Permit Practice Questions

using lower headlight beam

When driving in fog, you can see better by

about 229 feet

Under favorable circumstances, including reaction time, a motor vehicle with good brakes going 50 miles per hour can be stopped within

Take your foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid

What is the first thing that should be done when a motor vehicle starts to skid?

drive on ahead until you can get into the proper lane, and then turn at another intersection

As you near an intersection, you discover you are in the wrong lane for turning right as intended, therefore, you should

the conditions of the weather, traffic, road, car, and driver

When choosing your driving speed, the most important thing to consider is

30 days

If you move you should report your change of address to the Department of Public Safety within

about 3000 persons

Last year traffic accidents in Texas killed

waiting until you can see the overtaken vehicle in your rearview mirror

After overtaking another motor vehicle on a two lane road, you can best judge when it is safe to drive back into the right hand lane by

habitual reckless driving

Your drivers license may be suspended for

all drivers

Proof of financial responsibility must be shown by

blind

Pedestrians using white canes are usually

$2000

The most a person (age 21 or older) can be fined for a first conviction of driving while under the influence of intoxication liquor with no injury or death involved is

yield to the emergency vehicle

When you hear a siren coming, you should

a traffic officer instructs you to stop

You must always stop when

looking back carefully

The most important thing in backing a motor vehicle is

slow down and avoid looking directly into the lights

If blinded by an approaching motor vehicle at night, it is best to

all traffic laws applicable and special bicycle laws

The rider of a bicycle observes

about every two hours or one hundred miles

When making a long trip, you should stop for a rest

63 feet

Including reaction time, the stopping distance is more than 20 feet at 10 miles per hour, at 20 miles per hour it will be about

$200

The maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a valid drivers license is

shift to a lower gear

Before going down a steep hill, you should

slow down and give way to him

If you are driving at the speed limit and another driver sounds his horn and starts to pass, you should

carefully help anyone who might be hurt and send for skilled help as quickly as possible

If you have an accident in which someone is injured, you should

turn only after there is no danger from oncoming vehicles

A driver waiting to make a left turn when the traffic light turns green should

6 to 18 inches from the curb

When parking parallel, it is best to leave the curb side wheels

to stand in the roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride

It is a violation of State law for pedestrians

2 seconds

When following another vehicle, how much driving time should you maintain between yourself and the vehicle ahead?

1000 feet

The lights on your vehicle must be turned on at any time day or night when persons and vehicles cannot be clearly seen for

look both ways as you go ahead carefully

When approaching a green traffic light, you should

two years

If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, such proof must be kept up for

15 feet

A vehicle should never be parked closer to a fire plug than

stop and wait until the bus has started or you are signaled by the bus driver to proceed

When meeting a school bus which has stopped to puck up or discharge children, you must

your drivers license will be suspended

As a driver, if you refuse a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your body

stop, get out, and walk around

If you get drowsy while driving it is best to

one serious accident

Your drivers license may be suspended for causing

Do not pass

A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means

you may drive 55 mph only under favorable driving conditions

A posted speed limit of 55 means

you should renew your license without the card

If you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you that your drivers license is about to expire

the local police

If you are involved in an injury crash in a city, you must immediately notify

steer straight and slow down before attempting to return to the pavement

If you run off the pavement, you should

parking lights

Cars parked on the side of the highway at night should show

100 feet

When approaching an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing, you should never drive on the left half of the roadway within

stay alert and look for trouble spots developing around him

To avoid accidents, a defensive driver should

walk on the left side in order to watch approaching vehicles

If you must walk on the highway, you should

turn front wheels to the curb

When parking headed downhill it is best to

30 minutes after sunset

The headlights should be turned on

5 times greater

Seat belts are important to both passengers and driver, because if you are thrown from a vehicle during an accident, your chances of being killed are

stop and look before going ahead

A flashing red traffic light means

at least 100 feet before turning

When turning you should give the proper signal

anytime you change lanes

You must give a turning signal by hand or arm or by signal device

always slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow signal light means

be a licensed driver age 21 or over

If you are teaching a beginner to drive, you must

steer firmly, take your foot off the gas, and brake cautiously

If you have a blow-out while driving, you should

at least 100 feet before turning

When turning you should give the proper signal

44 feet

At 20 miles per hour the average driver, from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brake, will travel

once a year

Vehicles registered in Texas must be inspected

yield the right of way to avoid injuring him

When a pedestrian walks out into the street in violation of the law, you should

both the parent and the minor

When a parent signs the application of a minor for a drivers license, who assumes responsibility for the driving

