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Hardest Texas permit test questions

132 questions that need exact knowledge rather than common sense: the numbers (distances, speeds, fines, limits), the exceptions and the rules that are easy to mix up. We chose them from our Texas question bank for that reason; they're not statistics from the DPS.

132 questions
  1. Question 1What is the minimum age to apply for a Texas learner license?

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    D: 15. A Texas learner license applicant must be at least 15 (and under 18) and have completed the classroom portion of driver education. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Types of Texas Driver Licenses: Learner License (Instruction Permit), page 7.

  2. Question 2The licensed driver who supervises a Texas learner license holder must be at least how old?

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    B: 21, with at least one year of driving experience. The supervising driver must be at least 21, have at least one year of driving experience, and sit in the seat beside the learner. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Types of Texas Driver Licenses: Learner License (Instruction Permit), page 7.

  3. Question 3Under Texas's Graduated Driver License program, how long must a teen hold a learner (or hardship) license before getting a provisional license?

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    C: Six months. Phase One requires applicants under 18 to hold a valid learner, hardship, or combination license for at least six months before a provisional license is issued. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Graduated Driver License (GDL), page 8.

  4. Question 4Your learner license is suspended for 20 days during Phase One of the GDL program. What happens to your six-month holding period?

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    A: It is extended by 20 days. Because the license is invalid during a suspension, the six-month Phase One period is extended by the number of days of the suspension. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Graduated Driver License (GDL), page 8.

  5. Question 5A provisional license holder under 18 may NOT drive with more than how many passengers under 21 who are not family members?

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    B: One. During Phase Two, a provisional driver may not carry more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Graduated Driver License (GDL), page 9.

  6. Question 6During which hours is a Texas provisional license holder generally prohibited from driving?

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    D: Midnight to 5:00 a.m.. Phase Two drivers may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless it is necessary for work, a school-related activity, or a medical emergency. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Graduated Driver License (GDL), page 9.

  7. Question 7Under Texas law, may a 17-year-old driver use a hands-free device to talk on the phone while driving?

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    C: No, except in an emergency. All drivers under 18 are prohibited from using a wireless communication device, including a hands-free device, except in an emergency. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Graduated Driver License (GDL), page 9.

  8. Question 8Under a Texas Class C license, what is the heaviest trailer (GVWR) you may tow with a vehicle under 26,001 lbs.?

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    D: 10,000 lbs.. Class C covers a vehicle under 26,001 lbs. GVWR towing a trailer not exceeding 10,000 lbs. GVWR (or a farm trailer up to 20,000 lbs.). Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Class C Driver License, page 10.

  9. Question 9Texas drivers younger than what age must complete an approved driver education course to get a license?

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    B: 25. Under the Less Tears More Years Act, applicants younger than 25 are required to successfully complete an approved driver education course. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Driver Education, page 13.

  10. Question 10What score do you need to pass a Texas knowledge exam?

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    C: 70 percent. You must score 70 percent or better to pass any Texas knowledge exam. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Examinations: Part 1: The Knowledge exam, page 13.

  11. Question 11If you fail your knowledge or driving exam on the first attempt, how long is your Texas application held?

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    D: 90 days. Your application is held for 90 days. After 90 days or three failed exams, a new application and fee are required. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Examinations, page 13.

  12. Question 12After how many failed exams must a Texas applicant submit a new application and fee?

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    B: Three. After 90 days or three failed exams, a new application and fee are required. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Examinations, page 13.

  13. Question 13After passing all exams, how long may you use the temporary license DPS issues while you wait for your card?

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    B: 45 days. The temporary license may be used for 45 days or until the permanent license arrives in the mail. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Examinations, page 13.

  14. Question 14On the Texas driving exam, your application will not be approved if more than how many points are deducted?

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    A: 30. An application is not approved if the applicant has more than 30 points deducted on the driving exam. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Part 3: The Driving Exam, page 14.

  15. Question 15During the Texas driving exam's quick stop, at about what speed may you be asked to stop as quickly as possible without skidding?

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    B: 20 mph. The quick stop asks you to stop as quickly as possible from about 20 mph without skidding your tires. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Part 3: The Driving Exam, page 14.

  16. Question 16May you use your car's automated parking function during the parallel parking part of the Texas driving exam?

