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1
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What is the minimum age you can get a class C drivers license without having any form of drivers education or hardship case

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18 years old

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How much is the maximum fine for driving without a license

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$200

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What type of restrictions may be placed on your license

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Varies (examples: No nighttime driving; can only drive with correctly lenses, etc…)

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What direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb

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to the right

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What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice

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Go the the DMV and renew your license

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On a one way street, what color is the broken lane marker

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white

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Describe the yield sign

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Large triangle shaped sign with a thick red border. Inside is a smaller white triangle with the words YIELD in red.

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What does a narrow bridge sign look like and how should the driver react when he sees one

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Yellow diamond shaped sign with an hourglass shaped road.

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What is the shape of a keep right sign and what should a driver do when he sees one

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Yellow diamond shaped sign with two parallel arrows facing opposite directions. A driver should slow down and be cautious of traffic on the left side.

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What sign tells you to slow down because of a double curve

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The yellow diamond with a curvy arrow (not the winding roads sign)

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What does the DO NOT PASS sign mean

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Do not pass other cars

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Which sign tells you to keep in the right hand lane when driving slow

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The vertical white rectangle sign that says SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGGHT sign

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What doe yield right of way mean

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it means that you must yield to pedestrians or vehicles that have the right of way

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Describe the equipment required by state law

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Seatbelt, brakes, brake lights, etc…

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What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system

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To help reduce air pollution

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Describe the type of equipment forbidden by state law

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Sirens, flashing lights, muffler cutouts, excessive tint

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How should you react to an officer telling you to do something that is ordinarily considered against the law

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Follow directions

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Once the brakes have been applied, how many feet will a car going 70 mph travel before it comes to a stop

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233 ft

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When is it necessary to stop before preceding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children

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When the lights and stop sign are in use

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About how many feet will the avg. driver travel from the moment he sees danger, until he hits the brakes

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110 ft

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Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park on a corner

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15 ft

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What is the state speed limit in urban districts

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30 mph

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Does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean that you may drive 55 mph on that highway under ALL conditions

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No

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You should never drive on the left half of the road when you are how many feet away from an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing

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100 ft

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What should you do if you discover that you're in the wrong lang to turn as you enter an intersection
Go straight then find a safe place to turn around and go in your wanted direction
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When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with a 4-lane road, which one must yield to the right of way
The 2-land road must yield to the 4-lane
27
If you're driving and hear a siren coming, what should you do
Pull off to the right land and stop
28
What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid
The first step is to take your foot off of the gas pedal
29
At what time of day should your headlights be turned on
30 minute after sunset, 30 minutes before sunrise, or when your visibility is less that 1000 ft
30
Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended
your drivers license will be suspended when you partake in illegal activities
31
What Is carbon monoxide and how may it be harmful to drivers
Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that can can cause a driver to go unconscious
32
Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while driving
1. Don't hit the brakes 2. Gently apply brakes 3. Steer straight until you safely come to a stop
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What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with standard transmission
Put the car in a lower gear
34
What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
Find the driver or leave a note with your name, address, and statement
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When are crash reports required
When a death, injury, or damage adding up to $1000 have occurred
36
If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, how many years must such proof be kept up
2 year
37
What type of sign warns you to watch to the right and left for cross traffic
Yellow diamond sign with two perpendicular signs that intersect in the middle (+)
38
Describe the emblem and identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25 mph or less
Small orange triangle
39
In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill
A lower gear
40
What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive
They must be 21 years of age and have at least 1 year of driving experience
41
If the person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire
When the person turns 18 or he has had it for a year
42
When parked parallel, your curbside wheels must be how many inches from the curb
No closer than 6 inches and no farther than 18 inches
43
When following another car, what is a good distance at which you should follow behind
3-4 seconds behind them
44
To what agency and what time period must a change of address be reported for drivers license purposes
Within 30 days of the move and to DPS
45
What affects does the use marijuana and amphetamine have on driving
Lost sense of judgement, impaired sight, slower reaction, etc...
46
What is the penalty of being convicted of driving while intoxicated
Fine of $2000, 72 hours-180 days in jail, 90 days-1 year of drivers license suspension
47
What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean
Yield, then go in the direction of the arrow
48
How should you react to a flashing red light
Stop, then process
49
Which sign tells you to watch out for a train
The railroad crossing sign
50
Describe the sign that slows down for a winding road
Yellow diamond with a squiggly line
51
What sign indicates that the road you are on merges with another
Yellow diamond with a straight arrow, and a curved line going into it
52
What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn ahead is 25 mph
A speed limit sign
53
Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead
Yellow diamond sign with two perpendicular signs that intersect in the middle (+)
54
What type of signs warns you that you should slow down for a sharp rise in the road
Yellow diamond with BUMP bolded
55
Describe the type of sign that les you know that you are on a short state highway in city or urban area
White square with LOOP and 3 digits
56
What is the maximum number of inches you may lawfully allow to extend beyond you car
To the left 3 inches and 6 on the right
57
Under what conditions must you always stop
Stop sign, red light, etc...
58
What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway
Yield, look right and left, and safely turn onto the street
59
If a child runs into the road, 45-50 ft ahead of your car, what is the highest speed from which you can stop after applying brakes without hitting him
Less than 20 mph
60
How close to a fireplug is a vehicle allowed to park
15 ft
61
What does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean
The maximum speed you can go is 55 mph
62
What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a Texas highway numbered by the state or United States outside an urban district
70 in the day and 65 in the night
63
Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a car ahead of you
Curves, school zone, construction zone, etc...
64
Under what circumstances are overtaking and passing to the right not permitted
When a DO NOT PASS sign is present
65
When a driver waiting to make a left turn, what is the procedure he should take when the light turns green
Yield, then go
66
What precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections
yield traffic on the right
67
What regulations should a bicycle observe
Observe all street laws, ride with the flow, etc...
68
Under what conditions should headlights be used
in extreme weather or when visibility is less than 1000 ft
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you should dim your headlights when you are within how many feet of an approaching car
500 ft
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What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at light
low beams and/or emergency flashers
71
Which lights should you use when you're driving in fog
low beams
72
When are you required to show proof of financial responsibility
Upon request of an officer or a person involved in a crash
73
When needed, how may one show proof of financial responsibility
Insurance binder, liability insurance policy, etc...
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What sign warns you that you must slow down
Yield sign
75
what circumstances may lead to possible loss of you license
Partaking in illegal activities
76
In addition to mufflers, what new equipment is required on cars made in 1968 and later
Exhaust system
77
Why are seatbelts important
They prevent you from be ejected from a car during a serious car crash
78
What does defensive driving mean
To avoid car crashing
79
When is a bicyclist not required to ride on the right side of the roadway
In any unsafe conditions; to make a left turn; etc..
80
what are the different types of classes for drivers licenses and what is the minimum age you can get one
Class A: +18 Class B: +18 Class C: 16+ Class M: +15
81
When is a bicyclist allowed to ride side by side in a traffic lane
When they are in one lane and not getting in the way of traffic
82
what are the 3 most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes
1. left turns 2. strong winds 3. large vehicles
83
What are the penalties for minors convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol
DUI
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What are the penalties for minors convicted of non- driving alcohol related offenses
Up to a $500 fine. A 30-180 day driver license suspension.

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