Parking, Night Driving, Passing and Traffic Sensibility

Question 1

When can a motorist pass the traffic on the right?

Answer 1

Pass the traffic on the right only when:

• an open highway is clearly marked for two or more lanes of travel in the same direction.
• the driver ahead of you is signaling a left turn

Question 2

What should you do if the vehicle behind you has signaled an intent to pass?

Answer 2

don’t accelerate or try to go faster or change lane

If a vehicle is passing you or has signaled intend to pass, allow the vehicle to pass you. Do not accelerate or try to go faster to avoid being passed, and do not change lanes.

Question 3

What should you do if your vehicle skids while driving on a slippery road?

Answer 3

If your vehicle is skidding on a slippery road, you should:

• Ease off on the gas pedal.
• Use the brake pedal conservatively.
• Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
• Steer the vehicle onto a surface with traction

Question 4

Would you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?

Answer 4

No

A pedestrian in your blind spot may be crossing the street. Proceed only when all pedestrians have crossed the street.

Question 5

When should a driver pass a stopped bus or streetcar that is loading or unloading passengers?

Answer 5

ONLY in safety zones in intersections controlled by officers or signal devices at a speed no more than 10 mph.

Question 6

When can you cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle?

Answer 6

You may cross a double yellow line to pass a vehicle if the yellow line next to your side of the road is a broken line.

Question 7

While driving at night, what should you do if you are blinded by the high beam light of a vehicle coming towards you?

Answer 7

Look toward the right edge of your lane. Watch the oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.

Question 8

On which side of the road is it safe to pass a large truck?

Answer 8

left side

Always pass a large truck on the left side, and after you pass the truck, move ahead of it.

Question 9

When can you pass any light-rail vehicle or streetcar (moving or standing) on the left side?

Answer 9

Pass a light-rail vehicle or streetcar (moving or standing) on the left side when:

• you are on a one-way street
• the tracks are so close to the right side that you cannot pass on the right
• a traffic officer directs you to pass on the left

Question 10

What should you do to safely park your vehicle on a hilly road?

Answer 10

To park a vehicle on a hilly road:

• turn the front wheels to keep it from rolling if the brakes fail
• set the gear in the park position
• apply parking brakes

Question 11

Fill in the blank.

You must turn your vehicle’s front wheels towards the curb while parking on _____.

Answer 11

a downhill

The front wheels are turned towards the curb so that if the brakes fail, the vehicle will be stopped by the curb from heading into the traffic.

Question 12

What would you do to prevent your vehicle from rolling backward down the hill while parking on an uphill?

Answer 12

turn the wheels and gently touch the curb

Question 13

Which way should the front wheels be turned to park on a hill without a curb?

Answer 13

towards the shoulder of the road

Question 14

What would you do when a vehicle with one light heads towards you at night?

Answer 14

drive to the far right

A vehicle with one light could be a motorcyclist or a vehicle with a missing headlight.

Question 15

True or False:

It is safe to drive off the road to pass a vehicle.

Answer 15

FALSE

Driving off the paved road, beyond the white mark on the edge could be dangerous. Avoid doing this even if it is to pass a vehicle.

Question 16

Fill in the blank.

Switch on your ___________ headlights when driving at night in the rain.

Answer 16

Switch on your low-beam headlights when driving at night in the rain.

Question 17

At what distance should you stop your vehicle while driving at night?

Answer 17

within the distance of your lights

An important rule for safe night driving is to never overdrive your headlights.

Question 18

True or False.

While you drive at night, you should watch out for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcycles whom you can hardly see.

Answer 18

TRUE

They are harder to see at night as pedestrians and bicyclists have no lights, and motorcycles have mostly one taillight.

Question 19

What should you do while leaving a brightly lit place?

Answer 19

slow down

When leaving a brightly lit area, reduce your speed so that your eyes may adjust to the darkness.

Question 20

True or False.

You should drive at your usual speed in a highway construction zone.

Answer 20

FALSE

Reduce your speed while driving in a highway construction zone.

Question 21

What is the minimum space required to parallel park a vehicle safely?

Answer 21

3 feet longer than the vehicle

Question 22

True or False:

While parallel parking your vehicle on a level road, one of the front wheels must gently touch the curb.

Answer 22

FALSE

The wheels must be at a minimum gap of 18 inches away from the curb.

