Texas Drivers Handbook Study and Review Questions for Class C Operators – Flashcards

18 years of age

up to $200 fine

A With corrective lenses B LOFS age 21 or over C Daytime only D Not to exceed 45 MPH E No expressway driving I M/C not to exceed 250 cc J Licensed M/C Operator age 21 or over in sight K Moped L Vehicle w/o air brakes - applies to vehicles requiring CDL M CDL Intrastate Commerce only P Stated on license Q LOFS 21 or over vehicle above Class B R LOFS 21 or over vehicle above Class C S Outside mirror or hearing aid T Automatic transmission U Applicable prosthetic devices V Applicable vehicle devices W Power steering

to the right

" it is still up to you to renew your license."

White

A red and white equilateral triangle. This sign tells you that the road you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow down or stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.

It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.

A yellow diamond that has two arrows;,one arrow pointing down and the other pointing up. Driver should drive in the right-hand lane and expect oncoming traffic in the left-hand lane.

A yellow diamond. The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left). Slow down, keep right, and do not pass.

Do not pass other vechicles.

White vertical rectangle with black writing. "Slower Traffic Keep Right" is written on sign.

To allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first, when they have the privilege of having immediate use of a part of a roadway.

1. BRAKES Foot Brake—must stop car within a distance of 25 feet at a speed of 20 miles per hour. Parking Brake—should be adequate to stop and hold car. 2. LIGHTS Two Headlights—one on each side on the front—a beam indicator showing when the high headlight beam is on. Tail Lights—all vehicles shall be equipped with two tail lights, except that models manufactured prior to model year 1960 shall be required to have only one tail light. Brake Lights—all vehicles shall be equipped with two brake lights (stop lights) except that models manufactured prior to model year 1960 shall be required to have only one brake light (stop light). Turn Signals—every motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, and pole-trailer shall be equipped with electric turn signals (motorcycles and certain trailers excepted), except that passenger cars and trucks less than 80 inches in width and manufactured prior to model year 1960 need not be equipped with electrical turn signals. License Plate Light—a white light lighting the rear license plate when the headlights (or auxiliary lamps) are lighted. Reflectors—two red reflectors, one on each side of car. (May be in combination with tail lights)—placed at a height of 15 to 60 inches and visible up to 600 feet. Reflectors must be visible up to 350 feet on vehicles manufactured prior to the year model 1960. Parking Lights—white or amber on the front, red to the rear (may be in combination with other lights). 3. HORN—must be heard for a distance of 200 feet. 4. MUFFLER—a muffler and exhaust system—all 1968 or later models must be equipped with an exhaust emission system to help reduce air pollution. 5. SAFETY GLASS—all new cars must be equipped with safety glass. All replacements of glass for any car must be with safety glass. 6. LICENSE PLATES—must have one valid plate at the front and one at the rear of passenger and commercial vehicles except dealer plates and those commercial vehicles that are only issued one license plate. 7. WINDSHIELD WIPER—for safety in bad weather. 8. REARVIEW MIRROR—shall be so located as to be able to reflect a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle. 9. SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEM—farm tractors and machinery, road construction machinery, animal-drawn vehicles and certain other motor vehicles designed to travel at 25 miles per hour or less must display the slow moving vehicle emblem. 10. FRONT SEAT BELTS—are required equipment if seat belt anchorages were part of the original equipment of the automobile. 11. TIRES—all vehicles are required to be equipped with tires that are in proper and safe condition with a minimum tread depth of 2/32nds of an inch. 12. FUEL CAP—the fuel cap on gasoline-powered vehicles from 2 to 24 years old will be checked to determine if the fuel cap is missing or defective. (EXCEPTIONS: antique vehicles, circus vehicles, slow moving vehicles,

To reduce air pollution.

1. A red light showing from the front—except on an emergency vehicle. 2. A bell, siren, or exhaust whistle—except on an emergency vehicle. 3. A muffler cutout. 4. Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the left side or six inches beyond the right side of the body, running board, or fenders of your car. 5. Flashing red lights on the front—except on emergency vehicles, school buses, and church buses

You must obey the traffic officer at all times.

It takes 387 feet for the car to stop. (and this is with good brakes and tires on dry, level pavement)

You should never overtake a school bus, especially when it is loading or unloading children. You should stop until the bus either resumes its drive or the driver tells you to pass.

110 feet (It takes the average person 1-1/2 seconds to think, react and apply the brakes. At 50 mph, a car travels 110 feet before driver thinks to apply the brakes, and 119 feet traveled while skidding to a stop. That is a total of 229 feet to come to a complete stop.)

No less than 20 feet

30 mph

No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in order to avoid accidents.

100 ft (five car lengths)

If you can't get into the proper lane at least within one-half block before you turn, then don't turn and continue straight.

Vehicles traveling on a divided street or roadway, OR Vehicles traveling on a roadway with three or more lanes.

Yield the right-of-way by moving to the right edge of the roadway and stopping.

