Texas Written DMV test flashcards 2023 Flashcards

Texas Written DMV test flashcards 2023 Flashcards If your car breaks down on a highway, you should use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers When driving at speeds under 30 mph, you should keep a minimum following distance of

• seconds

Bicycles on the road:are considered vehicles with the same rights and

responsibilities as motor vehicles While backing, you shouldturn your head and look through the rear window It is against the law tooperate an open bed truck with a child occupying the bed If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should slow down gradually and not apply the breaks You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should move your vehicle out of the traffic lane if possible You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to all approaching vehicles When approaching a stop line, where should drivers stop their car?before the stop line When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them to run out in front of your without looking Drive below the posted speed limit whenanything makes conditions less than perfect Who is required to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle?all of the vehicle's occupants When driving at 60 mph, a driver's field of vision is1/5 of what it is when the vehicle is stationary A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck may have to swing wide to complete the right turn When should you yield your legal right-of-way? whenever it helps prevent collisions When making a right turn on a green light, you mustyield to pedestrians Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder Defensive driving isusing safe driving strategies to prevent crashes 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 you stop at a railroad crossing with more than on trackwait to proceed until you have a clear view of all trakcs To avoid carbo monoxide poisoning, it is important that youturn off the engine while in an enclosed space a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means thatvehicles next to the broken line may pass 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 When driving at speeds faster than 30 mph, you should keep a minimum following distance of

• seconds

As your speed increases, your field of vision decreases If your turn signals fail, you should use ______ to indicate that you are turning hand signals

Texting while driving is allowed:under no circumstances

Check your rearview mirrorsoften to see how traffic is moving behind you When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?never To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check over your shoulders When approaching a roundabout, you should always decrease your speed If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is a steady red, it

means:

drivers should come to a complete stop When parallel parking, you should park within _____ inches of the curb 18

Operating a motor vehicle is:a privilege

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 Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a highway is70 mph You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you are being tailgated by another driver

You may drive in the HOV lane if:your vehicle has two or more occupants

When parking, be sure that your vehicle can be seen for at least _____ in each direction 200 feet When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror If you are stopped by law enforcement while driving at night, you should turn on your dome light At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop andlook left first, then right, then left again In Texas, drivers must use their headlights: 30 minutes after the sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise When making a turn, you must ______ your speed reduce 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 You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "don't walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding You should not start across and intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red under any circumstances When should you drive in a reversible lane with a lane control signal showing a red X?Never 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 When driving on slippery roads, you should increase your following distance It is best to keep a space cushionon all sides of the vehicle

It is illegal to follow within _____ of a fire truck that is sounding its siren 500 feet To properly use a roundabout, drivers should yield to traffic already in the roundabout You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog at all times Tailgating other drivers canfrustrate other drivers and make them angry You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?right, toward the side of the road The driver ahead of you stops at a cross walk. What should you do?stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed If you are stopped by law enforcement, you should pull to the right side of the road Extra space in front of a large truck is needed forthe truck driver to stop the vehicle You should signal to turn _____ before beginning the turn100 feet To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should continually scan the entire road an all roadsides You should use your horn whenit may help prevent a collision On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street in order to see potential hazards early 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 While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. you should look ahead toward the right edge of your lane 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 When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving at or near the speed of traffic on the freeway If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, youmay still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic What does a lane control signal with a green arrow above a reversible lane indicate?drivers may drive normally in this lane 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 A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle

indicates that:

it is a slow-moving vehicle Fines for moving traffic violations in construction and

maintenance zones are:

doubled Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when there isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks

Vehicles are required to be covered by liability insurance:at all times

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted under no circumstances

When is it legal to have an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle passenger area?never If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to stop driving A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard.What should you do first?take your foot off the gas pedal If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is flashing yellow,

it means:

drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop God vision, courtesy, and fitness to drive are keys to safe driving Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an urban district is 30 mph If involved in an accident with an unattended vehicle, drivers should find the vehicle's owner or leave a written note describing the situation Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following amotorcycle Roads freeze quickly when they areshaded When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you shoulddrive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may not turn in that direction until the light turns green You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle If transporting loose materials on a public highway, you should ensure that the materials are securely covered When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn When approaching a t-intersection, drivers: should yield the right-of-way to cross traffic If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane To avoid road rage, it is a good idea to allow extra time for your trip There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should move into the right lane when it is safe When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should let the car pass and then pass the bike The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to wear your seal belt