Texas DPS permit practice test 7
25 questions written from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), covering alcohol and drugs, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1What 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.
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Question 2Your vehicle stalls in floodwater. What should you do?
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B: Get out quickly and move to higher ground. If your vehicle stalls in floodwater, get out quickly and move to higher ground. Better yet, turn around, don't drown. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Floods, page 56.
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Question 3In a crash with injuries, the Texas handbook says you must stop and:
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B: Give your name, address, registration number and insurer, show your license if asked, and give reasonable help to the injured. You must stop, give your name, address, vehicle registration and liability insurer, show your license on request, and give the injured reasonable assistance. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Crash Resulting in Injury to, or Death of a person, page 65.
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Question 4Which is a sign that another driver may be distracted?
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D: Drifting over lane lines or traveling at inconsistent speeds. Watch for vehicles that drift over lane lines or within their lane and that travel at inconsistent speeds. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Distracted driving, page 60.
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Question 5When does a Texas provisional license expire?
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B: On the holder's 18th birthday. The provisional license is marked "PROVISIONAL" and expires on the license holder's 18th birthday. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Provisional License, page 9.
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Question 6Your 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.
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Question 7What are in-roadway lights used for?
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B: To warn drivers of a condition such as a crosswalk that may require slowing or stopping. In-roadway lights warn road users of a condition they may not see, such as a midblock or school crosswalk, that may require them to slow down or stop. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): In-Roadway Lights, page 30.
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Question 8A warning sign shows the height of an underpass. Your load is taller than the number shown. What should you do?
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A: Do not try to enter the underpass. Do not try to enter if your load is higher than the figure shown on the sign. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs: Table 18, page 33.
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Question 9When entering a single-lane roundabout, whom must you yield to?
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B: Traffic already driving in the circle. Slow down as you approach, yield to traffic driving in the circle, and enter when there is an acceptable gap. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Driving in a Modern Roundabout, page 56.
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Question 10A 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.
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Question 11In 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.
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Question 12May you park in the striped area next to a disabled parking space?
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B: No; striped areas are for wheelchair lifts. Do not park in striped areas adjacent to disabled parking spaces; they are for wheelchair lifts. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Disabled Parking, page 49.
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Question 13What is the criminal penalty range in Texas for a street racing conviction?
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B: From a Class B misdemeanor to a second-degree felony. The penalty for a speed racing conviction ranges from a Class B misdemeanor to a second-degree felony. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Street Racing, page 52.
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Question 14Large trucks on multi-lane highways often stay in which lane, according to the handbook?
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A: The center lane. Tractor-trailers stay in the center lane to help local traffic flow on and off and to keep options open to avoid a crash. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Share the Road with Trucks: Maneuverability, page 57.
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Question 15What 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.
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Question 16Driving 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.
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Question 17If you hit an unattended parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, what must you do?
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D: Securely attach a written notice with your name, address and a statement of what happened. Stop, and either locate the owner or securely attach a visible written notice with your name, address and a statement of the circumstances. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Crash Involving an Unattended Vehicle, page 66.
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Question 18When stopped by law enforcement at night, what should you turn on?
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C: The interior dome light. If stopped at night, turn on the interior dome light, keep your hands on the wheel, and wait for instructions. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): When Stopped by Law Enforcement, page 71.
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Question 19What is printed on every Texas license issued to a person younger than 21?
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C: UNDER 21. All licenses issued to persons less than 21 years of age are marked "UNDER 21". Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Out-of-State License Holders, page 9.
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Question 20Which statement about trains at crossings is correct?
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C: Trains always have the right-of-way. Trains do not and cannot stop at crossings; trains always have the right-of-way. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Additional Safe Driving Procedures at Railroad Crossings, page 28.
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Question 21Over a lane, a lane-use control signal shows a steady red X. What does it mean?
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A: Do not drive in that lane. A red X above a lane means a driver should not drive in that lane. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Guide Signs (lane-use control signals), page 38.
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Question 22A "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.
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Question 23You 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.
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Question 24How far behind a motorcyclist should you stop at an intersection or signal?
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A: About a full vehicle length. A full vehicle length is recommended to help prevent pushing into the motorcycle if you are rear-ended. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Allow Plenty of Space When Following a Motorcycle, page 59.
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Question 25What following interval does the Texas handbook call the best practice for a beginning driver?
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C: Four seconds. Using a four-second following interval is the best practice for a beginning or less experienced driver. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Speed, page 51.
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