DEFENSIVE DRIVING 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔In a traffic circle/roundabout yield the right of way to vehicles already in the traffic
circle/roundabout - ✔✔---
✔✔When public streets meet private streets, drivers on the public street have the right
of way. - ✔✔---
✔✔You must turn into the right lane if you're turning right - ✔✔---
✔✔Signal at least 100 feet before turning - ✔✔---
✔✔You cannot use a paved shoulder for passing other vehicles. - ✔✔---
✔✔Most fatal crashes with speed as a contributing factor happen on roads with a speed
limit of 50 mph or less. - ✔✔---
✔✔Automatic speeding enforcement systems can catch you speeding and send you a
ticket in the mail. - ✔✔---
✔✔The Driver Responsibility Program is a point system for keeping track of dangerous
drivers. - ✔✔---
✔✔Points and convictions stay on your driving record for a minimum of 3 years. - ✔✔---
✔✔If you are guilty of a traffic violation, you can avoid getting points by taking defensive
driving. - ✔✔---
✔✔At a flashing red traffic signal, you should stop completely and then proceed
carefully. Cross-traffic may not have to stop for you. - ✔✔---
✔✔If the lights go out at a controlled intersection, treat it like it's a 4-way stop. - ✔✔---
✔✔Yellow pavement markings signify that traffic in the neighboring lane is going the
opposite direction. - ✔✔---
✔✔A pedestrian may walk on the left side of the street if there aren't sidewalks. - ✔✔---
✔✔Riley can't use a white cane while walking because only the blind, partially blind, or
disabled may carry a white cane while walking. - ✔✔---
, ✔✔Being under the influence can cause many pedestrian-related crashes. - ✔✔---
✔✔18 people die every day waiting for an organ transplant. - ✔✔---
✔✔It's not safe to throw a dead car battery in the trash. - ✔✔---
✔✔Dead car batteries should be returned to the seller - ✔✔---
✔✔Used motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters should be recycled and kept out of the
water supply. - ✔✔---
✔✔You have to move a lane over when any emergency vehicle is on the side of the
road with its lights on. - ✔✔---
✔✔When pulled over by the police, pull over to the side of the road, turn off your
vehicle, roll down your window, and keep your hands on the steering wheel. - ✔✔---
✔✔The state requires minimum liability insurance to make every driver financially
responsible for the death, injury, or property damage they may cause. - ✔✔---
✔✔The minimum amount of coverage required by the State of Texas is "30/60/25" -
✔✔---
✔✔Bicyclists may ride in the left lane if they are on a one-way street with two or more
lanes. - ✔✔---
✔✔Cyclists do not have to keep right if they are passing a vehicle or have the lane to
themselves (because it is too narrow to share). - ✔✔---
✔✔Shared lane markings are used to help promote bikers safety - ✔✔---
✔✔Most collisions between vehicles and bicyclists happen on right turns - ✔✔---
✔✔When turning right, you must turn into the right lane - ✔✔---
✔✔You should give more space to bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists in bad
weather because it affects them even more. - ✔✔---
✔✔To countersteer against gusts, do not drive faster - ✔✔
✔✔Wet pavement contributes to over 1 million collisions each year. - ✔✔---
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔In a traffic circle/roundabout yield the right of way to vehicles already in the traffic
circle/roundabout - ✔✔---
✔✔When public streets meet private streets, drivers on the public street have the right
of way. - ✔✔---
✔✔You must turn into the right lane if you're turning right - ✔✔---
✔✔Signal at least 100 feet before turning - ✔✔---
✔✔You cannot use a paved shoulder for passing other vehicles. - ✔✔---
✔✔Most fatal crashes with speed as a contributing factor happen on roads with a speed
limit of 50 mph or less. - ✔✔---
✔✔Automatic speeding enforcement systems can catch you speeding and send you a
ticket in the mail. - ✔✔---
✔✔The Driver Responsibility Program is a point system for keeping track of dangerous
drivers. - ✔✔---
✔✔Points and convictions stay on your driving record for a minimum of 3 years. - ✔✔---
✔✔If you are guilty of a traffic violation, you can avoid getting points by taking defensive
driving. - ✔✔---
✔✔At a flashing red traffic signal, you should stop completely and then proceed
carefully. Cross-traffic may not have to stop for you. - ✔✔---
✔✔If the lights go out at a controlled intersection, treat it like it's a 4-way stop. - ✔✔---
✔✔Yellow pavement markings signify that traffic in the neighboring lane is going the
opposite direction. - ✔✔---
✔✔A pedestrian may walk on the left side of the street if there aren't sidewalks. - ✔✔---
✔✔Riley can't use a white cane while walking because only the blind, partially blind, or
disabled may carry a white cane while walking. - ✔✔---
, ✔✔Being under the influence can cause many pedestrian-related crashes. - ✔✔---
✔✔18 people die every day waiting for an organ transplant. - ✔✔---
✔✔It's not safe to throw a dead car battery in the trash. - ✔✔---
✔✔Dead car batteries should be returned to the seller - ✔✔---
✔✔Used motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters should be recycled and kept out of the
water supply. - ✔✔---
✔✔You have to move a lane over when any emergency vehicle is on the side of the
road with its lights on. - ✔✔---
✔✔When pulled over by the police, pull over to the side of the road, turn off your
vehicle, roll down your window, and keep your hands on the steering wheel. - ✔✔---
✔✔The state requires minimum liability insurance to make every driver financially
responsible for the death, injury, or property damage they may cause. - ✔✔---
✔✔The minimum amount of coverage required by the State of Texas is "30/60/25" -
✔✔---
✔✔Bicyclists may ride in the left lane if they are on a one-way street with two or more
lanes. - ✔✔---
✔✔Cyclists do not have to keep right if they are passing a vehicle or have the lane to
themselves (because it is too narrow to share). - ✔✔---
✔✔Shared lane markings are used to help promote bikers safety - ✔✔---
✔✔Most collisions between vehicles and bicyclists happen on right turns - ✔✔---
✔✔When turning right, you must turn into the right lane - ✔✔---
✔✔You should give more space to bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists in bad
weather because it affects them even more. - ✔✔---
✔✔To countersteer against gusts, do not drive faster - ✔✔
✔✔Wet pavement contributes to over 1 million collisions each year. - ✔✔---
