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Getting ready to take your Mississippi learner’s permit test? This practice hub is built for teen drivers. Study real-style questions from the Mississippi Driver’s Manual, mimic DMV wording, and see your score instantly. Practice online with no sign-ups. Works on mobile or desktop.

Mississippi Permit Practice Test – Built for Teen Drivers

Set 1 - General DMV Questions

Focus on topics all new drivers must know to pass the official Mississippi learner’s permit test.

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General DMV Questions

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What must you bring on the day of a behind-the-wheel drive test?

A printed road map only

A mechanic’s receipt only

Only a vehicle key

Valid proof of insurance and registration

The applicant must bring a permit or license, a safe vehicle, proof of insurance and registration, and a qualified licensed driver unless already licensed.

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If windshield wipers are needed because of rain, fog, or snow, what must you also do?

Turn on parking lights only

Turn off all lights

Drive with hazard lights continuously

Turn on low-beam headlights

When wipers are required due to weather, low-beam headlights must be turned on.

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During the first 12 months with a provisional license, a minor generally may not drive with passengers under what age unless properly accompanied?

Under 16

Under 25

Under 18

Under 20

A provisional driver generally cannot transport passengers under 20 unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or qualified licensed driver age 25 or older.

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If you are under 18, how long must you generally hold an instruction permit before scheduling a behind-the-wheel drive test?

At least 6 months

30 days

1 year exactly

2 weeks

A minor must hold an instruction permit for at least 6 months, unless they turn 18 before scheduling the drive test.

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What does a solid red traffic signal mean?

Speed up before it changes

Proceed with caution

Stop only if pedestrians are present

Stop

A solid red light means stop. A right turn may be allowed only after a full stop unless prohibited by a sign.

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What is one required step to apply for a Class C instruction permit?

Complete a collision report

Pass a knowledge test

Take a freeway drive test first

Buy a vehicle first

A person applying for a Class C permit must complete the application, provide documents, pay the fee, pass the knowledge test, and pass a vision test.

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Before getting an original California driver’s license, what tests are generally required?

Vehicle registration test only

Parking test only

Knowledge and behind-the-wheel drive tests

Insurance test only

Applicants must pass the required knowledge test and behind-the-wheel drive test, along with vision screening.

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When changing lanes on a freeway, how long before the lane change should you signal?

At least five seconds before

Only after moving

Only when traffic is heavy

One second before

California guidance says to signal at least five seconds before changing lanes on a freeway.

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When must you dim high-beam headlights for an oncoming vehicle?

Only after passing

Within 1,000 feet

Within 100 feet

Within 500 feet

High beams must be dimmed to low beams within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.

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What is prohibited during a California knowledge test?

Choosing the best answer

Reading the question carefully

Using a handbook or cell phone

Taking the test on time

Testing aids such as the handbook, notes, or a cell phone are not allowed during the knowledge test.

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During the first 12 months with a provisional license, when may a minor generally not drive?

Between noon and 3 p.m.

Only on weekends

Between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Provisional drivers generally may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. during the first 12 months unless an exception applies.

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What should you do before changing lanes?

Slow down suddenly without signaling

Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots

Honk and enter the lane

Move first, then check traffic

A safe lane change requires signaling, checking mirrors, looking over your shoulder, and checking blind spots.

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Is it legal to drive with an expired driver’s license?

Yes, if you have insurance

Yes, if it expired this month

No, it is against the law

Yes, during daylight only

California law does not allow driving with an expired driver’s license.

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What happens if the vehicle used for the drive test does not meet DMV safety requirements?

The examiner ignores the defect

The test continues without inspection

The drive test is rescheduled

The applicant automatically passes

If the vehicle fails required safety checks, the drive test will be rescheduled.

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When should you signal before making a turn?

At least 100 feet before the turn

Only if another car is visible

Only after entering the turn

At least 10 feet before the turn

Drivers should signal at least 100 feet before turning.

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Which license class do most noncommercial drivers need in California?

Commercial Class A

Commercial Class B

Noncommercial Class C

Motorcycle Class M only

Most regular passenger vehicle drivers need a noncommercial Class C driver’s license.

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If you are under 18, what is the minimum age to apply for a California instruction permit?

17½ years old

15 years old

15½ years old

14 years old

Minors must be at least 15½ years old and meet driver education requirements before using the permit as required.

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What does a California driver’s license allow you to do?

Avoid vehicle registration

Drive any commercial vehicle

Drive only on private property

Drive legally on public roads

A California driver’s license gives permission to drive on public roads when you have the correct license class for the vehicle.

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How many hours of supervised practice driving are required for a minor before getting a California driver’s license?

30 hours, including 10 at night

20 hours, including 5 at night

10 hours with no night driving

50 hours, including 10 at night

Minors must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night.

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What should you do when a traffic signal is not working?

Wait until police arrive every time

Follow the largest vehicle

Stop as if all directions have STOP signs

Drive through without stopping

A nonworking traffic signal should be treated like an all-way stop; stop and proceed cautiously when safe.

