84 Texas DPS Permit Review Questions Flashcards

84 Texas DPS Permit Review Questions Flashcards "Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign.Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow?30 mphWhat is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..Get on the left lane, begin signaling and slowing down at least 100 ft from corner. Stay to the right of the interstate when on the centerline, and yield to approaching vehicles.When a driver is waiting to make a left turn, what is the procedure he should take when the light turns green?When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash.When are accident reports required?It takes 63 feet for the car to stop.Once the brakes have been applied about how many feet does a car 20 mph travel before it comes

• Brakes (Foot Brake, Parking Brake) 2. Lights (Two

Headlights, Tail Lights, Brake Lights, Turn Signals, License Plate Light, Reflectors, Parking Lights) 3. Horn 4. Muffler 5.Safety Glass 6. License Plates 7. Windshield Wiper 8.Rearview Mirror 9. Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem (if designed to travel at 25 mph or less) 10. Front Seat Belts

• Tires 12. Fuel Cap

Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.500 ft.You should dim your lights when you are within how many feet of an approaching car?Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?It's a colorless, deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause poisoning.What is carbon monoxide, and how may it be harmful to drivers?No less than 20 feet.Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner?To reduce air pollution.What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?Parking lights or lower beam headlights. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mphWhat is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas Highway numbered by the state, or for United States outside an urban district?The broken lane marker is white.On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker?You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians.What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?$200How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?Turn wheels to the rightIn what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?

No less then 15 feet.How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?Must be a licensed driver, and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?Suspension/revocation action from another state, parental authorization withdrawn, voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes, and false statement on application.What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?

• inchesWhen parked parralell, your curbside wheels must be no

more than how many inches from the curb?It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions.What does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean?Mandatory suspension of license; the first offense has a maximum fine of $2000, suspension of 90-365 days, and confinement of 72 hrs to 180 days.What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?Bump warning signWhat type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road way?Loop ###, rectangle with black writing.Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or urban area.Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow, yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?You must not have... a. A red light showing from the front.

• A bell, siren, or exhaust whistle. c. A muffler cutout. d.

Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the left side or six inches beyond the right side of the body, running board, or fenders of your car. e. Flashing red lights on the front.Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?Upon request, when you're involved in a crash. When are you required to show proof of financial responsibility?Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection, and then proceed carefully.How should you react to a flashing red light?If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway.Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?A yellow diamond that has two arrows pointing up and down, he should keep to the right lane.Vertical, white rectangle; Drivers who are driving slower than other vehicles on the roadway should keep right.What is the shape of a "keep right' sign, and how should the driver react when he sees one?Do not pass other vehicles.What does a "Do Not Pass" sign mean?One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.What sign indicates that the road that you are on merges with another?Corrective lenses, LOFS age 21 or older, Daytime only, Do not exeed 45 mph, No expressway driving, M/C not to exeed 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, Stated on license, LOFS 21 or over vehicle above class B, LOFS 21 or over vehicle above class C, Outside mirror or hearing aid, Automatic Transmission, Applicable prosthetic devices, Applicable vehicle devices, Power steering.What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?Same regulations as drivers, but ride as far right in the lane as possible.What regulations should a bicycle rider observe?

100 ft (five car lengths)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?1) Fine up to $500, 20-40 hrs community service, license suspended for 120 days, and/or confinement of up to 180 days. 2) Fine up to $500, 40-60 hrs community service, and maybe AA course. 3) $500-$2000, 40-60 hrs community service, and/or confinement up to 180 days.What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.Protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations by using a space management system. Stay alert to everything happening around you, look for trouble spots developing around, have a plan of action if other driver does the wrong thing, and know the law requires drivers to protect each other from their own mistakes.What is meant by "Defensive Driving?" No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all conditions?You should never overtake a school bus, especially when it is loading or unloading children. You should stop until the bus either resumes its drive or the driver tells you to pass.When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead.Slow down, look carefully in all directions.Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead?An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit under it.What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph?1) 60 days suspension. 2) 120 days suspension. 3) 180 days suspension. May be placed in jail until bond is made or appearance before a magistrate or juvenile court judge.What are the penalties for minors(persons under the age of 21)convicted of nondriving alcohol-related offenses?Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?If you can't get into the proper lane at least within one-half block before you turn, then don't turn and continue straight.What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an intersection?At stop signs, red lights, crosswalks, and for school buses and emergency vehicles.Under what conditions must you always stop?With a liability insurance policy, or a standard proof of liability insurance form given by the Texas Department of Insurance and issued by a liability insurer When needed, how may one show proof of financial responsibility?When lane is of substandard length.When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?Lower (dim) headlights.Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog The car on the two-lane road should yield. When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road, which one must yield the right-of-way?An exhaust emission system.In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968 and after.A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.Describe the emblem which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?