Question 23

True or False:

You may not use a disabled parking windshield identification card unless transporting the disabled person to whom it was issued.

Answer 23

TRUE

Question 24

What should you do after parking your car in the space between two cars on a level road?

Answer 24

Straighten the car parallel to the curb and leave room between cars.

Question 25

Can you park at the stripped areas adjacent to the disabled parking space shown in the image?

Answer 25

No

The striped areas are for wheelchair lifts. You cannot park in this area or in a striped area in front of an entrance to a business adjacent to a disabled parking space.

Question 26

True or False:

Temporarily stopping to obey signs or signals is considered parking on standing.

Answer 26

FALSE

Question 27

When all space at the side of a street is taken, can you park your vehicle adjacent to another vehicle?

Answer 27

No, double parking is prohibited and illegal.

Question 28

True or False:

Your vehicle may be towed away if you park your vehicle on a freeway for more than an hour.

Answer 28

FALSE

Your vehicle may be towed away if you park your vehicle on a freeway for more than four hours.

Question 29

When can you park your vehicle on the side of a freeway?

Answer 29

Park only if there’s a stop sign or in case of an emergency

Question 30

Fill in the blank.

You should not park your vehicle within ______ of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

Answer 30

50 feet

You should not park your vehicle within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

Question 31

Choose the correct option.

In which of the following places is parking prohibited?

A. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant

B. Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance of a fire station

C. In front of a public or private driveway

D. All of the above

Answer 31

All of the above

Question 32

You have stopped your car to park. While leaving the car, what must you ensure?

Answer 32

Before leaving your vehicle after you park it, make sure that:

• the engine is turned off,
• the key is removed from the ignition, and
• you do not interfere with the traffic

Question 33

Choose the correct option.

You may park your vehicle:

A. in a marked crosswalk

B. in an unmarked crosswalk

C. adjacent to a sidewalk

Answer 33

adjacent to a sidewalk

Question 34

Choose the correct option.

If you intend to pass another vehicle, you should

A. assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal

B. assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed

C. not assume the other driver will make room for you to return to your lane

Answer 34

If you intend to pass another vehicle, you should not assume the other driver will make room for you to return to your lane.

Question 35

Choose the correct option.

How would you react if a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard?

A. shift to the next lane

B. take your foot off the gas pedal

C. brake firmly to a complete stop

Answer 35

take your foot off the gas pedal

Question 36

Choose the correct option.

What must you do if you hit a parked vehicle and can’t find the owner?

A. wait for the owner to return

B. drive away before anyone sees you

C. leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle

Answer 36

leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle

Question 37

True or False:

If you see animals standing near the roadway while you are driving, you should honk to scare them away.

Answer 37

FALSE

Do not honk and try to scare the animals near the roadways. In such a situation, you should slow down and proceed with caution.

Question 38

Fill in the blank.

Keep your headlights on the _______ setting when driving behind another vehicle at night.

Answer 38

Keep your headlights on the low beam setting when driving behind another vehicle at night.

Question 39

Choose the correct option.

Which of the following should you avoid doing when another vehicle is passing?

A. Decrease your speed

B. Stay in your lane

C. Move to the left lane

Answer 39

Move to the left lane

Stay in your lane and do not increase your speed while another vehicle is passing you. It is illegal in the state of Texas to drive on the left when you’re not trying to pass someone.

Question 40

Choose the correct option.

You may pass a vehicle if the line dividing two lanes is a _________ line.

A. double solid yellow

B. solid white

C. solid yellow

D. broken white

Answer 40

You may pass a vehicle if the line dividing two lanes is a broken white line.

Question 41

Choose the correct option.

Which of the following causes hydroplaning?

A. sudden turns

B. sudden stops

C. excessive speed

D. excessive stops

Answer 41

excessive speed

Question 42

In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?

Answer 42

to the right

Question 43

What does the blue-colored parking curb signify?

Answer 43

Parking is reserved for disabled persons or drivers.

Only persons with disabilities may park in blue colored parking curbs and only if they have special plates or placards displayed on their vehicle.

Question 44

True or False:

You can cross a solid double yellow line to pass another vehicle.

Answer 44

FALSE

Do not cross a solid double yellow line to pass another vehicle. However, you may cross these lines to turn left into an alley, private road, or driveway after yielding to through traffic.