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What percentage of car accidents involve drunk driving? - ✔✔32 percent Who can sign an application for a learner's permit? - ✔✔an employer or county judge Who has to pass an approved driver education course in order to obtain a driver license? - ✔✔any individual under the age of 25 Which documents can you bring with you to the DPS office if you don't have a Texas ID? - ✔✔an original or certified birth certificate, school records, or immunization records Mike's 21-year old cousin will be visiting from Germany next month. Will Mike's cousin be able to help drive Mike to school? - ✔✔yes, as long as he has a valid driver's license in Germany Can a visitor with a driver license from Chile legally drive here? - ✔✔yes, as long as Chile and Texas recognize each other's licenses Stella's sister is visiting Texas while her husband is at a military outpost. Can she legally drive? - ✔✔she can drive with a valid out-of-state license Stella's sister will need to stay in Texas for 4 months. Can she legally drive with an out-of-state license for 4 months? - ✔✔no, she will need to obtain a Texas driver license within 90 days Who must always occupy the passenger seat when a driver with a Learner License is behind the wheel? - ✔✔a licensed driver at least 21 years old Pete's mother is ill and nobody else can take his little sister to school. He has a Learner License and is 17. What can he do? - ✔✔apply for a Minor Restricted Driver License
A person's regular Class C driver license allows them to legally drive a motorcycle. - ✔✔false Stella will be helping her father out on the farm this summer. She has a Class B license. Can she use a farm trailer? - ✔✔yes, Stella can use a farm trailer with a Class B license Class M - ✔✔motorcycle - above 16 yrs + driver's license moped - above 15 yrs + parental permission Class C - ✔✔vehicles with gvwr < 26,001 pounds trailers < 10,000 pounds Class B - ✔✔vehicles with gvwr > 26,001 pounds vehicles < 10,000 pounds trailers < 20,000 pounds bus with 24 or more passengers Class A - ✔✔rights with B + C but cannot operate commercial vehicles Ryan's dad is a truck driver for a large company. He has a _____________. - ✔✔commercial Driver License If you want to work at a delivery company driving a vehicle in Texas, you need to _________ to obtain a CDL. - ✔✔be at least 18 years old Class C CDL - ✔✔transport 16-23 people transport hazardous materials
You're under 21. One of your friends got beer from an older brother and offered some to you. Can this affect your driving privileges? - ✔✔yes, conviction of possession of alcohol will automatically suspend your license Your driver license can be suspended for regularly skipping school. - ✔✔true What type of motor vehicle does NOT need to be inspected? - ✔✔all motor vehicles need to be inspected (motorcycles, motor scooters, motorcycles) Why is it important to have your vehicle inspected? - ✔✔all choices are correct (to make sure your car is environmentally friendly and safe + required by state) How many days do you have to register a newly purchased vehicle? - ✔✔30 days The state requires all drivers to purchase a minimum amount of liability insurance. Why? - ✔✔to make every driver financially responsible for any damage they may cause You and another driver reach a busy intersection at the same time. What's the safest course of action? - ✔✔yield the right of way to the other driver You're driving on an unpaved road that leads to a highway. What should you do when you reach the highway? - ✔✔yield to vehicles on the highway Riley is riding his motorcycle on a road that ends in a cross street. What should he do at the T- intersection? - ✔✔riley needs to yield the right of way to vehicles on the cross street You are backing out of your driveway into the road when you see your neighbor walking his dog. What should you do? - ✔✔you should stop before the sidewalk so your neighbor and his dog can pass Pete is late to work when he gets to a train crossing. He sees a train coming, but there are no barriers. Should he drive on? - ✔✔pete should stay back and wait for the train to cross
