DRIVERS ED PRACTICE QUESTIONS
(DPS TEST) QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
If another driver "cuts" in front of you, it would be better if you: - answer- take your foot
off the gas
When driving near road construction zone, you should: - answer-pass the construction
zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: - answer-be
prepared for workers and equipment ahead
Solid yellow lines separate: - answer-vehicles traveling in opposite directions
When passing in the oncoming traffic lane of a two lane road, you should consider: -
answer-- your speed relative to others, and your ability to accelerate
- how much clear space you need to pass, and how much you have
- the speed and distance of oncoming traffic, and possible hazards
When a yellow arrow appears as you are about to turn from a dedicated left turn lane,
you should: - answer-be prepared to obey the next signal that appears
Use your high-beam headlights at night: - answer-whenever it is legal and safe
A good safety rule, when you are sure you have a legal right-of-way, is: - answer-never
insist on it
When you look ahead while driving, it is best to: - answer-look beyond the car ahead of
you
Before you reach the intersection, when crossing railroad tracks in slow traffic, you
should: - answer-wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed
When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: - answer-should expect vehicles
merging onto the road from freeway onramps
When roads are slippery, you should: - answer-avoid making fast turns and fast stops
When you are driving slowly in the freeway fast lane, blocking traffic which wishes to
pass, you should: - answer-change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so
, When entering a freeway entrance that allows you to accelerate to merge, you should
drive at: - answer-about the same speed as freeway traffic
Drivers about to pass others should be especially careful of pedestrians and vehicles
entering the road at: - answer-- crossroads, intersections and junctions
- railroad crossings and stations
- shopping center entrances and exits
If you experience slipping, skidding or "hydroplaning" while driving, you should: -
answer-- slowly ease the gas pedal
- do not turn or stop quickly; turn slowly and only as needed
- gently pump disc brakes or use abs brakes as directed
Lap and shoulder belt combinations in your car are: - answer-usually safer than lap
belts only
If you want to park downhill and there is no curb, which way do you turn your front
wheels? - answer-towards the side of the road
You are driving defensively when you: - answer-keep your eyes moving and look for
possible hazards
When stopped at railroad crossing with multiple tracks, cross: - answer-only when it is
safe to do so
Which of the following equipment is specifically prohibited by texas law on passenger
cars driven within the state? - answer-a muffler cutout
A driver is using his cell phone while passing a school zone. Is it legal? - answer-it is
illegal unless the driver is at least 18 years of age and using a hands-free device.
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the line is: - answer-
broken on your side
Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: - answer-pass
other vehicles
When you follow vehicles too closely and another driver suddenly cuts in front of you,
what should you do? - answer-take your foot off the gas pedal
Which of these statements is true about large trucks? - answer-trucks are not as
maneuverable as passenger vehicles
A green arrow means go, but first you must: - answer-yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or
pedestrian in the intersection
(DPS TEST) QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
If another driver "cuts" in front of you, it would be better if you: - answer- take your foot
off the gas
When driving near road construction zone, you should: - answer-pass the construction
zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: - answer-be
prepared for workers and equipment ahead
Solid yellow lines separate: - answer-vehicles traveling in opposite directions
When passing in the oncoming traffic lane of a two lane road, you should consider: -
answer-- your speed relative to others, and your ability to accelerate
- how much clear space you need to pass, and how much you have
- the speed and distance of oncoming traffic, and possible hazards
When a yellow arrow appears as you are about to turn from a dedicated left turn lane,
you should: - answer-be prepared to obey the next signal that appears
Use your high-beam headlights at night: - answer-whenever it is legal and safe
A good safety rule, when you are sure you have a legal right-of-way, is: - answer-never
insist on it
When you look ahead while driving, it is best to: - answer-look beyond the car ahead of
you
Before you reach the intersection, when crossing railroad tracks in slow traffic, you
should: - answer-wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed
When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: - answer-should expect vehicles
merging onto the road from freeway onramps
When roads are slippery, you should: - answer-avoid making fast turns and fast stops
When you are driving slowly in the freeway fast lane, blocking traffic which wishes to
pass, you should: - answer-change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so
, When entering a freeway entrance that allows you to accelerate to merge, you should
drive at: - answer-about the same speed as freeway traffic
Drivers about to pass others should be especially careful of pedestrians and vehicles
entering the road at: - answer-- crossroads, intersections and junctions
- railroad crossings and stations
- shopping center entrances and exits
If you experience slipping, skidding or "hydroplaning" while driving, you should: -
answer-- slowly ease the gas pedal
- do not turn or stop quickly; turn slowly and only as needed
- gently pump disc brakes or use abs brakes as directed
Lap and shoulder belt combinations in your car are: - answer-usually safer than lap
belts only
If you want to park downhill and there is no curb, which way do you turn your front
wheels? - answer-towards the side of the road
You are driving defensively when you: - answer-keep your eyes moving and look for
possible hazards
When stopped at railroad crossing with multiple tracks, cross: - answer-only when it is
safe to do so
Which of the following equipment is specifically prohibited by texas law on passenger
cars driven within the state? - answer-a muffler cutout
A driver is using his cell phone while passing a school zone. Is it legal? - answer-it is
illegal unless the driver is at least 18 years of age and using a hands-free device.
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the line is: - answer-
broken on your side
Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: - answer-pass
other vehicles
When you follow vehicles too closely and another driver suddenly cuts in front of you,
what should you do? - answer-take your foot off the gas pedal
Which of these statements is true about large trucks? - answer-trucks are not as
maneuverable as passenger vehicles
A green arrow means go, but first you must: - answer-yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or
pedestrian in the intersection
