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Questions and Answers
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 Department of Licensing and Regulation if they want to start parent taught drivers ed?
What do new drivers need to request from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation if they want to start parent taught drivers ed?
Parent taught drivers Ed program guide
You can get your permit before requesting your parent taught drivers Ed program guide from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
You can get your permit before requesting your parent taught drivers Ed program guide from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
False (B)
Who can sign an application for a learner's permit?
Who can sign an application for a learner's permit?
Who has to pass an approved driver education course in order to obtain a driver's license?
Who has to pass an approved driver education course in order to obtain a driver's license?
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?
Have you gotten your PTDE program guide yet?
Have you gotten your PTDE program guide yet?
Mike's 21-year-old cousin will be visiting from Germany; will Mike's cousin be able to help drive Mike to school?
Mike's 21-year-old cousin will be visiting from Germany; will Mike's cousin be able to help drive Mike to school?
Can a visitor with a driver's license from Chile legally drive here?
Can a visitor with a driver's license from Chile legally drive here?
Stella's sister is visiting Texas while her husband is at a military outpost; can she legally drive?
Stella's sister is visiting Texas while her husband is at a military outpost; can she legally drive?
Stella's sister will need to stay in Texas for four months; can she legally drive with an out-of-state license for four months?
Stella's sister will need to stay in Texas for four months; can she legally drive with an out-of-state license for four months?
Who must always occupy the passenger seat when a driver with a learner's license is behind the wheel?
Who must always occupy the passenger seat when a driver with a learner's license is behind the wheel?
Pete's mother is ill, and nobody else can take his little sister to school; he has a learner's license and is 17. What can he do?
Pete's mother is ill, and nobody else can take his little sister to school; he has a learner's license and is 17. What can he do?
A person's regular Class C driver's license allows them to legally drive a motorcycle.
A person's regular Class C driver's license allows them to legally drive a motorcycle.
Stella will be helping her father out on the farm this summer; she has a Class B license. Can she use a farm trailer?
Stella will be helping her father out on the farm this summer; she has a Class B license. Can she use a farm trailer?
Ryan's dad is a truck driver for a large company; what license does he have?
Ryan's dad is a truck driver for a large company; what license does he have?
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.
Tyeera wants to work as a driver for a tourist van company. She has a basic Class C license. Is she eligible to drive a tourist van?
Tyeera wants to work as a driver for a tourist van company. She has a basic Class C license. Is she eligible to drive a tourist van?
A Class B CDL allows you to drive commercial vehicles that _____.
A Class B CDL allows you to drive commercial vehicles that _____.
Ryan's dad needs to drive bigger company vehicles in order to get promoted; what does he need?
Ryan's dad needs to drive bigger company vehicles in order to get promoted; what does he need?
Your friend borrowed your driver's license and got pulled over by the police; what will happen?
Your friend borrowed your driver's license and got pulled over by the police; what will happen?
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?
Your license may get suspended if _____ within a 12-month period.
Your license may get suspended if _____ within a 12-month period.
If your driver's license gets suspended in another state, can you legally drive in Texas?
If your driver's license gets suspended in another state, can you legally drive in Texas?
You are under 21; one of your friends got beer from an older brother and offered some to you. Can this affect your driving privileges?
You are under 21; one of your friends got beer from an older brother and offered some to you. Can this affect your driving privileges?
Your driver's license can be suspended for regularly skipping school.
Your driver's license can be suspended for regularly skipping school.
What type of motor vehicle does not need to be inspected?
What type of motor vehicle does not need to be inspected?
Why is it important to have your vehicle inspected?
Why is it important to have your vehicle inspected?
How many days do you have to register a newly purchased vehicle?
How many days do you have to register a newly purchased vehicle?
The state requires all drivers to purchase a minimum amount of liability insurance. Why?
The state requires all drivers to purchase a minimum amount of liability insurance. Why?
You and another driver reach a busy intersection at the same time; what is the safest course of action?
You and another driver reach a busy intersection at the same time; what is the safest course of action?
On her way to work, Emma reaches an intersection without signs or signals. After stopping completely, what should she do?
On her way to work, Emma reaches an intersection without signs or signals. After stopping completely, what should she do?
You're driving on an unpaved road that leads to a highway; what should you do when you reach the highway?
You're driving on an unpaved road that leads to a highway; what should you do when you reach the highway?
Riley is riding his motorcycle on a road that ends in a cross street; what should he do at the T intersection?
Riley is riding his motorcycle on a road that ends in a cross street; what should he do at the T intersection?
Pete is late to work; when he gets to a train crossing, he sees a train coming but there are no barriers. What should he do?
Pete is late to work; when he gets to a train crossing, he sees a train coming but there are no barriers. What should he do?
Yeah, you are backing out of your driveway onto the road when you see your neighbor walking his dog; what should you do?
Yeah, you are backing out of your driveway onto the road when you see your neighbor walking his dog; what should you do?
What should you do if you see a firetruck with sirens on and its lights flashing behind you?
What should you do if you see a firetruck with sirens on and its lights flashing behind you?
While driving, you see a school bus on the opposite lane dropping off students; there is no median. When is it OK to go?