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    C: No, but you may use the back-up camera. A back-up camera may be used for parallel parking, but the use of an automated vehicle parking function is not allowed. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Part 3: The Driving Exam, page 14.

  17. Question 17What is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license in Texas?

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    A: $200. A first conviction for driving without a license carries a fine of up to $200. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Penalties for Driving Without a License, page 15.

  18. Question 18Within how many days must you report a change of address to Texas DPS?

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    C: 30 days. A change of address must be reported to DPS within 30 days. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Replacement (Duplicate) or Change of Information on a Driver License or ID Card, page 15.

  19. Question 19At least how often must a Texas driver appear in person at a driver license office for a vision exam and new photo?

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    B: Every 16 years. A person must appear in a driver license office at least once every sixteen years for a vision exam and to update the photo, signature and fingerprints. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Application for Renewal, page 16.

  20. Question 20At what age must a Texas driver stop renewing online, by phone or by mail and renew in person?

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    C: 79. Alternate renewal methods are not available to driver license holders who are 79 years of age or older. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Application for Renewal, page 16.

  21. Question 21Being convicted of four or more separate traffic violations within what period can lead to a Texas license suspension?

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    D: 12 months. DPS may suspend a license for four or more traffic convictions occurring separately within any 12-month period, or seven or more within 24 months. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Administrative Suspensions and Revocations, page 17.

  22. Question 22How many traffic convictions within any 24-month period can lead to an administrative suspension in Texas?

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    A: Seven or more. Repeated violations include seven or more traffic convictions within any 24-month period. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Administrative Suspensions and Revocations, page 17.

  23. Question 23A driver under 18 can have their license suspended after a hearing for how many traffic convictions within 12 months?

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    B: Two or more. DPS may suspend or revoke a minor's license for two or more traffic convictions occurring separately within any 12-month period for a driver under 18. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Suspend or Revoke After Hearing of Minor, page 18.

  24. Question 24What is the reinstatement fee for an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) suspension in Texas?

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    D: $125. Administrative License Revocations require a $125 reinstatement fee. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Suspensions and Revocations, page 16.

  25. Question 25What is the penalty for a first offense of driving while your Texas license is suspended, with no aggravating factors?

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    A: Class C misdemeanor, fine up to $500. Driving while your license is suspended, cancelled, denied or revoked is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Driving While License Invalid (DWLI), page 19.

  26. Question 26How long may a court order be used to drive while your Texas occupational license is being processed?

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    C: 45 days. The court order may be used for 45 days for driving while the occupational license is being processed. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Occupational License (Essential Need License), page 20.

  27. Question 27What are the minimum Texas liability insurance amounts (bodily injury per person / per crash / property damage)?

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    A: $30,000 / $60,000 / $25,000. Texas requires at least $30,000 for injury or death of one person, $60,000 for two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): The Liability Insurance Law, page 24.

  28. Question 28What is the fine for a first conviction of driving without evidence of financial responsibility (insurance) in Texas?

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    A: $175 to $350. A first conviction carries a fine of $175 to $350. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Failure to Provide Evidence of Financial Responsibility, page 24.

  29. Question 29On a second conviction for driving without insurance in Texas, the vehicle the owner drove may be impounded for how long?

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    A: 180 days. On a second or later conviction, the court may impound the vehicle for 180 days, along with a license suspension and a $350 to $1,000 fine. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Failure to Provide Evidence of Financial Responsibility, page 24.

  30. Question 30You are on a two-lane road that meets a divided highway at an intersection with no signs or signals. Who must yield?

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    B: You must yield to vehicles on the divided highway. A driver on a single or two-lane road must yield to vehicles on a divided road or a road with three or more lanes. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Right-of-Way at Intersections: Single or Two-Lane Road Intersecting a Multi-Lane Road, page 26.

  31. Question 31On a frontage road of a controlled-access highway, whom must you yield to?

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    D: Vehicles entering the frontage road from the highway and vehicles leaving it to enter the highway. A driver on a frontage road must yield to vehicles entering the frontage road from the highway and to vehicles leaving the frontage road to enter the highway. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Enter or Leave Controlled-Access Highway, page 27.

  32. Question 32On a road with three or more lanes going the same direction, a car entering a lane from the right and a car entering the same lane from the left arrive together. Who yields?

