A teen remains under 18 and wants a provisional license. What is the normal minimum time to hold the learner license?
Correct answer: Six months
Texas normally requires six months with a learner license before the provisional stage. The learner restriction changes when the person turns 18; passing a practice quiz does not shorten this period.
Source: DPS — Learner license requirements and restrictions ↗
How much supervised behind-the-wheel practice does DPS list for the teen provisional stage, separate from the instructor portions?
Correct answer: 30 hours, including at least 10 at night
DPS lists 30 practice hours, with at least 10 at night, in addition to the instructor driving and observation portions. Do not substitute another state’s hour requirement.
Source: DPS — Provisional license requirements and restrictions ↗
Two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection of similar paved roads at the same time. The other vehicle is on your right and close enough to be a hazard. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop and yield to that vehicle
Section 545.151(d) requires yielding to a vehicle from the right that is in the intersection or close enough to pose a hazard. Proceed only when safe.
Source: §545.151(d) ↗
On a Texas frontage road, you approach a vehicle leaving the freeway and entering your road. Which rule applies?
Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle entering the frontage road from the freeway
Section 545.154 requires access or feeder road traffic to yield to vehicles entering from the controlled-access highway or leaving the feeder road to enter it. Follow any controlling signals or signs.
Source: §545.154 ↗
An ordinary intersection traffic signal is completely dark in every signal head. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop as though facing a stop sign and enter only when safe
Texas requires a stop at a nonfunctioning intersection signal. This rule has separate exceptions for a freeway entrance ramp signal and a pedestrian hybrid beacon.
Source: §544.007(i) ↗
The lane directly ahead has a red lane-control signal above it. May you enter?
Correct answer: No; do not enter or travel in that lane
A red overhead lane-direction signal prohibits entering or traveling in that lane. An empty-looking lane is not permission to use it.
Source: §544.009 ↗
When parking parallel on a normal two-way street in Texas, how close should the right wheels be to the right curb?
Correct answer: Within 18 inches
The general Texas rule puts the right wheels parallel to and within 18 inches of the right curb or roadway edge. Follow any applicable local parking arrangement.
Source: §545.303(a) ↗
For how much of the approach must you signal continuously before turning right or left?
Correct answer: At least the last 100 feet
Texas requires a continuous signal for at least the last 100 feet of movement before the turn. Signaling still does not excuse an unsafe maneuver.
Source: §545.104(b) ↗
To save fuel on a long downhill road, a driver shifts into neutral and coasts. Is that permitted in Texas?
Correct answer: No; coasting downhill in neutral is prohibited
Texas prohibits coasting on a downgrade with the gears or transmission in neutral. Keep the vehicle under control in an appropriate gear.
Source: §545.406(a) ↗
At a covered roadside stop on a road posted at 25 mph, you must use the slow-down alternative. What is the maximum speed?
Correct answer: 5 mph
At exactly 25 mph, the 20-mph reduction gives 5 mph. Below 25 mph, the separate rule also sets a maximum of 5 mph.
Source: Texas Transportation Code §545.157 — Move Over or Slow Down ↗
Why should you leave ample following space behind a school bus?
Correct answer: It makes frequent stops and children may cross nearby
Expect frequent stops and children who may not check carefully before entering the road. Space and attention help you respond.
Source: TxDOT — Tips for drivers sharing the road with school buses ↗
You have passed a large truck. What visual check helps you decide when to return in front of it?
Correct answer: See both truck headlights in your rearview mirror and leave a safe gap
TxDOT recommends waiting until both headlights are visible in your mirror. Do not cut closely in front or force a heavy truck to brake.
Source: TxDOT Texas Road Tips 2024 — Highway Driving, printed pages 10–11 (PDF page 8) ↗
An adult driver’s BAC is below .08, but alcohol has impaired normal abilities. Does being below .08 guarantee lawful driving?
Correct answer: No; impairment can establish intoxication regardless of BAC
Texas recognizes intoxication from loss of normal faculties due to alcohol or other drugs as well as the .08 threshold. Below .08 is not a safe-driving guarantee.
Source: TxDOT Texas Road Tips 2024 — Driving While Intoxicated, printed pages 8–9; Underage Drinking, pages 18–19 ↗
Your route needs changing while you are driving. What is the safest way to reprogram navigation?
Correct answer: Park safely before making the adjustment
Programming navigation can take attention away from driving. Make the change while safely parked rather than multitasking in traffic.
Source: TxDOT Texas Road Tips 2024 — Aggressive Driving, pages 2–3; Distracted Driving, pages 6–7 ↗
Railroad gates are lowered, but you cannot see a train yet. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay stopped; do not drive around the gates
Lowered gates close the crossing. The absence of a visible train is not permission to bypass them.
Source: TxDOT Texas Road Tips 2024 — Violations and Cautions, printed pages 20–21 (PDF page 13) ↗
After reaching a safe place following a crash, what should the drivers exchange?
Correct answer: Contact, driver license, vehicle and insurance information
Exchange the identification, contact, vehicle and insurance details needed to document the crash. Photos alone do not replace the information exchange.
Source: TxDOT Texas Road Tips 2024 — Collisions, printed pages 4–5 (PDF page 5) ↗
A road crew flagger directs you to wait while equipment crosses. What should you do?
Correct answer: Obey the flagger and wait
Obey road crew flaggers and current work-zone controls. Normal road habits may not match a temporary work-zone arrangement.
Source: TxDOT Texas Road Tips 2024 — Work Zones and Road Signs, printed pages 22–23 (PDF page 14) ↗
What vehicle dimension should you check after seeing this sign?
Correct answer: Vertical clearance
Opposing vertical arrows and a height identify a clearance warning. The number on this example is not the clearance of every bridge or overhead obstruction.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-5 — W12-2 Low clearance ↗
What should you prepare to encounter at the next junction?
Correct answer: A yield sign is ahead
The arrow and yield symbol are an advance warning of a yield sign. They do not grant the approaching driver right-of-way.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W3-2 Yield ahead ↗
Which road marking is absent ahead?
Correct answer: The road has no centerline marking
An absent centerline is the condition being warned about. It does not establish one-way operation or unrestricted passing permission.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W8-12 No center line ↗