20 feet from a crosswalk

When parking near a corner, you may park your vehicle no closer than

slowing down reaction and impairing vision, interfering with concentration and dulling judgement, and creating a false sense of confidence

Alcohol affects a driver by

may be higher for drivers with bad records

The premium on insurance to provide proof of financial responsibility

possessing a fake driver license

Your drivers license will be automatically suspended if you are convicted of

intoxication manslaughter

If you run over and kill someone while driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor, the worst offense which you may be charged is

stay behind the truck until you reach the top of the hill and the way is clear

When you are caught behind a very slow truck going up a long hill, you should

500 feet

At night, a driver should dim his headlights when an oncoming vehicle comes within

Ask your doctor if it is safe for you to drive

When you are taking medicine prescribed for you by a doctor

stay in line and wait until the vehicle ahead proceeds

When a vehicle ahead of you stops to let a pedestrian pass in front of it, you should

if you obtain an essential need or occupational drivers license

If your drivers license is suspended, you may drive only

3 inches

You may lawfully allow an object to extend beyond the left side of your vehicle

on the curb side

After parking, for greatest safety you should get out of your vehicle

30 points deducted

On the driving test you do not qualify for a license if you have more than

the distance which you can see ahead is less

Why should you drive slower at night?

on the sidewalk

When possible, pedestrians should walk

$1000 to property of one person

Drivers become subject to the Safety Responsibility law when accident damages amount to at least

if you can do so, move out of your lane to prevent an accident

If another driver crowds you in traffic, you should

63 feet including thinking distance

Stopping a vehicle with good brakes from 20 miles per hour requires about

25 feet

Not including thinking distance, at 20 miles per hour, lawful brakes must stop a car within

have impaired judgement and coordination

A person who has been drinking alcoholic beverages will usually

in the right hand lane

On multiple lane highways slow drivers should drive

yield to pedestrians and approaching vehicles

When entering a street from a private alley or driveway, you must

you may go ahead carefully in the direction shown by the arrow

A green arrow showing with a red traffic light means

all violations on which you are convicted

As a driver, what traffic violations become a part of your permanent record in Austin?

locate the owner or leave a signed statement on the vehicle

If you damage an unintended vehicle you must

driving too fast on slippery roads

Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by

makes a driver less coordinate and at times more likely to be involved in an accident

Heavy amphetamine use

left lane

When turning left from a three lane, one way street, you should turn from the

adversely affect a driver's concentration, judgement, and perception skills

Marijuana use will

8 years old and less than 4 feet 9 inches in height

Child passenger safety seats are required for all children under the age of

all occupants

In a passenger car or truck (with rated carrying capacity of not more than 1500 pounds) which of the following must use safety belts?

$500

The maximum fine for driving and drinking an alcoholic beverage is

possessing a fake drivers license

Your driver's license will automatically be suspended if you are convicted of

70 mph

The speed limit for passenger cars on designated rural interstates is

$2000

The most a person (age 21 or older) can ge fined for a first conviction of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor with no death or injury involved is

up to 12 months

A minor's (if under the age of 17) driver's license may be suspended for a first offense of driving while under the influence of alcohol by a minor for

driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor

Even if you are not intoxicated and you are under the age of 21 and you have any detectable amount of alcohol in your system while operating a motor vehicle, you may be charged with

your driver's license may be suspended

As a driver (age 21 or older), if you refuse a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your body

180 days

If a minor (a person under the age of 21) refuses to provide a breath or blood specimen to a police officer, the minor's driver's license will be suspended for a first time refusal for

$500

The maximum fine for a first non-driving alcohol-related offense of possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor is