Practice test 2 of 10 — Texas permit test

The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.

1. Question 1: D. Shift to a lower gear and keep your speed down

   A lower gear lets the engine help slow the car, so your brakes do not overheat on a long steep grade.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

2. Question 2: B. You are slowing or stopping

   A left arm bent downward is the hand signal for slowing or stopping.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

3. Question 3: D. Read the label and ask if it affects driving

   Many medicines can make you drowsy. Read the label and ask your doctor or pharmacist if it affects driving.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

4. Question 4: B. Others may not expect it, and it can cause a crash

   Changing lanes in an intersection surprises other drivers and people crossing, so it often causes crashes.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Changing lanes

5. Question 5: D. Stay right and do not speed up

   When you are being passed, keep to the right and hold or ease your speed so the other driver can finish passing safely.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Right-of-way basics

6. Question 6: D. No, it is against the law

   Texas law bans reading, writing or sending messages on a phone or other wireless device while driving.

   Handbook: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations — Texting While Driving

7. Question 7: B. You have left the work zone

   The end road work sign tells you that you have left the work zone and normal rules apply again.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs

8. Question 8: C. It is as illegal as driving drunk

   Driving under the influence of drugs is treated as seriously as driving under the influence of alcohol.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

9. Question 9: B. No, except in an emergency

   Drivers under 18 may not use a wireless device, even hands-free, except in an emergency.

   Handbook: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive — Graduated Driver License (GDL)

10. Question 10: D. Stop and wait behind the stop line

    A steady red light means stop. Wait behind the stop line or crosswalk until you may legally go.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

11. Question 11: D. Let it go through first

    Yield to vehicles already in the intersection. Wait for them to clear it before you go.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

12. Question 12: A. At dusk, at night, and in bad weather

    Cyclists are small and easy to miss at dusk, at night and in bad weather, so look harder for them then.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

13. Question 13: B. Stop, even though you face the bus

    In Texas you must stop for a school bus with alternately flashing red lights when you approach from either direction.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Right-of-Way — Yield Right-of-Way to School Buses

14. Question 14: D. The left edge of the road

    On a divided highway or one-way road, a solid yellow line marks the left edge of the road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

15. Question 15: C. Stay in your own lane through the turn

    With two turn lanes, stay in your lane through the turn and end up in the matching lane.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

16. Question 16: B. Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the gas

    Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and let the car slow down before you brake gently.

    Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Tire failure

17. Question 17: C. Well before the intersection

    Move into the correct lane well before the intersection so you do not swerve at the last moment.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

18. Question 18: C. Look for other traffic, then go

    A wave is not a promise that the way is clear. Look for other traffic and people before you go.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

19. Question 19: D. 180 days

    A minor who refuses a specimen has their license suspended for 180 days on a first offense, and 2 years after that.

    Handbook: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability — Implied Consent Laws for Minors

20. Question 20: D. Open space around your car on all sides

    A space cushion is room around your car on all sides so you have time and space to react.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Managing space

21. Question 21: A. In the exit lane, after leaving the main lanes

    Keep your speed in the main lanes and slow down once you are in the exit lane.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Highway driving

22. Question 22: B. Close to and lined up with the curb

    A parallel-parked car should sit close to the curb and lined up with it, not sticking out into traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parallel parking

23. Question 23: C. About 12 inches

    About 12 inches of water will float many cars, and 6 inches reaches the bottom of most of them.

    Handbook: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations — Floods

24. Question 24: C. Pull to the right and stay in the car

    Pull to the right when it is safe, stop, and stay in the car with your hands where the officer can see them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Traffic stops

25. Question 25: D. Yield to the oncoming car

    A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Uncontrolled intersections

26. Question 26: D. Your tires cannot push water away fast enough

    At higher speed, tires cannot clear the water fast enough and can ride up on a thin layer of it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

27. Question 27: C. Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

    For an emergency vehicle using its siren and lights, pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Emergency vehicles

28. Question 28: B. When workers are present in the zone

    Texas doubles these fines in a construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present anywhere in it.

    Handbook: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers — Obey Warning Signs and Barricades

29. Question 29: A. A licensed driver at least 21 with one year of driving

    The supervising driver must be 21 or older with at least one year of driving and sit beside the learner.

    Handbook: Chapter 1: Your License to Drive — Learner License (Instruction Permit)

30. Question 30: D. Move the cars off the main lanes as soon as possible

    If each vehicle can be driven safely, Texas drivers must move the cars off the main lanes, such as to a frontage road or cross street.

    Handbook: Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes — Crash Resulting in Damage to a Vehicle