84 Texas DPS Permit
If a child runs into the road 45-50 feet ahead of your car, what is the highest speed from which you can
stop with good brakes without hitting him? - 15 mph
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
At what time of day should your headlights be turned on? - Half an hour after sunset until half an
hour before sunrise.
Describe the "Yield" sign - A red and white equilateral triangle. This sign tells you that the road
you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow down or stop if necessary so that you can
yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.
Describe the emblem which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less? - A
fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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
Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead? - It's a black cross in a yellow
diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down, look carefully in all directions.
Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road? - Yellow, diamond, and a
squiggly line pointing ahead.
Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or
urban area. - Loop ###, rectangle with black writing.
, About how many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until
he hits the brakes? - 110 feet
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.
Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while driving? - Move the car off the
pavement, turn on emergency warning lights, and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park? - No less then 15 feet.
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? - $200
How should you react to a flashing red light? - Stop completely while entering the
crosswalk/intersection, and then proceed carefully.
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.
If a person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire? - On his next birth date after
date of issuance.
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.
If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, how many years must such
proof be kept up? - Two years.
If a child runs into the road 45-50 feet ahead of your car, what is the highest speed from which you can
stop with good brakes without hitting him? - 15 mph
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
At what time of day should your headlights be turned on? - Half an hour after sunset until half an
hour before sunrise.
Describe the "Yield" sign - A red and white equilateral triangle. This sign tells you that the road
you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow down or stop if necessary so that you can
yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.
Describe the emblem which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less? - A
fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
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
Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead? - It's a black cross in a yellow
diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down, look carefully in all directions.
Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road? - Yellow, diamond, and a
squiggly line pointing ahead.
Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state highway in a city or
urban area. - Loop ###, rectangle with black writing.
, About how many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees danger until
he hits the brakes? - 110 feet
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.
Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while driving? - Move the car off the
pavement, turn on emergency warning lights, and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.
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.
How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park? - No less then 15 feet.
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? - $200
How should you react to a flashing red light? - Stop completely while entering the
crosswalk/intersection, and then proceed carefully.
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.
If a person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire? - On his next birth date after
date of issuance.
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.
If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, how many years must such
proof be kept up? - Two years.
