Permit Test

Driving while impaired by ______ is illegal. A . illegal drugs B . over-the-counter drugs C . prescription medicines D . Any of the above

D

What is the correct response when your vehicle starts to skid? A . Firmly apply the brakes. B . Take your foot off the accelerator. C . Switch to a low gear. D . Speed up.

B

What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts? A . 15 B . 30 C . 50 D . 60

B

What type of restrictions may be placed on your license? A . C—Nighttime only B . A—With corrective lenses C . D—Not slower than 45 mph D . E—Only expressway driving

B

When can a motorcyclist use a complete traffic lane? A . Only on rural highways B . On all kinds of roadways where motorcycles are allowed C . Only on city streets D . Never, they have to share a lane

B

When driving in snowy conditions, what should you do? A . Drive faster. B . Stay farther behind the vehicle ahead. C . Turn your high-beam headlights. D . Make quick stops.

B

When parking uphill with no curb, your front wheels should be _________________. A . turned to the left B . turned to the right C . parallel with the pavement D . turned in the direction that is most comfortable

B

Which law requires a driver to submit to a breath or blood test if asked by an officer? A . Zero Tolerance B . Implied Consent Law C . Lemon Law D . Joshua's Law

B

Which of the following represents a positive way to handle aggressive feelings and road rage? A . Driving faster than the posted speed limit B . Be forgiving C . Knowing where you stand with other drivers D . Making good eye contact

B

A learner license permits a new driver to legally practice driving only when accompanied by a licensed driver, who is at least ___ years old and has had at least one year driving experience. A . 16 B . 18 C . 21 D . 25

C

A solid yellow line on your side of the road marks a _________________. A . pedestrian crossing area B . passing zone C . no-passing zone D . trucks-only lane

C

All motor vehicles registered in Texas must ____________________. A . pass an emissions test in addition to the safety inspection B . have flashing red lights on the front C . be inspected each year by an official motor vehicle inspection station D . have their registration renewed every two years

C

At what time of the day should your headlights be turned on? A . Between one-half hour before sunset and one-half hour after sunrise B . From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. C . Between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise D . From 1 a.m. to 7 a.m.

C

It is illegal for a minor to _____________. A . buy any over-the-counter drugs B . ride in a car with a parent who carries alcoholic beverage C . purchase, consume, or possess any alcoholic beverage D . use medications prescribed by a doctor

C

What are the penalty for minors convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol for the first time? A . A fine up to $100 and 20 hours of community service B . A fine up to $200 and confinement in jail for 24 hours C . A fine up to $500 and up to 40 hours of community service D . Confinement in jail for 10 days or a fine up to $300

C

What is the second most common drug found in the bodies of collision victims? A . Cocaine B . Heroin C . Marijuana D . Prescription pills

C

What should you do when approach a roundabout? A . Speed up. B . Drive clockwise around a raised center island. C . Yield to traffic already in the roundabout. D . All of the above

C

If a truck in front of your car begins to turn left, but its right turn signals are flashing, it is most likely that the truck driver is __________________. A . preparing to turn right B . actually turning left C . making a U-turn D . going to stop

A

If you illegally drive without a drivers license you may be fined up to $______ for your first conviction. A . 200 B . 600 C . 1,000 D . 5,000

A

Brown signs are used for ____________. A . motorist services guidance B . direction guidance C . public recreation and scenic guidance D . route markers

C

If you are driving and hear a siren coming, what should you do? A . It depends on which direction the emergency vehicle is coming from. B . Slow down to 20 mph and keep moving. C . Pull to the right edge of the road and stop. D . Stop where you are and turn on your hazard lights.

C

New residents must get a Texas driver license within ____ days. A . 30 B . 60 C . 90 D . 120

C

When another vehicle is passing you, you should ___________________. A . speed up B . move to the left C . never increase your speed D . flash your headlights

C

When turning left, you must yield the right-of-way to __________________. A . any vehicle behind you B . vehicles to your right C . any vehicles coming straight through from the other direction D . pedestrians only

C

Which is the shape of a YIELD sign? A . Octagon B . Pennant C . Equilateral triangle D . Pentagon

C

Which of the following will sober up (or lower the BAC of) an intoxicated person? A . A cold shower B . Coffee C . Time D . Food

C

Alcohol first impairs your _________. A . senses B . motor skills C . reflexes D . judgment

D

Driving is a ___________. A . Constitutional right B . human right C . game D . privilege

