Texas DMV Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is You must go to either side.

This sign marks a traffic island or other obstruction. You must drive on either side of it.

Not quite. The answer is down to the lower right side of your lane.

The high beams of an oncoming vehicle can be blinding. If an oncoming vehicle has not dimmed its headlights, slow down, keep right, look away from the oncoming vehicle, and shift your eyes down to the lower right side of your lane until the vehicle has passed by.

Not quite. The answer is you don't have much traction.

On gravel or dirt roads, you don't have as much traction as you do on concrete or asphalt roads. It will take you much longer to stop, and you may skid when you turn. Slow down.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down before entering the curve.

Before you enter a curve, slow down so you won't need to brake in the curve. Braking in a curve can cause a skid.

Not quite. The answer is A pedestrian crosswalk ahead

This sign means that a pedestrian crosswalk is ahead. Slow down, proceed with caution, and prepare to yield to pedestrians.

Source: Warning Signs; Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers; Texas Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Road turns ahead; slow to a safe speed.

The road ahead changes direction sharply. Drivers must slow down to a safe speed.

Not quite. The answer is 30%

According to the Texas Driver Handbook, 29 percent of traffic fatalities in Texas occurred in alcohol-related crashes. This compares with 28 percent nationwide, according to the CDC. [The Number One Killer is Alcohol; Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability; Texas Driver Handbook],

Source: "Impaired Driving: Get the Facts," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/impaired_driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html.

Not quite. The answer is Traffic may flow on both sides.

This sign means that traffic on the road may flow on both sides of the sign.

Not quite. The answer is any or all of the above

If you are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may receive any of the following penalties: license suspension, severe fines, and community service.

Not quite. The answer is Increased alertness

Alcohol can impair vision, slow down reactions, and dull judgement. Alcohol does not increase alertness.

Not quite. The answer is a railroad crossing.

This is an advance warning sign that may be posted in advance of the railroad crossing. Vehicles must slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to stop at the crossing ahead.

Not quite. The answer is 5 years

Under Texas law, if you are involved in an accident involving other persons, you must stop at the accident scene. If you are found guilty of failing to do so and the accident resulted in injury to one or more persons, you will be fined up to $5,000, sentenced to up to 5 years in a state penitentiary, or both. However, if the accident involved serious bodily injury, these maximum penalties will be doubled.

Source: Crash Resulting in Injury to, or Death of a Person; Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes; Texas Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is You are 444 miles from the state line or the end of this road.

Mileposts are located at regular intervals so that drivers will always be in sight of one. They are placed along the edge of the roadway to give drivers information about their locations on the highway for navigational and emergency purposes. The number on the milepost usually indicates the distance in miles to the state line or the end of the road.

Not quite. The answer is A divided highway starts ahead.

This sign warns that the road will split into a divided highway ahead. A physical barrier or median will separate opposing lanes. Keep right.

Not quite. The answer is 10 years.

A third or subsequent DWI offense is considered a felony of the third degree, punishable by a fine of up to $10,000; confinement in a state penitentiary for 2 to 10 years; and license suspension for 180 days to 18 months (if the driver is under 21 years of age) or 180 days to 2 years (if he or she is at least 21 years of age). [Penalties for Driving While Intoxicated (Alcohol) – Minors; Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability; Texas Driver Handbook],.

Not quite. The answer is 180 days

If you are convicted of DWI for the second time, you will be fined up to $4,000 and sentenced to jail for between 30 days and one year. Your license will also be suspended for between 180 days and 18 months (if you are under 21 years of age) or between 180 days and two years (if you are at least 21 years of age).

Source: Penalties for DWI and DUI of Alcohol or Drugs; Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability; Texas Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is winding road.

The shape of the arrow tells you that you're entering a winding road. A winding road has at least three curves. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is only if you are riding a bicycle.

This sign marks a bicycle lane, intended for bicyclists. Cars and trucks should not usually travel in this lane. However, in many (but not all) states, cars and trucks may travel in this lane for a short distance when preparing to turn at the next intersection.

Not quite. The answer is toward the right edge of the roadway

If an oncoming vehicle has its high-beam headlights on, don't stare at the lights. Look toward the right edge of the roadway to prevent being temporarily blinded. Steer by the right edge or the solid white line at the right edge until the vehicle has passed and your vision has returned to normal.

Not quite. The answer is you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow.

A steady red arrow signal means you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow. You may go in that direction only when the red arrow goes off and a green arrow or green light comes on.