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When driving in fog, you can see better by:

Using fog lights only

Using high headlight beam

Using lower headlight beam (correct)

Keeping headlights off

Under favorable circumstances, including reaction time, a motor vehicle with good brakes going 50 mph can be stopped within:

229 feet

What is the first thing that should be done when a motor vehicle starts to skid?

Take your foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid

As you near an intersection, you discover you are in the wrong lane for turning right as intended. Therefore, you should:

Drive on ahead until you can get into the proper lane, and then turn at another intersection Signup and view all the answers

When choosing your driving speed, the most important thing to consider is:

The conditions of the weather, traffic, road, car, and drivers Signup and view all the answers

After overtaking another motor vehicle on a two lane road, you can best judge when it is safe to drive back into the right hand lane by:

Waiting until you can see the overtaken vehicle in your rearview mirror Signup and view all the answers

Your driver's license may be suspended for:

Habitual reckless driving Signup and view all the answers

Proof of financial responsibility must be shown by:

All drivers Signup and view all the answers

The most a person can be fined for the first conviction of driving while under the influence of intoxication with no injury involved is:

$2,000 Signup and view all the answers

When you hear a siren coming, you should:

Yield to the emergency vehicle Signup and view all the answers

You must always stop when:

A traffic officer instructs you to stop Signup and view all the answers

The most important thing in backing a motor vehicle is:

Looking back carefully Signup and view all the answers

If blinded by an approaching motor vehicle at night, it is best to:

Slow down and avoid looking directly into the lights Signup and view all the answers

When taking a long trip, you should stop for a rest:

About every 2 hours or every 100 miles Signup and view all the answers

Including reaction time, the stopping distance at 20 mph is:

63 feet Signup and view all the answers

The maximum fine for a first-time conviction of driving without a valid driver's license is:

$200 Signup and view all the answers

Before going down a steep hill, you should:

Shift to a lower gear Signup and view all the answers

If you are driving at the speed limit and another driver sounds his horn and starts to pass, you should:

Slow down and give way to him Signup and view all the answers

If you have an accident in which someone is injured, you should:

Carefully help anyone who might be hurt and send for skilled help as quickly as possible Signup and view all the answers

A driver waiting to make a left turn when the traffic light is green should:

Turn only after there is no danger from oncoming vehicles Signup and view all the answers

When parking parallel, it is best to leave the curb side wheels:

6 to 8 inches from the curb Signup and view all the answers

It is a violation of State law for pedestrians:

To stand in the roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride Signup and view all the answers

When following another vehicle, how much driving time should you maintain between yourself and the vehicle ahead?

2 seconds Signup and view all the answers

The lights on your vehicle must be turned on at any time day or night when persons and vehicles cannot be clearly seen for:

1000 feet Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a green traffic light, you should:

Look both ways as you go ahead carefully Signup and view all the answers

If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, such proof must be kept up for:

2 years Signup and view all the answers

A vehicle should never be parked closer to a fire plug than:

15 feet Signup and view all the answers

When meeting a school bus which has stopped to pick up or discharge children, you must:

Must stop and wait until the bus has started or you are signaled by the bus driver to proceed Signup and view all the answers

As a driver, if you refuse a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your body, your driver's license may be suspended.

True Signup and view all the answers

If you get drowsy while driving it is best to:

Stop, get out, and walk around Signup and view all the answers

Your driver's license may be suspended for causing:

One serious accident Signup and view all the answers

A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means:

Do not pass Signup and view all the answers

A posted speed limit of 55 means:

You may drive 55 mph only under favorable driving conditions Signup and view all the answers

If you're involved in an accident with injuries you must immediately notify:

The local police Signup and view all the answers

If you run off the pavement you should:

Steer straight ahead and slow down before attempting to return to the pavement Signup and view all the answers

Cars parked on the side of the highway at night should show:

Parking lights Signup and view all the answers

When approaching an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing you should never drive on the left half of the roadway within:

100 feet Signup and view all the answers

To avoid accidents, a defensive driver should:

