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Example Test #56

1. When there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what does a double solid yellow line indicate?
None of the above

The edge of the road

The center of the roadway

The individual lanes of travel

2. Which of the following does NOT affect your blood alcohol concentration?
The type of alcohol

Your body weight

The amount of time since your last drink

The period of time during which the alcohol was consumed

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3. What is true, in the event that you are driving up to a railroad crossing, when the red lights start flashing, the signal bell sounds, and the crossing gates start to be lowered?
None of the above.

You should stop at least 15 feet from the tracks.

It is still okay to cross if the gates aren't completely lowered yet and you think you can make it with at least 10 seconds to spare.

You can cross as soon as the train has passed.

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4. In Texas, your headlights must be turned on from one half hour after sunset until
two hours before sunrise.

one hour before sunrise.

one-and-a-half hours before sunrise.

half an hour before sunrise.

5. What is the meaning of this sign?
one of the above.

You are approaching exit number 117.

the next exit is 117 miles ahead.

you must take this exit if you want to enter route 117.

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6. The number on this sign represents
an exit number.

the number of miles until the next exit.

the maximum allowed speed on the exit ramp.

a U.S. Route marker.

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7. You see this sign while driving slower than the surrounding vehicles. You must
speed up.

move into the left lane.

take the next exit.

move into the right lane.

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8. The sign in the picture is a(n)
route marker.

service sign.

warning sign.

regulatory sign.

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9. What is the meaning of this sign?
None of the above

There is a traffic signal at an intersection ahead

There is a stop sign at an intersection ahead

There is a stop signal at a railroad crossing ahead

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10. Is it dangerous to hold something in your lap while driving?
Yes, always.

It is okay as long as it isn't a person or an animal.

No, as long as you won’t be distracted by it.

No, if it's only a small animal.

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11. Which of these signs directs you to a hospital?
Sign A

Sign B

Sign C

Sign D

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12. In which of these situations is it permitted to pass another vehicle on the right?
None of the above

When the vehicle is turning right, or about to turn right

When the vehicle is turning left, or about to turn left

When the vehicle is trying to change lanes

13. This sign tells you that
you are approaching a median.

you are approaching a dip in the road.

you are approaching a bump in the road.

you are approaching a hill grade.

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14. What is the meaning of this sign?
You are approaching a traffic merging area; stop before merging.

You are approaching a one-way road; drive carefully.

You are approaching a roundabout; get ready to yield.

U-turns are permitted here; reduce your speed.

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15. When the yellow flashing lights are on, all drivers approaching _________ must obey the speed limit displayed.
railroad crossings

school zones

work zones

freeways

16. What is the meaning of this sign?
There is a narrow bridge ahead.

There is a railroad crossing ahead

There is a one-way road ahead

There is an underpass ahead

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17. In Texas, children who are younger than ____ and shorter than 4' 9'' must sit in child passenger safety seats.
10 years old

12 years old

8 years old

9 years old

18. This sign tells you that
vehicles on the left must make a left turn and vehicles on the right must make a right turn.

vehicles on the left must turn left and vehicles on the right must keep going straight.

vehicles on the left must turn left and vehicles on the right must merge right.

vehicles on the left must turn left and vehicles on the right may either go straight or turn right.

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19. What is this sign used to indicate?
No right turns allowed

There is a curve to the right

Traffic merges from the right here

There is a sharp right turn

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20. If one of your tires blows out, you should
increase your speed

change gears

brake hard

make sure you keep the vehicle straight

21. This sign alerts you to a
slippery road.

two-way road.

winding road.

double curve on the road.

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22. This sign warns that
you are driving in a school zone.

there are pedestrian crosswalks at an intersection.

you are close to a children's playground area.

you are close to a school bus stop.

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23. You are driving at 65 mph when you see this sign. It means
you can stay at the same speed.

You will need to slow down soon

You will need to speed up soon

You will soon enter a school zone.

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24. If your car has airbags, you should use the _________ technique to rotate the steering wheel most of the time.
push-pull

push-off

one-hand

no-hands

25. When you see this sign, it means
you are driving in the wrong lane.

you are driving on an expressway.

you are driving in a city.

you are going the wrong way.

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26. This blue sign tells you that _______ is/are available here.
telephones.

food.

a gas station.

lodging.

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27. On an intersection, a single solid white line across the road indicates that you must _________ for a traffic signal or sign.
stop after the line

cross the line

slow down after crossing the line

stop before the line

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28. Anyone who is convicted of DWI can be fined _______ for a second offense.
up to $500.

up to $1,000.

up to $4,000.

up to $6,000.

29. You reach a crossroad with a green traffic signal. You want to drive straight through the intersection. Which of these is true?
You may proceed.

You may not proceed.

You must briefly stop and yield, and after that you can proceed.

You may proceed, but you must first yield to any traffic already in the intersection.

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30. This sign is
a stop sign.

a yield sign.

a Do Not Enter sign.

a work zone sign.

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