At a crosswalk without working traffic signals, a pedestrian is crossing on your half of the road. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop and yield to the pedestrian
Texas requires stopping and yielding when a pedestrian is crossing on your half of the roadway, or is approaching from the other half closely enough to be in danger.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §552.003(a) ↗
A car ahead has stopped at a crosswalk to let someone walk across. May you overtake that car?
Correct answer: No; do not pass the vehicle stopped for the pedestrian
A stopped vehicle can hide a pedestrian. Texas prohibits overtaking a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §552.003(c) ↗
You want to turn, but a person is crossing your path on a WALK signal. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop and yield before turning across their path
A driver must stop and yield to a pedestrian or sidewalk user proceeding on a WALK signal. A turning movement does not override that crossing right-of-way.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §552.002(b) ↗
A pedestrian began crossing on WALK and is halfway across when DON’T WALK appears. What should a turning driver expect?
Correct answer: The person may finish crossing toward a sidewalk or safety island
A person who started on WALK may continue toward a sidewalk or safety island after the signal changes. Do not turn into their path.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §552.002(c) ↗
You are entering a driveway across a sidewalk. A pedestrian is approaching on that sidewalk. What is required?
Correct answer: Stop and yield before crossing the sidewalk
A vehicle entering or emerging from a driveway, alley or similar entrance must stop and yield to a pedestrian approaching on the sidewalk across it.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §552.006(c) ↗
You are preparing to reverse out of a parking space. What condition must be satisfied before backing?
Correct answer: You can move safely without interfering with other traffic
Back only when the movement can be made safely and without interference with other traffic. Reverse lights warn others but do not give you right-of-way.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §545.415(a) ↗
You pass your freeway exit and stop on the shoulder. Is backing along the shoulder to reach the exit lawful?
Correct answer: No; backing there is prohibited
Texas prohibits backing on the roadway or shoulder of a limited-access or controlled-access highway. Continue forward to a lawful exit instead.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §545.415(b) ↗
You park a conventional key-ignition car without using a remote starter. Before leaving it unattended, which action is required?
Correct answer: Shut off the engine, remove the key and set the parking brake
The unattended-vehicle rule requires stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key and effectively setting the parking brake. On a grade, the wheels must also be positioned as required.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §545.404(a) ↗
A bicyclist is approaching beside your parked car. What must you do before opening the traffic-side door?
Correct answer: Wait until opening it is safe and does not interfere with traffic
A traffic-side door may be opened only with reasonable safety and without interfering with moving traffic. Check for cyclists as well as motor vehicles.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §545.418(1) ↗
After your passenger gets out, may you leave the traffic-side door open while organizing items in the car?
Correct answer: No; close it rather than leave it beside moving traffic
Texas prohibits leaving a door next to moving traffic open longer than necessary to load or unload a passenger. Close it promptly and avoid obstructing passing traffic.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §545.418(2) ↗
You are not on official business. How far back must you stay from a fire truck responding to a fire alarm?
Correct answer: At least 500 feet
Texas prohibits following a fire apparatus responding to a fire alarm closer than 500 feet unless on official business. Do not use its cleared path to rush through traffic.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §545.407(a) ↗
An unprotected fire hose is stretched across a street for use at a fire. May you drive over it?
Correct answer: Only with consent from the fire official in command
You may not drive over an unprotected fire hose intended for use at a fire or alarm without consent from the fire department official in command.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §545.408 ↗
Boxes loaded beside the driver block the view to the right. What should happen before driving?
Correct answer: Rearrange the load so the driver’s view and controls are clear
A vehicle may not be driven with its load obstructing the driver’s front or side view or interfering with the driving controls. Correct the obstruction before moving.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §545.417(a) ↗
During the day, bad weather prevents you from clearly seeing a person or vehicle 1,000 feet ahead. What does Texas require?
Correct answer: Display the required vehicle lights
Required lights must be displayed at nighttime and when poor light or atmospheric conditions prevent clear recognition of a person or vehicle 1,000 feet ahead.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §547.302(a) ↗
You have properly signaled a turn with your arm. As you begin steering through the turn, what should you do?
Correct answer: Return that hand to the wheel to control the turn
The DPS handbook advises against holding a hand signal while making the turn because both hands are needed on the wheel. Give the required advance warning before turning.
Source: DPS DL-7 Chapter 6 — Signaling, Passing, and Turning; turn procedure step 4 (indexed official excerpt) ↗
A crash victim is injured but is not exposed to immediate danger. What is the appropriate general response?
Correct answer: Call for skilled help and avoid unnecessary movement
Get skilled assistance promptly. Unnecessary lifting or movement can worsen injuries; move an injured person only when necessary for safety and follow emergency-dispatch instructions.
Source: DPS DL-7 Chapter 11 — Aiding the Injured, points 1–3 (indexed official excerpt) ↗
You call for an ambulance after a collision. Which information is especially important to give clearly?
Correct answer: The precise crash location and useful nearby landmarks
Emergency responders need an accurate location. Note your surroundings and clearly identify where the collision occurred when requesting medical help.
Source: DPS DL-7 Chapter 11 — Aiding the Injured, point 1 (indexed official excerpt) ↗
Before a trip through a busy city, what planning habit can reduce pressure to drive aggressively?
Correct answer: Allow extra time for delays and congestion
Plan the journey and allow for congestion, construction or breakdowns. A time buffer reduces the pressure that can contribute to anger and risky decisions.
Source: DPS DL-7 Chapter 14 — Tips to Avoid Road Rage, point 1 (indexed official excerpt) ↗
On a long, monotonous drive, which visual habit helps avoid zoning out?
Correct answer: Scan near and far, to the sides, and check mirrors
The DPS handbook recommends shifting attention among relevant near and distant objects, signs and mirrors. Staring at one spot can reduce awareness during a monotonous drive.
Source: DPS DL-7 Chapter 9 — Fight Highway Hypnosis, point 3 (indexed official excerpt) ↗
During a long highway trip, which habit helps counter monotony and declining alertness?
Correct answer: Take regular safe stops and get out to stretch
The DPS handbook recommends frequent stops and walking around to relax muscles. Do not wait for severe drowsiness or loss of lane control before taking a break.
Source: DPS DL-7 Chapter 9 — Fight Highway Hypnosis, point 1 (indexed official excerpt) ↗