Stay alert and look for trouble spots developing around him Signup and view all the answers

If you must walk on the highway, you should:

Walk on the left side in order to watch approaching vehicles Signup and view all the answers

When parking headed downhill, it is best to:

Turn front wheels to the curb Signup and view all the answers

The headlights should be turned on:

30 minutes before sunset Signup and view all the answers

Seatbelts are important to both passengers and driver, because if you are thrown from a vehicle during an accident, your chances of being killed are:

5 times greater Signup and view all the answers

A flashing red traffic light means:

Stop and look before going ahead Signup and view all the answers

When turning you should give the proper signal:

At least 100 feet before going ahead Signup and view all the answers

You must give a signal either by hand and arm or by signal device:

Anytime you change lanes Signup and view all the answers

A flashing yellow signal light means:

Always slow down Signup and view all the answers

If you are teaching a beginner to drive you must:

Be a licensed driver 18 or over Signup and view all the answers

If you have a blowout while driving you should:

Steer firmly, take your foot off the gas and brake cautiously Signup and view all the answers

When turning you should give the proper signal:

At least 100 feet before turning Signup and view all the answers

At 20 miles per hour the average driver, from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brake will travel about:

44 feet Signup and view all the answers

Vehicles registered in Texas must be inspected:

Once a year Signup and view all the answers

When a pedestrian walks out in the street in violation of the law you should:

Yield the right of way without injuring him Signup and view all the answers

When a parent signs an application of a minor for a driver's license, who assumes responsibility for the driving?

Both parent and minor Signup and view all the answers

When parking near a corner you may park your vehicle no closer than:

20 feet from the crosswalk Signup and view all the answers

The premium on insurance provides proof of financial responsibility because:

Slowing down reaction and impairing vision, interfering with concentration and dulling judgment, and creating a false sense of security Signup and view all the answers

Drivers become subject to the safety responsibility law when accident damages amount to:

At least $1,000 to property of one person Signup and view all the answers

If another driver crowds you in traffic you should:

If you can do so, move out of your lane to prevent an accident Signup and view all the answers

Stopping a vehicle with good brakes from 20 miles per hour under good conditions requires about:

45 feet including thinking distance Signup and view all the answers

Not thinking distance at 20 miles per hour lawful brakes must stop a car within:

25 feet Signup and view all the answers

A person who has been drinking alcoholic beverages will usually:

Get a false feeling of security Signup and view all the answers

On multiple-lane highways, drivers should drive:

In the right hand lane Signup and view all the answers

When entering a street from a private alley or driveway you must:

Yield to pedestrians and approaching vehicles Signup and view all the answers

A green arrow showing with a red traffic light means:

You may go ahead carefully in the direction shown by the arrow Signup and view all the answers

As a driver, what traffic violations become a part of your permanent record in Austin?

All violations on which you are convicted Signup and view all the answers

If you damage an unattended vehicle you must:

Locate the owner or leave a signed statement on the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by:

Driving too fast on slippery roads Signup and view all the answers

When turning left from a three lane, one-way street, you should turn from the:

Left lane Signup and view all the answers

Child passenger safety seats are required for all children under the age of:

2 years Signup and view all the answers

Any passenger car truck (with a rated carrying capacity of not more than 1500 pounds) which of the following must use safety belts?

The driver, front seat passengers, and back seat passengers under 15 Signup and view all the answers

The maximum fine for driving and drinking an alcoholic beverage is:

$500 Signup and view all the answers

Your driver's license will automatically be suspended if you are convicted of:

Possessing a fake driver's license Signup and view all the answers

The speed limit for passenger cars on designated rural interstates is:

70 mph Signup and view all the answers

The most a person (age 21 or older) can be fined for a first conviction of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor with no death or injury involved is:

$2,000 Signup and view all the answers

A minor's (if I'm the age of 17) driver's license may be suspended for a first offense of driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor for:

Up to 12 months Signup and view all the answers

Even if you're not intoxicated and you are under the age of 21 and you have any detectable amount of alcohol in your system while operating a motor vehicle you may be charged with:

Driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor Signup and view all the answers

As a driver (age 21 or older), if you refuse a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your body:

Your driver's license may be suspended Signup and view all the answers

If a minor (a person of the age of 21) refuses to provide a breath or blood specimen to a police officer, the minor's driver's license is suspended for a first-time refusal for:

120 days Signup and view all the answers

The maximum fine for a first non-driving-related offense of possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor is:

$500 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driving in Adverse Conditions

Use lower headlight beams when driving in fog to improve visibility.

