I DRIVE SAFELY DMV Practice Test Review-Answers

You see a signal or flag person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:

At all times

You may drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:

Under no circumstances

What does a double solid yellow line mean?

Do not cross double yellow lines to pass OR Passing not permitted by traffic in either direction

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow can:

Lock-up the front wheels of vehicles not equipped with an anti-lock braking system, causing loss of steering

You should never attempt to pass a car on a two-lane road.

False

What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle?

Try to locate the owner or leave your name and other pertinent information on the damaged vehicle

The law requires that children younger than this age should be secured in safety seats:

5

A "Yield" sign means you should slow down or stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.

True

What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?

Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians

You have consented to take a test for the alcohol concentration of your blood, breath, or urine:

Whenever you operate a motor vehicle in the state

When giving the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle you should speed up to avoid getting too close to the emergency vehicle.

False

There are several reasons why drivers may not see motorcyclists. Choose the correct answer:

The size of a motorcycle is smaller than that of a larger vehicle

If you are accompanying a new driver during practice driving, you must:

Be a licensed driver age 21 or older

Under what conditions must you always bring your vehicle to a stop?

When a clearly visible railroad signal warns of the approach of a train

Bicyclists should observe the same yielding regulations as a passenger vehicle.

True

When parallel parked, your curb side wheels must be no more than 18 inches from the curb.

True

The minimum age to obtain an instruction permit in Texas is __________.

15

When driving near construction zones, you should pass carefully and keep your attention on the road ahead.

True

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for driving in an alley is:

15 mph

What is the minimum age to get a Class C driver license?

16, but only with the completion of an approved driver education course

You must turn on your headlights ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until _____ minutes before sunrise.

30, 30

A "Do Not Pass" sign tells you not to pass unless the roadway is clear.

False

When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within __________ feet behind a vehicle traveling in your direction.

300

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for driving in an urban district is:

30 mph

When do pedestrians have the right-of-way over motor vehicles?

At crosswalks and intersections, controlled and uncontrolled, motor vehicles should always yield to pedestrians

This sign notifies the driver __________. ORANGE RECTANGLES "END ROAD WORK" and "END CONSTRUCTION"

When the construction area has been passed

When turning you should continually give the proper signal:

At least 100 feet before turning

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is __________ percent or higher.

0.08

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

25 feet

What is the maximum fine for the first conviction of driving without a valid driver’s license?

$200.00

A traffic light with a flashing red signal means:

Stop, and then yield before proceeding

Which of the following must you obey over the other three? [Flashing red light, Solid red light, Stop sign]

Police officer

If your driving privilege has been revoked, you may:

No longer legally drive in the state

Reaction time is slower after:

Consuming alcoholic beverages

In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to be involved in a collision if you:

Stay within the 50-55 mph speed range

You must pull over to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle with its lights and siren on:
[If it is approaching from a side street, If it is coming towards you, If it is behind you]

All of these are correct