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    B: The car entering from the right. A vehicle entering a lane of traffic from the right must yield to a vehicle entering the same lane from the left. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Driving on Multiple-Lane Roads, page 27.

  33. Question 33When a railroad crossing signal warns of an approaching train, how far from the nearest rail must you stop?

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    A: Between 15 and 50 feet. Stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail when a signal, lowered gate, flagger, or approaching train requires it. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Railroad Grade Crossings, page 27.

  34. Question 34Within about what distance of a crossing does an approaching train require you to stop?

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    B: 1,500 feet. You must stop when an approaching train is within about 1,500 feet of the crossing; the train will sound an audible signal. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Railroad Grade Crossings, page 27.

  35. Question 35What is the fine range in Texas for failing to obey railroad grade crossing laws?

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    B: $50 to $200. A person who fails to obey the law regarding railroad grade crossings is subject to a fine of $50 to $200. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Railroad Grade Crossings, page 28.

  36. Question 36Your car stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. What should you do?

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    B: Get out quickly and move away, toward the approaching train and to the side of the tracks. Get out quickly and move away from the tracks, running toward the approaching train and to the side to avoid flying debris. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Additional Safe Driving Procedures at Railroad Crossings, page 28.

  37. Question 37How close may you follow a fire truck answering an alarm in Texas?

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    B: No closer than 500 feet. You are not allowed to follow within 500 feet of a fire truck answering an alarm or an ambulance with its flashing red lights on. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Yield Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles, page 28.

  38. Question 38The posted speed limit is 50 mph and you approach a stopped police car with its lights on, but you cannot change lanes. What speed must you slow to?

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    B: 30 mph. When the limit is 25 mph or more, slow to not more than 20 mph below the posted limit: 50 − 20 = 30 mph. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Yield Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles, page 29.

  39. Question 39The posted limit is 20 mph and you pass a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights on. How slow must you go?

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    C: Less than 5 mph. When the posted speed limit is less than 25 mph, you must slow to less than 5 mph. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Yield Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles, page 29.

  40. Question 40A school bus ahead is stopped with alternately flashing red lights. You are approaching from the opposite direction on the same two-lane road. What must you do?

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    B: Stop. If you approach a school bus from either direction and it is displaying alternately flashing red lights, you must stop. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Yield Right-of-Way to School Buses, page 29.

  41. Question 41In which situation does Texas law NOT require you to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

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    A: The bus is on a different road. It is not necessary to stop when passing a school bus on a different road, or on a controlled-access highway where the bus is in a loading zone and pedestrians may not cross. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Yield Right-of-Way to School Buses, page 29.

  42. Question 42What is the fine for a first conviction of illegally passing a stopped school bus in Texas?

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    A: $500 to $1,250. A first conviction for failing to stop for a school bus displaying flashing lights carries a fine of $500 to $1,250. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Yield Right-of-Way to School Buses, page 29.

  43. Question 43What is the fine range in Texas when a driver's failure to yield the right-of-way causes bodily injury to another person?

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    A: $500 to $2,000. A traffic offense involving failure to yield that causes bodily injury carries a fine of $500 to $2,000 ($1,000 to $4,000 for serious bodily injury). Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Chapter 4: Right-of-Way, page 26.

  44. Question 44A law enforcement officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What should you do?

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    C: Obey the officer. You must obey an officer directing traffic at all times, even if told to do something ordinarily considered against the law. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signals, page 31.

  45. Question 45When may you turn left on a steady red light in Texas?

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    C: When turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping, unless prohibited. You may also turn left on red if both streets are one-way, unless prohibited by law, after stopping and yielding. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signals: Steady Red Light (Stop), page 31.

  46. Question 46A flashing yellow arrow for left turns means you may:

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    A: Turn left, but you must yield to oncoming traffic. A flashing yellow arrow allows a left turn, but you must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signals: A Flashing Yellow Arrow For Left-Turns, page 31.

  47. Question 47When may a driver use the center two-way left-turn lane?

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    A: Only at a point where the driver has time to slow or stop to make a safe left turn. The center lane should never be used for passing or as a through lane; enter it only where you will have time to slow down or stop to make a safe left turn. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Pavement Markings: Left Turn Lane Only, page 39.