Stopping Distances and Speeds

A motor vehicle traveling at 50 mph with good brakes can stop within 229 feet.
Stopping distance at 10 mph is approximately 29 feet; at 20 mph, it increases to 63 feet.
From 20 mph, the total stopping distance is about 45 feet, including thinking distance.

Handling Skids

If your vehicle starts to skid, take your foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid.

Making Turns and Lane Changes

If in the wrong lane for a right turn, proceed to the next intersection to turn safely.
Proper signals must be given at least 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes.

Factors Affecting Driving Speed

When choosing a speed, consider weather, traffic, road conditions, and vehicle performance.

Safe Overtaking and Re-entering Lanes

Wait until you can see the overtaken vehicle in your rearview mirror before returning to the right lane.

Legal Obligations

Drivers may have their licenses suspended for habitual reckless driving or for causing a serious accident.
Proof of financial responsibility is required of all drivers, remaining valid for 2 years if mandated.

Penalties and Fines

Fines for first DUI convictions with no injuries can be up to $2,000; for driving without a valid license, the fine can be $200.
The fine for drunk driving ranges from $500 to $2,000 depending on circumstances.
A non-driving alcohol-related offense for minors incurs a fine up to $500.

Emergency Situations

Yield to emergency vehicles upon hearing a siren.
Always stop when directed by a traffic officer.

Driving Safety Practices

When backing up, look back carefully.
Slow down and avoid looking directly at bright headlights when blinded at night.
Rest during long trips approximately every 2 hours or after 100 miles of driving.

Vehicle Operation Guidelines

Shift to a lower gear before going down a steep hill.
Cars must be parked at least 15 feet away from fire hydrants and no closer than 20 feet from a crosswalk.

Interactions with School Buses

Stop when meeting a school bus with flashing lights and wait until signaled to proceed.

Reaction Time and Distance

The average driver will travel about 44 feet before hitting the brakes upon seeing danger at 20 mph.

Safety Statistics

Seatbelts significantly increase safety, as being thrown from a vehicle during an accident increases the risk of death by 5 times.

Ignition and Signaling

Headlights should be turned on 30 minutes before sunset.
Flashing red lights indicate to stop and look before proceeding, while flashing yellow signals mean to slow down.

Parking Regulations

Ensure vehicles are parked correctly, leaving curbside wheels 6 to 8 inches from the curb, and parking lights are on at night.

Responsibilities After Accidents

If involved in an accident, provide assistance to injured parties and alert local police if necessary.

Alcohol Consumption and Driving Regulations

Drivers under 21 with any detectable alcohol while driving may face DUI charges.
Refusal to provide a breath or blood test can result in license suspension.

Child Safety Regulations

Child passenger safety seats are mandatory for children under 2 years old.

Lane Usage and Roadway Precautions

Drive in the right lane on multi-lane highways and yield to pedestrians when entering from a private driveway.

General Handling of Emergencies

If experiencing drowsiness while driving, it is advisable to pull over, exit the vehicle, and walk around to stay alert.

Conclusion

Familiarize with key traffic laws, driving regulations, safety practices, and emergency responses to ensure safe driving and compliance with state requirements.

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When driving in fog, you can see better by:

Under favorable circumstances, including reaction time, a motor vehicle with good brakes going 50 mph can be stopped within:

What is the first thing that should be done when a motor vehicle starts to skid?

