Texas Practice Test 13

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How should you respond if your steering system suddenly fails while driving?

Call an ambulance.

Leave the road immediately.

Don't panic. Turn on your emergency lights to let other drivers know you are having car problems. Move toward the side of the road and bring the car to a gradual stop.

Pump your gas pedal a few times to increase the pressure.

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What steps can you take to avoid becoming an aggressive driver?

Adjust your schedule to drive during times with the most highway traffic.

Allow enough travel time to reach your destination on schedule.

Listen to heavy metal music.

None of the above.

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When your red light turns green but a pedestrian is crossing in your lane, who has the right of way?

to the pedestrian.

to you.

by the pedestrian.

by the pedestrian, but only when vehicles are turning left.

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When are you required to move to the side of the road to allow an emergency vehicle to pass?

only if the emergency vehicle is following you.

only if the emergency vehicle is approaching.

regardless of your direction.

None of the above.

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How should drivers respond if their brakes suddenly stop working?

Shift to a lower gear.

Brake lightly.

Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.

Use your ABS System.

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How are traffic lights usually arranged from top to bottom or left to right?

red, yellow and green

red, green and yellow

green, red and yellow

green, yellow and red

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What geometric shape does a stop sign have?

Diamond

Pennant

Octagon

Upside-down triangle

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What actions are required when you prepare to make a left turn from one one-way street onto another one-way street?

move into the right lane, or to the right side of a single lane.

move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane.

move into the right lane, or to the left side of a single lane.

None of the above.

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What steps should you take before executing a lane change?

quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

check your rearview mirror.

check your side view mirror.

All of the above.

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What measures can you take to lower your risk of being involved in an alcohol-related crash?

decide before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.

call a taxi if you've been drinking.

say “No, thanks" if someone offers you alcohol.

All of the above.

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Where are yield signs usually placed along the roadway?

Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.

Where major roads lead into auxiliary roads.

At intersections, if there is no marked stop line.

Near school zones.

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What is the significance if an oncoming driver flashes their headlights during low-visibility conditions?

Your headlights are too bright. You should turn them off.

Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.

You are driving in the wrong direction. Make a U-turn as soon as possible.

Your headlights are too bright. You should use parking lights instead.

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When approaching a highway-rail intersection, what is the first sign drivers typically encounter?

a train sign.

an RXR round sign on a yellow background.

a stop sign.

a yield sign.

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When approaching a light rail intersection, what should you always do?

be alert and obey all traffic signals.

look both ways before crossing the tracks.

share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.

All of the above.

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When preparing to overtake another vehicle, when should you activate your turn signal?

after changing lanes.

early enough so other drivers know your intention.

just before changing lanes.

at any time.

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When a bus signals and begins merging back onto the roadway, what action is required of you?

honk to let them know you’re there.

yield.

move to the left lane.

speed up to pass.

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Before stopping to pick up passengers, what signal does the school bus driver usually flash?

green lights.

red warning lights.

red lights.

yellow warning lights.

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What steps can you take to prevent skidding on snowy and icy roads?

Decrease pressure on the brake pedal if your wheels begin to lock.

Allow the wheels to keep turning.

Brake early and gently.

All of the above.

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What type of information is typically conveyed by pentagon-shaped signs?

dangerous intersections.

possible hazards on roadways.

no passing zones.

school crossings.

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How should you react if you notice other drivers around you behaving angrily?

slow down or move over safely.

avoid making eye contact.

distance yourself from the situation.

All 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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