Texas DMV Driver's Handbook Q's 1-100

Practice for the Texas Permit Test with 325 Driving Questions and Answers

When two lanes travel in the same direction and you are not allowed to pass, the road is lined with:

a double white line.

When the weather and driving conditions are normal, you should maintain a following distance between your car and the car in front of you equal to:

4 seconds.

You are on a drawbridge and you see a red signal. What do you do?

Stop at the line.

If you see the car behind you is trying to pass, what should you do?

Slow down a bit. Remain in your lane.

When parallel parking, make sure that:

your wheels are within 18 inches of the curb.

If you fail to submit the results of a blood alcohol test your license will be suspended, even on your first offense. How long will the suspension last?

6 months.

You approach an intersection at the same time, approximately, as another car. Who can move into the intersection first?

The driver on the right.

While waiting at a railroad crossing without a crossbuck, the train has passed. What should you do?

Look for additional trains and drive cautiously.

What is a speed limit?

The maximum legal speed in normal weather.

What should you do if you miss your exit on the interstate?

Keep driving to the next exit.

A flashing yellow arrow means that you should:

turn where the arrow is pointing after yielding to oncoming traffic.

The most important safety tip for drivers is:

wear a seatbelt at all times.

When are you allowed to block an intersection?

You are never allowed to block an intersection.

A shared center lane allows drivers from both directions to:

make left turns.

When entering a main road from a side road like a driveway or alley, what should you do?

Yield to cars, and join the ongoing traffic at normal speed.

Never cross railroad tracks when:

the lane is backed up on the other side.

For drivers 21 years old or younger, you can be convicted of driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level of:

at least .02%

A broken yellow line on the road means that:

both lanes are moving in the opposite direction.

In roundabouts, cars drive:

counterclockwise.

If you need to use your hand to signal a right turn, your arm should be:

extended upward.

Always turn on your _____ when driving in fog.

low-beam headlights

When trying to pass a car moving slower than you on a two-lane road, you should always:

use the oncoming lane.

You are never allowed to pass the car in front of you when:

the car is stopped at a crosswalk.

What does “Dip” mean when you see it on a road sign?

There’s a low area in the road coming up.

While on the road, be sure to leave space between you and the other cars:

on all sides (left, right, front, and behind).

What is a restricted lane?

A lane reserved for certain vehicles.

How long should you use your turn signal for before getting to your turn?

When you’re 100 feet from the turn.

While driving on a highway, you want to turn right onto a two-lane road. Which lane do you use?

The lane nearest to the curb.

What distractions should you avoid in the car?

Listening to the radio, using your phone, and eating.

When you sell your car, you must notify your state’s DMV within:

5 days.

When are roads the most slippery due to rain?

For 10 minutes after the rain starts.

You can park in a disabled space with a tag, even if the disabled person is not in the car.

False.

What is the safest speed to drive?

The safest speed changes based on the driving conditions.

Large trucks must turn a little differently on a two-lane road. When you see a big truck turning right, expect to see:

the truck using parts of both lanes to complete the turn.

On slippery roads, make sure you:

follow at a greater distance.

If you’ve stopped and want to rejoin ongoing traffic, make sure you:

signal and wait for enough space to get up to the speed of traffic.

Driving at night is:

more dangerous than driving during the day.

It is legal to pass a car on the right if it is:

about to turn left.

Alcohol affects your driving skills in what way?

It impairs your reaction time and your decision-making.

What should you do when driving into a work zone?

Lengthen your following distance.

Your light turns green. However, the traffic in front of you is backed up into the intersection. What should you do?

Stay stopped at the green light until the traffic clears out of the intersection.

Your car starts to skid, with the rear end turning to the left. What should you do?

Steer left.

Define “too slow” in terms of your vehicle’s driving speed.

When you’re blocking other cars.

Why do some speed limit signs have a minimum speed?

To keep traffic flowing.

At a traffic circle, which cars should you yield to?

Cars in the circle already.

Look in all directions before passing a stopped school bus with its lights flashing.

False.

When making a right turn at a red light, what should you do?

Stop first.

What is true of most crashes around a work zone?

They are rear-end collisions.

When railroad crossings have no signage or signals and no clear visibility down the tracks, what should your speed limit be?

15 mph.

When the road is marked with a broken yellow line next to a solid yellow line, cars on that road:

may pass when driving next to the broken line.

