drivers Ed practice questions (DPS TEST)
DRIVERS ABOUT TO PASS OTHERS SHOULD BE ESPECIALLY CAREFUL OF PEDESTRIANS AND VEHICLES ENTERING THE ROAD AT:
- Crossroads, intersections and junctions - Railroad crossings and stations - Shopping center entrances and exits
WORN OR "BALD" TIRES:
- Increase stopping distance, while decreasing overall control - Cause vehicles to "hydroplane" - Cause tire failure and/or blown out tires
IF YOU EXPERIENCE SLIPPING, SKIDDING OR "HYDROPLANING" WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD:
- Slowly ease the gas pedal - Do not turn or stop quickly; turn slowly and only as needed - Gently pump disc brakes or use ABS brakes as directed
IMPROPERLY INFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN:
- Uneven wear and additional avoidable replacement of tires - Inefficient gas mileage - Blown out tires and shaking in the steering wheel
WHEN PASSING IN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE OF A TWO LANE ROAD, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER:
- Your speed relative to others, and your ability to accelerate - How much clear space you need to pass, and how much you have - The speed and distance of oncoming traffic, and possible hazards
DRIVERS MUST USE TURN SIGNALS WHEN:
- changing lanes - entering and exiting freeway - driving toward or away from the curb or roadside
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IS SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED BY TEXAS LAW ON PASSENGER CARS DRIVEN WITHIN THE STATE?
A muffler cutout
WHEN ENTERING A FREEWAY ENTRANCE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE, YOU SHOULD DRIVE AT:
About the same speed as freeway traffic
You are driving on a two-way street and want to turn left at the corner. Give them the RIGHT-OF-WAY to:
Any vehicle coming towards you.
WHEN ROADS ARE SLIPPERY, YOU SHOULD:
Avoid making fast turns and fast stops
IF YOU SEE ORANGE CONSTRUCTION SIGNS AND CONES ON A FREEWAY, YOU MUST:
Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead
WHEN A YELLOW ARROW APPEARS AS YOU ARE ABOUT TO TURN FROM A DEDICATED LEFT TURN LANE, YOU SHOULD:
Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears
YOU MAY CROSS A DOUBLE YELLOW LINE TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE IF THE LINE IS:
Broken on your side
WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE OF A FOUR-LANE FREEWAY AND WISH TO EXIT ON THE RIGHT, YOU SHOULD:
Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane
WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE FREEWAY FAST LANE, BLOCKING TRAFFIC WHICH WISHES TO PASS, YOU SHOULD:
Change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so
YOU MUST CAREFULLY WATCH FOR BICYCLES IN TRAFFIC LANES BECAUSE THEY:
Could be hidden in your blind spots
WHEN YOU HEAR THE SIREN OR SEE THE FLASHING RED LIGHT OF A CLOSELY APPROACHING EMERGENCY VEHICLE, AND YOU ARE NOT IN THE INTERSECTION, YOU SHOULD:
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
WHAT CAUSES MOST REAR-END ACCIDENTS?
Following other vehicles too closely
IF YOU ARE STOPPED, INTENDING TO TURN LEFT, BUT ONCOMING VEHICLES ARE APPROACHING, YOU SHOULD:
Give the oncoming vehicles the right-of-way
THE VERY FIRST EFFECT OF EVEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL ON A PERSON'S SAFE DRIVING ABILITY IS TO REDUCE HIS OR HER:
Good judgment
You are driving 45 MPH in 55 MPH zone. You can be cited for speeding:
If the road or weather conditions require an even slower speed.
HOW SHOULD CHILDREN UNDER 13 YEARS OLD BE POSITIONED IN MOTOR VEHICLES?
In the back seat, secured by a seatbelt or child restraint seat
IF YOU ARE BEING TAILGATED, YOU SHOULD:IF YOU HIT A PARKED CAR AND CANNOT FIND THE OWNER, YOU:
Increase your following distance
WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS TO PARK DOWNHILL NEXT TO A CURB?
Into the curb
A DRIVER IS USING HIS CELL PHONE WHILE PASSING A SCHOOL ZONE. IS IT LEGAL?
It is illegal unless the driver is at least 18 years of age and using a hands-free device.
YOU ARE DRIVING DEFENSIVELY WHEN YOU:
Keep your eyes moving and look for possible hazards
BEFORE DRIVING INTO AN INTERSECTION AFTER A STOP, YOU SHOULD LOOK:
Left, right, and then left again
IF A PERSON IS CROSSING THE STREET AT A CORNER WITHOUT CROSSWALKS, YOU SHOULD:
Let the person have the right-of-way
WHILE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE DANGEROUS TO DO WHILE DRIVING, WHICH IS ALSO ILLEGAL?
