Texas Practice Test 04

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What steps should you take if your vehicle plunges into water?

wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose.

remove yourself before it starts to sink.

call the fire department immediately.

None of the above.

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What must you do regarding oncoming traffic when making a left turn?

must yield to

must interrupt

can handle

must not yield to

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What type of headlights should you use when driving at night with no vehicles in front of you?

emergency flashers.

low-beam lights.

high beam lights.

parking lights.

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What is the best way to handle a confrontation with an aggressive driver?

Avoid eye contact with the aggressive driver.

Return gestures and shouts.

Make eye contact.

Challenge the aggressive driver with increased speed.

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Which type of traffic sign is commonly displayed with a red background?

Do not enter.

Wrong way.

Stop.

All of the above.

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What information does the shape of a route sign convey?

that the route you are on might be dangerous.

the type of route you are on.

the speed limit on that route.

how many miles are left before you reach your destination.

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What should drivers use when driving in heavy rain?

emergency flashers.

parking lights.

high beam headlights.

low beam headlights.

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What types of signs have black letters on a white background?

None of the other answers are correct.

Warning signs (diamond)

Guide signs (horizontal rectangle)

Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)

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What types of signs have black lettering on a yellow or orange background?

Railroad advance warning signs (round)

Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)

Warning signs (diamond)

None of the above.

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What should you do if you miss your exit on a freeway?

None of the above.

use the right turn signal, check your mirrors and move to the right.

make a quick U-turn from your lane of travel.

go to the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

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How should you properly enter a freeway?

make a complete stop before entering the freeway.

signal and enter the freeway. You have the right-of-way.

drive slowly so you can check traffic.

signal, yield, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.

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Is it allowed for drivers to exceed the speed limit while overtaking other vehicles?

No.

Yes, except for school zones.

Yes, but only by 10 MPH or less.

Yes, but only if they drive with caution.

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What are the effects and regulations of smoking while driving?

is distracting.

does not affect driving abilities.

is not distracting.

helps increase driver alertness.

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What type of sign has white letters on a red background?

Yield

School zone

Stop

Speed limit

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What are blind spots?

At night, the darkest areas of a road, where emergency flashers should be used.

Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that the driver cannot see with use of mirrors.

Dangerous intersection where the maximum speed limit is 15 MPH or less.

Lanes reserved for U-turns.

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What should you do when navigating a roundabout?

use your left turn signal if you are in position to exit now.

change lanes before you check for vehicles behind you.

remain in your lane until you are ready to exit.

all of the above.

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How can you avoid remaining in a truck driver's blind spot?

sound your horn.

avoid driving on either side of the truck and don’t tailgate.

reduce your following distance.

never pass the truck and put your headlights on.

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What do green and white signs indicate?

give information about directions and distances.

direct drivers to services.

warn drivers of unexpected road conditions.

are mainly used at intersections and driveways.

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What type of signs are commonly used in street work areas?

rectangle shaped.

round.

regulatory signs.

diamond shaped.

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What do your brake lights indicate to other drivers?

are changing lanes.

have your emergency brake on.

are making a turn.

are slowing down or stopping.

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What should you do if your car breaks down on the highway?

stop in the right lane.

sound your horn to warn passing vehicles.

flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.

use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

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Who faces the highest risk?

Experienced drivers.

Drivers who have traditional work schedules.

Drivers who are driving long distances without rest breaks.

Drivers who have overslept.

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What type of pavement marking designates the proper lane for turning?

Edge line

Arrows

Diamond

Crosswalk Lines

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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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