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What do you do in case of a blow-out?
What do you do in case of a blow-out?
Steer firmly, take your foot off the gas and brake cautiously.
A flashing red traffic light means:
A flashing red traffic light means:
Stop, look and yield before proceeding.
At 20 miles per hour, the reaction distance is:
At 20 miles per hour, the reaction distance is:
44 feet.
The maximum fine for a person age 21 or older who is driving and drinking alcohol is:
The maximum fine for a person age 21 or older who is driving and drinking alcohol is:
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When turning left from a three-lane, one-way street, you should turn from the:
When turning left from a three-lane, one-way street, you should turn from the:
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A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means:
A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means:
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When parking near a corner, you may park your vehicle no closer than:
When parking near a corner, you may park your vehicle no closer than:
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If you are being passed, you should:
If you are being passed, you should:
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You must always stop when:
You must always stop when:
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When you hear a siren coming, you should:
When you hear a siren coming, you should:
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If you are teaching a beginner to drive, you must:
If you are teaching a beginner to drive, you must:
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You must give a signal either by hand and arm or by signal device:
You must give a signal either by hand and arm or by signal device:
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If a child ran into the road 60-65 feet ahead of your vehicle, what is the highest speed from which you could stop before hitting him?
If a child ran into the road 60-65 feet ahead of your vehicle, what is the highest speed from which you could stop before hitting him?
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The headlights must be turned on:
The headlights must be turned on:
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A vehicle should never be parked closer to a fire plug than:
A vehicle should never be parked closer to a fire plug than:
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A flashing yellow signal light means:
A flashing yellow signal light means:
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When you are taking medicine prescribed for you by a doctor you should:
When you are taking medicine prescribed for you by a doctor you should:
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You may lawfully allow an object to extend beyond the left side of your vehicle:
You may lawfully allow an object to extend beyond the left side of your vehicle:
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Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by:
Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by:
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If you are involved in an injury accident in the city, you must notify:
If you are involved in an injury accident in the city, you must notify:
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The maximum daytime speed limit for passenger cars on a numbered highway is:
The maximum daytime speed limit for passenger cars on a numbered highway is:
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At night, a driver should dim his headlights when an oncoming car comes within:
At night, a driver should dim his headlights when an oncoming car comes within:
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Child passenger safety seats are required for all children under the age of:
Child passenger safety seats are required for all children under the age of:
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When making a long trip you should stop for a rest:
When making a long trip you should stop for a rest:
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A posted speed limit of 55 mph means:
A posted speed limit of 55 mph means:
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If you run off the pavement you should:
If you run off the pavement you should:
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Your driver's license will automatically be suspended for:
Your driver's license will automatically be suspended for:
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Alcohol affects a driver by:
Alcohol affects a driver by:
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If a driver (age 21 or older) runs over and kills someone while under the influence of alcohol, the driver may be charged with:
If a driver (age 21 or older) runs over and kills someone while under the influence of alcohol, the driver may be charged with:
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When a vehicle in front of you stops to let a pedestrian pass in front of it, you should:
When a vehicle in front of you stops to let a pedestrian pass in front of it, you should:
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If your driver's license is suspended you may drive only:
If your driver's license is suspended you may drive only:
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Why should you drive slower at night?
Why should you drive slower at night?
