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What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C driver's license without driver education or being a hardship case?
What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C driver's license without driver education or being a hardship case?
18
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, LOFS age 21 or older, Daytime only, Do not exceed 45 mph, No expressway driving, M/C not to exceed 250 cc, licensed M/C operator age 21 or older in sight, Moped, Vehicle w/o air brakes-applies to vehicles requiring CDL, CDL interstate commerce only.
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 your license is about to expire?
What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding your 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 that Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
Describe the types of equipment that 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 traveling at 70 mph travel before it comes to a stop?
Once the brakes have been applied about how many feet does a car traveling at 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 2-lane road with a 4-lane road, which one must yield the right-of-way?
When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with a 4-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 day should your headlights be turned on?
At what time of 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 a standard transmission?
What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a 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 that travel at speeds of 25 mph or less.
Describe the emblem which identifies vehicles that 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 a person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire?
If a person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire?
When parked parallel, your curbside wheels must be no more than how many inches from the curb?
When parked parallel, your curbside 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 must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes, and within what time period?
To what agency must a change of address be reported for driver licensing purposes, and within what time period?
What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamines have on driving?
What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamines 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 45-50 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 45-50 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 fire plug may a vehicle lawfully park?
How close to a fire plug 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 highways outside an urban district?
What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas highways 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 procedure should he follow when the light turns green?
When a driver is waiting to make a left turn, what procedure should he follow 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 fog?
Which lights should you use when you are driving in 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 a possible loss of your license?
What circumstances may lead to a 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 on the right of the roadway?
When is a bicyclist not required to ride on 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?
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Study Notes
Driving License and Regulations
- Minimum age for a Class C driver's license without education/hardship case is 18.
- Maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license is $200.
- Various restrictions can be placed on a license, including corrective lenses, age limitations for supervisory drivers, and vehicle-specific conditions.
- Drivers must renew their license even if they do not receive a renewal notice.
Traffic Signs and Road Markings
- Yield signs are red and white equilateral triangles indicating to slow down or stop for oncoming vehicles.
- Narrow bridge signs are yellow diamonds warning drivers of a bridge that is not as wide as the road; caution is advised.
- "Do Not Pass" signs indicate that overtaking other vehicles is prohibited.
- Slower Traffic Keep Right signs instruct slower drivers to maintain the right lane.
- Advisory speed signs indicate the highest safe speed for turns.
Safe Driving Practices
- At uncontrolled intersections, yield to vehicles from the right.
- When encountering a siren, move to the right edge of the roadway and stop.
- In a skid, immediately take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction of the skid.
- Use low gear when driving downhill or approaching a steep grade to maintain control.
Legal Requirements and Responsibilities
- You must stop for stop signs, red lights, crosswalks, and school buses.
- Report any vehicle accidents unless a law enforcement officer investigates.
- Proof of financial responsibility must be shown upon request or when involved in a crash.
- Drivers have a responsibility to allow pedestrians to cross at intersections and always yield the right-of-way.
Speed Limits and Parking
- The urban speed limit is typically 30 mph, and maximum highway speeds are 70 mph during the day and 65 mph at night.
- Vehicles must park no closer than 15 feet from a fire hydrant and at least 20 feet from a crosswalk.
- Headlights are required between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise or when visibility is compromised.
Alcohol and Drug Regulations
- Driving while intoxicated results in penalties including mandatory license suspension and possible fines up to $2000 for first offenses.
- Minor drivers face strict penalties for driving under the influence, including community service and license suspension.
Equipment and Maintenance Requirements
- Passenger cars must have equipment including brakes, lights, horn, safety glass, seat belts, and an exhaust emission system.
- Excessive modifications to vehicles, such as certain lighting or extensions beyond the vehicle's body, are prohibited.
Bicycle Safety and Regulations
- Bicyclists must follow the same traffic rules as motor vehicles and should ride as far to the right as possible unless conditions dictate otherwise.
- Two-abreast riding is permitted in substandard lane widths, but caution is required at intersections and when merging.
- Common accidents involving bicycles often occur from left turns by motorists or failure to yield.
Miscellaneous Safety Precautions
- Dim headlights within 500 feet of oncoming cars, and use lower beam headlights during fog.
- If a vehicle becomes unattended after a minor accident, notify the owner/operator or leave a written notice with contact details.
- Always use caution when approaching railroad crossings and be aware of train warning signs.
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