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Texas DMV driver's license practice test 6

Here are 25 free Texas driver's license practice questions drawn from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7). They focus on Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes (1), Chapter 13: Bicycle Laws and Safety (1), and Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers (5). The test opens with: "When must you switch to low beams for an oncoming vehicle?" You get an explanation after each answer, and you need no account.

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Questions
25
Passing score
70% (18 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
7
Official handbook
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7)

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Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

When must you switch to low beams for an oncoming vehicle?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the official handbook.

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  1. Question 1: When must you switch to low beams for an oncoming vehicle?

    • A. Within 200 feet
    • B. Within 1,000 feet
    • C. Within 500 feet

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations

  2. Question 2: To fight highway hypnosis, how often should you stop?

    • A. Every four hours or 250 miles
    • B. Every two hours or 100 miles
    • C. Only when you feel tired

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations

  3. Question 3: You run off the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do?

    • A. Swing back onto the road right away
    • B. Slow down, then carefully drive back on
    • C. Brake hard and stop

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations

  4. Question 4: Who must be with you when you drive on a Texas learner license?

    • A. A licensed driver 21 or older with a year of experience, beside you
    • B. Any licensed driver 18 or older, seated anywhere in the vehicle
    • C. A parent or guardian only, even one without a license of their own

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 1: Your License to Drive

  5. Question 5: What controls vehicles entering a modern roundabout?

    • A. Traffic lights
    • B. Yield signs
    • C. Stop signs

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations

  6. Question 6: A school bus ahead shows flashing red lights. When may you pass it?

    • A. When all the children are on the sidewalk
    • B. When it moves, the driver waves you on, or the lights stop
    • C. After waiting at least one full minute

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 4: Right-of-Way

  7. Question 7: What is the minimum age for a Texas provisional license?

    • A. 15
    • B. 16
    • C. 17

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 1: Your License to Drive

  8. Question 8: On a two-lane road, when may you cross a broken yellow center line?

    • A. Whenever the traffic ahead of you is moving slowly
    • B. Only at night, when you can see oncoming headlights
    • C. When passing or when the right half is closed

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers

  9. Question 9: What is the minimum tire tread depth for Texas vehicles?

    • A. 1/32 of an inch
    • B. 2/32 of an inch
    • C. 4/32 of an inch

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 2: Vehicle Inspection and Registration

  10. Question 10: At what BAC is a Texas driver 21 or older legally intoxicated?

    • A. 0.05
    • B. 0.08
    • C. 0.10

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability

  11. Question 11: On a second conviction for no insurance, how long can the court impound the vehicle?

    • A. 30 days
    • B. 180 days
    • C. One year

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 3: Safety Responsibility

  12. Question 12: When should you slow down for a turn?

    • A. Before you start the turn
    • B. While you're turning
    • C. After you finish the turn

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning

  13. Question 13: How does Texas law treat a bicycle?

    • A. As a vehicle, with the same rights and duties
    • B. As a pedestrian, with a pedestrian's rights
    • C. As a vehicle only when it's on a highway

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 13: Bicycle Laws and Safety

  14. Question 14: Your driving exam won't be approved if more than how many points are deducted?

    • A. 30
    • B. 10
    • C. 50

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 1: Your License to Drive

  15. Question 15: What does a yellow sign mean?

    • A. A general warning or caution
    • B. Motorist services ahead
    • C. Construction and maintenance

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers

  16. Question 16: Which contains about the same alcohol as a 12-ounce beer?

    • A. A 12-ounce glass of wine
    • B. Three ounces of liquor
    • C. A 5-ounce glass of wine

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability

  17. Question 17: What does a pennant-shaped sign warn of?

    • A. A no passing zone ahead
    • B. A school zone ahead
    • C. A yield ahead

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers

  18. Question 18: What does signing a traffic citation mean?

    • A. You promise to pay or contact the court
    • B. You admit you're guilty
    • C. You give up your right to a trial

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 14: Additional Safety Tips

  19. Question 19: Should you move an injured crash victim?

    • A. Yes, to the side of the road
    • B. Yes, into your car
    • C. Only if absolutely necessary

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes

  20. Question 20: What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?

    • A. A no-passing zone
    • B. You may pass with care
    • C. The edge of the road

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers

  21. Question 21: How close to a fire hydrant may you park?

    • A. No closer than 5 feet
    • B. No closer than 30 feet
    • C. No closer than 15 feet

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing

  22. Question 22: How long does it take the average person to think, react, and apply the brakes?

    • A. Half a second
    • B. 3 seconds
    • C. 1 1/2 seconds

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 8: Speed and Speed Limits

  23. Question 23: What is the fine range for a first offense of parking in a disabled space illegally?

    • A. $50 to $100
    • B. $1,000 to $2,000
    • C. $500 to $750

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing

  24. Question 24: The road ahead has loose gravel. What should you avoid?

    • A. Driving slower than the limit
    • B. Keeping both hands on the wheel
    • C. Sudden braking and sharp turns

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers

  25. Question 25: What is the fine for failing to obey the law at a railroad crossing?

    • A. $50 to $200
    • B. $10 to $50
    • C. $500 to $1,000

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 4: Right-of-Way

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