Texas DMV Practice Test

Texas DMV Practice Test 1

30 Questions – Passing Score 21

1) When driving on an interstate:

A) Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.

B) You should always use cruise control.

C) Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.

D) You should change lanes often.

2) When driving at speeds under 30 mph, keep a minimum following distance of:

A) One second.

B) Two seconds.

C) Three seconds.

D) Four seconds.

3) To avoid road rage, it is a good idea to:

A) Allow extra time for your trip.

B) Begin your trip at the last possible moment.

C) Avoid planning your trip in advance.

D) Assume nothing will slow down your travel.

4) When driving at speeds faster than 30 mph, keep a minimum following distance of:

A) One second.

B) Two seconds.

C) Three seconds.

D) Four seconds.

5) When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:

A) Using the inside rearview mirror.

B) Using the outside rearview mirror.

C) Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors.

D) Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

6) You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

A) Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.

B) Simply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.

C) Calling a taxi.

D) Doing any of the above.

7) This sign means:

A) Narrow bridge ahead.

B) Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.

C) Industrial area.

D) Freeway on-ramp ahead.

8) When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

A) Check your side view mirror.

B) Check your rearview mirror.

C) Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

D) All of the above.

9) This sign means:

A) Pedestrians walking along the road ahead.

B) Pedestrian crossing ahead.

C) Pedestrians must not cross here.

D) Be alert for construction workers on the road.

10) If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

A) Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.

B) Stop your car on the edge of the road.

C) Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.

D) Maintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.

11) Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an alley is:

A) 15 mph.

B) 30 mph.

C) 45 mph.

D) 55 mph.

12) Defensive drivers should:

A) Always keep their eyes moving.

B) Look for developing trouble spots.

C) Have plans of action.

D) All of the above.

13) You may park directly across the street from the entrance of a fire station:

A) If the emergency vehicles have just left the station.

B) During the night.

C) In clear weather.

D) Under no circumstances.

14) Always signal when:

A) Changing lanes.

B) Pulling into or out of a parking space.

C) Pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley.

D) All of the above.

15) A stop sign is shaped like a(n):

A) Rectangle.

B) Square.

C) Circle.

D) Octagon.

16) It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:

A) They are more difficult to see than cars.

B) They rarely use their headlights.

C) Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.

D) All of the above.

17) Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

A) On an incline.

B) At an intersection.

C) At a stop sign.

D) At a toll plaza.

18) Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

A) You may not see the road between the cars.

B) You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.

C) You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.

D) You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.

19) When driving in fog:

A) Use your parking lights.

B) Use your low beams.

C) Use your high beams.

D) It makes no difference which lights you use.

20) If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:

A) Stop and make a U-turn.

B) Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

C) Roll down your window and ask the driver next to you for help.

D) Back up on the highway.

21) At a light rail intersection, always:

A) Look both ways before crossing tracks.

B) Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.

C) Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.

D) All of these.

22) Railroad crossings should always be considered:

A) Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.

B) Dangerous.

C) Safe locations to park a car.

D) A place where it is required to stop

23) Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

A) Cars overheat more quickly at night.

B) Visibility is reduced in the dark.

C) It is more likely to be raining at night.

D) You are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.

24) This sign means:

A) No U-turn.

B) No left turn.

C) No right turn.

D) No turning.

25) If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:

A) Brake hard immediately.

B) Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.

C) Maintain your current speed and steer straight.

D) Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.

26) If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

A) Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.

B) Follow the directions given by the officer.

C) Honk at the officer.

D) Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

27) This sign means:

A) Slippery when wet.

B) Tow-away zone.

C) Steep downgrade.

D) Roadwork ahead.

28) Shared lanes may be used by:

A) Bicyclists.

B) Truck drivers.

C) Motorcyclists.

D) Passenger vehicle operators.

29) When involved in an accident, you should provide:

A) Your insurance and registration information.

B) Your full name and address.

C) Reasonable assistance to anyone who has been injured.

D) All of the above.

30) When making a right turn, you should not:

A) Signal to other drivers.

B) Swing too wide for your lane.

C) Slow down.

D) Move to the far right lane.

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