Texas Practice Test 11

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When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles.

accelerate much faster

stop much more quickly

drive much faster

stop much more slowly

2 / 20

When a hazard is spotted ahead, reaction distance:

is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.

equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.

is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.

None of the above.

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At night, you should reduce your speed and:

use high beams whenever possible, but never when there's oncoming traffic.

use high beams until other drivers dim their lights.

come to a complete stop whenever there's oncoming traffic.

follow the vehicle ahead more closely to avoid glare from oncoming headlights.

4 / 20

To drive defensively, you should:

not check behind you through your mirrors.

anticipate errors by other drivers.

use only one hand on the wheel.

assume that a driver who approaches a STOP sign on a side road is actually going to stop.

5 / 20

A flashing red traffic light means:

is used to indicate a pedestrian crossing.

has the same meaning as a yield sign.

indicates that you should drive with caution.

has the same meaning as a stop sign.

6 / 20

In icy or snowy conditions, drivers should take precautions to avoid crashes by:

add extra weight to the vehicle to improve traction.

engage 4 wheel drive on the vehicle.

get off the highway as quickly as possible.

reduce speed and increase following distance.

7 / 20

If an aggressive driver approaches you, you should:

Remain calm and relaxed.

Report aggressive drivers to law enforcement authorities.

Try to move away safely.

All of the above.

8 / 20

he legal drinking age in this state is ____ years.

9 / 20

You should extend your following distance when:

driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.

following a motorcycle.

exiting a freeway.

All of the above.

10 / 20

If one of your tires blows out, you should:

Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other vehicles.

Leave the road immediately.

Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding.

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.

11 / 20

If another car has stopped in a nearby lane in the same direction, you should:

tap your horn to let the other driver know you are passing.

be careful in case the other vehicle has stopped for a pedestrian.

pass the car on the left.

speed up and pass the vehicle on the right.

12 / 20

__________ affects your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

Alcohol does not

Only a blood alcohol level greater than .05

Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit

Even the smallest amount of alcohol

13 / 20

If your gas pedal becomes stuck, you should:

try pumping it to increase pressure.

turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.

ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.

14 / 20

Highway hypnosis is a driving condition that may occur due to:

traveling on HOV lanes.

frequent rest stops.

staring at the roadway for long periods of time.

heavy traffic.

15 / 20

Diamond-shaped signs:

indicate no pass zones.

typically provide guidance to drivers.

are used to warn drivers of hazards on roadways.

All of the above.

16 / 20

At a stop sign with no stop line, you must stop:

after you enter the crosswalk.

before you enter the intersection.

before you enter the crosswalk.

before the traffic light turns red.

17 / 20

Aggressive driving involves:

quick lane changes without a signal.

yelling, honking, gesturing at other drivers.

chasing or challenging other drivers.

All of the above.

18 / 20

Road signs that guide drivers to services are:

brown and white.

black and white.

blue and white.

green and white.

19 / 20

Doing everything possible to avoid crashes is known as:

ABS Driving

Defensive Driving

Anti-Collision Driving

Crash-Prevention Driving

20 / 20

When changing lanes, you shouldn't:

check your side and rear view mirrors.

rely on the inside rearview mirror to check for blind spots.

signal your intentions early.

check to see if other drivers are moving into the same lane.

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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