Texas Practice Test 06

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What type of information do blue traffic signs provide?

They give directional information.

Blue indicates pedestrian crossings and school zones.

A blue background indicates a regulatory sign.

Blue indicates road user services.

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What steps should you take when making a left turn from a one-way street onto a two-way street?

make a U-turn into the two-way road.

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

enter the two-way road to the right of its center line.

turn left into the one-way road.

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What should you do if you hear a thumping sound while driving?

pull the steering wheel back.

hook your shoe under the gas pedal and see if you can free it.

try your emergency lights.

get off the road and check your tires.

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Which direction should you steer if your car begins to skid?

in any direction. It doesnt matter.

to keep the front wheels straight.

in the direction you want to go.

in the opposite direction of the skid.

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At a four-way stop, when multiple vehicles arrive, who has the right-of-way?

The last driver to reach the intersection.

No one.

The driver on the left.

The first driver to reach the intersection and stop.

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When is the "Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign used?

on multilane highways.

in school zones.

at most intersections.

at roundabouts.

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What does the acronym ABS stand for?

Anti-lock Brake System.

Anti-Braking System.

Anti-Buzz-Steering.

Asphalt-Braking System.

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What should you do first if your front wheels begin to skid?

Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral.

Speed up, pump your brakes and steer in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.

Immediately turn in the direction you want to go.

None of the above.

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What is the typical shape of a speed limit sign?

Vertical rectangle

Pentagon

Diamond

Round

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How is the slow-moving vehicle symbol designed, and what does it look like?

A reflective red square

A reflective yellow diamond

A reflective white triangle

A reflective orange triangle

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What steps should you take before crossing railroad tracks?

look and listen for trains.

wait until the crossing gates are completely up.

make sure there is room for your vehicle on the other side.

All of the above.

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Under what circumstances can drivers cautiously proceed through a yellow light?

there are no pedestrians crossing.

they already are within the intersection.

they are turning right.

an emergency vehicle is crossing your lane.

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What do double solid yellow lines on the road indicate?

passing is not permitted in either direction.

the lane to the right may pass.

the lane to the left may pass.

passing is permitted in either direction.

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What is the main function of warning signs on the road?

Drivers are approaching a location where there is a special rule.

Drivers are approaching a hazardous location.

Danger ahead.

All of the above.

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What do arrows painted on the roadway indicate?

indicate reserved lanes.

indicate that you cannot pass or change lanes.

indicate HOV lanes.

show which lanes you must use.

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When might drivers need to leave extra space in front of their vehicle?

when it is hard to see ahead.

when following motorcycles.

when carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer.

All of the above.

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What should drivers do when merging onto a highway from an entrance ramp?

enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.

accelerate to the speed of traffic.

drive above the speed of traffic to get ahead.

stop first, then gradually enter traffic.

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Which group of individuals is at a greater risk of being involved in a traffic accident?

Drivers who are driving alone.

Shift workers.

Young people.

All of the above.

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How can you dry your brakes if they become wet?

Pulling over to the right and wait until it stops raining.

Increasing your speed while obeying the speed limit.

Lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time.

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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