Texas Written DMV test flashcards

Texas Written DMV test flashcards

Operating a motor vehicle is:

a privilege

Vehicles are required to be covered by liability insurance:

at all times 10 Must-Have Accessories for Sprucing Up Your Caravan How often are motor vehicles required to be inspected?once every year

Motor vehicles are required to have:

license plates on both the front and back of the vehicle

When approaching a t-intersection, drivers:

should yield the right-of-way to cross traffic

On a road with 3 or more lanes, a vehicle entering a lane from the right:

must yield to the right-of-way to a vehicle entering the same lane from the left It is illegal to follow within _____ of a fire truck that is sounding its siren 500 feet When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should: vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down

If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is a steady red, it means:

drivers should come to a complete stop

If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is flashing yellow, it means:

drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop

You may drive in the HOV lane if:

your vehicle has two or more occupants When should you drive in a reversible lane with a lane control signal showing a red X?Never What does a lane control signal with a green arrow above a reversible lane indicate?drivers may drive normally in this lane When traveling on a multilane roadway with traffic moving in opposite directions, how should drivers use the shared center lane?to slow down or stop before turning left 1 / 3

When approaching a stop line, where should drivers stop their car?before the stop line

Fines for moving traffic violations in construction and maintenance zones are:

Doubled

A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that:

it is a slow-moving vehicle You should signal to turn _____ before beginning the turn 100 feet When parking, be sure that your vehicle can be seen for at least _____ in each direction 200 feet When parallel parking, you should park within _____ inches of the curb 18 When driving at speeds under 30 mph, you should keep a minimum following distance of

• seconds

When driving at speeds faster than 30 mph, you should keep a minimum following distance of

• seconds

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an urban district is 30 mph Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a highway is 70 mph When you are driving on the freeway and see that a vehicle will be entering your lane from an entrance ramp, you should change lanes or slow down to allow them room

In Texas, drivers must use their headlights:

30 minutes after the sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise When approaching a roundabout, you should always decrease your speed To properly use a roundabout, drivers should yield to traffic already in the roundabout

Bicycles on the road:

are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles

Texting while driving is allowed:

under no circumstances 2 / 3

When is it legal to have an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle passenger area?Never Refusing to take an alcohol level test when under suspicion of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence will result in license suspension If involved in an accident with an unattended vehicle, drivers should find the vehicle's owner or leave a written note describing the situation Defensive driving is using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes Who is required to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle?all of the vehicle's occupants What are the consequences of a driver or passenger not wearing a safety belt?a fine for each individual who is not fastened into their seat To avoid road rage, it is a good idea to allow extra time for your trip As your speed increases, your field of vision Decreases When driving at 60 mph, a driver's field of vision is 1/5 of what it is when the vehicle is stationary If you are stopped by law enforcement, you should pull to the right side of the road It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% It is against the law to operate an open bed truck with a child occupying the bed If you are stopped by law enforcement while driving at night, you should turn on your dome light An officer has signaled for you to pull over and asks to see your drivers license, you are required by law to show the officer your license God vision, courtesy, and fitness to drive are keys to safe driving If transporting loose materials on a public highway, you should ensure that the materials are securely covered To avoid carbo monoxide poisoning, it is important that you turn off the engine while in an enclosed space Tailgating other drivers can frustrate other drivers and make them angry Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted under no circumstances

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