Parking, Night Driving, Passing and Traffic Sensibility

Question 1

When can a motorist pass the traffic on the right?

Answer 1

Pass the traffic on the right only when:

• an open highway is clearly marked for two or more lanes of travel in the same direction.
• the driver ahead of you is signaling a left turn

Question 2

What should you do if the vehicle behind you has signaled an intent to pass?

Answer 2

don’t accelerate or try to go faster or change lane

If a vehicle is passing you or has signaled intend to pass, allow the vehicle to pass you. Do not accelerate or try to go faster to avoid being passed, and do not change lanes.

Question 3

True or False:

Traffic laws and rules that apply to highways, roads, and streets also apply to public parking lots.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Would you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?

Answer 4

No

A pedestrian in your blind spot may be crossing the street. Proceed only when all pedestrians have crossed the street.

Question 5

Choose the correct option.

If you notice that the car behind you is trying to pass you on your left, you should

A. move to the lane to the right to make space.

B. slow down a little and stay in your lane.

C. speed up just a little bit and stay in your lane.

D. turn on your dipper to signal it is safe to pass.

Answer 5

B. slow down a little and stay in your lane.

Question 6

True or False:

It is safer to use a parking lot to make a U-turn than to do so on a highway.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

You cannot park within how many meters of a fire station driveway?

Answer 7

20 feet or 6 meters

Question 8

On which side of the road is it safe to pass a large truck?

Answer 8

left side

Always pass a large truck on the left side, and after you pass the truck, move ahead of it.

Question 9

If you are driving slower than normal and notice a lot of vehicles passing you on the right, what should you do?

Answer 9

move to the right lane when it is safe

When it is safe you must move into the right lane so that vehicles may pass you safely on the left instead.

Question 10

What should you do to safely park your vehicle on a hilly road?

Answer 10

To park a vehicle on a hilly road:

• turn the front wheels to keep it from rolling if the brakes fail
• set the gear in the park position
• apply parking brakes

Question 11

Fill in the blank.

You must turn your vehicle’s front wheels towards the curb while parking on _____.

Answer 11

a downhill

The front wheels are turned towards the curb so that if the brakes fail, the vehicle will be stopped by the curb from heading into the traffic.

Question 12

What would you do to prevent your vehicle from rolling backward down the hill while parking on an uphill?

Answer 12

turn the wheels and gently touch the curb

Question 13

Which way should the front wheels be turned to park on a hill without a curb?

Answer 13

towards the shoulder of the road

Question 14

What would you do when a vehicle with one light heads towards you at night?

Answer 14

drive to the far right

A vehicle with one light could be a motorcyclist or a vehicle with a missing headlight.

Question 15

True or False:

It is safe to drive off the road to pass a vehicle.

Answer 15

FALSE

Driving off the paved road, beyond the white mark on the edge could be dangerous. Avoid doing this even if it is to pass a vehicle.

Question 16

Fill in the blank.

Switch on your ___________ headlights when driving at night in the rain.

Answer 16

Switch on your low-beam headlights when driving at night in the rain.

Question 17

True or False:

In the absence of parking space, you may park in a marked bicycle lane if there aren’t any cyclists around.

Answer 17

FALSE

It is illegal to park in a marked bicycle lane, whether there are any cyclists around or not.

Question 18

You’re required to switch your headlights on approximately how long after the sun sets?

Answer 18

half an hour

Question 19

What should you do while leaving a brightly lit place?

Answer 19

slow down

When leaving a brightly lit area, reduce your speed so that your eyes may adjust to the darkness.

Question 20

Fill in the blank.

As per the law, you are required to use your headlights if visibility is less than _________ feet.

Answer 20

300 meters or 1000 feet

As per the law, you are required to use your headlights if visibility is less than 300 meters or 1000 feet.

Question 21

You cannot park within how many meters of a fire hydrant if you intend to leave your vehicle there while you shop?

Answer 21

5 meters

Question 22

True or False:

While parallel parking your vehicle on a level road, one of the front wheels must gently touch the curb.

Answer 22

FALSE

The wheels must be at a minimum gap of 18 inches away from the curb.

Question 23

True or False:

You may not use a disabled parking windshield identification card unless transporting the disabled person to whom it was issued.

Answer 23

TRUE

Question 24

What should you do after parking your car in the space between two cars on a level road?

Answer 24

Straighten the car parallel to the curb and leave room between cars.

Question 25

Can you park at the stripped areas adjacent to the disabled parking space shown in the image?

