Texas Practice Test 10

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What steps should you take if you begin to feel drowsy while driving?

stop driving.

get an energy drink.

open your window.

get some coffee.

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What action must drivers take when encountering an octagonal sign?

be aware possible hazards ahead.

slow down.

respect the posted speed limit.

come to a complete stop at the marked stop line.

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What steps can drivers take to avoid the need for an emergency stop while driving in traffic?

drive in the right lane only.

look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

sound their horn to warn other drivers.

drive slower than the flow of traffic.

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Why should you keep a safe distance between your vehicle and others on the road?

keeps other drivers alert.

prevents distractions from other vehicles.

gives you time to react to situations.

keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.

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When should drivers allow for a larger space cushion while stopping?

at a stop sign.

on an up-hill.

at an intersection.

at a yield sign.

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What is the first action you should take if your wheels drift off the pavement?

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

Pull the steering wheel back.

Try pumping the gas pedal to increase pressure.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

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What precautions should drivers take when following a motorcycle?

remembers that motorcyclists have the right to use a complete traffic lane.

share the lane with the motorcycle.

pass the motorcycle in the same lane.

drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.

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Where should you stop when approaching an intersection that lacks a stop line or crosswalk?

Drivers are required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.

Drivers are not required to stop.

Drivers should stop only at a place where the driver can see at least 100 feet on either side.

Drivers should stop at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before actually entering the roadway.

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How do the blind spots around a large vehicle compare to those around a car?

larger and deeper

narrower and shorter

less dangerous

darker

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When are roads typically the most slippery?

when it first starts to rain.

just before it rains.

on hills.

when it stops raining.

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What must you do after stopping for a school bus?

None of the above.

turn off your engine.

pass the bus before the red lights stop flashing.

wait until the yellow lights stop flashing.

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When is it permitted to pass another vehicle on the right?

when passing is restricted by parked cars.

when a vehicle ahead makes a right turn.

when a vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction is prepared to turn left.

when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.

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What factors do not influence a vehicle's stopping distance?

the condition of your vehicle's brakes.

the condition and type of vehicle tires.

the time of day.

your own reaction time.

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If another vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane, what steps should you take besides slowing down and sounding your horn?

None of the other answers is correct.

pull over to the right

steer left

stay in the center of your lane

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What is the first sign that drivers typically see when approaching a highway-rail intersection?

a speed limit sign.

an advance warning sign.

a crossbuck sign.

a stop sign.

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Under what circumstances is it permissible to park or stop on the shoulder of a freeway?

if you need to check your smartphone for directions.

as long as you turn on your emergency flashers.

if no part of your vehicle is on the road.

only if you have an emergency.

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Why can an emergency vehicle with activated lights and sirens behave unpredictably?

Sirens are extremely loud.

The driver can legally pass red lights.

Emergency vehicle drivers are not required to be careful.

Emergency vehicles must go faster than the posted speed limit when it is safe to do so.

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What actions should drivers avoid when their vehicle begins to skid?

take their foot off the gas pedal.

steer the car into the direction of the skid.

pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.

tap the gas pedal with their foot.

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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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