I Drive Safely (Texas)

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

3 inches

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

$200

What is the minimum age to get a license?

16 with an approved driver education course

Your driver license may be suspended for:

Habitual reckless driving

Uninsured drivers become subject to license and vehicle registration suspension when accident damages amount to:

At least $1000 to property of one person

If you are teaching a beginner to drive, you must:

Be a licensed driver age 21 or over

A person ‘s driver license will automatically be suspended if convicted of:

Possessing a false driver license

If your driver license is suspended, you may drive only:

If you obtain an essential need driver license

If you move, how many days do you have before you must report your change of address to the Department of Public Safety?

30 days

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

25 feet

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

Stay in line and wait until the vehicle ahead proceeds

Once you have stopped for a school bus, do not pass until the driver signals you to proceed, the red lights stop flashing, or:

The bus starts moving ahead

When possible, pedestrians should walk:

On a sidewalk

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

Stop, then yield to approaching vehicles and pedestrians

When you hear a siren coming, you should:

Yield to the emergency vehicle

It is a violation of State law for pedestrians to:

Stand in the roadway for purposes of soliciting a ride

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

Turn only after there is no danger from oncoming vehicles

If you must walk on the highway, you should:

Walk on the left side in order to watch for approaching vehicles

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

Yield the right of way to avoid injuring them

When entering a street from an unpaved road, you should:

Yield to the vehicle on the paved road in all instances

Speeding is a factor in ___________% of all fatal accidents.

30

The basic speed law means that you may never drive faster than it is safe for the current conditions.

True

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

100 feet

Under favorable circumstances, including reaction time, a motor vehicle with good brakes going 50 mph can be stopped within:

About 229 feet

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

On the curb side

The speed limit for passenger cars on highways numbered by this state or the United States is:

70 mph

The speed limit for passenger cars in urban districts is:

30 mph

When parking headed downhill it is best to:

Turn front wheels to the curb

A vehicle should never be parked closer to a fire hydrant than:

15 feet

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

The condition of the weather, traffic, road, car, and driver

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

Left lane

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

6 to 18 inches from the curb

You should hold your hands in the ___________ position on the steering wheel.

9 and 3

You should look at least ___________ seconds ahead of your car.

12

When you are driving in fog, you can see better by:

Using lower headlight beam

The headlights must be turned on:

30 minutes after sunset

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

About every two hours or one hundred miles

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

1000 feet

To avoid accidents, a defensive driver should:

Stay alert and look for trouble spots developing around him

Why should you drive slower at night?

The distance which you can see ahead is less

If you get drowsy while driving it is best to:

Stop, get out, and walk around

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

500 feet

On multiple lane highways slow drivers should drive:

In the right hand lane

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

Slow down and avoid looking directly into the lights of the approaching vehicle

You should not try to move accident victims from the scene.

True

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

The local police

In a passenger car or truck which of the following must use safety belts?

All of the above

It is against the law for a child under what age to ride in the open bed of a truck or trailer?

18

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

8 years of age and less than 4 feet, 9 inches

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

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

If you run off the pavement, you should:

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

If you have a blowout while driving, you should:

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

Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by:

Driving too fast on slippery roads

If you damage an unattended vehicle you must:

Locate the owner or leave a signed statement on the vehicle

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

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

What is the number one killer of teenagers?

Driving Under the Influence

Steven Leslie was convicted of ________ after causing a fatal collision.

Second Degree Murder

Heavy amphetamine use:

Makes a driver less coordinated and at times more likely to be involved in an accident

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

$2,000

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

Intoxication manslaughter

Possession of an open container of alcohol receives a $500 fine and a jail confinement of:

6 days

Alcohol affects a driver by:

All of these

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

180 days

The maximum fine for driving and drinking an alcoholic beverage is:

$500

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

$500

When you are taking medicine prescribed for you by a doctor you should:

Ask your doctor if it is safe for you to drive

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

Driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor

What are some devices used for temporary work zone situations?

All of the answers are correct

It is estimated that over ___________% of all crashes in the U.S. are caused by driver distraction.

50

You’re allowed to use a cell phone while driving as long as there isn’t any oncoming traffic.

False

Putting on makeup while driving is highly encouraged.

False

The most commonly practiced and dangerous driving behavior is:

Speeding

Multi-tasking while driving means:

Performing multiple functions in the vehicle at the same time

While driving, resist distractions such as:

All of these answers are correct

If you have passengers that are infants or children, make sure:

They are fed, watered, and dry before you belt them into their seats and begin your trip

Driving when tired, sick, or medicated causes:

Impairment which adds to driving risk

The video TOE TAG warning about the dangers of distracted driving opens to a scene at:

A morgue

Personal grooming is best done:

Before leaving your home

To manage risk when driving:

It is essential that you remain alert to conditions of objects that can increase levels of risk

The best advice for cell phone use is:

To not make or take calls if the car is not parked

Serious signs that you are drowsy and should not be driving are:

All of these answers are correct

If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, for how many years must the proof be kept?

2 years