TX Permit Practice Test 6

All 20 questions in test 6

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1. 1. When entering a modern roundabout, what should a driver do before joining the circulating traffic?

   1. Enter first because circulating vehicles must yield at the entry
   2. Stop inside the circle until every approach is empty
   3. Travel clockwise to reach the nearest exit
   4. Slow down and yield to traffic already in the circle
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   Slow down and yield to traffic already in the circle. Texas describes a modern roundabout as a one-way circle controlled by yield signs instead of traffic lights. The entering driver slows down, gives priority to vehicles already circulating, waits for an acceptable gap, and then travels counterclockwise. Entering ahead of circulating traffic reverses the yield rule, while stopping in the circle creates a new obstruction. Clockwise travel is also contrary to the direction described in the handbook. Use a simple approach cue: reduce speed, check the circle, yield, enter counterclockwise, then signal for the exit.

2. 2. What must a driver do when a flashing yellow arrow permits a left turn?

   1. Turn immediately before opposing traffic moves
   2. Yield to oncoming traffic before turning
   3. Stop until a steady green arrow appears
   4. Yield only to vehicles turning right
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   Yield to oncoming traffic before turning. A flashing yellow arrow allows a driver to turn left only after yielding the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. The arrow signals that the turn may be made, but it does not remove conflicts with vehicles approaching from the opposite direction. Turning immediately can cut across that traffic, and waiting for a steady green arrow is more restrictive than the handbook rule. The signal also does not limit the yield duty to vehicles turning right. Slow, look through the turn path, identify opposing traffic, and complete the turn only after yielding.

3. 3. What information do vertical rectangular traffic signs generally provide?

   1. Advance warnings of railroad crossings only
   2. Exclusive warnings about roadway hazards
   3. Directions for school crossings and school approaches
   4. Regulatory instructions for traffic behavior
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   Regulatory instructions for traffic behavior. The handbook identifies the vertical rectangle as the shape generally used for regulatory signs. Such signs tell drivers what they should or should not do, including speed, lane, turn, or stopping requirements. A railroad warning is associated with a round sign, while hazard warnings generally use a diamond. The pentagon is reserved for school advance and school crossing signs. Shape recognition is a quick study aid, but always read the displayed words or symbols because the shape gives the category, not every detail of the instruction.

4. 4. If an officer directs traffic differently from a traffic signal, whose instruction must the driver follow?

   1. The illuminated signal because it always controls
   2. The law enforcement officer directing traffic
   3. The driver in the adjacent lane
   4. The instruction on the nearest route sign
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   The law enforcement officer directing traffic. Texas requires drivers to obey a law enforcement officer whenever that officer is directing traffic, even when the instruction would ordinarily conflict with a traffic law or signal. Following the illuminated signal automatically could send a driver into the path the officer is trying to protect. An adjacent driver has no authority to override either source, and a route sign gives guidance rather than a personal command. Slow down, watch the officer's hand signals, and follow the direction being given at that moment.

5. 5. What does a steady green light allow when the movement is safe?

   1. Turn in every direction regardless of lane markings
   2. Remain stopped until the next cycle
   3. Proceed straight or turn unless another sign or signal prohibits it
   4. Ignore pedestrians because green always gives priority
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   Proceed straight or turn unless another sign or signal prohibits it. A steady green light permits the driver to proceed if it is safe, including driving straight or turning unless another sign or signal prohibits the movement. The green display does not authorize every direction regardless of lane use, and it does not require the driver to wait through another signal cycle. Drivers must still watch for cars and pedestrians in the intersection, so ignoring pedestrians removes an important safety check. Use the green as permission to move, then scan the intersection before selecting the allowed path.

6. 6. What does a red stop sign require before a driver proceeds?

   1. A complete stop, followed by yielding and careful movement
   2. A rolling slowdown when no vehicle is nearby
   3. A stop only if a pedestrian is visible
   4. A lane change around the sign before continuing
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   A complete stop, followed by yielding and careful movement. The handbook says a stop sign means come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians or other vehicles, and then proceed carefully. The stop must occur before the crosswalk, intersection, or stop sign as applicable. A rolling slowdown is not enough, and the duty does not depend on whether a pedestrian happens to be visible. Going around the sign by changing lanes is not a substitute for stopping. Build the habit of stopping fully, scanning both directions, and moving only after the intersection is safe.

7. 7. What is the main purpose of regulatory traffic signs?

   1. To identify hazards that are immediately ahead
   2. To mark every railroad advance warning location
   3. To instruct drivers what they should or should not do
   4. To show only the route number of the highway
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   To instruct drivers what they should or should not do. Regulatory signs communicate required or prohibited traffic behavior in particular circumstances, and the handbook says drivers must obey them in the same manner as traffic laws. A warning sign instead alerts drivers to a hazard or change ahead. Railroad advance signs are one specialized warning category, and route numbers serve guidance and identification. When a sign states a speed, turn, lane, or stopping restriction, read it as an enforceable direction rather than as general advice about what may be coming later.

