TEXAS DRIVER’S ED FINAL EXAM 2025/2026
COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS AND DETAILED
RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST VERSION>
Texas Driver's Education Final Exam Practice Test
1. What is the first thing you should do when you arrive at your vehicle and plan
to drive?
A. Adjust the radio station.
B. Fasten your seatbelt.
C. Check your mirrors and clean the windshield.
D. Start the engine.
B. Fasten your seatbelt.
Rationale: Before any other action, you should secure yourself and your
passengers by fastening your seatbelt. This ensures your safety is the top priority
before the vehicle is even in motion.
2. When are you allowed to drive in the lane with a red "X" signal above it on a
controlled-access highway?
A. When you are passing a slower vehicle.
B. When it is during daylight hours.
C. Never.
D. When there is no other traffic.
C. Never.
Rationale: A red "X" means the lane is closed. You must never drive in a lane
marked with a red "X" as it may be allocated for oncoming traffic or there may be
an obstruction ahead.
,3. What is the primary reason for the "2-Second Rule"?
A. To maintain a safe following distance at any speed.
B. To measure the time until a traffic light turns green.
C. To determine your speed from a stop sign.
D. To calculate the time needed to parallel park.
A. To maintain a safe following distance at any speed.
Rationale: The 2-Second Rule (or 3 or 4-second rule for adverse conditions)
provides a simple way to ensure you have enough space to react and stop if the
vehicle in front of you brakes suddenly.
4. If your vehicle's tires are under-inflated, what is the most likely consequence?
A. Improved fuel economy.
B. Increased risk of a blowout and poor handling.
C. Smoother ride quality.
D. Better traction on icy roads.
B. Increased risk of a blowout and poor handling.
Rationale: Under-inflated tires build up excessive heat, which can lead to a
blowout. They also reduce vehicle stability, increase stopping distances, and
worsen fuel economy.
5. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights and lowering
gates, you must:
A. Stop only if you see a train coming.
B. Slow down, listen, and proceed if clear.
C. Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks and wait until the lights stop flashing and
the gates are fully raised.
D. Speed up to cross before the gate lowers completely.
C. Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks and wait until the lights stop flashing
and the gates are fully raised.
Rationale: It is illegal and extremely dangerous to go around lowered gates or to
cross while the lights are flashing. You must always stop and wait for the signals to
cease.
,6. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the centerline mean?
A. Passing is allowed with caution.
B. You are in a reversible lane.
C. Passing is prohibited.
D. The road is ending.
C. Passing is prohibited.
Rationale: A solid yellow line indicates that passing is not allowed. You may cross
it only to turn left into a driveway or alley, when it is safe to do so.
7. You are involved in a minor collision with another vehicle in a parking lot.
There is no apparent injury and minimal vehicle damage. What should you do?
A. Leave a note with your information and drive away.
B. Move your vehicles to a safe location out of traffic flow, then exchange
information.
C. Leave the vehicles exactly as they are and wait for police.
D. Decide it's not a big deal and drive off.
B. Move your vehicles to a safe location out of traffic flow, then exchange
information.
Rationale: For minor incidents, it is important to clear the roadway to avoid
causing a secondary crash. After moving to safety, you must exchange driver,
vehicle, and insurance information.
8. The "Move Over Law" in Texas requires you to:
A. Move to the right lane if you are driving slower than the surrounding traffic.
B. Move over a lane or slow down when approaching stopped emergency, tow, or
TxDOT vehicles with flashing lights.
C. Change lanes frequently to avoid congestion.
D. Move to the left lane to allow merging traffic from an entrance ramp.
B. Move over a lane or slow down when approaching stopped emergency,
tow, or TxDOT vehicles with flashing lights.
Rationale: This law protects the lives of first responders and roadside workers. If
you cannot move over safely, you must significantly reduce your speed.
, 9. What is the purpose of a "rumble strip" on the side of a highway?
A. To provide better traction in the rain.
B. To alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are leaving the roadway.
C. To mark a bicycle lane.
D. To indicate a change in the speed limit.
B. To alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are leaving the roadway.
Rationale: The vibration and noise from rumble strips provide a physical and
auditory warning to drivers, helping to prevent run-off-road crashes.
10. When making a right turn on a red light, you must:
A. Always yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
B. Come to a complete stop, then proceed if it is safe and not prohibited by a sign.
C. Slow down and merge into the turn.
D. Both A and B.
D. Both A and B.
Rationale: Turning right on red is permitted unless a sign prohibits it. However,
you must first come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way to all
pedestrians and other traffic.
11. Your vehicle begins to skid. What is the correct response?
A. Slam on the brakes.
B. Steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
C. Steer sharply in the opposite direction of the skid.
D. Accelerate quickly to regain control.
B. Steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
Rationale: This is known as "steering into the skid." It helps you regain traction
and align the vehicle with your intended path of travel.
