Texas Practice Test 02

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What should be your first response when visibility decreases while driving?

to turn on your headlights.

to reduce your speed.

to turn on your windshield wipers.

to look for road edge markings to guide you.

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What is the proper safety practice when inside a motor vehicle, whether on or off the highway?

illegal to drink from, but permissible to transport, open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment.

acceptable to drink alcoholic beverages if you are not driving.

permissible to drink a moderate amount of alcohol when driving with a passenger.

illegal to keep an open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment.

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Are bicyclists required to follow traffic laws and signs?

Yes.

Yes, but only if they are riding in a bicycle lane.

Yes, but only if they are licensed bicyclists.

No, bicyclists are considered pedestrians when it comes to the rules of the road.

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What should you do while driving within travel lanes on the roadway?

you may make back up quickly if there are no vehicles behind.

do not stop for any reason, keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

you may make a U-turn if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.

you may stop to let out passengers.

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What should you use to signal your intention to turn if your turn signals fail?

your high beams

your horn

your emergency flashers

hand signals

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At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) are drivers under 21 considered to be driving under the influence?

.02% or higher.

.08% or higher.

.05% or higher.

.10% or higher.

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Who has the right of way when multiple drivers stop at STOP signs simultaneously at an intersection?

the driver who was going faster before stopping must yield.

the driver who is late for work has the right-of-way.

the driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left.

the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

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What should you do if you pull over along the road at night?

turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on.

turn on your headlights only.

turn off all your lights.

turn off your emergency lights and leave your high beams on.

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How are destination signs typically designed in terms of color and lettering?

white; black

yellow; black

green; white

blue; white

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What precautions should you take before backing out of a driveway when children are nearby?

Rely on your mirrors.

Get out of the car and check behind the car.

Look through your back window for children.

None of the above.

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What should drivers do when parking on a public road?

pull as far away from the roadside shoulder as possible.

always park on the left side of the roadway.

move as far away from traffic as possible.

All of the above.

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What should you do if an oncoming driver does not dim their headlights?

move your eyes to the right and avoid looking directly at the bright lights.

switch to daytime lights.

flash your headlights to low beam for a second, then return to high beam.

move your eyes to the left to help avoid the glare of approaching high beams.

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What is the only reliable way to reduce your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)?

Time

Eating food

Drinking coffee

Taking a cold shower

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What should you do if you are pulled over by law enforcement?

get out of your vehicle and walk toward the patrol car.

stay in the driver’s seat with both hands clearly in sight on the steering wheel.

unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

turn off your interior light if stopped at night.

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What is the first thing you should do if your wheels drift off the pavement?

Pull the steering wheel back.

Try pumping the gas pedal to increase pressure.

Pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

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How long does it typically take for your body to process and eliminate the alcohol from a 5-ounce glass of wine?

3 hours.

10 minutes.

one hour.

30 minutes.

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When are two motorcyclists allowed to ride side by side in a lane?

ride side-by-side in a single lane.

exceed the posted speed limit when driving on expressways.

race on empty roads.

share the lane with another vehicle.

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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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