Texas Practice Test 01

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What should drivers do when driving on slick roads?

drive as they would on dry roads.

accelerate quickly.

take turns more slowly.

use alternate routes.

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What precautions can drivers take to reduce the risk of hitting an animal?

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 the common signs 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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What should you do if you notice smoke coming from under 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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Why is it especially important for drivers to stay alert for motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians?

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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Why are minimum speed limits established?

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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What precautions should you take when driving on major highways?

keep your eyes moving.

stay alert.

be ready to react to road hazards.

All of the above.

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What is the shape of a warning sign?

Round

Pennant

Diamond

Triangle

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What part of the road is considered your blind spot?

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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Where should you avoid making a U-turn?

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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What are the effects and implications of 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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What does a red traffic sign indicate?

Railroad crossing.

Maintenance warning.

Stop.

Construction warning.

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Why is it important not to depend only on your mirrors when getting ready 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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What are the legal privileges of a driver of an emergency vehicle using lights and a siren?

pass red lights.

go the wrong way.

exceed the speed limit.

All of the above.

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What does a steady yellow light indicate?

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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What should you do when preparing to make a right turn at an intersection?

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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What should you do when changing lanes?

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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What must motorcyclists wear for protection?

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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What should drivers do when approaching a flashing red traffic signal?

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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What is the effect of alcohol on driving?

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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When is it legal for drivers to pass another vehicle, based on the line dividing two lanes?

solid yellow

solid white

broken white

double solid yellow

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What should drivers do in adverse weather conditions?

increase their speed to get to their destination more quickly.

decrease the following distance.

increase the following distance.

None of the above.

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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.

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