While driving, you see a school bus on the opposite lane dropping off students; there is no median. When is it OK to go?
You are on a divided highway with a raised median. When you can see a school bus start on the other side of the road, are you legally required to stop?
You are on a divided highway with a raised median. When you can see a school bus start on the other side of the road, are you legally required to stop?
When do you not have to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights?
When do you not have to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights?
What is the first step of taking parent taught drivers ed?
What is the first step of taking parent taught drivers ed?
Flashcards
Novice Driver
Novice Driver
A new driver starting their learning journey.
Parent Taught Driver Education (PTDE)
Parent Taught Driver Education (PTDE)
A program where parents can teach their children to drive in Texas.
Learner's Permit
Learner's Permit
A permit allowing driving practice with a licensed driver.
PTDE Program Guide
PTDE Program Guide
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Acceptable Identification
Acceptable Identification
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Approved Driver Education Course
Approved Driver Education Course
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Valid Foreign Driver's License
Valid Foreign Driver's License
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Non-resident Driving Limit in Texas
Non-resident Driving Limit in Texas
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Passenger Requirement for Learner's License
Passenger Requirement for Learner's License
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Minor Restricted Driver's License
Minor Restricted Driver's License
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Class B Commercial Driver's License
Class B Commercial Driver's License
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Minimum Age for CDL
Minimum Age for CDL
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Borrowing a License and Getting Pulled Over
Borrowing a License and Getting Pulled Over
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Altering a Stop Sign
Altering a Stop Sign
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Traffic Conviction Limit
Traffic Conviction Limit
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License Suspension in Another State
License Suspension in Another State
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Possession of Alcohol by Minors
Possession of Alcohol by Minors
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Skipping School Regularly
Skipping School Regularly
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Vehicle Inspection
Vehicle Inspection
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Registration Deadline for New Vehicles
Registration Deadline for New Vehicles
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Liability Insurance
Liability Insurance
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Right of Way at Unmarked Intersections
Right of Way at Unmarked Intersections
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Yielding to Highway Traffic
Yielding to Highway Traffic
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Stopping for Trains at Uncontrolled Crossings
Stopping for Trains at Uncontrolled Crossings
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Yielding to Emergency Vehicles
Yielding to Emergency Vehicles
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Stopping for School Buses
Stopping for School Buses
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Request Parent Packet from TDLR
Request Parent Packet from TDLR
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Study Notes
Driver Education and Licensing in Texas
- A new driver is referred to as a novice.
- To start the Parent Taught Driver Education (PTDE) course, new drivers must request the PTDE program guide from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
- A learner's permit cannot be obtained before requesting the PTDE program guide.
Application and Requirements
- An application for a learner’s permit can be signed by an employer or county judge.
- Individuals under the age of 25 must pass an approved driver education course to obtain a driver's license.
Identification and Documentation
- Acceptable documents for identification at the DPS office include an original or certified birth certificate, school records, or immunization records if no Texas ID is available.
Driving with Valid Licenses
- A visitor from Germany with a valid driver's license can drive in Texas.
- A visitor with a driver license from Chile may legally drive in Texas if both Chile and Texas recognize the licenses.
- A non-resident with a valid out-of-state license can drive in Texas; however, they must obtain a Texas driver license if staying longer than 90 days.
Restrictions and Licenses
- A licensed driver aged 21 or older must always occupy the passenger seat when a driver holds a learner's license.
- A minor with a learner's license can apply for a minor restricted driver's license in case of emergencies.
Class Licenses and Commercial Drivers
- A regular Class C driver's license does not permit driving motorcycles.
- A Class B commercial driver's license allows driving commercial vehicles that carry 24 or more passengers.
- To obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for driving deliveries, applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Traffic Regulations and Consequences
- Borrowing a license and getting pulled over results in the original license being suspended.
- Altering a stop sign can lead to suspension of driving privileges due to possible graffiti conviction.
- Accumulating four or more traffic convictions within a 12-month period can result in license suspension.
- A suspension in another state applies in Texas as well.
Alcohol and School Attendance
- Possession of alcohol by individuals under 21 will lead to automatic suspension of driving privileges.
- Skipping school regularly can also result in driving license suspension.
Vehicle Inspections and Insurance
- All motor vehicles must undergo inspections; inspection is important for safety and regulatory compliance.
- Newly purchased vehicles must be registered within 30 days.
- Liability insurance is mandatory to ensure financial responsibility for any damages caused.
Right of Way and Safety Measures
- Yielding right of way is essential when approaching intersections, especially when arriving simultaneously with another vehicle.
- At unmarked intersections, give the right of way to vehicles on the right after stopping completely.
- When reaching a highway from an unpaved road, yielding to highway traffic is required.
- Motorists must stop and wait for trains at crossings without barriers, and should always yield to emergency vehicles with activated lights and sirens.
- Stopping for school buses is mandatory unless they are on the opposite side of a divided highway.
Parent Taught Driver Education
- The first step in the parent-taught driver education process is to request a parent packet from TDLR.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards for Aceable Level 1, covering chapters 1-3. Understand essential terms for new drivers and the requirements for parent-taught drivers education in Texas. Perfect for beginners looking to get their driver's permit.
