Texas DMV Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Only if the doctor says it won't affect safe driving

Many prescription and over the counter medications can make you drowsy. Only take medications while driving if the doctor informs you they won't affect safe driving ability.

Not quite. The answer is $500.

A minor can be convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) if he or she has any detectable amount of alcohol in his or her system. If a driver under 21 years of age is convicted of DUI for the first time, he or she will be fined up to $500, required to perform 20 to 40 hours of community service, and required to attend an alcohol awareness course. If he or she is under 18, his or her parent may also be required to attend. The driver's license will also be suspended for 60 days.

Source: Penalties for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of Alcohol or Drugs – Minors); Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability; Texas Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Shift into neutral.

If your gas pedal is stuck, DON'T PANIC. Try to lift the gas pedal with your foot. If that fails, shift into neutral to cut power to the drive wheels. Then brake to slow down, and pull off the road.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above.

Once you drink alcohol, it enters your bloodstream and starts affecting all of your bodily processes, such as coordination, self-control, and reaction time. The only "cure" to alcohol's affect on your brain is to wait until it exits your bloodstream.

Not quite. The answer is Any of the above

Alcohol isn't the only substance whose use can get you into trouble. Under Texas law, you can be convicted of DWI for operating a motor vehicle while you're under the influence of any substance that significantly impairs your driving. This can include illegal drugs, some prescription medications, and even some over-the-counter medications. If you are unsure about the effects of a particular medication, read the warning label or ask your pharmacist or doctor. [Alcohol and Other Types of Drugs; Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability; Texas Driver Handbook], [TX Penal § 49.01],

Source: TX Penal § 49.04

Not quite. The answer is $2,000.

A minor can be convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) if he or she has any detectable amount of alcohol in his or her system. If a driver who is at least 17 years of age but under 21 years of age is convicted of DUI for the third time, he or she will be fined between $500 and $2,000, sentenced to jail for up to 180 days, or both. He or she will also be required to perform 40 to 60 hours of community service and possibly attend an alcohol awareness course. The driver's license will also be suspended for up to one year.

Source: Penalties for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of Alcohol or Drugs – Minors); Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability; Texas Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is It varies from person to person

The amount of alcohol each person can drink before reaching the legal limit is different for each person and depends on a variety of factors.

Not quite. The answer is $10,000.

If you are convicted of DWI for the first time, the penalties will be much harsher if a passenger under 15 years of age was in your vehicle at the time of the offense. You will be fined up to $10,000 and sentenced to state jail for between 180 days and two years. Your license will also be suspended for between 90 days and one year (if you are under 21 years of age) or between 90 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 30 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 A slow-moving vehicle

A reflective triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a slow-moving vehicle, which Texas law defines as any of the following: (1) a vehicle (other than an electric personal assistive mobility device) whose top speed is 25 mph or less; (2) a vehicle that is towed by another vehicle whose top speed is 25 mph or less; or (3) an animal-drawn vehicle. Slow-moving vehicles include farm tractors and some road construction machinery. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution. Be patient; the driver may pull over to let you pass.

Source: TX Transp § 547.001

Not quite. The answer is (a) your driving is visibly impaired

In any US state, you can be charged with driving under the influence (or whatever the equivalent term is in that state) if your driving is visibly impaired by any substance. However, there is still debate over what minimum blood tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level should be considered evidence of driving under the influence. As of 2023, 14 states enforce zero tolerance of blood THC even for adult drivers. Five states have set numerical limits on blood THC; typically, 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of blood constitutes being under the influence. Other states have no policies on blood THC.

Not quite. The answer is wait for a day or two.

The more alcohol that gets into your body to make you intoxicated, the longer it will take your liver to break it all down. The liver can break down about one standard drink (one ounce of hard liquor, a one-half glass of wine, or a 12-ounce can of beer) per hour. If you consume a great deal of alcohol, it can take as long as a day or two for your body to fully recover.

Not quite. The answer is 1 year.

If you are convicted of DWI for the first time, you will be fined up to $2,000 and sentenced to jail for between 72 hours and 180 days. Your license will also be suspended for 365 days (if you are under 21 years of age) or between 90 days and 365 days (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 6 months

Under Texas's Graduated Driver License (GDL) program, to apply for a provisional license, a driver must be at least 16 years of age but under 18 years of age; hold a learner license for at least six months; pass a driver education course, a vision exam, and a driving exam; and provide proof of enrollment in or graduation from high school or the equivalent (e.g., GED).

Source: Graduated Driver License (GDL); Chapter 1: Your License to Drive; Texas Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is No, never.

It is dangerous to do any activity that takes your eyes off the road while driving such as removing clothing, applying makeup, reading, eating or drinking. Do not hold a person, pet, or package in your lap or arms.

Not quite. The answer is come to a complete stop and then yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles on the road you are entering.

If you are entering a main road from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must stop before the crosswalk or sidewalk and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before you may proceed.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above answers are correct.

Alcohol can affect your concentration, reaction time, and judgment.

Not quite. The answer is Time

Only time can remove alcohol from one's bloodstream. People mistakenly believe that coffee and fresh air may mask the effects of being drunk, such as drowsiness and slowed reactions, but they will not change the fact that you would be driving under the influence until enough time has passed after drinking.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

How fast you drink, the number of drinks you've had, and how much you weigh all affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

Not quite. The answer is keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly.

If a truck is trying to pass you, you can help the truck driver pass by keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly. Never speed up when a vehicle is trying to pass you.