TEXAS DRIVERSED FINAL TEST – Flashcards with Answers
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The __________ reduces the amount of pollutants in the exhaust. A. catalytic converter B. exhaust manifold C. muffler D. tailpipe
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catalytic converter
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If you have been prescribed glasses to see clearly, you must: A. Drive with them on only if there's a restriction on your license B. Make sure the frames are thick enough to prevent distraction C. Not wear them while driving at night D. Wear them whenever you drive
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Wear them whenever you drive
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When you are passed by an emergency vehicle, you should maintain a following distance behind it of __________ . A. 100 ft B. 250 ft C. 500 ft D. 1000 ft
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500 ft
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At an intersection controlled by a four-way stop sign, you must yield if another driver is: A. Preparing to turn left B. Preparing to turn right C. Stopped to your left D. Stopped to your right
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Stopped to your right
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If you purchase two new tires rather than four, you should put them on __________ . A. your back wheels B. your front wheels C. your left wheels D. your right wheels
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Your back wheels
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In general, more expensive motor oils are __________ . A. a waste of money B. likely to cost you less in the long run C. recommended only for more expensive cars D. slower to deteriorate in your car
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likely to cost you less in the long run
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A sudden, unexpected rise in engine RPMs and speedometer reading without a corresponding increase in accelerator pressure or vehicle speed may indicate that __________. A. your battery has depleted B. your brakes have locked C. you are driving uphill D. your vehicle is hydroplaning
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your vehicle is hydroplaning
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When backing up, you should do each of the following, except: A. Look over your right shoulder B. Set the transmission to reverse C. Steer with your left hand D. Use broad steering motions
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Use broad steering motions
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Which of the following is not a requirement to begin Phase 2 of the GDL program? A. You must be 16 years old B. You must complete 32 hours of classroom instruction C. You must hold your instruction permit for a year D. You must pass an in-car skills test
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You must hold your permit for a year
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Just before colliding with another vehicle, you should __________. A. relax all your muscles B. lean forward C. take your foot off the brake pedal D. place your hands against your chest
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Take your foot off the brake pedal
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The speed limit is restricted to 30 mph __________ . A. in school zones B. in urban areas C. on beaches D. on non-numbered highways
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in urban areas
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You are driving on a two-lane road and a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing ahead of you. You should: A. Keep going unless you are near an intersection B. Proceed with caution if you see children crossing C. Stop before you reach the bus and wait until it proceeds D. Yield if you are planning to make a left turn
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Stop before you reach the bus and wait until it procedes
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Due to the force of inertia, a moving car will not stop unless: A. Another force acts on it B. It exhausts its potential energy C. It runs out of gas D. Its mass is great enough
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Another force acts on it
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Signs that inform drivers of rules that they must follow are known as __________ signs. A. construction B. guide C. regulatory D. warning
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regulatory
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Throughout the state of Texas, __________ are required to wear a helmet to ride in all circumstances. A. all motorcyclists B. all motorcyclists and bicyclists C. motorcyclists under 21 D. motorcyclists and bicyclists under 21
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motorcyclists under 21
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If a passenger wishes to have a serious discussion with you, you should: A. Ask him or her to wait until you stop driving B. Give your attention to the conversation C. Slow down as you have the discussion D. Tell him or her to get out of the car
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Ask him or her to wait until you stop driving
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It is safe to pass if: A. The car behind you has already begun to pass you B. The car you want to pass is about to enter an intersection C. You are travelling slower than the car ahead of you D. You can see there are no other cars on the roadway
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You can see there are no other cars on the roadway
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The lane you drive in should be: A. Appropriate for the next maneuver you want to perform B. The farthest lane to the left that you can reach C. The lane in which you enter a roadway D. The lane preferred by most vehicles on the road
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Appropriate for the next maneuver you want to perform
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When you're distracted: A. You will forget traffic laws B. You will perform maneuvers incorrectly C. Your heart rate will increase D. Your response time will be slowed
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Your response time will be slowed
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The __________ uses a series of gears to adjust the output speed of the engine. A. alternator B. camshaft C. timing belt D. transmission
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Transmission
