Study Guide for Texas Driving Test Flashcards

Study Guide for Texas Driving Test Flashcards 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 What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow, yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.Describe the emblem which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25 mph or less?Neon orange triangle with red lining.When following another car, what is a good rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?Two seconds behind How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?You must obey the traffic officer at all times.At stop signs, red lights, crosswalks, and for school buses and emergency vehicles.What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?No less then 15 feet.What does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean?Parking lights or lower beam headlights. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog?What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?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.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 What sign warns you that you must slow down?What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts?30 mph Same regulations as drivers, but ride as far right in the lane as possible.Under what conditions should headlights be used?When parked parallel, your curbside wheels must be no more than how many inches from the curb?18 inches Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mphUnder what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you?Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while driving?Take your foot off the gas and gently apply the breaks.When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise, and whenever you can't see clearly.You should dim your lights when you are within how many feet of an approaching car?Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road but could be any.What circumstances may lead to possible loss of your license?What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.What does a "Do Not Pass" sign mean?It means "do not pass" other vehicles.What is the shape of a "keep right' sign, and how should the driver react when he sees one?White rectangle with "U" block and arrow to the right. one should keep to the right. One should keep to the right of the

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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.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.When pavement markings prohibit driving on other lane -When within 100 ft of/or crossing an intersection or railroad crossing -On a hill, curve, or other place with limited vision -100 ft of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted?What does "Yield right-of-way" mean?To allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first before you do, when they have the privilege of having immediate use of a part of a roadway.If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, how many years must such proof be kept up?Two years or always to be on the safe side.Does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean that you may drive 55 mph on that highway under all conditions?No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching vehicles and pedestrians.If a child runs into the road 45-50 feet ahead of your car, what is the highest speed from which you can stop with good brakes without hitting him?What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding license is about to expire?Renew it anyway, but still my responsibility to take initiative.When lane is of substandard length.What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?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?100 ft (five car lengths) Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow?The sign is a white rectangle that reads "SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT." One should keep right when seeing it. Stay in the right-hand lane if you are driving slower than other vehicles on the roadway.Describe the "Yield" signUpside-down red triangle with white triangle inside that reads "YIELD" Passing/overtaking, left turn at intersection, unsafe conditions in roadway, lane's width is inappropriate.When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?Class A - 18 or 17 with approved driver education or approval of minor's hardship application.Class B - 18 or 17 with approved driver education or approval of minor's hardship,Class C - 18 or 16 with approved

driver education or 15 with approval of minor's hardship, andClass M - for motorcycles, 18 or 16 with approved driver education.When is a bicyclist not required to ride on the right of the roadway?Turn on the left turn signal light before entering the intersection, waiting for the coming traffic, than make a left