Hydroplaning results in drivers losing control over their cars on wet roads. What causes hydroplaning?

Driving too fast.

When passing another car:

assume the other car doesn’t see you.

The speed limit is always the maximum safe speed to drive.

False.

When driving on a road with multiple lanes, what do you do if another driver cuts you off?

Remain calm and slow down in necessary.

How should you get home after attending a social event and having a few drinks?

Use a taxi, Uber driver, or a friend that agrees not to drink to take you home.

If your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS) and you need to make a quick stop on a slippery road, what should you do?

Slam the brake, hold it down, and steer.

Other than your driver’s license, what document will a police officer most likely ask you to give them if they stop you on the road?

Registration card.

What color flags mark a load that sticks out of a vehicle more than four feet from the back?

Red.

What do signs shaped like upside-down triangles mean?

Yield.

Unless a speed limit sign says otherwise, what is the most common speed limit for cars in residential areas?

30 mph.

When can you use a three-point turn on a public road?

Any time U-turns are allowed as well, but the road is too narrow for them.

What is the minimum legal distance you can park from a fire hydrant?

15 feet.

The passenger not wearing their seat belt receives the seat belt violation if they are less than 17 years old when the car is pulled over.

False.

If you are in a crash and don’t have any vehicle insurance:

you may have your license suspended and pay damages/fees to reinstate it.

If you are driving at night, you can use your parking lights instead of headlights:

never.

What should you do when you see a driver displaying signs of road rage, such as swearing, swerving, or cutting off other drivers?

Drive cautiously and slow down where possible.

What is the maximum number of drinks a designated driver can have?

0.

Single broken yellow lines mean:

you can drive left of the line and pass when safe.

What is a reversible lane?

Traffic can reverse direction at certain times of day.

You must yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk:

all the time.

If your car has an automatic transmission, what should you do when you park on a hill?

Pull the parking brake and then shift into Park.

If a police officer suspects that your car is not being maintained properly, how much notice are they required to give you before inspecting it?

They can inspect it at anytime.

If there is no bicycle lane, where are cyclists legally allowed to ride?

Close to the right shoulder.

Drivers under the age of 17 cannot operate a motor vehicle without being accompanied by a legal adult during what time of day?

11pm to 6am.

When may you legally park in front of a driveway?

Never.

When you are about to make a left-hand turn, when should you yield to other cars?

Until you can turn safely.

When your entrance lane onto a busy highway is very short, such as after a tollbooth, what is the safest way to drive onto the highway?

Stop and wait for a gap in the traffic, then accelerate quickly.

You have the right of way. What should you do?

Drive normally, but carefully.

Large trucks on the road have:

longer stopping times than normal cars.

If you back up your car, you should:

back up slowly.

You have a right to your driver’s license.

False.

If you cross an intersection and are about to turn into a driveway, when should you signal?

After you’re in the intersection.

Can you turn right at a red light without stopping?

No.

The sides of the highway are marked by solid white lines. When is it legal to cross them?

When your car breaks down.

Solid yellow lines separate:

traffic moving in both directions.

You reach an intersection and stop at a red light. A police officer in the road signals you to proceed. What should you do?

Listen to the police officer and proceed.

If you are in a car crash, which of these things should you NOT do?

Drive home and call the police.

If you turn left onto a two-way road, what lane should you turn into?

The left lane.

Solid white lines on the highway can be legally crossed:

when the traffic requires you to do so.

Where should your wheels be turned when you park uphill on a street with two lanes and no curb?

Toward the side of the road.

What should you do when you hear a siren while driving?

Pull over and look to see if the vehicle is on your street.

Your brake pedal drops to the floor of your car. What should you do?

Pump the pedal until it rises back up.

What should you turn on when your car breaks down on the road?

Your four-way flashers.

What signal can direct drivers on the highway into their new turn lanes?

White arrows on the road.

What time of day can you practice driving with a learner’s permit?

5am to 11pm.

A school bus flashes its red lights. You should:

stop 25 feet from the bus.

When turning left at an intersection where you have a green light but traffic is heavy:

wait in the intersection until you have space to turn.

Signs shaped like rectangles tell you:

the road is turning into one direction and the speed limit.

If you see the line on the right side of the highway slant into the lane to the left, what does this mean?

The road is narrower up ahead.

What should you do before you turn?

Signal and slow down.