DON?T JAM ON THE BRAKES. Take your foot off the gas pedal (accelerator). TURN YOUR STEERING WHEEL IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SKID. As you recover control, gently straighten the wheels.

You must use your headlights beginning one-half hour after sunset and ending one-half hour before sunrise, or any other time when persons or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1,000 feet.

DWI by use of alcohol or drugs, drug offense, intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, failure to stop and render aid, causing the death or serious injury of anyone while operating a motor vehicle, any offense punishable as a felony under the motor vehicle laws of Texas, overtaking and passing a school bus, boating while intoxicated, evading arrest, driving while license invalid, alterd/unlawful use of driver license, etc.

Cars produce carbon monoxide which is deadly gas which can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Make sure that you are getting plenty of fresh air.

- DO NOT SLAM THE BRAKES -Take your foot off the gas and gently apply the brakes. -Steer straight ahead to a stop -Move the car off the pavement, turn on emergency warning lights, and tie a white cloth where visible or raise your hood.

Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down.

Stop, locate owner/operator, and give name and address. Or, leave a written notice.

When a Law Enforcement Officer hasn't investigated the crash

Two years

CROSSROAD AHEAD; slow down, look carefully in all directions

A fluorescent orange triangle with retreflective borders.

Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down.

Must be a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age and has had at least one year driving experience who is occupying the seat beside the driver, is not intoxicated, asleep or engaging in any activity that prevents them from observing and responding to actions of the driver

All original licenses, other than an Instruction Permit, issued to persons under 18 years of age will be marked "PROVISIONAL." The license will expire on the applicant's next birth date occurring after the date of issuance

within 18 inches

keep at least two seconds away

New residents who are properly licensed have 30 days after entry into the state to secure a Texas driver license from a DPS office. (pg 1-2)

marijuana impairs the sensory and perceptual skills, and also affects concentration and judgement amphetamines make the driver less coordinated, more edgy, and have been known to cause lapses in concentration.

mandatory suspension of license the first offense has a maximum fine of $2000, suspension of 90-365 days, and confinement of 72hrs to 180 days.

Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow, yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians

Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection, and then proceed carefully

A railroad crossing sign; it's circular and yellow with a black X and two Rs. Railroads also have railroad cross bucks posted by the crossing, with a gate and flashing lights.

Yellow, diamond, and a squiggly line pointing ahead.

One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead.

Advisory Speed Sign

The sign is a yellow diamond with a black +. The sign MAY also contain text such as Crossroad ahead.

Loop ###, rectangle with black writing

3 inches

At stop signs, red lights, crosswalks, and for school buses and emergency vehicles

You should stop prior to the sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to all approaching pedestrians

15 mph

No less then 15 feet

It means that the maximum speed is 55 mph on the roadway in ideal conditions

Daytime - 70 mph Nighttime - 65 mph

When pavement markings prohibit driving on other lane -When within 100 ft of/or crossing an intersection or railroad crossing -On a hill, curve, or other place with limited vision -100 ft of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel

If you need to drive off the paved portion of the highway

Get on the left lane, begin signaling and slowing down at least 100 ft from corner. Stay to the right of the interstate when on the centerline, and yield to approaching vehicles

Yield to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from the right or is approaching from the right. Make sure there are not any vehicles going left or right

Same regulations as drivers, but ride as far right in the lane as possible

When it's half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise, and whenever you can't see clearly

500 ft.

Parking lights or lower beam headlights

Lower (dim) headlights

Upon request, when you're involved in a crash

With a liability insurance policy, or a standard proof of liability insurance form given by the Texas Department of Insurance and issued by a liability insurer

Many of the yellow diamond warning signs. Especially slow down on wet road

Suspension/revocation action from another state, parental authorization withdrawn, voluntary surrender for medical/insurance purposes, and false statement on application

An exhaust emission system

They keep you from getting thrown out of your car, hitting the dashboard too hard, and in control of your car

Protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations by using a space management system. Stay alert to everything happening around you, look for trouble spots developing around, have a plan of action if other driver does the wrong thing, and know the law requires drivers to protect each other from their own mistakes

Class A - 18 or 17 with approved driver education or approval of minor's hardship application Class B - 18 or 17 with approved driver education or approval of minor's hardship Class C - 18 or 16 with approved driver education or 15 with approval of minor's hardship Class M - for motorcycles, 18 or 16 with approved driver education

Passing/overtaking, left turn at intersection, unsafe conditions in roadway, lane's width is inappropriate

When lane is of substandard length

1) Motorists turning left in front of oncoming bicycle traffic. 2) Motorists turning right across path of bicycle traffic. 3) Motorists pulling away from a stop sign or failing to yield to bicycle cross traffic

-Fine up to $500, 20-40 hrs community service, license suspended for 120 days, and/or confinement of up to 180 days -Fine up to $500, 40-60 hrs community service, and maybe AA course -$500-$2000, 40-60 hrs community service, and/or confinement up to 180 days

-60 days suspension -120 days suspension -180 days suspension. May be placed in jail until bond is made or appearance before a magistrate or juvenile court judge