  48. Question 48What do double solid white lines between lanes mean?

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    B: Crossing is prohibited. Crossing is prohibited where there is a pavement marking of double solid white lines. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Pavement Markings: Solid Lines, page 40.

  49. Question 49A pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) sign warns of what?

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    D: The start of a no-passing zone. The pennant shape gives advance warning of no-passing zones. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signs: Table 17: Signs by Shape, page 32.

  50. Question 50A "lane added" warning sign shows two roads coming together with an additional lane beginning. What should you do?

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    D: You are not required to merge; watch for traffic in the new lane. Where two roads come together and an additional lane begins, you are not required to merge, but watch for traffic in the new lane. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs: Table 18, page 33.

  51. Question 51A yellow stop sign with black letters means:

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    B: The same as a red stop sign: come to a complete stop. A stop sign may be red with white letters or yellow with black letters; either way you must come to a complete stop. Slowing down is not adequate. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 36.

  52. Question 52What happens to traffic fines in a Texas construction zone when workers are present?

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    B: They double. Traffic fines double for violations that occur in construction zones where workers are present. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Construction and Maintenance Devices, page 41.

  53. Question 53Stripes on a barricade slope downward to the right. Which way should you go?

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    C: Bear to the right. Stripes sloping downward to the right mean the driver should bear to the right. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Channelizing Devices: Passing Traffic, page 42.

  54. Question 54What is the penalty for driving around a barricade placed where water is over the road in Texas?

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    C: Class B misdemeanor: fine up to $2,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail. Disobeying a warning sign or barricade placed where water covers the road is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $2,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Obey Warning Signs and Barricades, page 43.

  55. Question 55A slow-moving vehicle emblem is required on vehicles designed to travel at a maximum speed of:

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    A: 25 mph or less. The emblem is required on slow-moving vehicles, those designed to operate at a maximum speed of 25 mph or less. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem, page 43.

  56. Question 56How far before turning must you signal continuously in Texas?

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    A: At least 100 feet. Signal continuously for at least 100 feet before turning or stopping. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Signaling: How to Signal, page 44.

  57. Question 57If you cannot get into the proper lane at least one-half block before your turn, what should you do?

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    C: Do not turn; continue straight ahead. If you cannot get into the proper lane within one-half block before turning, do not turn; continue straight ahead. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Turning, page 45.

  58. Question 58When turning left from a one-way street onto a two-way street, which lanes should you use?

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    C: From the left lane into the right lane moving in your direction. Turn from the left lane into the right lane moving in the same direction. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Making a Left Turn From a One-Way Onto a Two-Way Street, page 46.

  59. Question 59You are driving in a roundabout and an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren on. What should you do?

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    A: Clear the circle first, then pull over. Do not stop for emergency vehicles in the roundabout circle; clear the circle first and then pull over. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Driving in a Modern Roundabout, page 56.

  60. Question 60Within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing must you never drive on the left side of the road?

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    A: 100 feet. Never drive on the left side of the road within 100 feet of or crossing an intersection or railroad crossing. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Passing: Keep to the Right, page 44.

  61. Question 61You may not drive on the left side of the road within how far of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel?

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    B: 100 feet. Never drive on the left side within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Passing: Keep to the Right, page 44.

  62. Question 62When passing on a two-lane road, you must be able to return to the right lane before an oncoming car comes within how many feet?

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    D: 200 feet. Be sure you have enough time and space to pass and return before an approaching car comes within 200 feet of you. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): How to Pass on a Two-Lane Road, page 45.

  63. Question 63When does Texas allow passing on a paved shoulder?

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    A: When the vehicle you are passing is slowing or stopped on the main road, disabled, or preparing to turn left. You may pass on a paved shoulder when the vehicle being passed is slowing or stopped on the main traveled road, disabled, or preparing to turn left. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Passing on the Right, page 45.

  64. Question 64How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Texas?

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    B: No closer than 15 feet. Do not park or stand a vehicle within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Do Not Park or Stand a Vehicle, page 48.

  65. Question 65Within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection is parking prohibited?

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    D: 20 feet. Do not park or stand a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Do Not Park or Stand a Vehicle, page 48.

  66. Question 66You may not park within how many feet on the approach to a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal at the side of the road?

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    A: 30 feet. Do not park within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal at the side of the road. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Do Not Park or Stand a Vehicle, page 48.