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If you move, when must you notify DMV of your new California address?

Only at renewal

Within 24 hours

Within 10 days

Within 60 days

Drivers must notify DMV of a new address within ten days.

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What must an applicant generally provide when applying for an instruction permit or driver’s license?

Only a passport photo

Proof of identity and residency documents

Only vehicle insurance

Only a birth date

Applicants must provide identity, California residency documents, legal name documents if needed, and a Social Security number unless an exception applies.

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How many attempts are allowed to pass the original California knowledge test before reapplying?

Five attempts

Unlimited attempts

Three attempts

One attempt

Applicants are allowed three attempts to pass the knowledge test before they must reapply.

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What must you do if you are involved in a collision in California?

Stop and provide required information

Move away without giving information

Call only your insurance company and leave

Leave if damage looks minor

Drivers involved in a collision must stop, help if needed, exchange required information, and report when required by law.

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Beginning May 2025, when is a REAL ID-compliant license or ID needed?

To register to vote only

To buy fuel

To park in public spaces

To board domestic flights or enter most federal facilities

A REAL ID is required for certain federal purposes, including boarding domestic flights and entering many federal facilities.

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Set 2 – Fresh Question Bank

Dynamic and randomized permit-test questions pulled from the latest Mississippi driver handbook.

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Fresh Question Bank Texas

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When must drivers stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

Only in a school parking lot

Only when behind the bus on a freeway

Only if children are visible

When approaching from either direction on an undivided roadway

Drivers must stop when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights unless separated by a physical barrier or divided roadway rules apply.

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What is the main purpose of warning signs?

To show fuel prices

To warn of hazards or conditions ahead

To replace traffic signals

To identify vehicle owners

Warning signs alert drivers to hazards, road conditions, or changes ahead.

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A Texas Vehicle Inspection Report is valid for registration purposes for how long from the month of inspection?

1 year

30 days

90 days

60 days

The handbook states that the VIR is valid for 90 days from the month of inspection for registration purposes.

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What minimum tire tread depth is required for vehicles in Texas?

1 inch

1/32 inch

2/32 inch

4/32 inch

Vehicles must have tires in safe condition with at least 2/32 of an inch tread depth.

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How close may you legally park to a fire hydrant in Texas?

30 feet

50 feet

5 feet

15 feet

The handbook states drivers must not park or stand within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

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What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for most adult drivers in Texas?

0.05

0.15

0.02

0.08

Texas law considers a person legally intoxicated at a BAC of 0.08 or more, although impairment can occur below that level.

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What should you do when an emergency vehicle using lights or siren approaches?

Stop in the middle lane

Continue at the same speed

Pull to the right and stop

Follow closely behind it

Drivers must yield right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping until the emergency vehicle has passed.

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At a crosswalk, what is a driver’s responsibility toward pedestrians?

Drive around them quickly

Yield the right-of-way

Stop only if a police officer is present

Sound the horn and continue

Drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully crossing at marked or unmarked crosswalks.

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What is the basic speed rule in Texas?

Always drive at the posted limit

Drive at a safe speed for conditions

Drive at any speed if licensed

Drive faster than traffic

Drivers must control speed according to traffic, road, weather, visibility, and other conditions, even when the posted limit is higher.

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Under Texas safety responsibility law, what is the purpose of liability insurance?

To avoid vehicle inspection

To remove all traffic fines

To replace a driver license

To show financial responsibility

Liability insurance helps prove financial responsibility for damages or injuries caused by a motor vehicle crash.

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When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who should yield?

The driver on the right

The driver going straight always

The driver on the left

The faster driver

At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left should yield to the driver on the right.

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Why is speeding dangerous according to the handbook?

It improves steering control

It makes signs easier to read

It shortens stopping distance

It reduces vision and reaction time

Speed reduces a driver’s field of vision and gives less time to react to hazards.

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When leaving a parked vehicle, what should a driver do?

Leave the key inside

Open the door without checking

Turn off the motor, set the parking brake, and remove the key

Leave the engine running

The handbook advises turning off the motor, setting the parking brake, removing the key, and checking before opening the door.

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Who is required to use safety belts in a passenger vehicle equipped with safety belts?

Only passengers under 18

The driver and all passengers

Only front-seat passengers

Only the driver

Texas requires the driver and all passengers, regardless of age, to use safety belts when occupying a seat equipped with one.

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What should a driver do when approaching a flooded roadway?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely

Drive through quickly

Turn around and avoid the flooded road

Stop in the water

Drivers should avoid driving through flooded roadways because water can hide hazards and sweep vehicles away.

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What must be presented at the time of a Texas vehicle inspection?

A birth certificate

Evidence of financial responsibility

A voter registration card

A driver education certificate

Evidence of financial responsibility must be presented when a vehicle is inspected.

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How close may you park to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?

50 feet

25 feet

10 feet

100 feet

A vehicle may not be parked within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

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When making a right turn, where should a driver position the vehicle?

