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What is the minimum age at which you can get a Class C driver license without either driver education or being a hardship case?
What is the minimum age at which you can get a Class C driver license without either driver education or being a hardship case?
18 years old
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
Corrective lenses, LDF (linear driving force)
In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you that your driver license is about to expire?
What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you that your driver license is about to expire?
On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker?
On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker?
Describe the 'Yield' sign
Describe the 'Yield' sign
What does a 'Narrow Bridge' sign look like, and how should the driver react when he sees one?
What does a 'Narrow Bridge' sign look like, and how should the driver react when he sees one?
What is the shape of a 'Keep Right' sign, and how should the driver react when he sees one?
What is the shape of a 'Keep Right' sign, and how should the driver react when he sees one?
Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow?
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow?
What does 'Yield Right-of-Way' mean?
What does 'Yield Right-of-Way' mean?
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
Once the brakes have been applied, about how many feet does a car which was going 70 mph travel before it comes to a stop?
Once the brakes have been applied, about how many feet does a car which was going 70 mph travel before it comes to a stop?
When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
About how many feet will the average driver going 50 mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
About how many feet will the average driver going 50 mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner?
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner?
What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts?
What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts?
Does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean that you may drive 55 mph on that highway under all conditions?
Does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean that you may drive 55 mph on that highway under all conditions?
You should never drive on the left half of the roadway when you are within how many feet from an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing?
You should never drive on the left half of the roadway when you are within how many feet from an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing?
What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an intersection?
What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an intersection?
When two cars meet at the intersection of a two-lane road with a four-lane road, which one must yield the right-of-way?
When two cars meet at the intersection of a two-lane road with a four-lane road, which one must yield the right-of-way?
If you are driving and hear a siren coming, what should you do?
If you are driving and hear a siren coming, what should you do?
What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
At what time of the day should your headlights be turned on?
At what time of the day should your headlights be turned on?
Under what conditions may your driver's license be suspended?
Under what conditions may your driver's license be suspended?
What is carbon monoxide, and how may it be harmful to drivers?
What is carbon monoxide, and how may it be harmful to drivers?
Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while driving.
Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while driving.
What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with standard transmission?
What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with standard transmission?
What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle?
What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle?
When are accident reports required?
When are accident reports required?
If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, how many years must such proof be kept up?
If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, how many years must such proof be kept up?
What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
Describe the emblem which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25 mph or less.
Describe the emblem which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25 mph or less.
In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
If the person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire?
If the person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire?
When parked parallel, your curb side wheels must be no more than how many inches from the curb?
When parked parallel, your curb side wheels must be no more than how many inches from the curb?
When following another car, what is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
When following another car, what is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
To what agency and within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
To what agency and within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes?
What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
How should you react to a flashing red light?
How should you react to a flashing red light?
Which sign tells you to watch out for a train?
Which sign tells you to watch out for a train?
Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road.
Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road.
What sign indicates that the road that you are on merges with another?
What sign indicates that the road that you are on merges with another?
What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25 mph?
What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25 mph?
Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead.
Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead.
What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the roadway?
What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the roadway?
Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.
What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend beyond the left fender of your car?
What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend beyond the left fender of your car?
Under what conditions must you always stop?
Under what conditions must you always stop?
What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
If a child runs into the road 45 to 50 feet ahead of your car, what is the highest speed from which you can stop with good brakes without hitting him?
If a child runs into the road 45 to 50 feet ahead of your car, what is the highest speed from which you can stop with good brakes without hitting him?
How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
What does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean?
What does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean?
What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by this state or United States outside an urban district?
What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by this state or United States outside an urban district?
Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?
Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?
When a driver is waiting to make a left turn, what is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
When a driver is waiting to make a left turn, what is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?
What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?
Under what conditions should headlights be used?
Under what conditions should headlights be used?
You should dim your lights when you are within how many feet of an approaching car?
You should dim your lights when you are within how many feet of an approaching car?
What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog?
Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog?
When are you required to show proof of financial responsibility?
When are you required to show proof of financial responsibility?
When needed, how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
When needed, how may one show proof of financial responsibility?
What sign warns you that you must slow down?
What sign warns you that you must slow down?
What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?
In addition to mufflers, what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after?
In addition to mufflers, what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after?
Why are seat belts important?
Why are seat belts important?
What is meant by 'defensive driving'?
What is meant by 'defensive driving'?
What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
What are the different classes of licenses and age requirements for each?
When is a bicyclist not required to ride to the right of the roadway?
