DRIVERS ED- TEXAS COMBINED SET QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

DRIVERS ED- TEXAS COMBINED SET QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS When driving in fog, you can see better by: - Answer-Using lower headlight beams. What is the first thing that should be done when a motor vehicle starts to skid? - Answer-Take your foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid. Under favorable circumstances, including reaction time, a motor vehicle going 50 can be stopped within: - Answer-about 229 ft As you near and intersection, you discover you are in the wrong lane to make your turn. You should: - Answer-Drive on until you can get into the proper lane, then turn at another intersection and circle back to your intended turn. How do safety belts help a driver control the vehicle? - Answer-They help prevent you from sliding on your seat in sudden stops and turns, and they help keep you behind the wheel if you are hit from the side They help you stay in position in case of an emergency maneuver They help reduce fatigue which helps you stay awake and alert All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal? - Answer-driving for intoxicated A traffic light with a flashing red signal means: - Answer-Stop, and then yield before proceeding When a traffic signal turns green signaling you to proceed, you should: - Answer-Look left and right for danger before entering the intersection You drive defensively when you: - Answer-Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards You see a signal or flag person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions: - Answer-At all times When you tailgate other drivers: - Answer-You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of a three-lane freeway, you should: - Answer-Move to the right hand lane When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross: - Answer-Only when you can see clearly in both directions What is the maximum fine for the first conviction of driving without a valid driver's license? - Answer-$200.00 A "Yield" sign means you should slow down or stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road. - Answer-true Under what conditions must you always bring your vehicle to a stop? - Answer-When a clearly visible railroad signal warns of the approach of a train What is the minimum age to get a Class C driver license? - Answer-16, but only with the completion of an approved driver education course When parallel parked, your curb side wheels must be no more than 18 inches from the curb. - Answer-true When turning you should continually give the proper signal: - Answer-At least 100 feet before turning There are several reasons why drivers may not see motorcyclists. Choose the correct answer: - Answer-The size of a motorcycle is smaller than that of a larger vehicle Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for driving in an urban district is: - Answer-30 mph When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within __________ feet behind a vehicle traveling in your direction. - Answer-300 ft Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for driving in an alley is: - Answer-15 mph What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean? - Answer-Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians When giving the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle you should speed up to avoid getting too close to the emergency vehicle. - Answer-False Not including thinking distance, lawful brakes must stop a car at 20 miles per hour within how many feet? - Answer-25 ft In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb? - Answer-right What does the "Yield Right-of-Way" mean? - Answer-to give the ability to pass to said vehicle Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law? - Answer-brakes slow moving vehicle emblem lights front safety belts horns tires muffler and exhaust system rearview mirror fuel cap What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system? - Answer-to help reduce air pollution Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state. - Answer-front red light bell, siren, or exhaust a muffler cutout flashing red front light anything extending 3inches left or 6inches right a radar interference system Once the brakes have been applied, about how many feet does the car which was going 70 mpg travel before it comes to a stop? - Answer-233 ft 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 You should never drive on the left half on the roadway( for passing) when you are within how many feet from an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing? - Answer-100 ft When two cars meet at an intersection of two-lane road with four-lane road, which one must yield the right away? - Answer-The two-lane. Cars in the area with less lanes must yield the right away.