TEXAS DPS PERMIT REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you
enter an intersection? - Answer-If you can't get into the proper lane at least within one-
half block before you turn, then don't turn and continue straight.
When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road, which one
must yield the right-of-way? - Answer-The car on the two-lane road should yield.
What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid? - Answer-Take
your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
At what time of day should your headlights be turned on? - Answer-Half an hour after
sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended? - Answer-DWI by use of
alcohol or drugs, drug offense, intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, failure to
stop and render aid, causing the death or serious injury of anyone while operating a
motor vehicle, any offense punishable as a felony under the motor vehicle laws of
Texas, overtaking and passing a school bus, boating while intoxicated, evading arrest,
driving while license invalid, alterd/unlawful use of driver license, etc.
Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while driving? - Answer-Move the
car off the pavement, turn on emergency warning lights, and tie a white cloth where
visible or raise your hood.
What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle - Answer-Stop, locate
owner/operator, and give name and address. Or, leave a written notice.
When are accident reports required? - Answer-When a law enforcement officer hasn't
investigated the crash.
What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic? - Answer-Crossroad
ahead. Slow down, look carefully in all directions.
What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive? - Answer-Must be a
licensed driver, and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
When parked parralell, your curbside wheels must be no more than how many inches
from the curb? - Answer-6 inches
When following another car, what is a good rule to determine the distance at which you
should follow behind? - Answer-Keep at least two seconds away.
, What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving? - Answer-
Marijuana impairs the sensory and perceptual skills, and also affects concentration and
judgment. Amphetamines make the driver less coordinated, more edgy, and have been
known to cause lapses in concentration.
What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated? - Answer-Mandatory
suspension of license; the first offense has a maximum fine of $2000, suspension of 90-
365 days, and confinement of 72 hrs to 180 days.
What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean? - Answer-Proceed carefully in
the direction of the arrow, yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
How should you react to a flashing red light? - Answer-Stop completely while entering
the crosswalk/intersection, and then proceed carefully.
Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road? - Answer-Yellow,
diamond, and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
What sign indicates that the road that you are on merges with another? - Answer-One
lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph? -
Answer-An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed
limit under it.
Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead? - Answer-It's a black
cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down, look carefully in all
directions. (Diamond Shape black lettering saying "HIGHWAY INTERSECTION
AHEAD")
What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road
way? - Answer-Bump warning sign
Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state
highway in a city or urban area. - Answer-Loop ###, rectangle with black writing.
What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend
the left fender of your car? - Answer-3 inches.
Under what conditions must you always stop? - Answer-At stop signs, red lights,
crosswalks, and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway? -
Answer-You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all
approaching pedestrians.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you
enter an intersection? - Answer-If you can't get into the proper lane at least within one-
half block before you turn, then don't turn and continue straight.
When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road, which one
must yield the right-of-way? - Answer-The car on the two-lane road should yield.
What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid? - Answer-Take
your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
At what time of day should your headlights be turned on? - Answer-Half an hour after
sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended? - Answer-DWI by use of
alcohol or drugs, drug offense, intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, failure to
stop and render aid, causing the death or serious injury of anyone while operating a
motor vehicle, any offense punishable as a felony under the motor vehicle laws of
Texas, overtaking and passing a school bus, boating while intoxicated, evading arrest,
driving while license invalid, alterd/unlawful use of driver license, etc.
Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while driving? - Answer-Move the
car off the pavement, turn on emergency warning lights, and tie a white cloth where
visible or raise your hood.
What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle - Answer-Stop, locate
owner/operator, and give name and address. Or, leave a written notice.
When are accident reports required? - Answer-When a law enforcement officer hasn't
investigated the crash.
What type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic? - Answer-Crossroad
ahead. Slow down, look carefully in all directions.
What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive? - Answer-Must be a
licensed driver, and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction permit.
When parked parralell, your curbside wheels must be no more than how many inches
from the curb? - Answer-6 inches
When following another car, what is a good rule to determine the distance at which you
should follow behind? - Answer-Keep at least two seconds away.
, What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving? - Answer-
Marijuana impairs the sensory and perceptual skills, and also affects concentration and
judgment. Amphetamines make the driver less coordinated, more edgy, and have been
known to cause lapses in concentration.
What is the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated? - Answer-Mandatory
suspension of license; the first offense has a maximum fine of $2000, suspension of 90-
365 days, and confinement of 72 hrs to 180 days.
What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean? - Answer-Proceed carefully in
the direction of the arrow, yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
How should you react to a flashing red light? - Answer-Stop completely while entering
the crosswalk/intersection, and then proceed carefully.
Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road? - Answer-Yellow,
diamond, and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
What sign indicates that the road that you are on merges with another? - Answer-One
lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.
What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25mph? -
Answer-An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed
limit under it.
Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead? - Answer-It's a black
cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down, look carefully in all
directions. (Diamond Shape black lettering saying "HIGHWAY INTERSECTION
AHEAD")
What type of sign warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road
way? - Answer-Bump warning sign
Describe the type of sign which would let you know that you were on a short state
highway in a city or urban area. - Answer-Loop ###, rectangle with black writing.
What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an object to extend
the left fender of your car? - Answer-3 inches.
Under what conditions must you always stop? - Answer-At stop signs, red lights,
crosswalks, and for school buses and emergency vehicles.
What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway? -
Answer-You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all
approaching pedestrians.