D

If you are traveling on the access road of a controlled-access highway, you must yield the right-of-way to ________________. A . any vehicle that is coming off of the highway B . every other vehicle entering the controlled-access highway C . any vehicle entering the controlled-access highway D . Both A and C are correct

D

In Texas, it's illegal for anyone 21 years of age or older to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of ____% or more. A . 0.01 B . 0.04 C . 0.05 D . 0.08

D

In what situation must vehicles traveling on a two-lane road yield the right-of-way to other vehicles? A . The two-lane road intersects with a divided road B . The two-lane road intersects with a four-lane road C . The two-lane paved road intersects with a two-lane unpaved road D . Both A and B are correct

D

In which of the following conditions must vehicles yield to pedestrians? A . Pedestrians have entered a marked crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection. B . Pedestrians have a green light. C . Pedestrians have a WALK signal. D . All of the above

D

The minimum amount of liability insurance for property damage is $_______. A . 10,000 B . 15,000 C . 20,000 D . 25,000

D

What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle? A . Stop and try to locate the owner of the vehicle. B . Attach a note in a visible place to the vehicle. C . Just leave if you can't find the owner. D . Both A and B are correct.

D

When you are stopped by a law enforcement officer, you should _________________. A . acknowledge the officer's presence by turning on your right turn signal B . stop your vehicle away from traffic C . remain in the vehicle and lower the driver's window D . All of the above

D

Which of the following factors determine alcohol's affects on an individual? A . Body size B . Time C . Gender D . All of the above

D

Your driving privilege will be automatically suspended if convicted for _____________ offense(s). A . Intoxication manslaughter B . Evading arrest C . Lending your drivers license to someone else D . All of the above

D

You must signal continuously for at least _____ ft before you turn or change lanes. A . 50 B . 100 C . 150 D . 200

B

A flashing red light at an intersection means ______________. A . stop only when you see other vehicles in the intersection B . stop completely before entering the crosswalk or intersection, proceed only when it is safe C . stop and wait until the lights stop flashing D . slow down and proceed through an intersection with caution

B

All vehicles must stop at least ___ ft from the nearest rail if a signal or flagger is warning of an oncoming train. A . 10 B . 15 C . 20 D . 25

B

If the other driver does not follow the right-of-way rules at a yield sign, what should you do? A . Point to the sign so he knows what he did wrong. B . Let him have the right-of-way. C . Write down his license plate number. D . Honk your horn so he will stop and give you the right-of-way.

B

In which of the following conditions must vehicles yield to pedestrians? A . Pedestrians have entered a marked crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection. B . Pedestrians have a green light. C . Pedestrians have a WALK signal. D . All of the above

B

It is a DUI offense committed by a minor if a driver under 21 years old has __________of alcohol in his or her system. A . at least 0.01% B . any measurable amount C . at least 0.08% D . not less than 0.02%

B

To drive defensively, you should _______________. A . concentrate all your attention on the car in front of you B . look ahead and keep eyes moving C . expect the other driver to do what you think he or she should do D . All of the above

B

When making a right turn, the driver should _______________________. A . slow down and then merge with the bicycle lane B . speed up and then merge with the bicycle lane C . merge with the bicycle lane 100 ft before the turn D . never use the bicycle lane

A

Which of the following may result in the cancellation of the driver license? A . Incomplete drivers education B . Failure to pay fine C . Negligent driving D . All of the above

A

Which of the following means temporary withdrawal of a driver license or driving privilege for a definite period of time? A . Suspension B . Revocation C . Cancellation D . Denial

A

You may not park your vehicle within ____ft of a fire hydrant. A . 15 B . 20 C . 30 D . 50

A

____________________ are the most vulnerable roadway users. A . Pedestrians and bicyclists B . Motorcyclists C . Slow-moving vehicles D . Vehicles towing trailers

A

The left lane on freeways is for _____ traffic. A . faster B . slower C . exiting D . entering

A

What does a SLOW MOVING VEHICLE sign look like? A . Orange triangle B . Yellow triangle C . Red triangle D . Orange rectangle

A

What should a driver do in a construction zone? A . Obey any instruction from construction workers. B . Increase speed and leave it as soon as possible. C . Expect more green signs guiding through the zone. D . Turn around and take other route.

A

When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights on your side of the road what should you do? A . Stop and remain stopped as long as the red lights are flashing. B . Slow down and proceed with caution without stopping. C . Continue driving at the same speed. D . Warn the bus driver by sounding your horn.

A