As you near an intersection, you discover you are in the wrong lane for turning right as intended. Therefore, you should:

When choosing your driving speed, the most important thing to consider is:

After overtaking another motor vehicle on a two lane road, you can best judge when it is safe to drive back into the right hand lane by:

Your driver's license may be suspended for:

Proof of financial responsibility must be shown by:

The most a person can be fined for the first conviction of driving while under the influence of intoxication with no injury involved is:

When you hear a siren coming, you should:

You must always stop when:

The most important thing in backing a motor vehicle is:

If blinded by an approaching motor vehicle at night, it is best to:

When taking a long trip, you should stop for a rest:

Including reaction time, the stopping distance at 20 mph is:

The maximum fine for a first-time conviction of driving without a valid driver's license is:

Before going down a steep hill, you should:

If you are driving at the speed limit and another driver sounds his horn and starts to pass, you should:

If you have an accident in which someone is injured, you should:

A driver waiting to make a left turn when the traffic light is green should:

When parking parallel, it is best to leave the curb side wheels:

It is a violation of State law for pedestrians:

When following another vehicle, how much driving time should you maintain between yourself and the vehicle ahead?

The lights on your vehicle must be turned on at any time day or night when persons and vehicles cannot be clearly seen for:

When approaching a green traffic light, you should:

If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, such proof must be kept up for:

A vehicle should never be parked closer to a fire plug than:

When meeting a school bus which has stopped to pick up or discharge children, you must:

As a driver, if you refuse a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your body, your driver's license may be suspended.

If you get drowsy while driving it is best to:

Your driver's license may be suspended for causing:

A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means:

A posted speed limit of 55 means:

If you're involved in an accident with injuries you must immediately notify:

If you run off the pavement you should:

Cars parked on the side of the highway at night should show:

When approaching an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing you should never drive on the left half of the roadway within:

To avoid accidents, a defensive driver should:

If you must walk on the highway, you should:

When parking headed downhill, it is best to:

The headlights should be turned on:

Seatbelts are important to both passengers and driver, because if you are thrown from a vehicle during an accident, your chances of being killed are:

A flashing red traffic light means:

When turning you should give the proper signal:

You must give a signal either by hand and arm or by signal device:

A flashing yellow signal light means:

If you are teaching a beginner to drive you must:

If you have a blowout while driving you should:

When turning you should give the proper signal:

At 20 miles per hour the average driver, from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brake will travel about:

Vehicles registered in Texas must be inspected:

When a pedestrian walks out in the street in violation of the law you should:

When a parent signs an application of a minor for a driver's license, who assumes responsibility for the driving?

When parking near a corner you may park your vehicle no closer than:

The premium on insurance provides proof of financial responsibility because:

Drivers become subject to the safety responsibility law when accident damages amount to:

If another driver crowds you in traffic you should:

Stopping a vehicle with good brakes from 20 miles per hour under good conditions requires about:

Not thinking distance at 20 miles per hour lawful brakes must stop a car within:

A person who has been drinking alcoholic beverages will usually:

On multiple-lane highways, drivers should drive:

When entering a street from a private alley or driveway you must:

A green arrow showing with a red traffic light means:

As a driver, what traffic violations become a part of your permanent record in Austin?

If you damage an unattended vehicle you must:

Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by:

When turning left from a three lane, one-way street, you should turn from the:

Child passenger safety seats are required for all children under the age of:

Any passenger car truck (with a rated carrying capacity of not more than 1500 pounds) which of the following must use safety belts?

The maximum fine for driving and drinking an alcoholic beverage is:

Your driver's license will automatically be suspended if you are convicted of:

The speed limit for passenger cars on designated rural interstates is:

The most a person (age 21 or older) can be fined for a first conviction of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor with no death or injury involved is:

A minor's (if I'm the age of 17) driver's license may be suspended for a first offense of driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor for:

Even if you're not intoxicated and you are under the age of 21 and you have any detectable amount of alcohol in your system while operating a motor vehicle you may be charged with:

As a driver (age 21 or older), if you refuse a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your body: