Texas Driver Handbook Study and Review Questions for Appendix C Flashcards
What is the minimum age at which you can get a Class C driver license without either driver education or being a hardship case?
18 years of age
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
up to $200 fine
A With corrective lenses
B LOFS age 21 or over
C Daytime only
D Not to exceed 45 MPH
E No expressway driving
I M/C not to exceed 250 cc
J Licensed M/C Operator age 21 or over in sight
K Moped
L Vehicle w/o air brakes - applies to vehicles requiring CDL
M CDL Intrastate Commerce only
P Stated on license
Q LOFS 21 or over vehicle above Class B
R LOFS 21 or over vehicle above Class C
S Outside mirror or hearing aid
T Automatic transmission
U Applicable prosthetic devices
V Applicable vehicle devices
W Power steering
*LOFS= licensed driver 21 years of age or older
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
To the right
What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you that your driver license is about to expire?
“It remains your responsibility to renew your license.”
On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker?
White
A red and white equilateral triangle. This sign tells you that the road you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow down or stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.
Describe the “Yield” sign.
It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
What does a “Narrow Bridge” sign look like, and how should the driver react when he sees one?
What is the shape of a “Keep Right” sign, and how should the driver react when he sees one?
A white vertical rectangle. The driver should drive right of this sign as this sign is used in advance of islands and medians.
A yellow diamond. The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down, keep right, and do not pass.
Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve?
What does a “Do Not Pass” sign mean?
Do not pass other vechicles.
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow?
White vertical rectangle with black writing. “Slower Traffic Keep Right” is written on sign.
What does “Yield Right-of-Way” mean?
To allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first, when they have the privilege of having immediate use of a part of a roadway.
- BRAKES
Foot Brake—must stop car within a distance of 25 feet at a speed of 20 miles per hour.
Parking Brake—should be adequate to stop and hold car. - LIGHTS
Two Headlights—one on each side on the front—a beam indicator showing when the high headlight beam is on.
Tail Lights—all vehicles shall be equipped with two tail lights, except that models manufactured prior to model year 1960 shall be required to have only one tail light.
Brake Lights—all vehicles shall be equipped with two brake lights (stop lights) except that models manufactured prior to model year 1960 shall be required to have only one brake light (stop light).
Turn Signals—every motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, and pole-trailer shall be equipped with electric turn signals (motorcycles and certain trailers
excepted), except that passenger cars and trucks less than 80 inches in width and manufactured prior to model year 1960 need not be equipped with electrical turn signals.
License Plate Light—a white light lighting the rear license plate when the headlights (or auxiliary lamps) are lighted.
Reflectors—two red reflectors, one on each side of car. (May be in combination with tail lights)—placed at a height of 15 to 60 inches and visible up to 600 feet. Reflectors must be visible up to 350 feet on vehicles manufactured prior to the year model 1960.
Parking Lights—white or amber on the front, red to the rear (may be in
combination with other lights). - HORN—must be heard for a distance of 200 feet.
- MUFFLER—a muffler and exhaust system—all 1968 or later models must be equipped with an exhaust emission system to help reduce air pollution.
- SAFETY GLASS—all new cars must be equipped with safety glass. All replacements of glass for any car must be with safety glass.
- LICENSE PLATES—must have one valid plate at the front and one at the rear of passenger and commercial vehicles except dealer plates and those
commercial vehicles that are only issued one license plate. - WINDSHIELD WIPER—for safety in bad weather.
- REARVIEW MIRROR—shall be so located as to be able to reflect a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.
- SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEM—farm tractors and machinery, road construction machinery, animal-drawn vehicles and certain other motor vehicles
designed to travel at 25 miles per hour or less must display the slow moving vehicle emblem. - FRONT SEAT BELTS—are required equipment if seat belt anchorages were part of the original equipment of the automobile.
- TIRES—all vehicles are required to be equipped with tires that are in proper and safe condition with a minimum tread depth of 2/32nds of an inch.
- FUEL CAP—the fuel cap on gasoline-powered vehicles from 2 to 24 years old will be checked to determine if the fuel cap is missing or defective. (EXCEPTIONS: antique vehicles, circus vehicles, slow moving vehicles
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
- A red light showing from the front—except on an emergency vehicle.
- A bell, siren, or exhaust whistle—except on an emergency vehicle.
- A muffler cutout.
- Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the left side or six inches beyond the right side of the body, running board, or fenders of your car.
- Flashing red lights on the front—except on emergency vehicles, school buses, and church buses
Describe the types of equipment which Texas State Law specifically forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Once the brakes have been applied, about how many feet does a car which was going 70 mph travel before it comes to a stop?
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop. (and this is with good brakes and tires on dry, level pavement)
When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when you overtake a school bus loading or unloading children?
You should never overtake a school bus, especially when it is loading or unloading children. You should stop until the bus either resumes its drive or the driver tells you to pass.
About how many feet will the average driver going 50 mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
110 feet (It takes the average person 1-1/2 seconds to think, react and apply the brakes. At 50 mph, a car travels 110 feet before driver thinks to apply the brakes, and 119 feet traveled while skidding to a stop. That is a total of 229 feet to come to a complete stop.)
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet
What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts?
30 mph
Does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean that you may drive 55 mph on that highway under all conditions?
No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.
You should never drive on the left half of the roadway when you are within how many feet from an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing?
100 ft (five car lengths)
What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an intersection?
Continue straight and exit on the next intersection (IN THE CORRECT LANE)
When two cars meet at the intersection of a two-lane road with a four-lane road, which one must yield the right-of-way?
Four lane road
If you are driving and hear a siren coming, what should you do?
Moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.
What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
DONʼT JAM ON THE BRAKES. Take your foot off the gas pedal (accelerator).
TURN YOUR STEERING WHEEL IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SKID. As you recover control, gently straighten the wheels.
At what time of the day should your headlights be turned on?
You must use your headlights beginning one-half hour after sunset and ending one-half hour before sunrise, or any other time when persons or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1,000 feet.
DWI by use of alcohol or drugs, drug offense, intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, failure to stop and render aid, causing the death or serious injury of anyone while operating a motor vehicle, any offense punishable as a felony under the motor vehicle laws of Texas, overtaking and passing a school bus, boating while intoxicated, evading arrest, driving while license invalid, alterd/unlawful use of driver license, etc.
Under what conditions may your driver’s license be suspended?
Cars produce carbon monoxide which is deadly gas which can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Make sure that you are getting plenty of fresh air.
What is carbon monoxide, and how may it be harmful to drivers?
Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while driving.
Take your foot of the gas, gently apply the brakes., steer straight, move off the pavement
What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with standard transmission?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.
