Texas DMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder

Before you pull out from a parallel parking space on the right side of a street, signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder for approaching traffic. Before you pull out from a parallel parking space on the left side of a one-way street, signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder for approaching traffic.

Not quite. The answer is tailgating.

Keep a safe distance from other vehicles on the road to give you plenty of time to react to the unexpected. Tailgating refers to following too closely behind a vehicle. This is a major cause of rear-end collisions.

Not quite. The answer is do not increase your speed.

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, allow the other vehicle to pass safely and do not increase your speed.

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 Hand and arm extended upward

Be sure to make your intentions known to other drivers. Continue signaling until you are ready to make the actual turn. The correct hand and arm signal to indicate a right turn is to extend the hand and arm upward.

Not quite. The answer is a two-way left-turn lane.

This sign indicates a shared central turn lane (also known as a two-way left-turn lane) in the center of the roadway. This lane is reserved for making left turns and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction. The lane is marked on each side by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line. This lane must never be used for passing or through traffic. Use this lane with caution because vehicles traveling in the opposite direction may also be using it.

Source: Table 21: Regulatory and Warning Signs; Chapter 5: Signals, Signs and Markers; Texas Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is the middle or left lanes

On a multilane roadway with several lanes in your direction, you must use the middle or left lanes for passing.

Not quite. The answer is Toward the curb

When you park facing downhill, point your front wheels toward the curb. That way, if your car starts to roll, the curb will block it from rolling forward. Make sure you still set your parking brake and leave your car in the correct gear (Park for an automatic transmission or Reverse for a manual transmission).

Source: Parking on Hills; Do Not Park a Vehicle; Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing; Texas Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Yes, for at least 100 feet.

Under Texas law, you must signal for at least 100 feet before you turn. You must signal even if you don't see any other vehicles around. The most dangerous vehicle could be the one you don't see. Note: The legal minimum of 100 feet may not be enough at higher speeds. For example, at 45 mph, a vehicle will travel 100 feet in just 1.5 seconds, which is not much advance warning for that driver. At higher speeds, consider signaling for a longer period of time.

Source: How to Signal; Signaling; Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning; Texas Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is make a left turn.

The correct hand and arm signal to indicate a left turn is the left arm extended horizontally out the window.

Not quite. The answer is Away from the curb

When you parallel park facing uphill, you should point your wheels away from the curb and then roll back slightly so that the rear part of the curbside front wheel rests against the curb. If your brakes fail, the curb will block your car from rolling backward. Make sure you still set your parking brake and leave your car in the correct gear (Park for an automatic transmission or first gear for maximum forward torque with a manual transmission).

Source: Parking on Hills; Do Not Park a Vehicle; Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing; Texas Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Exit ramps

Exit ramps allow vehicles to slow down and leave freeways. There is often a lower speed posted at an exit ramp.

Not quite. The answer is lower the windows.

When you park and leave your vehicle in the street, you should stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake. Also raise the windows shut and lock the doors.

Not quite. The answer is pedestrians and oncoming vehicles.

Before turning left, you must yield to all oncoming vehicles. Also, when you cross a sidewalk or sidewalk area to enter or exit a roadway, you must yield to pedestrians before you turn.

Source: Private Roads and Driveways, Right-of-Way at Intersections, Chapter 4: Right-of-Way, Texas Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is the middle or left lane.

If you are driving faster than the other traffic on a freeway, drive in the middle or left lane.

Not quite. The answer is 10 seconds

To avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should look well down the road – at least ten seconds ahead of your vehicle. In city driving, 10 seconds is about one block. At 70 mph on an interstate highway, 10 seconds is nearly two-tenths of a mile.

Not quite. The answer is a sharp turn.

This sign indicates a sharp turn to the left. Slow down (in this case, to the recommended speed of 25 mph), keep right as you turn, and do not pass.

Not quite. The answer is No, you cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

In Texas, you are not allowed to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (There are also many other places where you are not allowed to park. Check for signs that may prohibit or limit parking.)

Source: Do Not Park or Stand Vehicle; Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing; Texas Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

If your brakes fail, DON'T PANIC. Pump the brake pedal unless your vehicle has antilock brakes (ABS). Pumping might temporarily restore enough brake fluid pressure to slow or stop your vehicle. If your vehicle has ABS, just depress the brake pedal firmly and see if you start to slow down. Downshift into a lower gear. This will use the braking power of the engine to slow your vehicle. Apply the parking or emergency brake gradually, but be ready to release it if you start to skid. As a last resort, rub against something to slow you down. Try to sideswipe the guard rail, rub your wheels against a curb, or drive onto a grassy area. Never allow a head-on collision. Head-on collisions are often fatal.

Not quite. The answer is a three-point turn.

If the street is too narrow for you to make a U-turn, you can turn your vehicle around by making a three-point turn. This maneuver will also put you in the opposite direction. You may make a three-point turn only when the street is narrow, there is good visibility, the traffic is light on both sides of the street, and the turn is permitted there. Never try to turn around on a busy street.