What should you do if you see a fire truck with its sirens on and its lights flashing behind you? - ✔✔pull over to the right to let the fire truck pass While driving, you see a school bus in the opposite lane dropping off students. There is no median. When is it ok to go? - ✔✔you can go once the red lights turn off and the bus moves again Watch out for ____ when driving near a school bus. - ✔✔children crossing the street On a highway without median dividers, you must stop at least 10 feet away from a stopped school bus, even if the bus is going in the opposite direction. - ✔✔true You are on a divided highway with a raised median when you see a school bus stopped on the other side of the road. Are you legally required to stop? - ✔✔no, because the oncoming traffic is separated by a raised median When do you NOT have to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights? - ✔✔when it is on the other side of a road separated by a median What should you do at a yellow traffic light? - ✔✔stop if it's safe to do so What should you do if you need to turn left at a flashing yellow traffic signal? - ✔✔yield to oncoming traffic Emma is waiting at a red traffic light. When the light turns green, Emma should ____ before driving forward. - ✔✔check right and left for careless drivers Before turning right at a red light, you must first ____. - ✔✔come to a complete stop Only a police officer can give you a speeding ticket. - ✔✔false Broken yellow lines separate ____. - ✔✔two-way roads where you can legally pass
When passing on a two-lane road, you must first make sure you are clear to start passing by ___. - ✔✔checking your rearview AND side mirrors When passing a vehicle, when can you move back over? - ✔✔when you can see the car in your rearview mirror Don't pass within ___ feet of a railroad crossing or intersection. - ✔✔ 100 Stella is driving in the far right lane of a multi-lane road, but she needs to make a left turn that's coming up in 50 feet. What should she do? - ✔✔drive past the turn and keep going until she finds a safe place to turn around Signal at least ___ feet before turning. - ✔✔ 100 When turning left, you DON'T need to yield to oncoming traffic. - ✔✔false When turning left, which lane of the intersecting street should you turn onto? - ✔✔the farthest left lane to the right of the yellow line For how much distance should you signal before turning? - ✔✔100 feet What should you use a center turn lane for? - ✔✔turning left Which of the following parking spots do you need a permit for? - ✔✔a handicap parking space You shouldn't park your vehicle within _______ of a fire hydrant. - ✔✔15 feet Avoid parking next to: - ✔✔all choices are correct (fire lanes, emergency exits, intersections)
Pete's mother has a physical disability. He borrows her car to go to the grocery store and parks in one of the spaces reserved for customers with disabilities up front. Was this correct? - ✔✔no, he is not driving his mother, who has a disability When parking uphill with a curb, turn the front wheels away from the _____. - ✔✔curb It is illegal to coast downhill with the transmission or gears in neutral. - ✔✔true To compensate for blind spots, quickly glance left and right over your shoulder and linger in the blind spots of other vehicles. - ✔✔false The area around your car that you cannot see is called ____. - ✔✔the vehicle's hidden operating space What's an example of something that could be in your hidden operating space - ✔✔all choices are correct (pets, children, toys) Drivers should keep ____ of following distance between them and the car they are following. - ✔✔ 3 seconds When you double the speed of your car, your braking distance ____. - ✔✔quadruples Total stopping time - ✔✔PD + RD + BD If the road becomes wet or crowded, you should ____. - ✔✔slow down and increase your following distance Where can you travel 65 mph? - ✔✔freeways Most fatal crashes that involve speeding happen on the highway - ✔✔false
You are not liable for open containers of alcohol in your car as long as you aren't drinking from them. - ✔✔false What is a first-time consequence of refusing a law enforcement officer's request to take a breathalyzer or blood test? - ✔✔your license will automatically be suspended If you refuse to take a breathalyzer/blood test ______ within 10 years, your license will be suspended for 2 years. - ✔✔twice If you have been involved in a collision that left someone seriously injured or dead, the police do not need your consent to take a breathalyzer/blood test. - ✔✔true It's against the law for a driver to operate an open bed truck or pull an open bed trailer when a passenger _______ is occupying the bed of the truck or trailer. - ✔✔under the age of 18 Which of these is an exception to Texas law prohibiting riding in the bed of a truck or trailer? - ✔✔all choices are correct (on a beach, parades, government-sanctioned hayrides) An aggressive driver will _________ other drivers. - ✔✔intentionally aggravate The following are ways to reduce the possibility of experiencing road rage except for: - ✔✔following the driver in front of you closely Drive safely by obeying traffic laws, using peripheral vision, __________, and always using your turn signal. - ✔✔giving your car proper maintenance Texas law prohibits the transport of loose material unless ______. - ✔✔the bed is closed on all sides and some type of canvas or tarp covers the top If you need to tow a car with another car, the rope you use must ________ between vehicles. - ✔✔not be longer than 15 feet