Answer 25

**No** ## Footnote *The striped areas are for* **wheelchair lifts**. *You cannot park in this area or in a striped area in front of an entrance to a business adjacent to a disabled parking space.*

Question 26

# **True or False:** Temporarily stopping to obey signs or signals is considered parking on standing.

Answer 26

FALSE

Question 27

When all space at the side of a street is taken, can you park your vehicle adjacent to another vehicle?

Answer 27

No, double parking is prohibited and illegal.

Question 28

# **True or False:** Your vehicle may be towed away if you park your vehicle on a freeway for more than an hour.

Answer 28

FALSE ## Footnote *Your vehicle may be towed away if you park your vehicle on a freeway for* **more than four hours.**

Question 29

When can you park your vehicle on the side of a freeway?

Answer 29

**Park only** if there’s a stop sign or in case of an emergency

Question 30

# Fill in the blank. You should not park your vehicle within ______ of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

Answer 30

50 feet ## Footnote *You should not park your vehicle within* **50 feet** *of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.*

Question 31

# **True or False:** You cannot park within 10 meters of an intersection.

Answer 31

False. ## Footnote *You cannot park within* **20 feet** *or* **6 meters** *of an intersection.*

Question 32

You have stopped your car to park. While leaving the car, what must you ensure?

Answer 32

Before leaving your vehicle after you park it, make sure that: * the engine is turned off, * the key is removed from the ignition, and * you do not interfere with the traffic

Question 33

# Choose the correct option. You may park your vehicle: A. in a marked crosswalk B. in an unmarked crosswalk C. adjacent to a sidewalk

Answer 33

C. adjacent to a sidewalk

Question 34

# Choose the correct option. If you intend to pass another vehicle, you should A. assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal B. assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed C. not assume the other driver will make room for you to return to your lane

Answer 34

If you intend to pass another vehicle, **you should not assume the other driver will make room for you to return to your lane.**

Question 35

# Choose the correct option. How would you react if a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard? A. shift to the next lane B. take your foot off the gas pedal C. brake firmly to a complete stop

Answer 35

B. take your foot off the gas pedal

Question 36

# Choose the correct option. What must you do if you hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner? A. wait for the owner to return B. drive away before anyone sees you C. leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle

Answer 36

C. leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle

Question 37

# **True or False:** If you see animals standing near the roadway while you are driving, you should honk to scare them away.

Answer 37

FALSE ## Footnote *Do not honk and try to scare the animals near the roadways. In such a situation, you should slow down and proceed with caution.*

Question 38

# Fill in the blank. Keep your headlights on the _______ setting when driving behind another vehicle at night.

Answer 38

Keep your headlights on the **low beam setting** when driving behind another vehicle at night.

Question 39

# Choose the correct option. Which of the following should you avoid doing when another vehicle is passing? A. Decrease your speed B. Stay in your lane C. Move to the left lane

Answer 39

C. Move to the left lane ## Footnote *Stay in your lane and do not increase your speed while another vehicle is passing you*. **It is illegal in the state of Texas to drive on the left when you're not trying to pass someone.**

Question 40

# Choose the correct option. You may pass a vehicle if the line dividing two lanes is a _________ line. A. double solid yellow B. solid white C. solid yellow D. broken white

Answer 40

You may pass a vehicle if the line dividing two lanes is a **broken white** line.

Question 41

# Fill in the blank. You cannot park within ________ meters of a traffic light, STOP sign, or a YIELD sign.

Answer 41

30 feet or 10 meters ## Footnote *You cannot park within* **30 feet (10 m)** *meters of a traffic light, STOP sign, or a YIELD sign.*

Question 42

In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?

Answer 42

to the right

Question 43

What does a **NO PARKING** sign signify?

Answer 43

You're allowed to make a temporary stop to load or unload merchandise or passengers.

Question 44

How does a NO STANDING sign differ from a NO STOPPING sign?

Answer 44

You **can make a temporary stop without exiting the vehicle** at any point where a **NO STANDING** sign is posted. You are **allowed to stop only to obey a traffic sign, signal, or officer** or to prevent conflicts with other vehicles where a **NO STOPPING** sign is posted.

Question 45

# Choose the correct option. When driving in the fog at night, you should drive slowly and A. use your vehicle's high beam. B. use your vehicle's low beam. C. use your dipper every few seconds. D. only use your vehicle's hazard lights.

Answer 45

B. use your vehicle's low beam. ## Footnote *When driving in the fog at night, you should* **drive slowly and use your vehicle's low beam.**