Texas Permit Test Questions and Answers
What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver
education or being a hardship case? - ANS-18
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? - ANS-
$200
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license? - ANS-Corrective lenses,
LOFS age 21 or older, Daytime only, Do not exeed 45 mph, No expressway driving,
M/C not to exeed 250 cc, licensed M/C operator age 21 or older in sight, Moped,
Vehicle w/o air brakes-applies to vehicles requiring CDL, CDL interstate commerce
only, Stated on license, LOFS 21 or over vehicle above class B, LOFS 21 or over
vehicle above class C, Outside mirror or hearing aid, Automatic Transmission,
Applicable prosthetic devices, Applicable vehicle devices, Power steering.
In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb? -
ANS-Turn wheels to the right
What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding
license is about to expire? - ANS-It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an
application for renewal.
On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker? - ANS-The broken lane
marker is white.
Describe the "Yield" sign - ANS-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.
What does a "narrow bridge" sign look like, and how should the driver react when he
sees one? - ANS-It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide
as the road. Slow down and use caution.
What is the shape of a "keep right' sign, and how should the driver react when he sees
one? - ANS-A white and black rectangular sign with a black arrow pointing to the right;
The driver should keep to the right
Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve? -
ANS-The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down, keep
right, and do not pass.
What does a "Do Not Pass" sign mean? - ANS-DO NOT pass other vehicles.
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow? - ANS-"Slower
Traffic Keep Right" sign.
, What does "Yield right-of-way" mean? - ANS-To allow another vehicle or roadway user
to proceed first, when they have the right of way
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law. - ANS-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? - ANS-To reduce air pollution.
Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on
passenger cars driven within the state. - ANS-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? - ANS-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 - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-110 feet
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner? -
ANS-No less than 20 feet.
What is the standard state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts. - ANS-30 mph
Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway
under all conditions? - ANS-No. Speed must be adjusted to the flow of traffic, weather
conditions, etc 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? - ANS-100 ft (five car lengths)
What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without driver
education or being a hardship case? - ANS-18
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? - ANS-
$200
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license? - ANS-Corrective lenses,
LOFS age 21 or older, Daytime only, Do not exeed 45 mph, No expressway driving,
M/C not to exeed 250 cc, licensed M/C operator age 21 or older in sight, Moped,
Vehicle w/o air brakes-applies to vehicles requiring CDL, CDL interstate commerce
only, Stated on license, LOFS 21 or over vehicle above class B, LOFS 21 or over
vehicle above class C, Outside mirror or hearing aid, Automatic Transmission,
Applicable prosthetic devices, Applicable vehicle devices, Power steering.
In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb? -
ANS-Turn wheels to the right
What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding
license is about to expire? - ANS-It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an
application for renewal.
On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker? - ANS-The broken lane
marker is white.
Describe the "Yield" sign - ANS-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.
What does a "narrow bridge" sign look like, and how should the driver react when he
sees one? - ANS-It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide
as the road. Slow down and use caution.
What is the shape of a "keep right' sign, and how should the driver react when he sees
one? - ANS-A white and black rectangular sign with a black arrow pointing to the right;
The driver should keep to the right
Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve? -
ANS-The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down, keep
right, and do not pass.
What does a "Do Not Pass" sign mean? - ANS-DO NOT pass other vehicles.
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow? - ANS-"Slower
Traffic Keep Right" sign.
, What does "Yield right-of-way" mean? - ANS-To allow another vehicle or roadway user
to proceed first, when they have the right of way
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law. - ANS-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? - ANS-To reduce air pollution.
Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on
passenger cars driven within the state. - ANS-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? - ANS-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 - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-110 feet
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner? -
ANS-No less than 20 feet.
What is the standard state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts. - ANS-30 mph
Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway
under all conditions? - ANS-No. Speed must be adjusted to the flow of traffic, weather
conditions, etc 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? - ANS-100 ft (five car lengths)