  67. Question 67How close to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing may you park?

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    A: No closer than 50 feet. Do not park a vehicle, occupied or not, within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Do Not Park a Vehicle, page 48.

  68. Question 68On the side of the street opposite a fire station entrance, how close to the entrance may you park?

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    A: No closer than 75 feet. Do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway entrance, or within 75 feet of the entrance on the opposite side of the street. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Do Not Park or Stand a Vehicle, page 48.

  69. Question 69If you must stop on a highway outside a business or residential district, your vehicle must be visible for at least how far in each direction?

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    C: 200 feet. Be sure your vehicle can be seen for at least 200 feet from each direction. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Parking, Stopping, or Standing on a Highway Outside an Urban Area, page 48.

  70. Question 70On a two-way road, your right-hand wheels must be within how many inches of the curb when parked?

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    D: 18 inches. On a two-way road, park with the right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the road. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Parallel Parking, page 49.

  71. Question 71What is the fine for a first offense of illegally parking in a disabled parking space in Texas?

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    C: $500 to $750. Illegally parking in a space reserved for people with disabilities is a misdemeanor with a fine of $500 to $750 for the first offense, up to $1,250 for five or more. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Disabled Parking, page 48.

  72. Question 72You park uphill on a street with no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

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    D: To the right, toward the side of the road. With no curb, turn the wheels to the right (toward the side of the road) so the car rolls away from traffic. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Parking on Hills, page 50.

  73. Question 73What is the statutory speed limit in a Texas urban district unless otherwise posted?

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    C: 30 mph. The speed limit in an urban district is 30 mph. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Speed Limits: Table 22, page 52.

  74. Question 74What is the speed limit in an alley in Texas?

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    C: 15 mph. The speed limit in an alley is 15 mph. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Speed Limits: Table 22, page 52.

  75. Question 75What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a Texas- or U.S.-numbered highway outside an urban district, unless otherwise posted?

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    C: 70 mph. On highways numbered by Texas or the U.S. outside an urban district, including Farm to Market roads, the limit is 70 mph. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Speed Limits: Table 22, page 52.

  76. Question 76What is the speed limit for passenger cars on a highway outside an urban district that is NOT numbered by Texas or the U.S.?

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    B: 60 mph. On a highway not numbered by Texas or the U.S. and outside an urban district, the limit is 60 mph. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Speed Limits: Table 22, page 52.

  77. Question 77Up to what speed limit may some Texas limited-access highways be posted?

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    B: 85 mph. Many limited access highways have speed limits of 75 up to 85 mph. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Speed Limits: Table 22, page 52.

  78. Question 78According to the handbook, how long does it take the average driver to think, react and apply the brakes?

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    D: 1½ seconds. It takes the average person 1½ seconds to think, react and apply the brakes. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Speed, page 51.

  79. Question 79According to the handbook's stopping distance chart, about how many feet does it take to stop from 70 mph on dry pavement?

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    A: 387 feet. The chart shows about 387 feet to stop from 70 mph with good brakes and tires on dry, level pavement. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Speed: Approximate Stopping Distances, page 51.

  80. Question 80At 60 mph, your field of vision is reduced to about what fraction of normal?

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    C: 1/5. When stationary, the field of vision is 180 degrees or more; at 60 mph it is reduced to about 1/5. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Speed Reduces Your Field of Vision, page 51.

  81. Question 81In good conditions at speeds of 30 mph or less, what is the minimum following time the Texas handbook recommends?

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    A: 2 seconds. For speeds of 30 mph or less, the minimum time behind the car ahead is 2 seconds in good road conditions. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Speed, page 51.

  82. Question 82In good conditions at speeds above 30 mph, what following gap does the Texas handbook say to maintain?

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    B: 4 seconds. For speeds above 30 mph, maintain a 4-second gap during good road conditions; allow more time in poor conditions. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Speed, page 51.

  83. Question 83How much following distance should you allow behind a motorcycle?

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    A: At least 4 to 6 seconds. Allow more following distance, at least four to six seconds, when following a motorcycle. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Allow Plenty of Space When Following a Motorcycle, page 59.

  84. Question 84About how far does an average passenger car at 55 mph need to stop, according to the trucks section?

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    B: About 240 feet. The average passenger car at 55 mph can stop in about 240 feet; a fully loaded tractor-trailer may need more than 400 feet. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Share the Road with Trucks: Following a Truck, page 57.

