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Texas DMV quick permit practice test 1

A short Texas permit practice test: 12 questions taken from our full tests, all written from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7). This one draws mostly on Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations (5), Chapter 13: Bicycle Laws and Safety (2), and Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers (2). It starts with: "From how far away must your horn be heard?" Every answer is explained.

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Questions
12
Passing score
70% (9 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
3
Official handbook
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7)

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

From how far away must your horn be heard?

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What this test covers

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

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  1. Question 1: From how far away must your horn be heard?

    • A. At least 200 feet
    • B. At least 50 feet
    • C. At least 500 feet

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

  2. Question 2: With a Class C license, what is the heaviest trailer (GVWR) your car may tow, other than a farm trailer?

    • A. 10,000 lbs.
    • B. 5,000 lbs.
    • C. 26,001 lbs.

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

  3. Question 3: When pulling out of a driveway onto a street, where must you stop?

    • A. Before the sidewalk
    • B. At the edge of the street
    • C. Only if a car is coming

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

  4. Question 4: You get a traffic ticket while riding a bicycle. Does it go on your driver record?

    • A. No, only car tickets count
    • B. Yes
    • C. Only if you're over 18

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

  5. Question 5: Where should you slow down to leave a highway?

    • A. In the highway lane before the exit
    • B. On the exit ramp
    • C. In the left lane

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

  6. Question 6: 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

  7. Question 7: A sign warns of a big drop from the pavement edge to the shoulder. If you must leave the pavement, what should you do?

    • A. Brake hard and turn quickly
    • B. Slow down and steer firmly
    • C. Speed up to climb back

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

  8. Question 8: According to the handbook, what works best for driving on ice and snow?

    • A. Chains
    • B. Snow tires
    • C. All-season tires

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

  9. Question 9: When must you use your headlights?

    • A. From one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise
    • B. From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
    • C. Only when streetlights are off

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

  10. Question 10: What must you do at a flashing red light?

    • A. Slow down and go through the intersection with care
    • B. Stop completely, then go when it's safe
    • C. Stop only if cross traffic is coming

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

  11. Question 11: You have a blowout. What should you do?

    • A. Ease off the gas, brake gently, and steer straight
    • B. Brake hard at once to stop before the tire gets worse
    • C. Swerve to the shoulder quickly while keeping your speed

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

  12. Question 12: 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

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