Texas Practice Test 12

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What are some key techniques or skills used in defensive driving?

Do not drive if you are very weary.

Maintain the correct speed.

Keep your vehicle in good condition.

All of the above.

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How do aggressive drivers typically behave on the road?

tailgate other vehicles and make improper lane changes.

are high risk drivers.

run stop signs.

All of the above.

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What factors affect braking distance?

the speed your vehicle is traveling.

pavement conditions.

the condition of your brakes and tires.

All of the above.

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What three factors determine your blood alcohol content (BAC)?

Your weight. How much alcohol you drink. How much time passes between drinks.

How fit you are. How much alcohol you drink. Your height.

Your weight. The type of beverage you drink. How fit you are.

Your height. How much alcohol you drink. The type of beverage you drink.

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Which of the following statements about Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) is incorrect?

It improves the vehicle stability.

It helps increase your stopping distance.

It improves the steering ability.

It's an automobile safety system.

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What factors influence your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

your weight.

how much alcohol you drink.

how much time passes between drinks.

All of the above.

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When is it necessary to drive below the posted speed limit?

entering a highway where there are other cars.

others drive below the speed limit.

anything makes conditions less than perfect.

you are on a four lane road.

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What does an angled edge line pointing toward the center of the road signify?

Go, but yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection.

The same as a STOP sign.

Drive with caution.

The light will soon change to steady red.

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What does an angled edge line pointing toward the center of the road signify?

the road is narrower ahead.

you must turn right.

there’s a narrow bridge ahead.

None of the above.

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What geometric shape is a yield sign?

Diamond

Pentagon

Upside-down triangle

Vertical rectangle

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What type of road signs are typically white rectangles with black letters or symbols?

Regulatory signs

Destination signs (guide signs)

Service signs

Warning signs

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Who has the right-of-way when both you and a driver to your right stop at stop signs at the same time and plan to go straight through the intersection?

The car on your right.

No one.

You.

Whoever enters the intersection first.

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At an uncontrolled intersection, if you and a driver to your right arrive at the same time and both plan to go straight, who has the right-of-way?

You.

No one.

The other driver.

Both.

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What precautions should you take when driving behind a motorcycle?

allow a following distance of at least 4 motorcycle lengths.

allow at least 4 seconds of following distance.

allow at least 2 seconds of following distance.

allow a following distance of at least 2 car lengths.

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How does eating or drinking while driving affect a driver's focus and safety?

may have trouble controlling their vehicles.

must yield the right-of-way.

have no driving errors.

tend to be more aggressive.

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When turning left onto a roadway from a private road, whom must you yield to?

pedestrians only.

vehicles from both directions.

vehicles from the left.

vehicles from the right.

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How should you adjust your driving when traveling on a slippery road?

you should follow the vehicle ahead of you more closely.

as you decrease your speed, the road becomes more slippery.

as you drive faster, your tires may lose traction.

you must be aware that the pavement gets even more slippery when it's been raining for long periods of time.

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When should drivers increase their following distance?

When it is hard to see ahead because of bad weather.

On slippery roads.

When following vehicles that are required to come to a stop at railroad crossings.

All of the above.

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What should a driver approaching from behind do when a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross?

overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

sound the horn.

not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

None of the above.

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What do flashing red lights on a school bus indicate?

You must pass the school bus.

The bus is stopped to load or discharge passengers.

Traffic that approaches from either direction may proceed.

The bus is about to stop.

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When two drivers reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right of way?

No one.

The driver on the left.

The driver on the right.

The driver who does not control the car.

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What steps should you take before executing a turn?

sound your horn to alert the other drivers.

give the proper turn signal.

change lanes.

increase your speed.

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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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