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Even if you are not intoxicated and you are under the age of 21, if you have any detectable amount of alcohol in your system while operating a motor vehicle, you may be charged with:
Even if you are not intoxicated and you are under the age of 21, if you have any detectable amount of alcohol in your system while operating a motor vehicle, you may be charged with:
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When approaching a green traffic light, you should:
When approaching a green traffic light, you should:
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The lights on your vehicle must be turned on any time day or night when persons and vehicles cannot clearly be seen for:
The lights on your vehicle must be turned on any time day or night when persons and vehicles cannot clearly be seen for:
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The maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a valid driver's license is:
The maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a valid driver's license is:
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When parking parallel it is best to leave the curb side wheels:
When parking parallel it is best to leave the curb side wheels:
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Not including thinking and reaction distance, at 20 miles per hour, lawful brakes must stop a car within:
Not including thinking and reaction distance, at 20 miles per hour, lawful brakes must stop a car within:
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A green arrow showing with a red traffic light means:
A green arrow showing with a red traffic light means:
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Drivers become subject to the liability insurance law when accident damages reach:
Drivers become subject to the liability insurance law when accident damages reach:
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When possible, pedestrians should walk:
When possible, pedestrians should walk:
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It is a violation of state law for pedestrians to:
It is a violation of state law for pedestrians to:
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When meeting a school bus which has stopped to load or unload children, you must:
When meeting a school bus which has stopped to load or unload children, you must:
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When entering a street from a private driveway or alley you must:
When entering a street from a private driveway or alley you must:
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Stopping a vehicle with good brakes from 20 mph under good conditions requires:
Stopping a vehicle with good brakes from 20 mph under good conditions requires:
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If you have an accident in which someone is injured you should:
If you have an accident in which someone is injured you should:
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A person who has been drinking alcoholic beverages will usually:
A person who has been drinking alcoholic beverages will usually:
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If you damage an unattended vehicle you must:
If you damage an unattended vehicle you must:
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On a multiple lane highway, slow drivers should drive:
On a multiple lane highway, slow drivers should drive:
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If you get drowsy it is best to:
If you get drowsy it is best to:
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When driving behind another vehicle, how much driving time should you maintain between yourself and the car ahead?
When driving behind another vehicle, how much driving time should you maintain between yourself and the car ahead?
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Mariquana use will:
Mariquana use will:
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Your driver's license may be suspended for causing:
Your driver's license may be suspended for causing:
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A minor's (if under the age of 17) driver's license may be suspended for a first offence of driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor for:
A minor's (if under the age of 17) driver's license may be suspended for a first offence of driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor for:
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As a driver (age 21 or older), if you refuse a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your body:
As a driver (age 21 or older), if you refuse a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your body:
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Heavy amphetamine use:
Heavy amphetamine use:
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When turning, you should signal at least:
When turning, you should signal at least:
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If a minor (a person under the age of 21) refuses to provide a breath or blood specimen to a police officer, the minor's license will be suspended for:
If a minor (a person under the age of 21) refuses to provide a breath or blood specimen to a police officer, the minor's license will be suspended for:
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If you must walk on the highway, you should:
If you must walk on the highway, you should:
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Including reaction time, the stopping distance at 20 mph is:
Including reaction time, the stopping distance at 20 mph is:
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A person's license will automatically be suspended if convicted of:
A person's license will automatically be suspended if convicted of:
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A driver waiting to make a left turn when the light turns green should:
A driver waiting to make a left turn when the light turns green should:
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If you are driving at the speed limit and another car starts to pass, you should:
If you are driving at the speed limit and another car starts to pass, you should:
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If blinded by an approaching motor vehicle at night, it is best to:
If blinded by an approaching motor vehicle at night, it is best to:
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To avoid accidents, a defensive driver should:
To avoid accidents, a defensive driver should:
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When approaching an intersection, bridge or railroad crossing, you should never drive on the left side of the roadway within:
When approaching an intersection, bridge or railroad crossing, you should never drive on the left side of the roadway within:
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The maximum fine for a first non-driving alcohol-related offense of possession of consumption of alcohol by a minor is:
The maximum fine for a first non-driving alcohol-related offense of possession of consumption of alcohol by a minor is:
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Your driver's license may be suspended for:
Your driver's license may be suspended for:
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After passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane after:
After passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane after:
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When driving in fog, you can see better by:
When driving in fog, you can see better by:
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In a passenger car or truck, who needs to be buckled in?
In a passenger car or truck, who needs to be buckled in?