Carbon monoxide has a smell that resembles rotten eggs. - ✔✔false To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, you should ____. - ✔✔all choices are correct (keep your garage door open while running your vehicle, have a mechanic check your maintenance system once a year, close your tailgate windows in pickups with tops) To cross a street, pedestrians should always use ____. - ✔✔the crosswalk A pedestrian may ____ if there aren't sidewalks. - ✔✔walk against traffic (on the left side of the street) Pedestrians who are drinking or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs should stay off the streets. - ✔✔true Bike crashes are most common when ____. - ✔✔the driver turns in front of the path of a biker OR the driver doesn't give a biker the right of way at an intersection Bicyclists must always ride as close as possible to the right curb or edge of the road, no exceptions. - ✔✔false Bicyclists may ride in the left lane if they are on a one-way street with two or more lanes. - ✔✔true Which of the following is NOT a bike safety guideline? - ✔✔weave in and out of traffic What is one thing shared lane markings are NOT used for? - ✔✔decrease the possibility of Highway Hypnosis Where can motor-assisted scooters be used? - ✔✔on streets or highways under 45 mph If you approach a horse on the road while driving, you should NOT: - ✔✔honk your horn so it will get out of the way
What are the first things you should do when you are being pulled over by an officer? - ✔✔put your vehicle in park and turn off your engine Before driving, you should check for these things: obstructions behind the car, ____, and which direction your vehicle's wheels are turned. - ✔✔leaking fluids You should check behind your tires and look for fluid leaks AFTER driving. - ✔✔false How far away should you be from the steering wheel? - ✔✔10 to 12 inches What is one thing you should always do before driving? - ✔✔adjust your mirrors Where should you place your hands on the steering wheel? - ✔✔9 and 3 position It's your ____ to keep both yourself and anyone in your car safe. - ✔✔responsibility An example of an active restraint in a car is _____ - ✔✔seat belts Drivers and passengers alike should wear ___ on every trip. - ✔✔seat belts Drivers are responsible for making sure passengers less than 17 years old use seat belts. - ✔✔true Who should sit in the rear of the vehicle to protect themselves from airbag impact in case of a crash? - ✔✔passengers 12 and under There are ________ crash-related deaths in the US every year. - ✔✔over 40, Fifty-five percent of drivers ages 16-20 who were killed in a car crash were _______. - ✔✔not wearing their seat belt
Kevin was driving his 6-year-old sister in the front seat when a police officer signals him to stop. What is a likely outcome? - ✔✔he'll receive a ticket Until what age or height must children be secured in an appropriate child passenger safety seat? - ✔✔until age 8 or taller than 4'9" Where do you find the gearshift lever in a vehicle with an automatic transmission? - ✔✔on the center console or steering column In what situation will you need to use low gears? - ✔✔when you need more power at a lower speed Emma has her vehicle's gear on reverse while turning the wheel right. Which way will her vehicle go? - ✔✔Emma's vehicle will back out to the right The first option for slowing down is to release the gas pedal. - ✔✔true What can you use your light switch for? - ✔✔all choices are correct (the vehicle's high beams, the vehicle's headlights, the vehicle's parking lights) To turn right, push the signal lever ______. - ✔✔up In what position should you be to properly adjust your rearview mirror? - ✔✔sitting up straight and looking straight ahead What must you do when the temperature light on your dashboard comes on? - ✔✔look for a safe place to stop and turn off your engine If the oil pressure warning light appears, you know the engine oil is circulating at the proper pressure. - ✔✔false
To limit and manage multitask performances, you must ____ - ✔✔all choices are correct (hide distractions, prepare yourself, focus on driving) With good visual attention, you can determine the _______ for you to travel. - ✔✔safest way Why is mental attention important? - ✔✔it helps you make the best decision in driving situations As a driver, you are aware of your surroundings through the use of ____. - ✔✔eyesight Having different fields of vision allows you to see as much of the road as possible. - ✔✔true The majority of visual information you get while driving is from: - ✔✔central vision Areas that cannot be seen by the driver are called ____. - ✔✔blind spots Visual targeting means you should look at targets ______ ahead of you while driving. - ✔✔ 12 - 20 seconds How far does your target range extend? - ✔✔about 20-30 seconds in front of you Why do you need to be prepared for changes in your immediate range? - ✔✔your response time is much slower ____ encompasses everything in front of you and the best place to view what you'll be encountering. - ✔✔target distance What is NOT an example of a changing operating space? - ✔✔a parking garage (scene of a crash, construction zone, reduced speed limit school zone are) Riley is driving down the highway when the road starts curving to the right. Which lane position should he take? - ✔✔lane position 2 (right side of lane)