Center of the road

Right lane or near the right curb

Far left lane

Opposite traffic lane

A right turn should be made from the right lane or as close as practical to the right-hand curb or edge.

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At an uncontrolled intersection, what should a driver do when another vehicle is already in the intersection?

Honk and continue

Stop only if a sign is posted

Speed up to cross first

Yield to the vehicle already in the intersection

Drivers must yield to vehicles already in the intersection.

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How far must a vehicle horn be heard to meet Texas required equipment standards?

25 feet

50 feet

100 feet

200 feet

A vehicle horn must be audible for a minimum distance of 200 feet.

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When passing another vehicle, what should a driver make sure of before moving left?

The shoulder is wide enough

The pass can be completed safely

The horn is used continuously

The other driver slows down first

A driver should ensure the left lane is clearly visible, free of oncoming traffic, and safe for passing.

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What must a vehicle’s foot brake be able to do to meet Texas safety equipment standards?

Stop the car within 100 feet at 60 mph

Stop the car within 25 feet at 20 mph

Work only when the parking brake is used

Stop only the front wheels

The foot brake must stop the car within 25 feet at a speed of 20 mph.

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What should a driver do before changing lanes, turning, or pulling away from a parked position?

Signal and check traffic

Turn without checking

Brake suddenly only

Wave other drivers around

Drivers should signal their intention and check traffic before changing position on the roadway.

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What does a steady red traffic signal mean?

Change lanes

Slow down only

Proceed with caution

Stop

A steady red light means stop before entering the crosswalk or intersection and remain stopped until allowed to proceed.

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What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

Slow down and proceed with caution

Speed up carefully

The road is closed

Stop and wait for green

A flashing yellow signal means drivers should slow down and proceed with caution.

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Road Signs & Markings

Practice the essential signs, lines, and signals every teen must recognize before driving on the road.

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Road Signs & Markings

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What does a solid red traffic light mean?

Stop only if traffic is present

Proceed with caution

Stop

Slow down only

A solid red light means stop. You may turn right only after stopping, yielding, and confirming no sign prohibits the turn.

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What should you do if a traffic light is not working?

Honk before entering

Follow the car ahead without stopping

Stop as if all directions have STOP signs

Drive through if your road is larger

When a signal is not working, treat the intersection as if it has STOP signs in all directions.

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What does a STOP sign require drivers to do?

Stop after entering the intersection

Make a full stop before proceeding

Stop only if another car is present

Slow down and continue

A STOP sign requires a full stop before the crosswalk, limit line, or intersection, then checking traffic before proceeding.

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What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Turn only right

Treat it as a railroad signal

Stop and wait for green

Proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light is a warning to proceed with caution. You do not need to stop unless needed for safety.

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What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

Turn without checking traffic

Stop and wait for a red arrow

Turn after yielding to oncoming traffic

You have a protected turn

A flashing yellow arrow means you may turn, but the turn is not protected. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

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What does a solid yellow traffic light mean?

Speed up to clear the intersection

You have protected right-of-way

Stop if you can do so safely

The road is closed

A yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely.

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What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

Slow down without stopping

Stop, then proceed when safe

Continue at normal speed

Stop only at night

A flashing red light means stop. After stopping, proceed only when it is safe.

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What does a red arrow signal mean?

Proceed carefully

Turn if no pedestrians are present

Stop and do not turn

Turn after yielding

A red arrow means stop and do not turn in the direction of the arrow until a green signal or green arrow appears.

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What does a single solid white line mark?

Opposing traffic lanes only

Same-direction traffic lanes

A railroad crossing only

A no-parking zone only

A single solid white line separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, including on one-way streets.

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What does a green arrow mean?

Stop before turning

Yield to all traffic every time

Turn only after a full stop

Go in the direction of the arrow

A green arrow means you may go in the direction of the arrow. It gives a protected turn because oncoming traffic is stopped.

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What does a flashing DON’T WALK or flashing raised hand mean?

Do not start crossing

Vehicles must stop permanently

Drivers no longer need to yield

Pedestrians should run across

A flashing raised hand means pedestrians should not start crossing, but drivers must still yield to pedestrians already in the crosswalk.

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What do double solid yellow lines generally mean?

Only trucks may cross

Passing is allowed anytime

The lane is ending

Do not pass over them

Double solid yellow lines generally mean do not pass over them, except for limited legal movements such as certain left turns.

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What does a diamond symbol in a lane usually indicate?

A carpool or HOV lane

A toll booth only

A no-stopping zone

A disabled parking space only

A diamond marking usually identifies a preferential-use lane, such as a carpool or HOV lane.

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What does a red curb mean in California?

Limited-time parking

No stopping, standing, or parking

Disabled parking only

Passenger loading only

A red curb means no stopping, standing, or parking, except buses may stop in a red zone marked for buses only.

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What do broken white lines separate?

Opposite-direction traffic only

Emergency stopping zones

Pedestrian areas only

Same-direction traffic lanes

Broken white lines separate traffic lanes moving in the same direction and may be crossed when safe.