8. 8. Under Texas law, what level of alcohol brings an administrative license suspension for a driver under 21?

   1. Any detectable amount of alcohol
   2. 0.08 or more
   3. 0.04 or more
   4. 0.02 or more
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   Any detectable amount of alcohol. Texas administrative license revocation applies to any person whose breath or blood test shows 0.08 or more, to any person who refuses to submit to a breath or blood test, and to individuals under 21 for any detectable amount of alcohol. For a minor there is no 0.02 threshold as in some states; any detectable amount is enough. Refusal itself triggers a suspension, so a driver cannot avoid consequences by declining the test.

9. 9. At a stop sign, is slowing without stopping fully sufficient under the Texas handbook?

   1. Yes, if the intersection appears empty
   2. No, the driver must come to a complete stop
   3. Yes, if the vehicle is traveling below 10 mph
   4. No, but only at a school crossing
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   No, the driver must come to a complete stop. The stop-sign description specifically says that slowing down is not adequate. Every vehicle reaching the sign must come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians or other vehicles, and proceed carefully. An empty-looking intersection does not convert the sign into a yield, and a low speed still leaves the vehicle moving. The school-crossing limitation is also incorrect because the stop requirement applies wherever the stop sign is posted. Let the vehicle settle fully, then check the crosswalk and intersection before moving.

10. 10. Which vehicles often make frequent stops in the roadway?

    1. Only vehicles displaying blue emergency lights
    2. Vehicles carrying passengers to a school
    3. Cars traveling below the posted limit
    4. Mail, delivery, and trash-collection vehicles
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    Mail, delivery, and trash-collection vehicles. The Texas handbook specifically notes that mail, delivery, and trash-collection vehicles often make frequent stops in the roadway. Their work pattern can place a stopped vehicle in an unexpected location, so drivers should stay observant and approach with caution. Blue emergency lights are not required for these routine service vehicles, and the other choices describe unrelated traffic categories. Look beyond the vehicle ahead, anticipate doors or workers near the shoulder, and change lanes only after checking that the movement can be made safely.

11. 11. Before passing on a two-lane road, what blind-spot check does the handbook describe?

    1. Use only the inside mirror because the shoulder view is enough
    2. Check the blind spot after moving into the opposite lane
    3. Look over the shoulder after checking the rearview and side mirrors
    4. Rely on the horn instead of visually checking behind
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    Look over the shoulder after checking the rearview and side mirrors. Before passing, the driver checks the rearview mirror and side mirrors, then looks over the shoulder into the blind spot to confirm that the roadway is clear and another vehicle is not already passing. Waiting until the vehicle has entered the opposite lane is too late for a safe decision. A horn can alert someone ahead but cannot reveal every vehicle beside or behind the car. Make the mirror and shoulder check before signaling and moving left, while also confirming that oncoming traffic leaves enough time and space.

12. 12. When passing on a two-lane road, when should the driver return to the right lane?

    1. After safely clearing the vehicle and seeing it in the rearview mirror
    2. As soon as the front bumper passes the other vehicle
    3. Before the passed vehicle disappears from the left mirror
    4. Only after an oncoming driver flashes the headlights
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    After safely clearing the vehicle and seeing it in the rearview mirror. The passing procedure says to remain left until the overtaken vehicle has been safely cleared and can be seen in the rearview mirror. That view gives the driver evidence of enough separation before moving back into the right lane. Returning when only the front bumper is ahead can cut across the other vehicle, while waiting for an oncoming signal is not the handbook's test. Keep the lane change smooth, use the right turn signal, and switch it off after the maneuver is complete.

13. 13. If the brakes fail while driving, which control can help slow the vehicle?

    1. The accelerator held down to stabilize the engine
    2. The steering wheel released so the vehicle can coast
    3. The parking brake applied cautiously, together with a lower gear
    4. The parking brake yanked hard until the tires lock
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    The parking brake applied cautiously, together with a lower gear. During brake failure, the handbook advises that the driver can use the parking brake and shift to a lower gear. The parking brake should be applied cautiously, because locking the brakes can throw the vehicle into a skid. Holding the accelerator adds speed, and releasing the steering wheel removes control while coasting. A hard parking-brake pull creates the exact loss of traction the guidance warns about. Stay calm, use the available slowing controls progressively, and keep the vehicle pointed toward a safe stopping area.

14. 14. What do warning signs tell drivers about conditions ahead?

