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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?
Up to 200$
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
Restrictions relating to time/speed/location at which the driver may operate the vehicle and referring to passengers in a car.
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 license is about to expire?
What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you that your 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 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.
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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?
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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?
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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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Study Notes
Driver License Requirements and Restrictions
- Minimum age for a Class C driver license without driver education is 18 years old.
- Maximum fine for driving without a license for the first conviction can reach up to $200.
- License restrictions may include limitations on time, speed, location, corrective lenses, and accompanying licensed drivers depending on age and vehicle type.
Parking and Vehicle Control
- When parking uphill without a curb, turn wheels to the right, positioning them towards the roadside.
- If the renewal notice card for a license expiration is not received, it is still the driver’s responsibility to renew the license proactively.
Road Signs and Their Meanings
- Broken lane markers on a one-way street are white.
- "Yield" sign shape is an upside-down red triangle, instructing drivers to yield to other road users.
- A "narrow bridge" sign appears as a yellow rhombus featuring a broken lane marker, signaling caution as the bridge is narrower than the road.
Driver Instructions
- A "keep right" sign is a white rectangle with an arrow pointing right, indicating drivers should maintain the right lane.
- A yellow rhombus signaling a double curve instructs drivers to reduce speed.
- "Do Not Pass" sign explicitly indicates that passing other vehicles is prohibited.
- "Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign advises slower drivers to stay in the right-hand lane.
Right-of-Way and Road Use
- Yielding right-of-way means allowing another vehicle or road user to go first when they have the priority.
- Equipment required by state law for passenger cars includes functional brakes, lights, horn, muffler, safety glass, and seat belts, among others.
Environmental and Legal Regulations
- Exhaust emission systems are mandatory in all vehicles from 1968 onwards to minimize air pollution.
- State law prohibits certain equipment on passenger cars, such as front-facing red lights and noise-making devices like bells or sirens.
Compliance and Safety Measures
- Traffic officers' commands must always be obeyed, regardless of standard traffic laws.
- At 70 mph, a car brakes will take an average of 387 feet to stop.
- Drivers must always stop when overtaking a school bus that is loading or unloading children, and remain stopped until the bus resumes motion or gives the signal to pass.
Reaction to Danger
- A driver traveling at 50 mph will cover approximately 110 feet from the moment of danger recognition to braking initiation.
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Prepare for the Texas driving test with these handy flashcards. Each card presents key information and definitions related to obtaining a Class C driver's license, including age requirements and fines for infractions. Ideal for anyone getting ready to take the driving exam.