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What does a WALK or walking person signal mean?

Vehicles must speed up

Pedestrians must stop

Pedestrians may cross

Drivers may ignore pedestrians

A WALK signal means pedestrians may cross the street. Drivers must watch and yield as required.

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What does a white curb mean?

Stop only to pick up or drop off passengers

Load freight only

No stopping at any time

Park all day

A white curb allows stopping only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.

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What does a single solid yellow line mark?

The center of a two-way road

A parking boundary

A freeway shoulder

A lane for bicycles only

A single solid yellow line marks the center of a road with two-way traffic.

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What do bicycle lane markings indicate?

A lane for emergency vehicles only

A lane reserved for bicyclists

A lane where parking is always allowed

A passing lane for cars

Bicycle lanes are for bicyclists and are usually marked by a solid white line, signs, or sometimes green pavement.

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What do large broken lines on a freeway or street lane usually indicate?

The road is closed

The speed limit increases

Parking is allowed

The lane may end or exit

Large broken lines often show that a lane is ending or becoming an exit lane, so drivers should prepare to merge or exit.

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What does a broken yellow line next to your lane mean?

You must stop

You are in a one-way street

You may pass when safe

You must turn left

A broken yellow line next to your lane means you may pass when it is safe and legal.

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What is a yield line?

A line of white triangles showing where to yield

A bicycle parking line

A no-passing yellow line

A railroad warning mark

A yield line is a row of solid white triangles showing where approaching vehicles must yield or stop if required.

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What do double solid white lines mean?

A parking lane begins

Passing is required

A school zone begins

Do not change lanes across them

Double solid white lines mark a lane barrier. Drivers must not change lanes over them.

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What does a blue curb or blue parking marking indicate?

Taxi parking only

Motorcycle parking only

Disabled parking with proper placard or plate

Loading freight only

Blue curb or parking markings identify parking for disabled persons or those transporting disabled persons with proper placards or plates.

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What does a red YIELD sign mean?

Slow and be ready to stop

You have the right-of-way

Parking is not allowed

Stop for five seconds every time

A YIELD sign means slow down and be ready to stop for vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians before proceeding.

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Traffic Laws & Safety Rules

Learn the Mississippi driving laws for teens, including GDL restrictions, distracted driving fines, and safety rules.

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Traffic Laws and Safety Rules

1 / 25

How far in advance should a driver generally signal before turning?

Only while turning

After entering the intersection

Only if another vehicle is behind

At least 100 feet before turning

Drivers should signal early enough to warn others, commonly at least 100 feet before the turn in ordinary driving.

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When an emergency vehicle approaches using lights or a siren, what must you do?

Follow the emergency vehicle

Stop in the center lane

Continue normally

Pull right and stop

Drivers must yield right-of-way, pull to the right edge of the roadway, and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.

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Why should every occupant use a safety belt?

They replace airbags

They allow faster driving

They reduce injury risk in a crash

They prevent all crashes

Safety belts reduce the risk of injury or death by helping keep occupants inside and properly positioned during a crash.

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At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, which driver should yield?

The driver with passengers

The driver on the left

The driver on the right

The driver going slower

When vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the left should yield to the driver on the right.

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When may drivers proceed after stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights?

When the driver honks

When another vehicle passes

When the bus resumes motion or the red lights stop flashing

Immediately after stopping once

Drivers may proceed only after the bus resumes motion, the driver signals, or the flashing red lights are no longer activated.

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What is the safest response to road rage or aggressive drivers?

Challenge the driver

Follow them closely

Avoid confrontation and create space

Stop in traffic to argue

The handbook promotes defensive driving, avoiding confrontation, not responding aggressively, and creating distance.

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When making a right turn, what should you avoid?

Swinging wide into another lane

Signaling before the turn

Slowing before the turn

Checking for pedestrians

Drivers should not swing wide into another lane when making a right turn.

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When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided road, what must drivers do?

Stop from either direction

Stop only when behind the bus

Slow only if children are visible

Pass carefully on the left

Drivers approaching from either direction must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided roadway.

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Before turning or changing lanes, what should you do?

Signal only if traffic is heavy

Look only straight ahead

Turn first, then signal

Signal and check traffic

Drivers should signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and make the move only when safe.

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When making a left turn from a two-way street, where should you begin the turn?

From the far right shoulder

From any lane

From the lane nearest the center line

From the parking lane only

A left turn should generally begin from the lane closest to the center line or left-turn lane when available.

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When passing another vehicle, when should you return to the right lane?

As soon as your front bumper passes

When you can safely see the passed vehicle behind you

Only after sounding your horn

Before fully passing the vehicle

Return to the right lane only when safely clear of the vehicle being passed.

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Under the Texas Move Over or Slow Down law, what should drivers do when approaching certain stopped emergency or service vehicles?

Speed up to pass quickly

Move over or slow down

Turn on high beams

Stop in the travel lane

Drivers must move out of the lane closest to the stopped vehicle when possible or slow down as required.

