Texas DMV Test Questions

Passing is prohibited

on hills and curves,at railroad crossings,and at intersections

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should

ignore the other driver

Low ground railroad crossing

When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks

Take longer distances than cars to stop

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

stop driving

If you want to get off of a freeway, but you missed your exit, you should

Go to the next exit,and get off of the freeway there

divided highway ends

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

hand signals

If you stop along the road at night

Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on.

watch for bicycles

Alcohol causes

poor judgement,loss of concentration, and slower judgement

When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates

you need to make sure there is a space to get all the way across the tracks without stopping, before you start to cross

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive

no faster than 65 mph

right lane ends ahead

To turn left on multi-lane streets and highways, you should start from

the left lane

If a collision is possible, you should

if you try have to hit anything, try to make it a glancing blow or sideswipe, choose to hit something that will give away rather than something that’s rigid, or choose to hit something that’s standing still rather than something moving toward you

slow down, completely stop if required,yield right-of-way traffic

U-turns in residential districts are legal

when there are no vehicles approaching nearby

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck

may have to swing wide to complete the right turn

On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the

side of the road facing oncoming traffic

You have the right-of-way when you are

already in a traffic circle

If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when

there is room for your vehicle on the other side

a flagger is stationed ahead to control road users

Hydroplaning is usually caused by

excessive speed

Collisions are more likely to happen when

one vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic

this road or street terminates ahead

A “No standing” sign at a certain location means

you can make a temporary stop to load or discharge passengers

To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about

10 to 15 seconds

School crossing

A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that

the road will get narrower

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

look left,then right, an left again

Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway

As you drive faster, your tires become less effective

warning sign (caution)

Before backing up, you should

turn your head and look through the rear window

If you are stopped by a police officer, you should

stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to approach you

Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean

passing is not permitted on either direction

To avoid a collision, you should

stop,turn, or speed up

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

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

It is important to slow down

at intersections or railroad crossings,when the road is wet or slippery, and on narrow or winding roads

winding road

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should

sound your horns

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles

passing is permitted on the side with the broken line

disabled parking spot

Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is

more dangerous

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive

A pedestrian is crossing your lane but there is no marked crosswalk. You should

stop and let the pedestrian cross the street

If you see that you are about to be involved in a crash, ____

hitting a row of bushes is better than hitting a tree,post, or solid object

Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations

think before you act

If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should

flash your high beams

When driving in bad weather, drivers should

increase the 2-second rule

You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing

under no circumstances

If under 21 years of age you are considered to be driving while under the influence if your blood alcohol level is

.02% or higher

If you are under age 21, and are convicted of carrying a false id card, you will be required to pay a $500 fine and your license will be suspended for 90 days

even if you weren’t driving

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should

use your 4-way flashers to warn others

Hydroplaning can be helped by driving

slower

You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive

no more than 65 mph

general information sign for a bus station

As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to

be prepared to stop before the intersection

If a tire blows out the proper thing to do is to

Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas

steep grade ahead

A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must

stop before entering the intersection

What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have

the combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol

keep right

On the freeway, you see a ”merging traffic“ sign. You should

move to another lane, if safe to let traffic enter

You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway

only if you have an emergency

What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign

Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder

Your blind spot is the area of the road

you cannot see without moving your head

Your first response to reduced visibility should be

to reduce your speed

slippery when wet

Don’t follow other cars too closely because

You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly

there is a traffic signal ahead

pedestrian crossing ahead

Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other cars

Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars

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

to run out in front of you without looking

Roadways are the most slippery

the first rain after a dry spell

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must

pull to the curb and stop

childrens playground ahead

The only time you do not have to stop for a school bus whose red lights are flashing and stop arm is extended is when you

are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway

The law gives _______ the right of way at intersections

no one

On a green arrow, you must

yield to any vehicles,bicycles,or pedestrian in the intersection

You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You should

Check your speedometer to keep it at the lower speed limit.

MVC may terminate your road test before it starts because of

a center console or other equipment in your vehicle that obstructs the examiner’s access to the brake pedal,missing seat belts, and an unsafe vehicle

left lane ends ahead

You may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal

when directed to do so by a police officer

You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should

stay out of an intersection until you can pass through

If you are driving behind a school bus and it shows a flashing red light signaling a stop, you must

stop at least 25 feet away

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, which of the following is the appropriate place to make the stop?

at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where you have a clear view of approaching traffic

When driving in traffic, it is safest to

drive with the flow of traffic

As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle

at an intersection with a stop sign,ere there is a red light, and when a traffic officer tell you to stop

the road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left

no left turn

Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle

steering ability

divided highway begins

When driving on slick roads, you should

take turns more slowly

Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light

the driver

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights

red,yellow, and green

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means

Passing is permitted on the broken line side.

traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow

When you drive at night you can reduce the problem of glare from the headlights of an approaching car by

look to the lower right side of your lane

To make a right turn at the corner, you

Must merge into the bicycle lane before turning