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You can be best described as a ______ driver.
You can be best described as a ______ driver.
novice
What do new drivers need to request from the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation if they want to start parent taught drivers ed?
What do new drivers need to request from the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation if they want to start parent taught drivers ed?
Parent Taught Drivers Ed packet
You can get your permit before requesting your Parent Taught Drivers Ed packet from the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation.
You can get your permit before requesting your Parent Taught Drivers Ed packet from the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation.
False
Who can sign an application for a learner's permit?
Who can sign an application for a learner's permit?
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Who has to pass an approved driver education course in order to obtain a driver license?
Who has to pass an approved driver education course in order to obtain a driver license?
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Which documents can you bring with you to the DPS office if you don't have a Texas ID?
Which documents can you bring with you to the DPS office if you don't have a Texas ID?
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Mike's 21-year-old cousin will be able to drive Mike to school.
Mike's 21-year-old cousin will be able to drive Mike to school.
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Can a visitor with a driver license from Chile legally drive here?
Can a visitor with a driver license from Chile legally drive here?
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Stella's sister can legally drive with a valid out-of-state license while visiting Texas.
Stella's sister can legally drive with a valid out-of-state license while visiting Texas.
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Stella's sister will need to stay in Texas for 4 months and can drive with an out-of-state license for that duration.
Stella's sister will need to stay in Texas for 4 months and can drive with an out-of-state license for that duration.
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Who must always occupy the passenger seat when a driver with a Learner License is behind the wheel?
Who must always occupy the passenger seat when a driver with a Learner License is behind the wheel?
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What can Pete do since he has a Learner License and is 17?
What can Pete do since he has a Learner License and is 17?
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A person's regular Class C driver license allows them to legally drive a motorcycle.
A person's regular Class C driver license allows them to legally drive a motorcycle.
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Stella can use a farm trailer with a Class B license.
Stella can use a farm trailer with a Class B license.
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Ryan's dad is a truck driver for a large company. He has a _______.
Ryan's dad is a truck driver for a large company. He has a _______.
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If you want to work at a delivery company driving a vehicle in Texas, you need to _____ to obtain a CDL.
If you want to work at a delivery company driving a vehicle in Texas, you need to _____ to obtain a CDL.
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Tyeera is eligible to drive a tourist van with her basic Class C license.
Tyeera is eligible to drive a tourist van with her basic Class C license.
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A Class B CDL allows you to drive commercial vehicles that _____.
A Class B CDL allows you to drive commercial vehicles that _____.
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What does Ryan's dad need to drive bigger company vehicles?
What does Ryan's dad need to drive bigger company vehicles?
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What will happen if your friend borrowed your driver license and got pulled over by the police?
What will happen if your friend borrowed your driver license and got pulled over by the police?
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One of your friends thinks it would be funny to replace 'STOP' with 'GO' on a nearby stop sign using spray paint. Should you join?
One of your friends thinks it would be funny to replace 'STOP' with 'GO' on a nearby stop sign using spray paint. Should you join?
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Your license may get suspended if _____ within a 12-month period.
Your license may get suspended if _____ within a 12-month period.
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If your driver license gets suspended in another state, you can legally drive in Texas.
If your driver license gets suspended in another state, you can legally drive in Texas.
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You're under 21 and one of your friends got beer from an older brother and offered some to you. Can this affect your driving privileges?
You're under 21 and one of your friends got beer from an older brother and offered some to you. Can this affect your driving privileges?
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Your driver license can be suspended for regularly skipping school.
Your driver license can be suspended for regularly skipping school.
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What type of motor vehicle does NOT need to be inspected?
What type of motor vehicle does NOT need to be inspected?
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Why is it important to have your vehicle inspected?
Why is it important to have your vehicle inspected?
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How many days do you have to register a newly purchased vehicle?
How many days do you have to register a newly purchased vehicle?
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Study Notes
Learner's Permit and Driver Education
- New drivers are classified as "novice" drivers.
- To start Parent Taught Drivers Ed in Texas, individuals must request a Parent Taught Drivers Ed packet.
- A learner's permit cannot be obtained before requesting the Parent Taught Drivers Ed packet.
Application Requirements
- An application for a learner's permit can be signed by an employer or county judge.
- Individuals under 25 must pass an approved driver education course to obtain a driver license.
Identification Documents
- Acceptable documents without a Texas ID include an original or certified birth certificate, school records, or immunization records.
Driving Qualifications for Visitors
- A valid driver license allows Mike's 21-year-old cousin from Germany to drive in Texas.
- Visitors with a driver license from Chile can legally drive if Texas and Chile recognize each other's licenses.
- Stella's sister can drive in Texas with her valid out-of-state license, but she must obtain a Texas driver license if remaining for more than 90 days.
Learner License Restrictions
- A licensed driver aged 21 or older must occupy the passenger seat when a Learner License holder is driving.
- A Minor Restricted Driver License can be applied for in emergencies if under 18 and unable to drive due to family circumstances.
Vehicle Classifications and Licenses
- A Class C license does not permit driving motorcycles; a different motorcycle endorsement is required.
- A Class B license allows Stella to use a farm trailer.
- A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is needed for driving larger commercial vehicles.
CDL Eligibility and Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old to obtain a CDL for delivery driving.
- A Class C Commercial Driver License is necessary for driving tourist vans.
- A Class B CDL enables driving commercial vehicles that carry 24 or more passengers.
- A Class A Commercial Driver License is required for operating bigger company vehicles.
License Regulations
- A borrowed driver license can lead to suspension if misused by another individual.
- Tampering with traffic signs, like replacing "STOP" with "GO," is not advisable due to legal consequences.
- Accumulating 4 or more traffic convictions within a year can lead to driver license suspension.
- License suspension in another state also applies to Texas; you cannot drive legally in Texas with a suspended license elsewhere.
- Possession of alcohol under 21 can lead to license suspension.
- Skipping school regularly can result in driver license suspension.
Vehicle Inspection and Registration
- All motor vehicles are required to undergo inspections.
- Regular vehicle inspections are essential for safety and environmental compliance.
- Newly purchased vehicles must be registered within 30 days.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts related to obtaining a learner's permit in Texas. This quiz features essential vocabulary and processes that new drivers should understand. Perfect for those preparing for their driving education journey.