If you're driving in the center of your lane, you're in: - ✔✔lane position 1 How is your following distance determined? - ✔✔counting seconds from when the driver in front of you passes an object until you pass it The maximum speed you can travel and steer quickly out of the way is _______. - ✔✔75 mph Habitually late Pete is speeding to school. He's accelerating right before a school zone. Why is this dangerous? - ✔✔his field of vision is lowered in a place where he needs more of it What is a non-traditional intersection? - ✔✔the meeting of two different roadways in an unusual place Stella sees a lot of pedestrians while driving downtown. She turns off her music and rolls down the window. Why? - ✔✔she's concentrating her visual and mental attention on vulnerable roadway users When you increase your vehicle's speed, you must also increase your _________ to compensate for limitations. - ✔✔following interval Quality mental attention, visual attention, and _______ keep you safe on roadways. - ✔✔communication What is SEE iT? - ✔✔a space management system that stands for Search, Evaluate, and Execute For the safety acronym SEE iT, what does the S stand for? - ✔✔search the road for information You are on a busy road. What is the first thing you must do to better manage your space? - ✔✔you must search the roads for new information on road conditions and other drivers Analysts say drivers make _____ decisions every mile on the road. - ✔✔ 50 - 60
Losing traction can cause your vehicle to ______. - ✔✔all choices are correct (yaw, pitch, roll) Braking or accelerating can cause too much of the weight of your vehicle to shift and rollover. - ✔✔false When parking uphill with a curb, turn the front wheels towards the _____. - ✔✔street When parking uphill or downhill WITHOUT a curb, turn your wheels so the vehicle will roll ____ the center of the road if the brakes fail. - ✔✔away from What is one of the steps you should take while skidding? - ✔✔take your foot off the accelerator If your front tires lose traction and skid, you should ____. - ✔✔steer in the direction you want to go Josh slams on the brakes to let a stray cat cross his path unharmed. Which way will his vehicle's weight move and why? - ✔✔it will move forward due to inertia When you change directions or speed too rapidly, the inertia of the vehicle will cause it to become ______. - ✔✔unbalanced Pete hasn't switched out his vehicle's tires in a while and now he's driving in the rain. What must he do and why? - ✔✔decrease speed to maintain vehicle balance and traction You can minimize the effect of inertia on your body while driving by ______. - ✔✔wearing your seatbelt What should you release to re-establish vehicle control and tire traction? - ✔✔the accelerator and the brakes If going uphill, smoothly apply pressure on the accelerator. If going downhill, smoothly lessen pressure to the accelerator. - ✔✔true
Stella wants to learn to maintain vehicle balance in her vehicle. What's the best way to do that? - ✔✔she can use the owner's manual for specific information about her vehicle's balance Examples of vehicle maneuvers include all of the following EXCEPT: - ✔✔causing your vehicle to pitch Emma wants to drive forward in her car. What does she need to do other than place her vehicle's gear in Drive and accelerate? - ✔✔sustain visual attention and communication to safely maneuver forward Turning combines all of the following vehicle operations EXCEPT: - ✔✔turning on your headlights When parallel parking, what is the first thing you must do? - ✔✔pull up even with the front car, about two feet out from the space When turning left, you need to check your mirrors and _______, decelerate, and use ______. - ✔✔oncoming traffic, your turn signal Using reference points, you can manage your: - ✔✔all choices are correct (path of travel, line of sight, operation space) Well-rested drivers make safe decisions through ________ and ________. - ✔✔alert observations, quick reactions Why should vehicles with out-of-state license plates be given extra room on the road? - ✔✔all choices are correct (they might have more stops to make, they might not be familiar with the roads, they may stop suddenly to view the sights) If a vehicle at your side is being tailgated, what should you do? - ✔✔ease off the accelerator and let them pass What is commentary driving? - ✔✔audibly stating the steps you take to drive
