Texas Drivers Handbook Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do if your tire blows out while driving?
✔✔Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and pull over safely
How should you react if a pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is crossing the street?
✔✔Stop and yield the right of way
What is the correct following distance in normal driving conditions?
✔✔At least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead
When driving in fog, which headlights should you use?
✔✔Low-beam headlights
What is the correct way to enter a roundabout?
✔✔Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when clear
How far should you stop from a railroad crossing with flashing red lights?
✔✔At least 15 feet
When can you legally use a cell phone while driving?
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,✔✔Only with a hands-free device or in an emergency
What is the speed limit in a residential area unless otherwise posted?
✔✔30 miles per hour
What is the proper hand signal for a left turn?
✔✔Left arm extended straight out
What is the first action you should take if your vehicle begins to skid on a wet road?
✔✔Ease off the accelerator and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid
What does an octagon-shaped traffic sign indicate?
✔✔You must come to a complete stop
What is the minimum distance you must park from a fire hydrant in Texas?
✔✔15 feet
How should you react when approaching a flashing yellow traffic light?
✔✔Slow down and proceed with caution
What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with lights and sirens on?
✔✔Pull over to the right and stop until it passes
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, What is the minimum age to obtain a learner’s permit in Texas?
✔✔15 years old
When is it legal to turn right on red in Texas?
✔✔After a complete stop and if no sign prohibits it
How far ahead should you signal before making a turn on a city street?
✔✔100 feet
What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
✔✔Pump the brake pedal and use the parking brake if necessary
What is the proper way to handle a curve on an icy road?
✔✔Slow down before entering and avoid sudden steering
How far must you stop from a school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane road?
✔✔At least 20 feet
When should you use your high-beam headlights?
✔✔On open roads at night when no other vehicles are present
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do if your tire blows out while driving?
✔✔Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and pull over safely
How should you react if a pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is crossing the street?
✔✔Stop and yield the right of way
What is the correct following distance in normal driving conditions?
✔✔At least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead
When driving in fog, which headlights should you use?
✔✔Low-beam headlights
What is the correct way to enter a roundabout?
✔✔Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when clear
How far should you stop from a railroad crossing with flashing red lights?
✔✔At least 15 feet
When can you legally use a cell phone while driving?
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,✔✔Only with a hands-free device or in an emergency
What is the speed limit in a residential area unless otherwise posted?
✔✔30 miles per hour
What is the proper hand signal for a left turn?
✔✔Left arm extended straight out
What is the first action you should take if your vehicle begins to skid on a wet road?
✔✔Ease off the accelerator and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid
What does an octagon-shaped traffic sign indicate?
✔✔You must come to a complete stop
What is the minimum distance you must park from a fire hydrant in Texas?
✔✔15 feet
How should you react when approaching a flashing yellow traffic light?
✔✔Slow down and proceed with caution
What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with lights and sirens on?
✔✔Pull over to the right and stop until it passes
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, What is the minimum age to obtain a learner’s permit in Texas?
✔✔15 years old
When is it legal to turn right on red in Texas?
✔✔After a complete stop and if no sign prohibits it
How far ahead should you signal before making a turn on a city street?
✔✔100 feet
What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
✔✔Pump the brake pedal and use the parking brake if necessary
What is the proper way to handle a curve on an icy road?
✔✔Slow down before entering and avoid sudden steering
How far must you stop from a school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane road?
✔✔At least 20 feet
When should you use your high-beam headlights?
✔✔On open roads at night when no other vehicles are present
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