  85. Question 85On a level highway, how much longer does it take to pass a truck than a car?

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    C: 3 to 5 seconds. On a level highway it takes three to five seconds longer to pass a truck than a car. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Share the Road with Trucks: Passing, page 57.

  86. Question 86Exit signs on highways are usually placed at least how far ahead of the exit?

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    A: 1,000 yards. Exit signs are usually placed at least 1,000 yards ahead of the exit. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Leaving the Highway, page 54.

  87. Question 87To fight highway hypnosis, how often should you stop on long trips?

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    B: At least every two hours or every 100 miles. Stop at least every two hours or every 100 miles, even if you feel well. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Fight Highway Hypnosis, page 54.

  88. Question 88According to the Texas handbook, what is the most you should drive per day?

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    D: Eight hours. Do not drive more than eight hours per day. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Fight Highway Hypnosis, page 54.

  89. Question 89In bad weather on the highway, the Highway Driving section says to stay at least how far behind the vehicle ahead?

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    C: At least four seconds. The Highway Driving section says to stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead and to increase that to at least four seconds in bad weather. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Once You are in the Proper Lane, page 54.

  90. Question 90For stopping purposes, the glossary says low beams limit you to about what speed?

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    C: 45 mph. Overdriving headlights: low beams are limited to 45 mph and high beams to 65 mph for stopping purposes. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Appendix A: Glossary of Terms (over driving headlights), page 80.

  91. Question 91When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, wind turbulence tends to:

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    A: Push the vehicles apart. Keep as far to the side as possible; remember turbulence pushes vehicles apart, it does not pull them together. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Share the Road with Trucks: Passing, page 57.

  92. Question 92What is the most common crash between cars and motorcycles?

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    D: A car turns left in front of a motorcycle at an intersection. The most common crash is at an intersection when a car driver makes a left turn in front of a motorcycle. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Situations When Crashes Are Most Likely to Occur: Left Turns, page 58.

  93. Question 93A motorcycle's turn signal is flashing as it approaches an intersection. What should you do?

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    B: Wait to be sure it is actually turning before you proceed. Motorcycle signals often are not self-canceling and riders forget to turn them off; wait to be sure the motorcycle is turning. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Signal Your Intentions, page 58.

  94. Question 94In dry conditions, how does a motorcycle's stopping compare with a car's?

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    D: Motorcycles can stop more quickly than a car. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than a car, so stay alert and keep your distance. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Allow Plenty of Space When Following a Motorcycle, page 59.

  95. Question 95In Texas, a bicyclist in an outside lane less than how wide (with no bike lane) need not ride at the right edge?

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    B: 14 feet. A slower bicyclist need not ride at the right edge in an outside lane less than 14 feet wide without an adjacent bike lane. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Bicycle Traffic Laws: Do's, page 68.

  96. Question 96On a one-way road with two or more marked lanes, where may a bicyclist ride?

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    A: As near as possible to the left curb or edge. On a one-way road with two or more marked lanes, a bicyclist may ride as near as possible to the left curb or edge. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Bicycle Traffic Laws: Do's, page 68.

  97. Question 97At night, a Texas bicycle must have a white front lamp visible from at least how far?

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    B: 500 feet. A bicycle used at night needs a front lamp emitting white light visible at least 500 feet ahead, and a red rear reflector. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Bicycles Must Be Properly Equipped, page 69.

  98. Question 98At what blood alcohol concentration is a Texas driver 21 or older considered legally intoxicated?

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    B: 0.08. In Texas, a person 21 or over is legally intoxicated with a BAC of 0.08 or more, or with loss of normal use of mental or physical faculties. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): The Number One Killer is Alcohol, page 61.

  99. Question 99Under Texas's zero tolerance law, a minor commits Driving Under the Influence by a Minor with what amount of alcohol?

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    B: Any detectable amount. Even if not intoxicated, a minor with any detectable amount of alcohol while driving in a public place commits DUI by a minor. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Zero Tolerance for Minors, page 62.

  100. Question 100Besides an illegal BAC, what else meets Texas's legal definition of intoxication?

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    D: Loss of normal use of mental or physical faculties. The legal limit is 0.08 BAC or any amount that results in the loss of normal use of mental or physical faculties. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Know Your Legal Limit, page 64.

