Texas Practice Test 09

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What should you do if your view through the windshield gets blocked?

Open the side window so you can see.

Turn on your emergency lights.

Pull your vehicle off the road and park it.

All of the above.

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As you drive on the expressway, ensure:

your directional signal goes off before you change lanes.

to signal all lane changes.

you cut off vehicles behind you when you change lanes.

All of the above.

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If another car is likely to hit you, you should:

sound your horn.

use your emergency lights.

flash your headlights.

flash your brake lights.

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Alcohol causes:

loss of concentration.

poor judgment.

reduced perception.

All of the above.

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___________ are green with white text and symbols.

Service signs

Regulatory signs

Warning signs

Destination signs (guide signs)

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If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where should you stop for a red light?

On the crosswalk.

Before the stop line.

Before the crosswalk.

After the crosswalk.

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_________________ your mirrors before you prepare to change lanes.

Never depend on

It is not recommended to check

Never use

Always rely on

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When you need to take a freeway exit ramp:

don't slow down on the freeway itself, and maintain your speed once in the exit ramp.

slow down before entering the exit ramp.

pass slower vehicles on the right.

don't slow down on the freeway itself. Wait until you are in the deceleration lane.

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To check your blind spot before switching lanes:

look into the left side mirror.

look into the right side mirror.

look into the rearview mirror.

look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

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What do orange traffic signs mean?

Construction and maintenance warning.

Stop, do not enter or wrong way.

Yield.

Warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.

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If you drink alcohol socially, what helps guarantee your safety?

Drink coffee before driving.

Take a cold shower before driving.

Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.

Stop drinking one hour before driving.

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When you overtake another vehicle, before you move back to the right lane, you must:

make sure you can see the front bumper of the vehicle you passed.

signal.

look at your interior rear-view mirror.

All of the above.

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Examples of proper glass maintenance are:

Making sure there is enough windshield fluid in the reservoir.

Keeping your windows clean and clear.

Replacing worn wiper blades.

All of the above.

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You have a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection prevents you from going through completely. What must you do?

Wait for the next green light.

Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears.

Enter the intersection with caution.

Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

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What do pennant-shaped signs signify?

Yield

A detour

A No Passing Zone

A school crossing

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Following another vehicle too closely is called:

tailgating.

speedgating.

closetailing.

aggressive driving.

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When two cars reach an intersection with no signs or signals at the same time, which car has the right of way?

The car approaching from the left.

The car that is traveling faster.

The car in which the driver sounds the horn.

The car approaching from the right.

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Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.

white; black

white; green

green; white

blue; white

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Drivers must be ready for anything ahead on the road. They should:

focus on the center of the lane.

drive with the right foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.

scan the road for traffic conditions and possible hazards.

focus on the left side of the road.

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Trucks, unlike passenger cars, have blind spots:

directly behind them.

on the front.

on the right.

reserved for blind people.

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What is a possible result of taking another drug while drinking alcohol?

If the drug is over-the-counter, there are no effects.

The effects of alcohol are reduced by the drug.

There are no effects, unless the drug is prescription only.

The effects of the alcohol and the drug are enhanced.

Your score is

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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