Texas Practice Test 01

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Texas Practice Test 01

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When driving on slick roads, drivers should:

drive as they would on dry roads.

accelerate quickly.

take turns more slowly.

use alternate routes.

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To lessen their chances of hitting an animal, drivers should:

Slow down when approaching animals that are standing near the road.

Look well down the road and far off to each side.

Scan the sides of the road to watch for the reflection of vehicle headlights in the eyes of animals.

All of the above.

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What are some indicators of a drunk driver?

Sudden stops.

Driving slower than the normal flow of traffic.

Weaving between lanes.

All of the above.

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How should you respond if you see smoke coming from beneath the hood?

Jump off your car immediately, if it is safe to do so.

Try to fight the fire yourself.

Call the fire department and then pull off the road and park your vehicle.

Pull off the road and park your vehicle. Turn off the ignition, get away from the car and call the fire department.

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Drivers need to be particularly vigilant for motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

They don’t have rearview mirrors.

They are hard to see in traffic.

They obey specific traffic laws.

They always have the right-of-way.

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What is the reason for establishing minimum speed limits?

To keep a smooth traffic flow.

To halt the traffic flow.

To decrease the state average speed statistic.

To allow emergency vehicles with red flashing lights to safely pass other vehicles.

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When driving on major highways you should:

keep your eyes moving.

stay alert.

be ready to react to road hazards.

All of the above.

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What shape is a warning sign?

Round

Pennant

Diamond

Triangle

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Your blind spot is the part of the road:

you see in your rearview mirror.

you cannot see without moving your head.

directly behind your vehicle.

you see in your side mirror.

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Avoid making a U-turn from:

the left part of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway.

the right lane.

the lane you’re in.

the left lane.

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You are required to make a complete stop at a yield sign:

Never.

If traffic conditions require it.

Before you decrease speed and reach the intersection.

Always.

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Alcohol:

makes you less aware of what is happening to your driving abilities.

improves your reaction time.

enhances your ability to see clearly.

makes it easier to make correct decisions.

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A red traffic sign means?

Railroad crossing.

Maintenance warning.

Stop.

Construction warning.

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Why should you never rely solely on your mirrors when preparing to change lanes?

Mirrors need to be adjusted.

Mirrors leave “blind spots” behind both sides of vehicles.

You should look over your shoulder instead.

Mirrors are useless.

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The driver of an emergency vehicle using lights and a siren is legally allowed to:

pass red lights.

go the wrong way.

exceed the speed limit.

All of the above.

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A steady yellow light means:

Drive with caution.

Stop, yield the right-of-way, and go.

Be prepared to stop for the red light.

Be prepared to go. The light will soon be green.

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As you prepare to turn right at an intersection, you should:

Signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist.

Honk your horn.

Yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction.

All of the above.

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When changing lanes, you should:

check your mirrors, signal and change lanes.

signal, change lanes and check your mirrors.

signal and change lanes.

signal, check your mirrors and blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.

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For protection, motorcyclists must:

wear approved helmets.

signal turns, lane changes and stops.

keep their headlights and taillights on at all times.

None of the above.

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Drivers approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

slow down at the traffic signal.

merge to the left.

stop before the intersection.

carefully drive through the intersection without stopping.

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Alcohol:

makes it difficult for drivers to judge their condition.

increases reaction time.

makes drivers more prone to take chances.

All of the above.

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Drivers may pass another vehicle if the line dividing two lanes is a ________ line.

solid yellow

solid white

broken white

double solid yellow

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In adverse weather conditions, drivers should:

increase their speed to get to their destination more quickly.

decrease the following distance.

increase the following distance.

None of the above.

Your score is

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To legally practice driving in Texas, new drivers must first obtain a learner’s permit (or learner license), which requires supervision from a licensed driver. If you’re under 25, completing a state-approved driver education course is mandatory. To get your Texas driver’s license, you’ll need to pass three tests: a written knowledge test, a driving test, and a vision screening.