  101. Question 101What is the maximum fine for having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle's passenger area in Texas?

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    A: $500. Possessing an open container in the passenger area on a public highway is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500, whether the vehicle is moving, stopped or parked. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Open Container, page 62.

  102. Question 102An adult refuses to give a breath or blood specimen after a DWI arrest. For a first refusal, how long is the license suspended?

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    D: 180 days. Refusing a breath or blood specimen results in a 180-day suspension, up to 730 days for subsequent offenses. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Implied Consent Laws for Adults, page 64.

  103. Question 103An adult's breath test shows a BAC of 0.08 or more. How long may the license be suspended for a first offense under ALR?

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    B: 90 days. A specimen showing 0.08 or greater may lead to a 90-day suspension, up to 365 days for subsequent offenses. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Implied Consent Laws for Adults, page 64.

  104. Question 104What is the maximum fine for a first DWI offense by an adult in Texas?

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    B: $2,000. A first adult DWI offense carries a fine of up to $2,000, 72 hours to 180 days in jail, and a 90- to 365-day license suspension. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Table 31: Penalties for DWI and DUI of Alcohol or Drugs-Adults, page 64.

  105. Question 105What is the jail range for a first adult DWI offense in Texas?

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    D: 72 hours to 180 days. A first adult DWI carries confinement of 72 hours to 180 days in jail. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Table 31: Penalties for DWI and DUI of Alcohol or Drugs-Adults, page 64.

  106. Question 106In Texas, DWI with a passenger under what age is a state jail felony?

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    C: 15. DWI with a passenger under 15 is punishable by up to $10,000 and 180 days to 2 years in state jail. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Table 31: Penalties for DWI and DUI of Alcohol or Drugs-Adults, page 64.

  107. Question 107A minor refuses to give a breath or blood specimen for the first time. How long is the license suspended?

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    C: 180 days. A minor's first refusal results in a 180-day suspension; second and later refusals result in 2 years. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Table 27: Penalties for Refusal to Provide a Specimen - Minors, page 63.

  108. Question 108A minor's specimen shows a detectable amount of alcohol below 0.08 (first offense). How long is the license suspended?

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    D: 60 days. A first failure by a minor results in a 60-day suspension; 120 days for a second, and 180 days for a third or later. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Table 28: Minor Provided Specimen Confirming Detectable Amount of Alcohol (failure), page 63.

  109. Question 109What is the penalty for a minor's first DUI (zero tolerance) offense in Texas?

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    D: Class C misdemeanor: fine up to $500, 20-40 hours community service, and an alcohol awareness course. A first DUI offense by a minor is a Class C misdemeanor with a fine up to $500, 20 to 40 hours of community service, and a required alcohol awareness course. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Table 29: Penalties for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of Alcohol and Drugs-Minors, page 63.

  110. Question 110For a minor's first non-driving alcohol offense (such as possession), how long is the license suspended?

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    C: 30 days. A first non-driving alcohol offense by a minor brings a fine up to $500, 8 to 12 hours of community service, an alcohol awareness course, and a 30-day suspension. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Table 26: Penalties for Non-Driving Alcohol-Related Offenses - Minors, page 62.

  111. Question 111What is the penalty for an adult who buys alcohol for or furnishes alcohol to a minor in Texas?

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    D: A fine up to $4,000 and/or up to one year in jail. Purchasing, furnishing, or selling alcohol to a minor carries a fine up to $4,000 and/or confinement in jail for up to one year. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Table 10: Penalties for Purchasing, Furnishing, or Selling Alcohol to a Minor, page 20.

  112. Question 112When are Texas drivers required to use headlights?

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    C: From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and when you cannot see clearly for 1,000 feet. Use headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, or anytime people or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1,000 feet. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Headlights, page 53.

  113. Question 113Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?

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    C: 500 feet. Use low beams within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Headlights, page 53.

  114. Question 114When following another vehicle, within how many feet must you use low beams?

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    B: 300 feet. Use low beams when following closely, within 300 feet, behind another vehicle. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Headlights, page 53.

  115. Question 115How much water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars and can cause loss of control?

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    A: Six inches. Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control and possible stalling. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Floods, page 56.

