TEXAS DRIVERS HANDBOOK EXAM QUESTIONS ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REAL EXAM 2023/2024 UPDATED|
LATEST UPDATE
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow?
"Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign.
What does "Yield right-of-way" mean?
To allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first, when they have the privilege of
having immediate use of a part of a roadway.
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
1. Brakes (Foot Brake, Parking Brake) 2. Lights (Two Headlights, Tail Lights, Brake Lights,
Turn Signals, License Plate Light, Reflectors, Parking Lights) 3. Horn 4. Muffler 5. Safety Glass
6. License Plates 7. Windshield Wiper 8. Rearview Mirror 9. Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem (if
designed to travel at 25 mph or less) 10. Front Seat Belts 11. Tires 12. Fuel Cap
What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars
driven within the state.
You must not have... a. A red light showing from the front. b. A bell, siren, or exhaust whistle. c.
A muffler cutout. d. Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the left side or six
inches beyond the right side of the body, running board, or fenders of your car. e. Flashing red
lights on the front.
How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily
considered to be against the law?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Once the brakes have been applied about how many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or
unloading children?
You should never overtake a school bus, especially when it is loading or unloading children. You
should stop until the bus either resumes its drive or the driver tells you to pass.
, About how many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees
danger until he hits the brakes?
110 feet
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
30 mph
Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all
conditions?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
You should never drive on the left half of the roadway when you are within how many feet from
an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing?
100 ft (five car lengths)
What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an
intersection?
If you can't get into the proper lane at least within one-half block before you turn, then don't turn
and continue straight.
When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road, which one must yield
the right-of-way?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
DWI by use of alcohol or drugs, drug offense, intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault,
failure to stop and render aid, causing the death or serious injury of anyone while operating a
motor vehicle, any offense punishable as a felony under the motor vehicle laws of Texas,
overtaking and passing a school bus, boating while intoxicated, evading arrest, driving while
license invalid, alterd/unlawful use of driver license, etc.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REAL EXAM 2023/2024 UPDATED|
LATEST UPDATE
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow?
"Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign.
What does "Yield right-of-way" mean?
To allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first, when they have the privilege of
having immediate use of a part of a roadway.
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
1. Brakes (Foot Brake, Parking Brake) 2. Lights (Two Headlights, Tail Lights, Brake Lights,
Turn Signals, License Plate Light, Reflectors, Parking Lights) 3. Horn 4. Muffler 5. Safety Glass
6. License Plates 7. Windshield Wiper 8. Rearview Mirror 9. Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem (if
designed to travel at 25 mph or less) 10. Front Seat Belts 11. Tires 12. Fuel Cap
What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars
driven within the state.
You must not have... a. A red light showing from the front. b. A bell, siren, or exhaust whistle. c.
A muffler cutout. d. Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the left side or six
inches beyond the right side of the body, running board, or fenders of your car. e. Flashing red
lights on the front.
How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily
considered to be against the law?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Once the brakes have been applied about how many feet does a car 70mph travel before it comes
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or
unloading children?
You should never overtake a school bus, especially when it is loading or unloading children. You
should stop until the bus either resumes its drive or the driver tells you to pass.
, About how many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees
danger until he hits the brakes?
110 feet
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
30 mph
Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under all
conditions?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
You should never drive on the left half of the roadway when you are within how many feet from
an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing?
100 ft (five car lengths)
What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an
intersection?
If you can't get into the proper lane at least within one-half block before you turn, then don't turn
and continue straight.
When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road, which one must yield
the right-of-way?
The car on the two-lane road should yield.
If you are driving and hear a siren coming?
Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
At what time of day should your headlights be turned on?
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
DWI by use of alcohol or drugs, drug offense, intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault,
failure to stop and render aid, causing the death or serious injury of anyone while operating a
motor vehicle, any offense punishable as a felony under the motor vehicle laws of Texas,
overtaking and passing a school bus, boating while intoxicated, evading arrest, driving while
license invalid, alterd/unlawful use of driver license, etc.
