Texas Practice Test 15

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Can I safely consume alcohol while taking medication?

could multiply the effects of the alcohol.

reduces the effects of the alcohol.

reduces the effects of the drug or medicine.

has no effect, they are different substances.

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How would you define high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, and what are the typical rules for their use?

will soon be replaced by VIP lanes.

promote the most efficient use of limited street and highway capacity.

are reserved for law enforcement vehicles.

assure the most important people get to their destination faster.

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What actions should you take if the entrance lane is too short to reach expressway speed?

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.

reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

accelerate to expressway speed and blend with traffic.

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When turning left from a two-way road onto a one-way road, where should you position your vehicle for optimal safety?

As close as possible to the center line.

On the right curb.

As far to the right as possible.

None of the above.

5 / 18

How far in advance should you activate your turn signals so that other drivers can notice them?

if it’s raining.

BEFORE you move.

even if they are short sighted.

AFTER you move.

6 / 18

Under ideal driving conditions, what does a speed limit indicate as the highest legally permissible speed?

minimum

maximum

suggested

None of the above.

7 / 18

How are behaviors such as cutting off another vehicle or threatening a motorist or pedestrian typically classified?

road rage

defensive driving

excessive driving

furious driving

8 / 18

What information do yellow traffic signs typically convey?

guide drivers.

give directional information.

when combined with an octagonal shape, tell drivers they must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line.

warn drivers.

9 / 18

What is the most challenging thing to see while driving in the dark?

road signs.

street lights.

pedestrians.

other motorists.

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How should you proceed if you have a green light but another vehicle is already in the intersection making a turn?

wait for the next green light.

let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection.

enter the intersection and then stop.

drive through the intersection. You have the right-of-way.

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What actions are drivers required to take at intersections that include stop lines?

enter the intersection and then stop.

slow down and enter the intersection.

come to a complete stop.

signal other vehicles to stop.

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What actions should a driver take as they approach an intersection?

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must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.

must drive straight through the intersection, even if another vehicle is already in the intersection.

has the right-of-way over traffic already in the intersection.

None of the above.

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What adjustments should drivers make to their driving technique when roads are slippery?

not drive faster than 25 MPH.

go faster.

slow down.

increase their speed to avoid hydroplaning.

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In the absence of sidewalks, where is it safest for pedestrians to walk?

On the side of the road, facing the traffic.

On the side of the road, in the same direction of traffic.

In the middle of the road, facing oncoming traffic.

On the left side of the road, behind slower vehicles.

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When approaching a traffic circle or rotary, do vehicles entering it have priority over those already circulating inside?

Only if the light is green.

Yes.

No. Vehicles already in the circle have the right-of-way.

Yes, but only if they are entering the rotary from the right lane.

16 / 18

What does a dashed white line on the road indicate?

separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.

marks the right edge of the roadway.

means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane.

None of the above.

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How should drivers react when they encounter a crossbuck sign?

must cross the intersection immdiately.

must always come to a complete stop.

must slow down and wait for the red lights to flash.

are legally required to yield the right of way to trains.

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What does it mean when a sign indicates that passing is forbidden?

at intersections.

whenever a solid line marks the left side of your lane.

when a school bus is stopped to load or unload children on a public road.

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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