic vehicle

Class B

“Class Bus”

Class A

Can drive B and C vehicles but not commercial vehicles

Class C CDL

Allows you to drive commercial motor vehicles that transport 16-23 people or any commercial motor vehicle used in the transportation of hazardous materials

Class B CDL

Allows you to drive commercial motor vehicles that weigh more than 26,001 lbs and tow any vehicle less than 10,000 lbs, and drive commercial vehicles that carry 24 or more passengers.

Class A CDL

permits individuals to drive any type of commercial motor vehicle that exists.

How many days do you have to register your vehicle?

30

Property Damage

pays for any destruction of others' property that you cause when at fault. There's a $7,500 minimum.

Uninsured motorist

insurance that protects you if you're the victim of a hit-and-run or if you're hit by someone who doesn't have insurance.

Collision Insurance

covers damages to your vehicle if you were at fault in a car crash.

Comprehensive Insurance

covers several kinds of vehicle damage that can occur because of factors other than crashes. For example: wind damage, fires, vandalism and theft. It may also cover hail and flooding.

Medical payments

will pay for persons killed or injured in a collision (whether it was your fault or not). It's limited to the amount of $1,000 or $5,000, depending on your plan.

Towing insurance

pays for towing services and on-road repairs in case you find yourself stuck on the side of the road.

What factors lead people to paying higher insurance?

Under 25, driving record (tickets), mileage, city resident, if ur a man, if ur not married, new fancy cars

Octagon signs

EXCLUSIVE to stop signs

Horizontal Rectangle sign

Generally for guide signs (road closed, carpool lane, signal or stop ahead, rest area ahead, construction)

Equilateral Triangle sign

EXCLUSIVE to yield signs

Pennant (flag shaped sign)

No pass zone

Diamond sign

EXCLUSIVE to warning existing or passable hazards

Vertical Rectangle sign

Regulatory sign ( speed limit, no parking, carpool, keep right, children and play)

Pentagon sign

School advance and school crossing signs

Round sign

Railroad advance warning signs

Square sign

Tell you what you can’t do ( do not enter, do not make a u turn, no parking, no pedestrian crossing) also for some warning ( advisory speed limit, construction) signs and guide ( camping, airport) signs

Red sign

STOP OR PROHIBITED

Green sign

Movement permitted, direction guidance

Blue sign

Service and information signs for travelers. Civil defence education route markers or street name signs

Yellow sign

General warning

Orange signs

Construction and maintenance warning

Orange retroflective sign

Used on various types of signs

Black signs

one-way street signs, inspection station signs, and on night speed limit postings in some states

White sign

most likely a route marker, guide sign, or a regulatory sign.

Brown sign

This color is used for less critical signs, like guide and informational signs about street names and cool things to do in the area.

Signal Ahead

Warns of traffic control signal ahead

Low Clearence

Height of underpass from road surface. Don not enter if your load is higher than the figure.

Divided highway begins

You are approaching a section of highway where the opposing flows of traffic are separated by a median island

Added lane

approaching a point where to roads come together and an additional lane begins. You are NOT required to merge. Watch for traffic in the new lane

Reverse curve

The road curves on way (right) then the other way (left). Slow down, keep right, and do not pass.

Side road 90 degree

Another road enters the road you are traveling on from the direction shown. Watch for traffic from that direction.

Rough road

Slow down, road surface ahead is in poor condition

Combination horizontal arrow/ cross road

Cross traffic

Turn

Road ahead makes a sharp turn in the direction of the arrow.

Winding road

There is a winding road ahead.

No median island sign

The divided highway you are traveling ends ahead

Wet road

Slow down on wet road

Two way traffic

Drive in the right lane and expect oncoming traffic in the left hand lane?

Gradual curve

The road is curving gently in the direction the arrow is pointing

Crossroad ahead

One road crosses over another. Look carefully in all directions for traffic.

Reduced lanes

The number if lanes is about to be reduced beware of merging traffic

Railroad warning signs

warn drivers if they are approaching or next to a railroad. Always slow down and be prepared to stop. If you see a train coming, STOP. Never try to beat a train.

Pedestrian crossing

School crossing

Loose gravel

Vertical object marker

Horizontal object marker

T intersection

Dip

Soft shoulder

Road bridge

Highway Intersection Ahead

Pass on either side

Gives you permission to pass on either side of traffic island or obstruction.

Grooved pavement

The pavement has been grooved to lessen the possibility of slippery pavement in wet weather, motorcyclist should use caution.

Slow down for wheel chair users

alerts you to the fact that wheelchair users or other people with mobility impairments are likely to be crossing here

No passing zone

indicates that you may not pass in this zone

Object marker

Truck crossing

Road narrows

Pavement ends

Shoulder drop off

Ramp metered when flashing

Bump

Sharp curve

Lane ends merge left

Stop ahead

T intersection

Approaching a t intersection, make sure to yield to cars on the cross street

Y instersection

Or side of road traffic to the right

Lanes merging

Other lanes merge into yours

Zigzag

Turn right then turn left in quick succession,

Watch for ice in bridges

Slow down and proceed with caution

Night guide

Used to indicate the alignment of the road as an aid to night driving

Curve suggested speed limit

lets you know a curve is coming up and it tells you what the suggested speed limit around the curve is.

Sharp suggested curve speed limit

lets you know a sharp curve is coming up and it tells you what the suggested speed limit around the curve is.

Highway exit suggested speed

just a suggested speed limit. You don't HAVE to go that slow, but it's a good idea.

Steep downgrade

a road with a sharp down-angle. All drivers should approach with caution, and you may need to use a lower gear in order to slow your vehicle (especially for trucks and other heavy vehicles).

One way

Street is a one way. Only travel in the direction the arrow is pointing

HOV Lane

This sign is used to indicate that a lane is only for high-occupancy vehicles during certain times.

Two left turn lanes

The furthest left lane MUST turn left, and the next lane over can turn left or go straight.

Parking sign

These signs will tell you where you can and can't park, when you can park there, and for how long you can stay.

Parking Only for Vehicles With Disability Plates or Card

indicates that a parking spot is reserved for a vehicle with special plates or a placard indicating it's transporting a person with a disability.

No left turn

No U turn

Do not cross double white line

Protected left on green arrow

This sign lets you know that when you see the green arrow, you have a protected left. That means oncoming traffic should stop for you.

Emergency stopping only

An emergency could be a mechanical breakdown, tire trouble, running out of fuel, or anything else that keeps you from being able to safely drive

Left lane for passing only

Center lane left turn only