Texas Practice Test 14

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What is the appropriate procedure when vehicles approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at the same time?

a car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right.

a car that moves straight must yield to cars that turn left.

a car that turns right must yield to cars that move straight or turn left.

None of the above.

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What actions are expected of drivers when they must yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles?

when they see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.

Never.

only when other vehicles yield.

None of the above.

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What steps should you take before you start reversing?

rely on your mirrors to see if it is clear to proceed.

get off the car to see if it is clear to proceed.

flash your headlights.

turn your head and look through the rear window.

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What function do airbags serve when used alongside seat belts?

fix

protect

replace

work with

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What does a blinking yellow light indicate?

The light will soon change from green to red.

Yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection.

Drive with caution.

You have the right-of-way.

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Which drugs have the potential to impair your ability to drive?

A cold remedy.

Marijuana.

Tranquilizers.

All of the above.

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Under what conditions does hydroplaning occur?

the tires of the car ahead cause sheets of water to splash on your vehicle.

your tires ride up on a thin surface of water, losing contact with the pavement, and resulting in sudden loss of control

one of your tires goes flat, causing the others to skid.

your tires throw water to the rear, causing problems for the vehicles behind.

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Among these options, which safety measure is the most effective during a traffic crash?

Lap and shoulder belt only

Pumping the brakes.

Air bag only

A combination of lap/shoulder belt and air bag.

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Which items are characterized by a blue background with white text and symbols?

Regulatory signs

Destination signs (guide signs)

Service signs

Warning signs

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How should you react if your brakes suddenly fail?

Apply the parking brake slowly.

Rub your tires on the curb to slow your car.

Pull off the road into an open space, if available.

All of the above.

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What steps should you take if you start feeling drowsy while driving?

have a beer or two to keep you awake.

avoid drinking coffee.

turn on the radio to keep you awake.

find a safe place to stop for a break.

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What do double solid lines on the road indicate?

you cannot change lanes.

you cannot pass.

you cannot go across the lines except to turn left to enter or leave the highway.

All of the above.

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What is the proper protocol when two vehicles reach a four-way stop intersection simultaneously?

The first vehicle to reach the intersection must yield.

The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Rounabout rules apply.

The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left.

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What actions should drivers take when following behind motorcycles?

reduce the minimum following distance.

keep less space in front of their vehicle.

try to pass them as they have different braking capabilities than other motor vehicles.

keep more space in front of their vehicle.

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What actions should you take if you hear an emergency siren nearby but can't locate the vehicle?

Stop immediately and activate your emergency flashers.

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.

Keep driving until you are sure the emergency vehicle is headed toward you.

Stop only if you are sure that the vehicle is headed toward you in the opposite lane.

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What does a flashing yellow traffic light indicate?

No right turn.

The same thing as a stop sign.

Stop and proceed when a green light appears.

Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.

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How should you respond when the driver behind you is attempting to pass?

slow down to allow room for the other driver to complete the pass safely.

change lanes.

use your brake lights.

speed up.

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If you're planning to turn left at an upcoming intersection and a car from the opposite direction is going straight, what should you do?

must make a U-turn and then turn right.

must wait for the car to go through before you turn.

may not enter the intersection to prepare for your left turn if the light is green.

can turn left. You have the right of way.

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What steps should you take if your headlights suddenly fail?

None of the other answers are correct.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.

Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.

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When approaching a stop sign without a designated stop line or crosswalk, where should you bring your vehicle to a complete stop?

at the next crosswalk.

only if the traffic signal turns red.

after you enter the intersection, if you have a clear view of traffic on the intersecting roadway.

before you enter the intersection.

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What units are used to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

ounces of alcohol in your blood.

percentage of blood to alcohol.

AAI (Acute Alcohol Intoxication) level.

percentage of alcohol to blood.

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What requirements must bicyclists meet?

ride in a bicycle lane, if available.

remain near the left edge of the road.

ride no more than two abreast in a single lane, if possible.

remain to the right when they prepare for a left turn.

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What actions should you take if you see a "lane closed ahead" sign?

merge into the correct lane when it is safe.

speed to the end of the closed lane and try to get into the other lane.

make a U-turn. You are on the wrong side of the road.

None 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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