12. What does a green arrow signal mean?
A. Proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow; you have the right-of-way.
B. The same as a green light; yield to oncoming traffic.
C. Stop and wait for a green light.
D. The protected turn phase is ending.
A. Proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow; you have the right-of-
COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS AND DETAILED
RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST VERSION>
Texas Driver's Education Final Exam Practice Test
1. What is the first thing you should do when you arrive at your vehicle and plan
to drive?
A. Adjust the radio station.
B. Fasten your seatbelt.
C. Check your mirrors and clean the windshield.
D. Start the engine.
B. Fasten your seatbelt.
Rationale: Before any other action, you should secure yourself and your
passengers by fastening your seatbelt. This ensures your safety is the top priority
before the vehicle is even in motion.
2. When are you allowed to drive in the lane with a red "X" signal above it on a
controlled-access highway?
A. When you are passing a slower vehicle.
B. When it is during daylight hours.
C. Never.
D. When there is no other traffic.
C. Never.
Rationale: A red "X" means the lane is closed. You must never drive in a lane
marked with a red "X" as it may be allocated for oncoming traffic or there may be
an obstruction ahead.
,3. What is the primary reason for the "2-Second Rule"?
A. To maintain a safe following distance at any speed.
B. To measure the time until a traffic light turns green.
C. To determine your speed from a stop sign.
D. To calculate the time needed to parallel park.
A. To maintain a safe following distance at any speed.
Rationale: The 2-Second Rule (or 3 or 4-second rule for adverse conditions)
provides a simple way to ensure you have enough space to react and stop if the
vehicle in front of you brakes suddenly.
4. If your vehicle's tires are under-inflated, what is the most likely consequence?
A. Improved fuel economy.
B. Increased risk of a blowout and poor handling.
C. Smoother ride quality.
D. Better traction on icy roads.
B. Increased risk of a blowout and poor handling.
Rationale: Under-inflated tires build up excessive heat, which can lead to a
blowout. They also reduce vehicle stability, increase stopping distances, and
worsen fuel economy.
5. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights and lowering
gates, you must:
A. Stop only if you see a train coming.
B. Slow down, listen, and proceed if clear.
C. Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks and wait until the lights stop flashing and
the gates are fully raised.
D. Speed up to cross before the gate lowers completely.
C. Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks and wait until the lights stop flashing
and the gates are fully raised.
Rationale: It is illegal and extremely dangerous to go around lowered gates or to
cross while the lights are flashing. You must always stop and wait for the signals to
cease.
,6. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the centerline mean?
A. Passing is allowed with caution.
B. You are in a reversible lane.
C. Passing is prohibited.
D. The road is ending.
C. Passing is prohibited.
Rationale: A solid yellow line indicates that passing is not allowed. You may cross
it only to turn left into a driveway or alley, when it is safe to do so.
7. You are involved in a minor collision with another vehicle in a parking lot.
There is no apparent injury and minimal vehicle damage. What should you do?
A. Leave a note with your information and drive away.
B. Move your vehicles to a safe location out of traffic flow, then exchange
information.
C. Leave the vehicles exactly as they are and wait for police.
D. Decide it's not a big deal and drive off.
B. Move your vehicles to a safe location out of traffic flow, then exchange
information.
Rationale: For minor incidents, it is important to clear the roadway to avoid
causing a secondary crash. After moving to safety, you must exchange driver,
vehicle, and insurance information.
8. The "Move Over Law" in Texas requires you to:
A. Move to the right lane if you are driving slower than the surrounding traffic.
B. Move over a lane or slow down when approaching stopped emergency, tow, or
TxDOT vehicles with flashing lights.
C. Change lanes frequently to avoid congestion.
D. Move to the left lane to allow merging traffic from an entrance ramp.
B. Move over a lane or slow down when approaching stopped emergency,
tow, or TxDOT vehicles with flashing lights.
Rationale: This law protects the lives of first responders and roadside workers. If
you cannot move over safely, you must significantly reduce your speed.
, 9. What is the purpose of a "rumble strip" on the side of a highway?
A. To provide better traction in the rain.
B. To alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are leaving the roadway.
C. To mark a bicycle lane.
D. To indicate a change in the speed limit.
B. To alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are leaving the roadway.
Rationale: The vibration and noise from rumble strips provide a physical and
auditory warning to drivers, helping to prevent run-off-road crashes.
10. When making a right turn on a red light, you must:
A. Always yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
B. Come to a complete stop, then proceed if it is safe and not prohibited by a sign.
C. Slow down and merge into the turn.
D. Both A and B.
D. Both A and B.
Rationale: Turning right on red is permitted unless a sign prohibits it. However,
you must first come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way to all
pedestrians and other traffic.
11. Your vehicle begins to skid. What is the correct response?
A. Slam on the brakes.
B. Steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
C. Steer sharply in the opposite direction of the skid.
D. Accelerate quickly to regain control.
B. Steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
Rationale: This is known as "steering into the skid." It helps you regain traction
and align the vehicle with your intended path of travel.
12. What does a green arrow signal mean?
A. Proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow; you have the right-of-way.
B. The same as a green light; yield to oncoming traffic.
C. Stop and wait for a green light.
D. The protected turn phase is ending.
A. Proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow; you have the right-of-