    1. They alert drivers to hazards, direction changes, or another situation ahead
    2. They establish only the legal maximum speed for the road
    3. They identify the driver's license class required nearby
    4. They guarantee that the roadway ahead is free of conflict
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    They alert drivers to hazards, direction changes, or another situation ahead. Warning signs alert drivers to conditions immediately ahead, including road hazards, changes in direction, or another situation that requires attention. They are different from regulatory signs, which instruct drivers about required or prohibited actions. A warning sign may include an advisory speed, but it does not serve only as a maximum-speed rule. Nor does it guarantee a clear roadway. Once a warning appears, pay attention, follow the displayed instruction, and reduce speed as needed for the condition described.

15. 15. What should drivers do when mail, delivery, or trash-collection vehicles frequently stop in the roadway?

    1. Pass immediately on the shoulder without slowing
    2. Follow closely until the vehicle reaches its destination
    3. Stop in the opposite lane and wait for a signal
    4. Proceed with caution and, if possible, change lanes before safely passing
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    Proceed with caution and, if possible, change lanes before safely passing. The handbook warns that mail, delivery, and trash-collection vehicles often stop in the roadway. Drivers should proceed with caution and, when possible, change lanes before safely passing. Passing on the shoulder creates a separate hazard, following closely removes reaction space, and stopping in an opposing lane is not the stated response. Look for a stopped service vehicle early, ease off the accelerator, check the adjacent lane, and move over only when the path is clear.

16. 16. Before turning left on a green light, what right-of-way duty remains?

    1. Turn first because green always provides protected movement
    2. Yield to all traffic approaching from the opposite direction
    3. Yield only to vehicles already behind the turning car
    4. Ignore bicycles because the light controls only motor vehicles
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    Yield to all traffic approaching from the opposite direction. A green light allows a left turn, but it does not remove the obligation to yield to traffic approaching from the opposite direction. The driver must wait for a safe opening before crossing that path. Green does not automatically make the movement protected, and traffic behind the turning vehicle is not the central conflict in this rule. Bicycles and other lawful road users remain part of the traffic picture. Signal early, scan across the intersection, and turn only when opposing traffic has yielded or passed.

17. 17. When does a Texas learner license expire?

    1. One year after issue
    2. Six months after issue
    3. On the minor's 16th birthday
    4. On the minor's 18th birthday
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    On the minor's 18th birthday. A Texas learner license is marked Learner License on the front of the card and expires on the minor's 18th birthday. To apply, a person must be at least 15 but no more than 18, complete the classroom portion of a driver education course, and pass the vision and knowledge exams. The license allows practice only with a licensed driver who is at least 21, has at least one year of driving experience, and sits beside the driver.

18. 18. How much following distance is prohibited behind a fire truck answering an alarm with flashing red lights?

    1. Following within 50 feet is allowed if traffic is light
    2. Following within 500 feet is not allowed
    3. Following within 100 feet is required to see the truck
    4. Following is unrestricted once the truck enters a highway
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    Following within 500 feet is not allowed. The emergency-vehicle rules prohibit driving within 500 feet of a fire truck answering an alarm when its flashing red lights are on. The distance creates room for the truck to maneuver and protects the driver from entering the emergency scene too closely. A 50-foot allowance is not the stated rule, and the handbook does not require a driver to follow at 100 feet. The restriction does not disappear on a highway. If the truck is responding, remain well back and choose another route or pace.

19. 19. Who may supervise a Texas learner license holder while practicing?

    1. A licensed driver at least 21 years old with at least one year of driving experience, seated beside the driver
    2. Any licensed driver of any age
    3. A licensed driver at least 18 seated anywhere in the vehicle
    4. Only a parent
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    A licensed driver at least 21 years old with at least one year of driving experience, seated beside the driver. A learner license lets a student legally practice driving when accompanied by a licensed driver. That supervisor must be at least 21 years of age with at least one year of driving experience and must occupy the seat beside the driver. An 18 year old does not qualify, a back seat passenger does not count, and the supervisor need not be a parent. The learner license is available from age 15 and expires on the 18th birthday.

20. 20. On a one-way road marked with broken white lines, what lane-use rule applies?

    1. The driver must remain in the far-left lane
    2. The lines prohibit every lane change
    3. The driver may travel in any lane
    4. Only buses may cross the markings
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    The driver may travel in any lane. The handbook states that when each lane on a one-way road is marked with a broken white line, a driver may travel in any lane. Broken white markings separate lanes moving in the same direction and allow lane use to vary as traffic conditions and planned movements require. A far-left-only rule is not stated, and the lines do not prohibit every lane change. The markings also do not reserve the lanes for buses. Change lanes only after checking mirrors, the blind spot, and the intended path.