  116. Question 116How much water will float many cars?

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    D: Twelve inches. Twelve inches of water will float many cars. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Floods, page 56.

  117. Question 117How much rushing water can carry away pickup trucks and SUVs?

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    C: Two feet. Two feet of rushing water will carry away pick-up trucks, SUVs and most other vehicles. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Floods, page 56.

  118. Question 118Driving on snow or ice, what speed does the handbook call safe?

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    A: There is no such thing as a safe speed range on snow or ice. There is no such thing as a safe speed range on snow or ice; be extremely cautious until you know how much traction you have. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Winter Driving: Table 23, page 55.

  119. Question 119Your car starts to skid. What should you do first?

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    B: Take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction of the skid. Do not hit the brakes suddenly; take your foot off the accelerator and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Steering Out of a Skid, page 54.

  120. Question 120Who must wear a safety belt in a Texas passenger vehicle equipped with belts?

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    A: The driver and all passengers, regardless of age. The driver and all passengers, regardless of age, must use safety belts if seated where a belt is available. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Safety Belts, page 70.

  121. Question 121A child under 8 must ride in a federally approved child safety seat unless the child is taller than:

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    D: 4 feet 9 inches. Any child under 8 must be secured in a federally approved child seat unless the child is more than 4'9" tall. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Safety Belts, page 70.

  122. Question 122If a passenger under 17 is not wearing a safety belt, who is fined and how much?

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    A: The driver, $100 to $200. The driver is fined $100 to $200 for passengers under 17 riding without a safety belt. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Penalties for Driving Without a Safety Belt: Table 37, page 70.

  123. Question 123From what age can a passenger personally receive a citation for not wearing a safety belt in Texas?

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    A: 15. Anyone who is at least 15 years of age can receive a citation for not wearing a safety belt. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Penalties for Driving Without a Safety Belt, page 70.

  124. Question 124Is it legal in Texas for a 16-year-old to ride in the open bed of a pickup on a city street?

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    D: No, it is an offense for children under 18, with only limited defenses (such as parades or emergencies). It is an offense to drive an open-bed truck when a child under 18 is in the bed; defenses include parades, emergencies, some farm work, beaches and permitted hayrides. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Vehicles with Open Beds, page 70.

  125. Question 125When one vehicle tows another with a chain or rope, how long may the connection be?

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    A: No longer than 15 feet. The drawbar, chain, rope or cable must not be longer than 15 feet and must display a white flag at least 12 inches square. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Towing, page 74.

  126. Question 126On public streets, a neighborhood electric vehicle may only be driven where the posted limit is:

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    B: 45 mph or less. A neighborhood electric vehicle may only be operated where the posted speed limit is 45 mph or less (35 mph or less for a motor-assisted scooter). Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Neighborhood Electronic Vehicles and Motor Assisted Scooters, page 73.

  127. Question 127When a crash requires you to file a written crash report with TxDOT, what is the deadline?

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    B: No later than the 10th day after the crash. The handbook says the written report on the TxDOT form must be filed no later than the 10th day after the date of the crash. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes, page 65.

  128. Question 128What is the maximum fine for leaving the scene of a crash that damaged an attended vehicle by less than $200?

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    A: $500. Failure to stop after a crash with under $200 in damages is a Class C misdemeanor with a fine not to exceed $500. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Table 34: Penalties for Failure to Stop, page 66.

  129. Question 129How does Texas require a vehicle's foot brake to perform?

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    C: Stop the car within 25 feet at 20 mph. The foot brake must stop the car within 25 feet at a speed of 20 mph. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Required Equipment for Vehicles: Table 11, page 21.

  130. Question 130What is the minimum tire tread depth required on Texas vehicles?

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    C: 2/32 inch. All vehicles must have tires in safe condition with a minimum tread depth of 2/32 of an inch. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Required Equipment for Vehicles: Table 11, page 21.

  131. Question 131How far may cargo or another object extend beyond the left side of your car's body or fenders?

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    C: No more than 3 inches. Nothing may extend more than three inches beyond the left side, or six inches beyond the right side, of the body, running board or fenders. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Equipment You Must Not Have, page 22.

  132. Question 132A car's horn must be audible from at least how far away?

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    B: 200 feet. Horns must be heard for a minimum distance of 200 feet. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Required Equipment for Vehicles: Table 11, page 21.

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