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What should you do if you miss your turn?

Continue and turn safely later

Turn from any lane

Stop suddenly and reverse

Back up in traffic

A safe driver should continue to a legal turnaround or alternate route instead of making a sudden or unsafe maneuver.

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When approaching an intersection, what should a driver do before entering?

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly

Slow down and check traffic in all directions

Change lanes inside the intersection

Stop only if another driver honks

A safe driver should slow down, observe traffic, use the proper lane, and be prepared to yield when required.

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What should drivers do when approaching pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk?

Yield the right-of-way

Flash headlights and continue

Drive around them

Stop only if a traffic officer is present

Drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully crossing in crosswalks.

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When driving in rain, fog, smoke, or reduced visibility, what should you do?

Use high speed to exit quickly

Turn off all lights

Slow down and use proper lights

Follow other vehicles closely

Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and use proper headlights when visibility is reduced.

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At a four-way stop, who should go first if one vehicle arrives before the others?

The vehicle that arrived first

The vehicle turning right only

The largest vehicle

The vehicle on the left

The vehicle that arrives first at a four-way stop should proceed first after stopping and checking for safety.

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What is the basic rule for choosing a safe following distance?

Use the same distance at all speeds

Follow closely to prevent lane changes

Follow closer in bad weather

Leave enough space to stop safely

Drivers should leave enough space to stop safely if the vehicle ahead slows or stops suddenly.

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When are you not allowed to pass another vehicle?

When the lane ahead is clear

On a straight road with clear visibility

In a marked no-passing zone

When a broken yellow line is on your side

Passing is unsafe and unlawful in marked no-passing zones, near hills or curves with limited visibility, and where signs or markings prohibit it.

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What is the safest action when a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog is crossing the roadway?

Pass closely to avoid delay

Stop and yield carefully

Drive between the pedestrian and guide dog

Honk continuously

Drivers should yield and take extra care because the pedestrian may be blind or visually impaired.

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What should you do if a tire blows out while driving?

Accelerate to stabilize the vehicle

Brake hard immediately

Turn sharply to the shoulder

Grip the wheel and slow gradually

Drivers should hold the steering wheel firmly, avoid sudden braking, slow gradually, and move off the road safely.

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When turning left at an intersection, you must yield to which traffic?

Oncoming traffic close enough to be dangerous

Only bicycles on sidewalks

Only parked vehicles

Only traffic behind you

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

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What is prohibited under Texas texting while driving rules?

Checking mirrors

Wearing a seat belt

Using windshield wipers

Reading, writing, or sending electronic messages

Texas law prohibits reading, writing, or sending electronic messages while operating a motor vehicle unless an exception applies.

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What should you do when entering a roadway from a private road, driveway, alley, or building?

Stop only if there is a stop sign

Enter quickly before traffic arrives

Drive on the shoulder until traffic clears

Yield to traffic and pedestrians

A driver entering a roadway from a private place must yield to vehicles and pedestrians already using the roadway or sidewalk.

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What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?

Turn sharply opposite the skid

Shift to park

Slam on the brakes immediately

Ease off the accelerator and steer where you want to go

The handbook advises drivers to avoid panic, take the foot off the accelerator, and steer in the direction they want the vehicle to go.

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Fines & Point System

Understand what happens if you break the rules—includes points accumulation and license delays for permit holders.

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Fines & Points Systems Texas

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For drivers under 18, how many traffic convictions in 12 months may lead DPS to suspend or revoke the license after a hearing?

Five or more

Two or more

Ten or more

One

DPS may suspend or revoke a minor’s license after a hearing for two or more traffic convictions within 12 months.

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Which offense related to a driver license can lead to mandatory suspension?

Carrying a valid license

Possessing a fictitious or altered license

Renewing a duplicate license

Updating an address

Displaying or possessing a fictitious or altered driver license or ID card is listed as a mandatory suspension offense.

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Driving while a license is suspended, cancelled, denied, or revoked is commonly called what?

Vehicle registration violation

Administrative renewal

Defensive driving

Driving While License Invalid

The Texas handbook refers to this offense as Driving While License Invalid, or DWLI.

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A person who purchases, furnishes, or sells alcohol to a minor may face what maximum fine?

$500

$4,000

$200

$50

The handbook states that a person who purchases, furnishes, or sells alcohol to a minor can be fined up to $4,000 and/or jailed up to one year.

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Which conviction results in mandatory suspension of a Texas driver license?

Using headlights correctly

Driving while intoxicated

Driving below the speed limit

Renewing a license early

Driving while intoxicated is listed as an offense that causes automatic suspension of driving privileges.

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A first non-driving alcohol-related offense by a minor may result in what license suspension period?

20 days

7 days

30 days

15 days

A first minor non-driving alcohol-related offense includes a 30-day license suspension or denial of driving privilege.

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For a driver under 21, what alcohol level can trigger suspension under ALR law?

Only 0.15 or higher

Any detectable amount of alcohol

Only 0.08 or higher

No amount unless a crash occurs

For individuals under 21, any detectable amount of alcohol can trigger suspension under ALR rules.

