Texas Department of Public Safety Latest 2023 Graded A

Texas Department of Public Safety Latest 2023 Graded A Who must use safety belts in a car or truck? all occupants occupying a seat in a vehicle equipped with a safety belt. If you're under age 21 and have any detectable amount of alcohol in your system while operating a motor vehicle in a public place, you may be charged with: driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor When parking parallel, it is best to leave the curb side wheels: 6 to 8 inches from the curb As you near an intersection, you discover you are in the wrong lane for turning right as intended. Therefore, you should: drive on ahead until you can get into the proper lane, then turn at another intersection What is the first thing you should do when a motor vehicle starts to skid? take your foot off the accelerator and turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid When driving in fog, you can see better by: using lower headlight beam Under favorable circumstances, including reaction time, a motor vehicle with good brakes going 50 miles per hour can be stopped within: about 229 You must always stop when: a traffic officer instructs you to stop When making a long trip, you should stop for a rest: about every 2 hours or 100 miles Your driver license and driving privilege would be automatically suspended if you were convicted of: displaying or possessing a fake or altered driver license or ID card Marijuana use will: adversely affect a driver's concentration, judgment, and perceptual skills The most a person (age 21 or older) can be fined for a first conviction of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor with no death or injury involved is: $2,000 Child pass anger safety seats are required for all children under the age of: 8 years or less than 4 feet 9 inches in height (regardless of age) After overtaking another motor vehicle on a two-lane road, you can best judge when it is safe to drive back into the right hand lane by: waiting until you can see the overtaken vehicle in your rearview mirror If blinded by an approaching motor vehicle, it is best to: slow down and avoid looking directly into the headlights of the approaching vehicle Your driver license may be suspended for: repeated violations of traffic laws When you hear a siren, bell, or see a flashing red light coming towards you, from any direction, you should: yield the right-of-way to the emergency vehicle If a person under the age of 21 refuses to provide a breath or blood specimen to a police officer, their driver license or driving privilege will be suspended for a first time refusal for: 60 days If you have crash and someone is injured, you should: carefully help anyone who might be hurt and send for skilled help as quickly as possible If you are driving at the speed limit and another driver sounds their horn and starts to pass, you should: slow down and allow them to pass The maximum fine for a first time conviction of driving without a valid driver license is: $200.00 A driver waiting to make a left turn when the traffic light turns green should: turn only after there is no danger from oncoming vehicles Heavy amphetamine use: make a driver less coordinated and at times more likely to be involved in a crash Including reaction time, the stopping distance is more than 20 feet at 10 miles per hour, at 20 miles per hour it will be about: 63 feet A flashing yellow signal light means: slow down and proceed with caution The lights on your vehicle must be turned on at any time of the day or night when persons and vehicles cannot be clearly seen for: 750 feet It is a violation of state law for pedestrians to: stand in the roadway for purposes of soliciting a ride If a driver is under the age of 21, their driver license may be suspended for a first offense of driving while intoxicated for: 1 year As a driver (age 21 or older), if you refuse to determine the amount of alcohol in your body: your driver license will be suspended If you are a novice or beginner driver, how much time should you maintain between yourself and the vehicle in front of you? 4 seconds If you get drowsy while driving it is best to: stop, get out, and walk around Your driver's license may be suspended for causing: one serious crash When approaching a school bus from either the front or the rear which has stopped to pick up or discharge children, you must: stop and wait until the bus has resumed motion or you are signaled by the driver to proceed What is the minimum distance you can park close to a fire hydrant? 15 feet Under the Driver Responsibility Program, what is the surcharge amount for a driver's first conviction of Driving While Intoxication (DWI)? $1,000 Vehicles skids are most likely to be caused by: driving too fast on slippery roads A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means: do not pass A posted speed limit of 55 mph means: you may drive 55 mph only under favorable driving conditions If you are involved in a jury crash in a city, you must immediately notify: the local police If you run off the pavement, you should: steer straight and slow down before attempting to return to the pavement When turning left from a three lane, one way street, you should turn from the: left lane If a child ran into the street 60 to 65 feet ahead of your vehicle, what is the maximum speed you should be traveling to stop before hitting the child: 20 mph If you must walk on the highway, you should: walk on the left side in order to watch approaching vehicles When turning you should give the proper signal: at least 100 feet before turning To avoid crashes, a defensive driver should: stay alert and look for trouble spots When approaching an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing, you should never drive on the left half of the roadway when within: 100 feet The maximum fine for a first non-driving alcohol-related offense of possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor is: $500.00 Headlights must be turned on: 30 minutes after sunset If you see a pedestrian crossing or attempting to cross the street, you should: be prepared to stop, use your horn if necessary, slow down When approaching a green traffic light you should: look both ways as you go ahead carefully A flashing red traffic light means: stop, look, and yield before proceeding You must give a signal either by hand and arm or by a signal device: anytime you change lanes If you are teaching a beginner to drive, you must: be a licensed driver age 21 or over with at least one year of driving experience Under the Driver Responsibility Program, how much is the surcharge assessment when a person accumulates six points in three years? $100 If you have a blow-out while driving, you should: steer firmly, take your foot off the accelerator and brake cautiously Under the Driver Responsibility Program, how many points does a driver accumulate for traffic conviction which did not result in a crash? 2 points It takes how many feet for an average driver moving 20 miles per hour to apply their brakes the moment danger is detected? 44 feet Blind, partially blind, or disabled individuals may carry what color cane when walking? white