Texas Drivers Handbook Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you check on your vehicle before driving?
✔✔Tires, brakes, lights, turn signals, and fluid levels.
What is the minimum legal tread depth for tires in Texas?
✔✔2/32 of an inch.
What is the correct hand position on the steering wheel?
✔✔Hands at 9 and 3 o’clock positions.
When should you use your seatbelt?
✔✔At all times while driving or riding in a vehicle.
What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
✔✔Pump the brakes, downshift, and use the emergency brake gradually.
What is the purpose of using turn signals?
✔✔To communicate your intentions to other drivers and pedestrians.
What should you do at a stop sign?
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,✔✔Come to a complete stop and yield to other vehicles and pedestrians.
What should you do at a flashing red light?
✔✔Stop completely and proceed when safe.
What should you do at a flashing yellow light?
✔✔Slow down and proceed with caution.
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
✔✔You may not pass other vehicles.
What does a broken yellow line mean?
✔✔You may pass if it is safe to do so.
What does a solid white line mean?
✔✔Traffic moves in the same direction and lane changes are discouraged.
What does a broken white line mean?
✔✔Traffic moves in the same direction and lane changes are allowed.
When must you use headlights in Texas?
✔✔From sunset to sunrise and during poor visibility conditions.
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, When should you use high beams?
✔✔On open roads at night, except when approaching or following other vehicles.
What should you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
✔✔Stop and remain stopped until the bus moves or the lights stop flashing.
What is the correct following distance?
✔✔Maintain at least a three-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front.
What is the proper procedure for merging onto a freeway?
✔✔Accelerate to match traffic speed and merge safely.
What should you do when leaving a freeway?
✔✔Signal, reduce speed in the deceleration lane, and exit safely.
What is the minimum age to obtain a learner license in Texas?
✔✔15 years old.
What is the minimum age to obtain a provisional license in Texas?
✔✔16 years old.
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you check on your vehicle before driving?
✔✔Tires, brakes, lights, turn signals, and fluid levels.
What is the minimum legal tread depth for tires in Texas?
✔✔2/32 of an inch.
What is the correct hand position on the steering wheel?
✔✔Hands at 9 and 3 o’clock positions.
When should you use your seatbelt?
✔✔At all times while driving or riding in a vehicle.
What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
✔✔Pump the brakes, downshift, and use the emergency brake gradually.
What is the purpose of using turn signals?
✔✔To communicate your intentions to other drivers and pedestrians.
What should you do at a stop sign?
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,✔✔Come to a complete stop and yield to other vehicles and pedestrians.
What should you do at a flashing red light?
✔✔Stop completely and proceed when safe.
What should you do at a flashing yellow light?
✔✔Slow down and proceed with caution.
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
✔✔You may not pass other vehicles.
What does a broken yellow line mean?
✔✔You may pass if it is safe to do so.
What does a solid white line mean?
✔✔Traffic moves in the same direction and lane changes are discouraged.
What does a broken white line mean?
✔✔Traffic moves in the same direction and lane changes are allowed.
When must you use headlights in Texas?
✔✔From sunset to sunrise and during poor visibility conditions.
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, When should you use high beams?
✔✔On open roads at night, except when approaching or following other vehicles.
What should you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
✔✔Stop and remain stopped until the bus moves or the lights stop flashing.
What is the correct following distance?
✔✔Maintain at least a three-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front.
What is the proper procedure for merging onto a freeway?
✔✔Accelerate to match traffic speed and merge safely.
What should you do when leaving a freeway?
✔✔Signal, reduce speed in the deceleration lane, and exit safely.
What is the minimum age to obtain a learner license in Texas?
✔✔15 years old.
What is the minimum age to obtain a provisional license in Texas?
✔✔16 years old.
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