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

Drivers should avoid jerking the wheel, slow down, maintain control, and return to the pavement when safe.

Exceptions include driving for work, school-related activities, or medical emergencies.

Crosswalk markings show areas where pedestrians may legally cross the roadway.

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

Distractions take attention away from driving and increase the risk of crashes.

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

Phase Two restricts teen driving between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless an exception applies.

When two vehicles arrive at about the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

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

The supervising driver must occupy the seat beside the teen driver and remain able to observe and respond.

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

A Texas learner license may be issued to a person who is at least 15 years old and meets the required driver education and exam requirements.

A safe driver should continue and make a legal turn later instead of stopping suddenly, backing up, or turning from the wrong lane.

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

Drivers should slow down, obey signs, stay alert, and follow the path marked by traffic-control devices.

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

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

Drivers should not drive through flooded roads because water may be deeper or stronger than it appears.

A driver entering from a driveway, alley, private road, or building must yield to vehicles and pedestrians already using the roadway or sidewalk.

A provisional license may be issued to a person who is at least 16 but not more than 18 and meets the requirements.

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

Phase One requires a teen to hold a valid learner, hardship, or combination license for at least six months.

Texas zero tolerance rules apply to drivers under 21 with any detectable amount of alcohol.

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

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

The handbook advises easing off the accelerator and steering in the direction the driver wants the vehicle to go.

Orange signs are used for construction and maintenance warnings.

A driver should return to the right lane only when safely clear of the vehicle being passed.

A red X above a lane means drivers must not drive in that lane.

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

The supervising driver must be at least 21 years old and have at least one year of driving experience.

Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean the driver must stop and wait until it is safe to cross.

A learner license applicant must complete the classroom portion of driver education, pass the vision exam, and pass the knowledge exam.

White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Drivers should stop or yield carefully and give the pedestrian full right-of-way.

A safe lane change requires signaling, checking mirrors and blind spots, and moving only when safe.

All Texas licenses issued to persons under 21 are marked “UNDER 21.”

The six-month holding period is extended by the number of days the license is suspended.

A provisional license holder may not drive with more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member.

The octagon shape is used only for stop signs.

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

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

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

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

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