When is a bicyclist not required to ride to the right of the roadway?
When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?
What are the penalties for minors (persons under the age of 21) convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol?
What are the penalties for minors (persons under the age of 21) convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol?
What are the penalties for minors (persons under the age of 21) convicted of non-driving alcohol-related offenses?
What are the penalties for minors (persons under the age of 21) convicted of non-driving alcohol-related offenses?
Explain the definition of Minor in Possession.
Explain the definition of Minor in Possession.
List what constitutes illegal use of a driver's license.
List what constitutes illegal use of a driver's license.
Describe the elements of Public Intoxication.
Describe the elements of Public Intoxication.
Give the definition of intoxication in Texas.
Give the definition of intoxication in Texas.
Explain the penalties for the various offenses for DWI.
Explain the penalties for the various offenses for DWI.
Differentiate between Administrative License Revocation and Implied Consent laws.
Differentiate between Administrative License Revocation and Implied Consent laws.
Give the difference between the open container and consumption laws.
Give the difference between the open container and consumption laws.
Can young people (under 17) be punished for DWI in Texas? Explain.
Can young people (under 17) be punished for DWI in Texas? Explain.
Explain what is meant by 'zero tolerance' in Texas laws regarding drivers under age 21.
Explain what is meant by 'zero tolerance' in Texas laws regarding drivers under age 21.
When must a driver of an automobile stop within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?
When must a driver of an automobile stop within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?
Study Notes
Class C Operators Overview
- Minimum age for a Class C driver license without education or hardship: 18 years old
- Maximum fine for first conviction of driving without a license: $200
License Restrictions and Parking
- Possible restrictions on license: corrective lenses, LDF (linear driving force)
- Parking uphill without a curb: turn wheels to the right
- If renewal notice card is not received for license expiration: renew anyway
Road Signs and Their Meanings
- Broken lane marker on a one-way street: white
- "Yield" sign: indicates to slow down and allow other vehicles to proceed
- "Narrow Bridge" sign: show caution for a bridge narrower than the roadway
- "Do Not Pass" sign: prohibits passing due to visibility concerns
Driving Responsibilities
- Must always stop for school buses unloading children
- When overtaking a vehicle, yield to crossing traffic at intersections
- Obey traffic officer instructions even if against the law
Speed and Distance Regulations
- Required stopping distance from a crosswalk: 20 feet
- Maximum speed limit in urban areas: 30 mph
- Average stopping distance at 70 mph: 233 feet
Vehicle Equipment Requirements
- Passenger cars must have: brakes, lights, mufflers, horn, seat belts, and more
- Prohibited equipment in Texas: red lights, bells, sirens, and muffler cutouts
Safe Driving Practices
- Brake gently during a skid and steer in the direction of the skid
- Always use low gear when driving down a steep grade
- Dim headlights within 500 feet of approaching vehicles
Bicyclist Regulations
- Bicyclists must obey traffic signs and signals
- Riding two abreast is allowed in substandard lanes
Impairment and Substance Regulations
- Penalties for DWI: fines up to $10,000, jail time, and license suspension
- Zero tolerance policy: drivers under 21 cannot have any alcohol in their system
- Proof of financial responsibility required for licensing and vehicle registration
Accident Reporting and Vehicle Damage
- Accident reports must be filed within 10 days
- If damaging an unattended vehicle: leave name and contact information
Miscellaneous Traffic Laws
- Headlights required when visibility is below 1,000 feet
- Drivers must stop within 50 feet of railroad crossings when signals indicate
- Maximum extension of an object beyond the left fender of a vehicle: 3 inches
Special Circumstances for Minors
- Provisional licenses for drivers under 18 expire on their next birthday
- Penalties for minors convicted of alcohol-related offenses vary and include license suspension
Understanding Roadway Signs
- Signs warning to slow down for sharp rises or winding roads indicate need for caution.
- Signs indicating merging traffic or sharp turns often feature specific speed recommendations.
Financial Responsibility and License Regulations
- Drivers must keep proof of insurance for a minimum of two years if required
- Administrative license revocation occurs independent of criminal proceedings for refusal of testing
Safe Vehicle Operations
- Following distance rule: maintain at least a two-second gap behind the vehicle in front
- Reaction to sirens: pull to the right and stop to allow emergency vehicles to pass.
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Test your knowledge on Class C driver license regulations with this quiz. Learn about age requirements, fines for driving without a license, and license restrictions. Perfect for those preparing for their driving tests!
