Texas DPS Practice Tests Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do before changing lanes on a highway?
✔✔Check mirrors, signal your intention, and look over your shoulder for blind spots.
What is the correct action when approaching a flashing red light?
✔✔Stop completely and proceed only when safe.
What is the minimum age to obtain a learner license in Texas?
✔✔15 years old.
When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
✔✔Whenever you are traveling in the same direction as the bus, or on an undivided roadway.
What does a double solid yellow line indicate?
✔✔No passing is allowed in either direction.
What is the safe following distance under normal conditions?
✔✔At least three seconds behind the vehicle in front.
What should you do if your car begins to skid on ice?
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,✔✔Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid and avoid slamming on the brakes.
What is the correct hand position on a steering wheel?
✔✔Hands at 9 and 3 o’clock positions.
When are you required to use headlights in Texas?
✔✔From sunset to sunrise and during poor visibility conditions.
What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and sirens?
✔✔Pull over to the right and stop until the vehicle passes.
What is the correct procedure for merging onto a freeway?
✔✔Accelerate to match the speed of traffic and merge safely when clear.
What does a yield sign mean?
✔✔Slow down, be prepared to stop, and yield the right-of-way if necessary.
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in Texas?
✔✔0.08%.
What should you do when entering a roundabout?
✔✔Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when safe.
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, What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
✔✔20 mph unless otherwise posted.
What should you do at a four-way stop when two vehicles arrive at the same time?
✔✔Yield to the vehicle on your right.
What is the proper way to parallel park?
✔✔Signal, align your car with the space, reverse slowly while turning, and adjust as needed.
What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
✔✔Pump the brakes, downshift, and use the emergency brake gradually.
What is the proper procedure when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
✔✔Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and it is safe to cross.
What should you do if a tire blows out while driving?
✔✔Hold the steering wheel firmly, gradually slow down, and pull over safely.
When is it legal to pass on the right?
✔✔When the vehicle ahead is turning left or on a multi-lane road.
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do before changing lanes on a highway?
✔✔Check mirrors, signal your intention, and look over your shoulder for blind spots.
What is the correct action when approaching a flashing red light?
✔✔Stop completely and proceed only when safe.
What is the minimum age to obtain a learner license in Texas?
✔✔15 years old.
When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
✔✔Whenever you are traveling in the same direction as the bus, or on an undivided roadway.
What does a double solid yellow line indicate?
✔✔No passing is allowed in either direction.
What is the safe following distance under normal conditions?
✔✔At least three seconds behind the vehicle in front.
What should you do if your car begins to skid on ice?
1
,✔✔Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid and avoid slamming on the brakes.
What is the correct hand position on a steering wheel?
✔✔Hands at 9 and 3 o’clock positions.
When are you required to use headlights in Texas?
✔✔From sunset to sunrise and during poor visibility conditions.
What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and sirens?
✔✔Pull over to the right and stop until the vehicle passes.
What is the correct procedure for merging onto a freeway?
✔✔Accelerate to match the speed of traffic and merge safely when clear.
What does a yield sign mean?
✔✔Slow down, be prepared to stop, and yield the right-of-way if necessary.
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in Texas?
✔✔0.08%.
What should you do when entering a roundabout?
✔✔Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when safe.
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, What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
✔✔20 mph unless otherwise posted.
What should you do at a four-way stop when two vehicles arrive at the same time?
✔✔Yield to the vehicle on your right.
What is the proper way to parallel park?
✔✔Signal, align your car with the space, reverse slowly while turning, and adjust as needed.
What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
✔✔Pump the brakes, downshift, and use the emergency brake gradually.
What is the proper procedure when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
✔✔Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and it is safe to cross.
What should you do if a tire blows out while driving?
✔✔Hold the steering wheel firmly, gradually slow down, and pull over safely.
When is it legal to pass on the right?
✔✔When the vehicle ahead is turning left or on a multi-lane road.
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