Texas Permit Test Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What should you do when approaching a stop sign?
✔✔Come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before proceeding.
What does a flashing red light mean?
✔✔Stop completely and proceed when it is safe.
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
✔✔Slow down and proceed with caution.
What should you do if an emergency vehicle with sirens and flashing lights approaches?
✔✔Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until it passes.
What is the proper following distance behind another vehicle?
✔✔At least three seconds under normal conditions.
What should you do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
✔✔Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and it is safe to cross.
When is it safe to pass another vehicle?
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,✔✔Only when the lane ahead is clear and it is legal to pass.
What is the hand signal for a left turn?
✔✔Left arm extended straight out.
What is the hand signal for a right turn?
✔✔Left arm bent upward at a 90-degree angle.
What is the hand signal for stopping or slowing down?
✔✔Left arm bent downward at a 90-degree angle.
What should you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
✔✔Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves.
What is the proper procedure for making a right turn on red?
✔✔Stop completely, check for traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe.
When must you use your headlights?
✔✔From sunset to sunrise and during conditions of poor visibility.
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
✔✔Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid and avoid braking suddenly.
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, What is the proper way to enter a freeway?
✔✔Accelerate on the entrance ramp to match traffic speed and merge safely.
What is the correct lane position for making a left turn?
✔✔Leftmost lane designated for turning.
What is the correct lane position for making a right turn?
✔✔Rightmost lane designated for turning.
When should you signal before changing lanes?
✔✔At least 100 feet before the maneuver.
What is the correct action when approaching a four-way stop?
✔✔Yield to the vehicle that arrived first; if two arrive simultaneously, yield to the vehicle on the
right.
What is the meaning of a solid yellow line on your side of the road?
✔✔You may not pass other vehicles.
What is the meaning of a broken yellow line?
✔✔You may pass when it is safe.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What should you do when approaching a stop sign?
✔✔Come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before proceeding.
What does a flashing red light mean?
✔✔Stop completely and proceed when it is safe.
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
✔✔Slow down and proceed with caution.
What should you do if an emergency vehicle with sirens and flashing lights approaches?
✔✔Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until it passes.
What is the proper following distance behind another vehicle?
✔✔At least three seconds under normal conditions.
What should you do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
✔✔Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and it is safe to cross.
When is it safe to pass another vehicle?
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,✔✔Only when the lane ahead is clear and it is legal to pass.
What is the hand signal for a left turn?
✔✔Left arm extended straight out.
What is the hand signal for a right turn?
✔✔Left arm bent upward at a 90-degree angle.
What is the hand signal for stopping or slowing down?
✔✔Left arm bent downward at a 90-degree angle.
What should you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
✔✔Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves.
What is the proper procedure for making a right turn on red?
✔✔Stop completely, check for traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe.
When must you use your headlights?
✔✔From sunset to sunrise and during conditions of poor visibility.
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
✔✔Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid and avoid braking suddenly.
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, What is the proper way to enter a freeway?
✔✔Accelerate on the entrance ramp to match traffic speed and merge safely.
What is the correct lane position for making a left turn?
✔✔Leftmost lane designated for turning.
What is the correct lane position for making a right turn?
✔✔Rightmost lane designated for turning.
When should you signal before changing lanes?
✔✔At least 100 feet before the maneuver.
What is the correct action when approaching a four-way stop?
✔✔Yield to the vehicle that arrived first; if two arrive simultaneously, yield to the vehicle on the
right.
What is the meaning of a solid yellow line on your side of the road?
✔✔You may not pass other vehicles.
What is the meaning of a broken yellow line?
✔✔You may pass when it is safe.
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