Listening to music through a set of dual headphones
WHEN YOU LOOK AHEAD WHILE DRIVING, IT IS BEST TO:
Look beyond the car ahead of you
WHEN A CAR WITH BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS COMES TOWARD YOU AT NIGHT, YOU SHOULD:
Look toward the right edge of your lane
IT'S BEST NOT TO DRIVE IN THE FOG, BUT IF YOU MUST, YOU SHOULD USE:
Low-beam lights
IF YOU HIT A PARKED CAR AND CANNOT FIND THE OWNER, YOU:
Must leave a note on or in the car
What is the "Basic Speed Law"?
Never drive faster than it is safe for current conditions
A GOOD SAFETY RULE, WHEN YOU ARE SURE YOU HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT-OF-WAY, IS:
Never insist on it
DOES A POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH ALLOW YOU TO DRIVE 55 MPH ON THAT HIGHWAY WHEN IT RAINS?
No, it doesn't. The speed limit of 55 mph is only for normal driving condition.
IF YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE HAS BEEN REVOKED, YOU MAY:
Not drive in this state with any license or permit
ORANGE CONSTRUCTION SIGNS WARN YOU:
Of workers and road equipment ahead
WHEN STOPPED AT RAILROAD CROSSING WITH MULTIPLE TRACKS, CROSS:
Only when it is safe to do so
IF YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT, THE LAW REQUIRES YOU TO EXCHANGE YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE INFORMATION WITH:
Others involved in the accident
IF YOU BECOME ANGRY OR UPSET, YOU SHOULD:
Park the car and "cool down" before driving on
DO NOT CROSS A SOLID DOUBLE YELLOW LINE IN THE CENTER OF THE ROADWAY TO:
Pass other vehicles
WHEN DRIVING NEAR ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONE, YOU SHOULD:
Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking
TWO SETS OF SOLID DOUBLE YELLOW LINES TWO FEET OR MORE APART:
Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed
WHEN DRIVING IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF A FREEWAY, YOU:
Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway onramps
WHEN A RED LIGHT FLASHES AT A RAILROAD CROSSING, YOU MUST:
Stop and then proceed when safe
IF YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED FLASHING LIGHT. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Stop before entering and then proceed when safe
OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT MAKING ROOM FOR YOU TO MERGE ONTO A FREEWAY WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, YOU MAY:
Stop before merging with freeway traffic
IF ANOTHER DRIVER "CUTS" IN FRONT OF YOU, IT WOULD BE BETTER IF YOU:
Take your foot off the gas
WHEN YOU FOLLOW VEHICLES TOO CLOSELY AND ANOTHER DRIVER SUDDENLY CUTS IN FRONT OF YOU, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Take your foot off the gas pedal
WHEN YOU ARE TOWING A TRAILER:
The trailer must not swerve from side to side at any speed
YOU MAY NOT DOUBLE PARK:
There is no exception
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE REGARDING SAFETY BELTS?
They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents
IF YOU WANT TO PARK DOWNHILL AND THERE IS NO CURB, WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS?
Towards the side of the road
YELLOW LINES SEPARATE:
Traffic lanes moving in opposite directions
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT LARGE TRUCKS?
Trucks are not as maneuverable as passenger vehicles
WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE FOR DRIVING WHEN HEAVY FOG, DUST, OR PRECIPITATION OCCURS?
Try not to drive until conditions improve
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BEST IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW?
Using public transportation
LAP AND SHOULDER BELT COMBINATIONS IN YOUR CAR ARE:
Usually safer than lap belts only
SOLID YELLOW LINES SEPARATE:
Vehicles traveling in opposite directions
BEFORE YOU REACH THE INTERSECTION, WHEN CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS IN SLOW TRAFFIC, YOU SHOULD:
Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed
USE YOUR HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT:
Whenever it is legal and safe
A GREEN ARROW MEANS GO, BUT FIRST YOU MUST:
Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection
IT IS ILLEGAL TO ENTER AN INTERSECTION WHEN:
You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side
TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS TOWARD THE CURB WHEN YOU ARE PARKED:
facing downhill
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
large tour bus
WHEN IT IS FOGGY, YOU SHOULD SLOW DOWN AND TURN ON YOUR:
low-beam lights
IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND YOU FIND THAT NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP YOU STAY AWAKE, YOU SHOULD:
pull off the road,park, remove your ignition key, and rest
BEFORE CHANGING LANES, YOU MUST:
see if it is safe before making move
USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS ON RAINY, SNOWY, OR FOGGY DAYS:
so other drivers can see you