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A first non-driving alcohol-related offense by a minor is punishable by a fine of up to what amount?

$2,000

$100

$500

$250

The first offense is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, community service, and alcohol awareness course attendance.

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A third non-driving alcohol-related offense by a minor age 17 to under 21 may be punishable by what fine range?

$250 to $2,000

$100 to $500

$50 to $200

$25 to $100

The handbook lists a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $250 to $2,000 for this offense.

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Driving without a license, without insurance, and causing a crash with serious bodily injury or death may be punished as what offense?

Class C misdemeanor only

Civil parking violation

Class A misdemeanor

Class B misdemeanor only

This offense may be a Class A misdemeanor with a fine up to $4,000 and/or jail up to 365 days.

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Administrative suspension may occur for repeated violations of traffic laws. Which pattern is listed in the handbook?

One inspection reminder

Four or more convictions in 12 months

One address change

One parking ticket in 12 months

DPS may suspend a license for four or more traffic convictions in 12 months or seven or more in 24 months.

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DWLI with a previous conviction, no insurance, or an alcohol-related suspension may be punishable as what offense?

No offense

Class B misdemeanor

Civil fine only

Class C misdemeanor only

The handbook lists this as a Class B misdemeanor with a fine up to $2,000 and/or jail up to 180 days.

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Which offense involving a crash can result in mandatory suspension?

Calling emergency services

Exchanging insurance details

Reporting a crash

Failure to stop and render aid

Failure to stop and render aid is listed as a mandatory suspension offense.

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A third non-driving alcohol-related offense by a minor age 17 to under 21 may result in what license suspension period?

No suspension

2 years

30 days

180 days

For a third offense by a minor age 17 to under 21, the handbook lists a 180-day suspension or denial.

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What reinstatement fee is required for Administrative License Revocation suspensions according to the handbook?

$100

$500

$125

$25

Administrative License Revocation suspensions require a $125 reinstatement fee.

16 / 25

A second non-driving alcohol-related offense by a minor may result in what license suspension period?

1 year

180 days

90 days

60 days

A second offense includes a 60-day license suspension or denial of driving privilege.

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Under ALR law, what can happen if a person refuses to submit to a breath or blood test?

The person receives no penalty

The vehicle inspection is cancelled

The license becomes permanent

The license may be suspended

DPS may suspend the license or driving privilege of a person who refuses a breath or blood test.

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What is the penalty for a first conviction of driving without a license in Texas?

Fine up to $50

Fine up to $200

Jail up to 180 days

Fine up to $500

A first conviction for driving without a license may result in a fine of up to $200.

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A basic DWLI offense in Texas is generally punishable as what?

Class C misdemeanor with fine up to $500

No penalty if insurance is valid

Warning only

Class A felony

Driving while the license or privilege is invalid is generally a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500.

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Which school bus-related offense can result in mandatory suspension after a subsequent conviction?

Driving through a school zone at the limit

Parking near a school after hours

Yielding to a school bus

Overtaking and passing a school bus

Overtaking and passing a school bus after a subsequent conviction is listed under mandatory suspension offenses.

21 / 25

DWLI while uninsured that causes serious bodily injury or death may be punishable by what maximum fine?

$500

$4,000

$200

$2,000

This Class A misdemeanor may carry a fine of up to $4,000 and/or jail up to 365 days.

22 / 25

DPS may deny renewal of a Texas driver license if the licensee fails to do what?

Use toll roads

Keep a paper map in the vehicle

Buy a new car

Appear in court for certain violations

The handbook notes DPS may deny renewal when a Texas licensee fails to appear in court for traffic violations or certain other offenses.

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What is the penalty for a second conviction within one year for driving without a license in Texas?

Fine up to $25

Fine of $1,000

Warning only

Fine of $25 to $200

The handbook lists a second conviction within one year as punishable by a fine of $25 to $200.

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What is the maximum fine for possessing an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public highway?

$500

$200

$4,000

$50

Possessing an open container in the passenger area is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.

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Under ALR law, a driver age 21 or older may face license suspension for failing a breath or blood test at what BAC level?

0.05

0.01

0.08

0.02

ALR applies to drivers over 21 who fail a breath or blood test showing a BAC of 0.08 or more.

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For drivers under 21 in Texas, what alcohol amount can lead to penalties under zero tolerance rules?

Any detectable amount

Only if a crash happens

Only 0.08 or higher

Only 0.05 or higher

Texas zero tolerance rules apply to minors with any detectable amount of alcohol.

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What should a driver do when approaching a flooded road?

Stop in the water and wait

Drive through quickly

Turn around and find another route

Follow a large truck through

Drivers should not drive through flooded roads because water may be deeper than it appears and can sweep vehicles away.

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When backing a vehicle during the Texas driving exam, what should the driver do?

Back quickly to finish sooner

Back slowly while observing carefully

Keep both eyes forward only

Use only the horn

The handbook says to back slowly and smoothly, looking back at all times or using the back-up camera and mirrors as allowed.

