DPS HANDBOOK 79 REVIEW QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
What is the minimum age you can get a Class C drivers license without either driver
education or being a hardship case? - Answer -18 or 25
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? -
Answer -$200
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license? - Answer -corrective lenses,
daytime only, licensed operator front seat 21 or over, hold learners license unit 6
months, etc...
What direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb? -
Answer -to the right
What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you
that your driver license is about to expire? - Answer -it is your responsibility to renew
your license every six years
On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker? - Answer -white
Describe the "Yield" sign. - Answer -red and white upside down equilateral triangle
What does a "Narrow Bridge" sign look like, and how should the driver react when he
sees one? - Answer -slow down and proceed with caution
What is the shape of a "Keep Right" sign, and how should the driver react when he sees
one? - Answer -also white rectangle that says (slow down) keep right, drive in right lane
and/or right of the sign
Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve? -
Answer -yellow diamond with black arrow curving one way then the other
What does a "Do Not Pass" sign mean? - Answer -don't pass other vehicles
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow? - Answer -slower
traffic keep right sign
What does "Yield Right-of Way" mean? - Answer -allow other vehicle to proceed first
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law. - Answer -foot brake,
parking brake, headlights, taillights, brake lights, license plate light, parking lights,
reflectors, turn signals, horns, muffler, exhaust emission system, safety glass,
windshield wipers, rearview mirror, front safety belts, tires, fuel cap, and license plates
, What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system? - Answer -to help reduce air
pollution
Describe the types of equipment that Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger
cars driven within the state. - Answer -red light from the front, a bell/siren/exhaust
whistle, a muffler cutout, flashing red lights on the front, a radar interference device, and
anything extending 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
How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something that is ordinarily
considered to be against the law? - Answer -obey a law enforcement officer at all times
Once the brakes have been applied, about how many feet does a car which was going
70 mph travel before it comes to a stop? - Answer -233 or 387 ft
When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when you overtake a school bus loading
or unloading children? - Answer -from either direction when the bus displays flashing
red lights and stop sign out
About how many feet will the average driver going 50 mph travel from the moment he
sees danger until he hits the brakes? - Answer -110 ft
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park when parking near a corner? -
Answer -not within 20 ft
What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts? - Answer -30 mph
Does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean that you may drive 55 mph on that highway
under all conditions? - Answer -only under ideal conditions
You should never drive on the left half of the roadway when you are within how many
feet on an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing? - Answer -100 ft
What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you
enter an intersection? - Answer -if you cannot get into that lane within one-half block
before turning continue straight
When two cars meet at the intersection of a two lane road with a four lane road, which
one must yield the right-of-way? - Answer -the car on the two lane road must yield the
right-of-way to the car on the four lane road
If you are driving and hear a siren coming, what should you do? - Answer -yield, pull to
the right edge of the road and stop or, if unable, slow down and leave a clear path for
the emergency vehicle
ANSWERS
What is the minimum age you can get a Class C drivers license without either driver
education or being a hardship case? - Answer -18 or 25
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? -
Answer -$200
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license? - Answer -corrective lenses,
daytime only, licensed operator front seat 21 or over, hold learners license unit 6
months, etc...
What direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb? -
Answer -to the right
What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you
that your driver license is about to expire? - Answer -it is your responsibility to renew
your license every six years
On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker? - Answer -white
Describe the "Yield" sign. - Answer -red and white upside down equilateral triangle
What does a "Narrow Bridge" sign look like, and how should the driver react when he
sees one? - Answer -slow down and proceed with caution
What is the shape of a "Keep Right" sign, and how should the driver react when he sees
one? - Answer -also white rectangle that says (slow down) keep right, drive in right lane
and/or right of the sign
Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve? -
Answer -yellow diamond with black arrow curving one way then the other
What does a "Do Not Pass" sign mean? - Answer -don't pass other vehicles
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow? - Answer -slower
traffic keep right sign
What does "Yield Right-of Way" mean? - Answer -allow other vehicle to proceed first
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law. - Answer -foot brake,
parking brake, headlights, taillights, brake lights, license plate light, parking lights,
reflectors, turn signals, horns, muffler, exhaust emission system, safety glass,
windshield wipers, rearview mirror, front safety belts, tires, fuel cap, and license plates
, What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system? - Answer -to help reduce air
pollution
Describe the types of equipment that Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger
cars driven within the state. - Answer -red light from the front, a bell/siren/exhaust
whistle, a muffler cutout, flashing red lights on the front, a radar interference device, and
anything extending 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
How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something that is ordinarily
considered to be against the law? - Answer -obey a law enforcement officer at all times
Once the brakes have been applied, about how many feet does a car which was going
70 mph travel before it comes to a stop? - Answer -233 or 387 ft
When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when you overtake a school bus loading
or unloading children? - Answer -from either direction when the bus displays flashing
red lights and stop sign out
About how many feet will the average driver going 50 mph travel from the moment he
sees danger until he hits the brakes? - Answer -110 ft
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park when parking near a corner? -
Answer -not within 20 ft
What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts? - Answer -30 mph
Does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean that you may drive 55 mph on that highway
under all conditions? - Answer -only under ideal conditions
You should never drive on the left half of the roadway when you are within how many
feet on an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing? - Answer -100 ft
What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you
enter an intersection? - Answer -if you cannot get into that lane within one-half block
before turning continue straight
When two cars meet at the intersection of a two lane road with a four lane road, which
one must yield the right-of-way? - Answer -the car on the two lane road must yield the
right-of-way to the car on the four lane road
If you are driving and hear a siren coming, what should you do? - Answer -yield, pull to
the right edge of the road and stop or, if unable, slow down and leave a clear path for
the emergency vehicle