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Under favorable circumstances, including reaction time, a motor vehicle going 50 can be stopped within:
Under favorable circumstances, including reaction time, a motor vehicle going 50 can be stopped within:
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What is the first thing that should be done when a motor vehicle starts to skid?
What is the first thing that should be done when a motor vehicle starts to skid?
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When choosing your driving speed, the most important things to consider are:
When choosing your driving speed, the most important things to consider are:
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As you near an intersection, you discover you are in the wrong lane to make your turn. You should:
As you near an intersection, you discover you are in the wrong lane to make your turn. You should:
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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?
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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?
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What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
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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?
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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?
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On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker?
On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker?
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Describe the 'Yield' sign.
Describe the 'Yield' sign.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
What does a 'Do Not Pass' sign mean?
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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?
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What does 'Yield Right-of-Way' mean?
What does 'Yield Right-of-Way' mean?
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Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by State law.
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by State law.
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What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
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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.
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How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something that is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something that is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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What is the State speed limit for automobiles in urban districts?
What is the State speed limit for automobiles in urban districts?
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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?
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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?
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Study Notes
Emergency Situations
- In case of a blow-out, steer firmly, remove foot from gas, and brake cautiously.
Traffic Signals
- A flashing red light requires stopping, looking, and yielding before proceeding.
- A flashing yellow signal light indicates that drivers should always slow down.
Speed and Reaction Distances
- At 20 mph, the reaction distance is 44 feet, and including braking, the total stopping distance is 63 feet.
- A vehicle should not exceed the stopping distance of 25 feet at 20 mph under good conditions.
Alcohol Regulations
- Maximum fine for a driver age 21 or older caught drinking and driving is $500.
- If a minor has any detectable alcohol, they may be charged with DUIA.
- Possessing a fake driver's license leads to automatic suspension.
- Refusal to take an alcohol test may also result in license suspension.
Driving Laws and Best Practices
- For left turns from a one-way street, always turn from the left lane.
- You cannot pass if there is a solid yellow line on your side.
- When teaching a beginner driver, the instructor must be a licensed driver aged 21 or older.
- Signal changes by hand or device anytime you change lanes and at least 100 feet before turning.
Safety and Child Passenger Laws
- Child safety seats are required for children under 5 years old or under 36 inches, regardless of age.
- When parking near a corner, keep at least 20 feet from a crosswalk.
- When a vehicle stops for a pedestrian, you should remain in line and wait for them to cross.
Traffic and Emergency Response
- Always stop if a traffic officer instructs you to do so.
- Yield to emergency vehicles when a siren is heard.
- Notify local police if involved in an injury accident in the city.
Headlight and Vehicle Regulations
- Headlights must be turned on 30 minutes after sunset or whenever visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.
- Parking must be at least 15 feet away from fire hydrants.
- Vehicles should be parked 6-18 inches from the curb when parallel parking.
Defensive Driving
- Maintain at least a 2-second following distance behind another vehicle.
- Be cautious and alert for trouble spots while driving.
- Drivers in fog should use low beam headlights for better visibility.
Speed Limits and Road Behavior
- The maximum daytime speed on a numbered highway is 70 mph.
- A posted speed limit indicates the maximum under favorable conditions only.
Consequences of Reckless Driving
- Your license may be suspended for habitual reckless driving or for causing one serious accident.
- A driver involved in an accident causing injury must seek skilled help immediately.
Parking and Highway Conduct
- Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk, and watch for signage indicating no passing zones.
- On a multi-lane highway, slower vehicles should stay in the right lane.
Health and Driving
- Medications prescribed by a doctor can impair driving; check with the physician about driving safety.
- Heavy amphetamine use can lead to a higher risk of accidents due to impaired coordination.
Miscellaneous
- When matching speed to driving conditions, consider weather, traffic, road, and driver conditions.
- If you are drowsy, it’s advised to pull over, get out, and walk around to stay alert.
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