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What should drivers do when approaching a bicyclist on the roadway?

Honk continuously until they move

Pass immediately in any lane

Give safe clearance when passing

Drive as close as possible

Bicyclists have rights and responsibilities on the road, so drivers should allow safe space and pass only when safe.

5 / 46

What is the purpose of safety belts?

To reduce injury risk in a crash

To make the vehicle faster

To replace airbags

To prevent all traffic tickets

Safety belts help keep occupants properly positioned and reduce injury or death in a crash.

6 / 46

What does a pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road warn of?

School zone ahead

Rest area ahead

No-passing zone ahead

Hospital ahead

A pennant-shaped sign gives advance warning of a no-passing zone.

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What is defensive driving?

Driving alertly to avoid hazards

Driving faster than traffic

Using the horn often

Following closely to control traffic

Defensive driving means staying alert, anticipating hazards, obeying traffic laws, and avoiding crashes caused by others’ mistakes.

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What must a licensed driver supervising a learner license holder do?

Use a phone instead of watching traffic

Sleep while the learner drives

Sit in the back seat

Sit beside the learner and remain alert

The supervising driver must be at least 21, have at least one year of driving experience, sit beside the driver, and remain able to observe and respond.

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What is the safest rule for driving in fog?

Turn off all lights

Slow down and use low beams

Follow closely behind another vehicle

Use high beams only

In fog, drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights, and avoid overdriving visibility.

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When may a driver pass another vehicle on the left?

In a no-passing zone

When it is safe and legal

Whenever the driver wants

On hills with limited visibility

Passing is allowed only when the left lane is clear, the maneuver can be completed safely, and no sign or marking prohibits it.

11 / 46

What does hydroplaning mean?

Brakes become stronger in rain

Headlights reflect from dry pavement

Steering becomes easier on wet roads

Tires lose contact with the road because of water

Hydroplaning happens when tires ride on water and lose contact with the road surface.

12 / 46

What is the safest way to drive through a roundabout?

Enter without checking traffic

Change lanes suddenly before exiting

Stop inside the roundabout

Slow down and yield to traffic already inside

Drivers should slow down, yield to traffic already in the roundabout, follow lane signs, and exit carefully.

13 / 46

What must drivers do when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren activated?

Follow the emergency vehicle

Continue at the posted speed

Stop in the center lane

Pull right and stop

Drivers must yield, move to the right edge of the roadway, and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

14 / 46

During Texas GDL Phase Two, when is a provisional license holder generally restricted from driving?

Between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Between noon and 5:00 p.m.

Between midnight and 5:00 a.m.

Between 6:00 a.m. and noon

Phase Two restricts driving between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless for work, school-related activity, or medical emergency.

15 / 46

What should you do before opening a vehicle door on the traffic side?

Honk before opening

Check for traffic and bicyclists

Open it immediately

Open it halfway and wait

Drivers and passengers should check for traffic, bicyclists, and pedestrians before opening a door.

16 / 46

When a Texas driver license applicant does not pass the knowledge or driving exam on the first attempt, how long is the application held before a new application and fee may be required?

90 days

30 days

60 days

180 days

The handbook states that after 90 days or three failed exams, a new application and fee will be required.

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What should you do if you approach an intersection and the traffic signal is not working?

Drive through without stopping

Treat it as a stop sign

Ignore it if the road is clear

Follow only the vehicle ahead

A nonworking traffic signal should be treated like a stop sign unless directed otherwise by a police officer.

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Why is carbon monoxide dangerous in a vehicle?

It cleans the windshield

It improves engine power

It makes tires wear evenly

It is a poisonous gas

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that can cause illness or death and may enter the vehicle from exhaust leaks.

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What is the correct response if your vehicle runs off the pavement?

Slow down and return safely

Accelerate back immediately

Stop in the travel lane

Brake hard and steer sharply

A driver should not jerk the wheel; slow down, keep control, and return to the pavement when safe.

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What should drivers do to avoid distracted driving?

Text only at red lights

Hold the phone below the steering wheel

Keep full attention on driving

Read messages only at low speed

Drivers should keep attention on driving, avoid texting, and avoid activities that take eyes, hands, or mind away from the road.

21 / 46

What should a driver do when blinded by headlights from an oncoming vehicle?

Stop in the lane immediately

Turn on interior lights

Look directly at the headlights

Look toward the right edge of the road

Drivers should avoid looking directly into headlights and look toward the right edge of the road while slowing if needed.

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What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?

The lane is ending

No passing from your side

Parking is allowed

Passing is required

A solid yellow line on your side means passing is not allowed from your side of the roadway.

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What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?

Pedestrians only may proceed

Stop and remain stopped until green

The signal is changing to red

The lane is closed

A steady yellow signal warns that the light is changing to red and drivers should stop if they can do so safely.

24 / 46

What is the minimum age for a Texas learner license when driver education requirements are met?

