🚗 TEXAS WRITTEN DRIVING TEST — COMPLETE GUIDE

STOP (red octagon)

→ Come to a complete stop before the line or intersection

YIELD (red/white triangle)

→ Slow down, let others go first if needed

DO NOT ENTER

→ You cannot drive into this road

WRONG WAY

→ You are going against traffic

SPEED LIMIT

→ Maximum legal speed

NO TURN / NO U-TURN / NO PARKING

→ Exactly what it says

⚠ WARNING SIGNS (Yellow, Diamond-shaped)

danger or changes ahead

• Curve / sharp turn

• Intersection ahead

• Pedestrian crossing

• Deer crossing

• Slippery when wet

• Traffic signal ahead

Yellow = slow down and be alert

🟩 GUIDE SIGNS (Green)

• Directions

• Exit numbers

• Distance to cities

• Highway names

🟦 SERVICE SIGNS (Blue)

• Gas

• Food

• Hospital

• Rest area

🟧 CONSTRUCTION SIGNS (Orange)

• Road work

• Detours

• Lane closed

Orange = slow down, workers present

🚸 SCHOOL SIGNS (Yellow/Fluorescent)

• School crossing

• School zone speed limits

• Only active during posted times

Green Traffic Light

→ Go if intersection is clear

Yellow Traffic Light

 → Prepare to stop

Red

 → Stop completely

Red light + green arrow

→ Arrow traffic goes, others stop

⛔ Right on Red (Texas)

You CAN turn right on red ONLY IF:

• You stop completely

• No sign says “No Turn on Red”

• Intersection is clear

Green arrow

→ Protected turn

Yellow arrow

→ Prepare to stop

Red arrow

→ Stop, no turning

Alley Speed

15mph

Urban district (no sign) / Residential Area Speed

30mph

School Zone Speed

20mph

Highway (Day) Speed

70mph (can vary)

Highway (night) Speed

65mph

Intersections (No signs or lights)

• First to stop goes first

• If same time → driver on the right goes first

🚶 Pedestrians

• Always have the right-of-way

• Especially at crosswalks

🚑 Emergency Vehicles

When lights/sirens are on:

• Pull over to the right

• Stop until they pass

🚑 Emergency Vehicles

When lights/sirens are on:

• Pull over to the right

• Stop until they pass

🚌 School Buses (VERY IMPORTANT)

If a bus is stopped with red lights flashing:

• You MUST stop

• Stay stopped until lights turn off

Applies on both sides of the road unless divided by a median

Right turn

From right lane → right lane

Left turn

From left lane → closest left lane

 U-Turns

Allowed unless:

• Sign says no U-turn

• Curve or hill blocks view

• Interferes with traffic

Solid White Lane

Don’t change lanes

Broken White Lane

Lane Change OK

Solid Yellow Lane

No passing

Broken Yellow Lane

Passing allowed

Double Solid Yellow Lane

NEVER pass

Passing

moving around another vehicle that is going in the same direction to get ahead of it.

PASSING RULES

You may NOT pass:

• On a solid yellow line

• In intersections

• On curves or hills

• In school zones

• When view is blocked

🚫 Texas Zero Tolerance (Under 21)

• Any alcohol = illegal

• Even a small amount

🍺 DUI / DWI

• BAC 0.08% or higher

• OR impaired by drugs/alcohol

⚖ Consequences (Under 21)

• License suspension

• Fines

• Mandatory education

• Community service

SEAT BELTS & CHILD SAFETY

• Everyone must wear a seat belt

• Driver responsible for passengers under 17

• Children must use proper child seats

 DISTRACTED DRIVING

Illegal:

• Texting while driving

• Using phone in school zones

• Not using hands-free if required

SAFE DRIVING RULES

🚗 Following Distance

• 2 seconds in good conditions

• More in rain, fog, or night

Rain Weather

• Slow down

• Increase following distance

Hydroplaning (Slipping on wet roads)

• Ease off gas

• Do NOT slam brakes

🌫 Foggy Weather

• Use low beams

• Slow speed

• Increase space

 PARKING RULES

You may NOT park:

• In front of fire hydrants

• In crosswalks

• On sidewalks

• In handicapped spaces (without permit)

• Too close to intersections

WHAT TO DO IN A CRASH

• Stop immediately

• Help injured if safe

• Exchange information

• Call police if injuries or major damage

Leaving the scene = serious offense

LICENSE & TEST RULES

• Carry license while driving

• Follow permit restrictions

• Obey curfews if applicable

• Only drive with approved supervisors (if on permit)

HOW TO PASS (REAL TEST STRATEGY)

• Must → often correct (if it matches a law)

• Always / Never → suspicious, check for exceptions

• Safest option → usually correct

  • Choose the safest answer

  • Texas tests prioritize safety over speed