Texas Drivers Handbook Questions
Solved 2025 Graded A+
About how many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he
sees danger until he hits the brakes? - ANSWER-110 feet
At what time of day should your headlights be turned on? - ANSWER-Half an hour after
sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Describe the "Yield" sign - ANSWER-A red and white equilateral triangle. This sign tells
you that the road you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow down or
stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.
Describe the emblem which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
- ANSWER-A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law. - ANSWER-1. Brakes
(Foot Brake, Parking Brake) 2. Lights (Two Headlights, Tail Lights, Brake Lights, Turn
Signals, License Plate Light, Reflectors, Parking Lights) 3. Horn 4. Muffler 5. Safety
Glass 6. License Plates 7. Windshield Wiper 8. Rearview Mirror 9. Slow-Moving Vehicle
Emblem (if designed to travel at 25 mph or less) 10. Front Seat Belts 11. Tires 12. Fuel
Cap
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.
Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road? - ANSWER-
Yellow, diamond, and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.
Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on
passenger cars driven within the state. - ANSWER-You must not have... a. A red light
showing from the front. b. A bell, siren, or exhaust whistle. c. A muffler cutout. d.
Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the left side or six inches beyond
the right side of the body, running board, or fenders of your car. e. Flashing red lights on
the front.
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.
, Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway
under all conditions? - ANSWER-No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to
avoid accidents.
How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park? - ANSWER-No less then 15 feet.
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? -
ANSWER-$200
How should you react to a flashing red light? - ANSWER-Stop completely while entering
the crosswalk/intersection, and then proceed carefully.
How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily
considered to be against the law? - ANSWER-You must obey the traffic officer at all
times.
If a child runs into the road 45-50 feet ahead of your car, what is the highest speed from
which you can stop with good brakes without hitting him? - ANSWER-15 mph
If a person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire? - ANSWER-On his
next birth date after date of issuance.
If you are driving and hear a siren coming? - ANSWER-Yield the right-of-way by moving
to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, how many
years must such proof be kept up? - ANSWER-Two years.
In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968
and after. - ANSWER-An exhaust emission system.
In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb? -
ANSWER-Turn wheels to the right
In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill? - ANSWER-Use a low
gear to help slow your vehicle down.
On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker? - ANSWER-The broken
lane marker is white.
Once the brakes have been applied about how many feet does a car 70mph travel
before it comes - ANSWER-It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for
driver licensing purposes? - ANSWER-It must be reported to the Driver License Office
within 30 days.
Solved 2025 Graded A+
About how many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he
sees danger until he hits the brakes? - ANSWER-110 feet
At what time of day should your headlights be turned on? - ANSWER-Half an hour after
sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Describe the "Yield" sign - ANSWER-A red and white equilateral triangle. This sign tells
you that the road you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow down or
stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.
Describe the emblem which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
- ANSWER-A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders.
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law. - ANSWER-1. Brakes
(Foot Brake, Parking Brake) 2. Lights (Two Headlights, Tail Lights, Brake Lights, Turn
Signals, License Plate Light, Reflectors, Parking Lights) 3. Horn 4. Muffler 5. Safety
Glass 6. License Plates 7. Windshield Wiper 8. Rearview Mirror 9. Slow-Moving Vehicle
Emblem (if designed to travel at 25 mph or less) 10. Front Seat Belts 11. Tires 12. Fuel
Cap
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.
Describe the sign which warns you to slow down for a winding road? - ANSWER-
Yellow, diamond, and a squiggly line pointing ahead.
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.
Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on
passenger cars driven within the state. - ANSWER-You must not have... a. A red light
showing from the front. b. A bell, siren, or exhaust whistle. c. A muffler cutout. d.
Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the left side or six inches beyond
the right side of the body, running board, or fenders of your car. e. Flashing red lights on
the front.
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.
, Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway
under all conditions? - ANSWER-No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to
avoid accidents.
How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park? - ANSWER-No less then 15 feet.
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? -
ANSWER-$200
How should you react to a flashing red light? - ANSWER-Stop completely while entering
the crosswalk/intersection, and then proceed carefully.
How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily
considered to be against the law? - ANSWER-You must obey the traffic officer at all
times.
If a child runs into the road 45-50 feet ahead of your car, what is the highest speed from
which you can stop with good brakes without hitting him? - ANSWER-15 mph
If a person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire? - ANSWER-On his
next birth date after date of issuance.
If you are driving and hear a siren coming? - ANSWER-Yield the right-of-way by moving
to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, how many
years must such proof be kept up? - ANSWER-Two years.
In addition to mufflers what new equipment is required on all cars manufactured in 1968
and after. - ANSWER-An exhaust emission system.
In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb? -
ANSWER-Turn wheels to the right
In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill? - ANSWER-Use a low
gear to help slow your vehicle down.
On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker? - ANSWER-The broken
lane marker is white.
Once the brakes have been applied about how many feet does a car 70mph travel
before it comes - ANSWER-It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
To what agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for
driver licensing purposes? - ANSWER-It must be reported to the Driver License Office
within 30 days.