18 years old

15 years old

14 years old

16 years old

A learner license may be issued to a person who is at least 15 years old and has completed the required classroom portion of driver education.

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What should you do if you are involved in a crash causing injury or death?

Exchange information later only

Leave if traffic is heavy

Move the injured person without care

Stop and render aid

Drivers must stop, give aid if possible, provide information, and contact law enforcement when required.

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Before changing lanes, what should a driver do?

Signal and check traffic

Look only forward

Brake suddenly

Move first, then signal

A driver should signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and change lanes only when it is safe.

27 / 46

At an uncontrolled intersection, who should yield if two vehicles arrive at the same time?

The driver on the left

The faster driver

The driver on the right

The driver turning right

The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right when both arrive at about the same time.

28 / 46

What do orange signs usually indicate?

Construction or maintenance

Recreation areas

Motorist services

County boundaries

Orange signs warn drivers about construction or maintenance work areas.

29 / 46

When driving near motorcycles, what should drivers remember?

Motorcycles must always yield to cars

Motorcycles can always stop instantly

Motorcycles are harder to see and need space

Motorcycles do not need a full lane

Motorcycles are smaller, harder to see, and need a full lane like other vehicles.

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When headlights are required, what should a driver do?

Use parking lights only

Use hazard lights while moving

Turn on headlights

Drive without lights if the road is familiar

Drivers must use headlights during required times and conditions, especially when visibility is reduced.

31 / 46

What does a red octagon-shaped sign mean?

Yield

No passing zone

Stop

Railroad crossing ahead

The octagon shape is used exclusively for stop signs.

32 / 46

What is the safest action when following a large truck?

Pass only on the right shoulder

Stay back and avoid blind spots

Follow closely to reduce wind resistance

Drive directly beside the trailer

Drivers should stay out of truck blind spots and leave extra following distance because trucks need more space to stop.

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What is the safest action when transporting cargo or materials?

Secure it properly before driving

Place it loosely in the truck bed

Hold it by hand while driving

Secure it only on highways

Cargo should be secured so it does not fall, shift, leak, or create a hazard.

34 / 46

What does a white rectangular regulatory sign usually tell drivers?

Tourist destination

Traffic law or regulation

Road work ahead

Railroad crossing only

Regulatory signs tell drivers about traffic laws or regulations that must be obeyed.

35 / 46

What is the safest action if you miss your intended turn?

Stop in the lane

Back up immediately

Continue and turn safely later

Turn from any lane

Drivers should continue forward and make a safe, legal turn later instead of stopping suddenly or backing up.

36 / 46

What must a driver do when turning left across oncoming traffic?

Yield to hazardous oncoming traffic

Stop only after entering the intersection

Honk and proceed

Turn before oncoming traffic arrives

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

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When must drivers stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided road?

When approaching from either direction

Only if children are visible

Only when behind the bus

Only inside school parking lots

Drivers approaching from either direction must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights on an undivided roadway.

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What should you do at a painted white stop line?

Stop past the crosswalk

Stop in the intersection

Stop behind the line

Stop only if pedestrians are present

Drivers must stop behind the stop line when required by a sign or signal.

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What should you do if involved in a crash that damages an unattended vehicle?

Report it only during inspection

Wait only if someone saw the crash

Leave immediately if damage is minor

Stop and leave required information if the owner cannot be found

The driver must stop, locate the owner if possible, or leave required contact information in a visible place.

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If you hit an unattended vehicle, what must you do?

Leave your information if the owner cannot be found

Leave immediately

Wait only 5 minutes

Ignore minor damage

The handbook requires stopping and locating the owner or leaving required contact information in a visible place.

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What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?

Turn off the ignition immediately

Drive faster to reach help

Jump from the vehicle

Pump the brakes and try to stop safely

Drivers should pump the brakes, shift to a lower gear if possible, use the parking brake carefully, and look for a safe place to stop.

42 / 46

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, what should you do?

Force traffic to move over

Match traffic speed and merge safely

Enter without signaling

Stop at the end of the ramp every time

Drivers entering a highway should use the acceleration lane, adjust speed, signal, and merge only when safe.

43 / 46

What is the legal BAC limit for most adult drivers in Texas?

0.02

0.12

0.05

0.08

Texas law uses 0.08 BAC or more as the legal intoxication limit for most adult drivers.

44 / 46

What does a triangular yield sign require drivers to do?

Ignore traffic from the right

Always stop for 60 seconds

Slow down and yield when necessary

Speed up to merge first

A yield sign means slow down and give the right-of-way when required before proceeding safely.

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What should a driver do when approaching a yield sign?

Speed up before entering traffic

Stop only if there is a police officer

Ignore it if no sign is painted on the road

Slow and yield when necessary

A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and proceed only when safe.

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What should you do when stopped by law enforcement?

Drive to a more convenient city

Reach suddenly for documents

Stop safely and keep hands visible

Exit quickly and walk toward the officer

The handbook advises stopping safely, staying in the vehicle unless directed, keeping hands visible, and following instructions.

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