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The best schedule for a tune up is: A. Before your annual safety inspection B. Once every two years C. Printed in your owner's manual D. Whenever something starts to malfunction
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Printed in your owner's manual
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Sometimes a tire that appears to be fine may be unsafe because: A. Brake fluid has leaked between the wheel and the tire B. Chemical reactions may have deteriorated the rubber C. The manufacturing date may be incorrect D. There may be perforations too small to see
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Chemical reactions may have deteriorated the rubber
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If you kill or injure an animal while driving and can't find the owner, you should __________. A. call the Humane Society or the police B. leave a note with your name, address, and phone number C. move the animal to the side of the road D. deactivate your air bags
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Call the humane society or the police
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Angle parking spaces are generally entered at an angle about __________ from the curb. A. 30 degrees B. 45 degrees C. 90 degrees D. 150 degrees
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30 degrees
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If a vehicle is about to hit you from the side, the safest maneuver is often to __________ . A. Reduce your speed B. Speed up C. Steer towards the car D. Use threshold braking
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Speed up
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If you realized you have entered an expressway in the wrong place, you should: A. Cross the expressway and make a U-turn B. Proceed onto the expressway and exit at the next opportunity C. Shift the transmission into reverse and back up your car D. Turn around as soon as you can safely
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Proceed onto the expressway and exit at the next opportunity
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As you search the road, your eyes should: A. Never look away from the roadway B. Only move away from one range after 3 to 5 seconds C. Remain fixed on your target area D. Shift rapidly between important areas
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Shift rapidly between important areas
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In a __________, you can change lanes in order to join with expressway traffic. A. acceleration lane B. entrance ramp C. gore area D. merge area
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Merge area
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When a driver wishes to turn left at an intersection, he or she must: A. Only proceed when no one else is waiting B. Yield only if he or she arrived later than other drivers C. Yield only if there is a car to the right D. Yield to any traffic moving straight ahead
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Yield to any traffic moving straight ahead
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The purpose of drivers licensing is to ensure that: A. Everyone on the road is an exceptional driver B. No driver is an undue risk to themselves or others C. Personal information about everyone on the road is collected D. The state is not legally responsible for traffic deaths
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No driver is an undue risk to themselves or others
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Your insurance company can cancel your policy after 60 days for: A. A religious conversion B. Being involved in a collision C. Failing to make payments D. Getting a traffic ticket
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Failing to make payments
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Alcohol can damage the pancreas by causing: A. It to release digestive enzymes internally B. It to work extra hard to filter blood C. One or both sides of it to enlarge D. The mucous protecting it to erode
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It to release digestive enzymes internally
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Zone 2 is the __________ . A. front zone B. left front zone C. right front zone D. rear zone
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left front zone
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The six zones of space around a car (space cushions):
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1. Front Zone 4. Left-Rear Zone 2. Left-Front Zone 5. Right-Rear Zone 3. Right-Front Zone 6. Rear Zone
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Which of the following is not a behavioral problem associated with alcoholism? A. an overly judgmental attitude B. decreased communication skills C. disregard for appointments D. poor hygiene
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Overly judgmental attitude
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Which of the following is not true of young drivers? A. They're more able to respond to traffic hazards quickly. B. They're more likely to underestimate the danger of a situation. C. They're more susceptible to peer pressure. D. They're more willing to take risks.
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They're more able to respond to traffic hazards quickly.
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When a figure is shown on a warning sign over a pair of parallel lines, you should prepare for __________ . A. a controlled intersection B. a crossing area C. an overpass D. people crossing illegally
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a crossing area
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One of the earliest forms of space management was known as __________ . A. Defensive Driving B. IDPE C. SEE IT D. Smith System
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Smith System
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In general, your mechanic will __________ every 15,000 miles. A. check the brake system B. inspect the drive belts C. perform an oil change D. replace your spark plugs
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Check the brake system
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Flashing yellow signals are used to warn drivers of __________ . A. an approaching railroad crossing B. a nearby bus stop C. a school or construction zone D. an upcoming freeway onramp
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A school or construction zone
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If your hood opens while you're driving, try to see the road ahead by looking __________ first. A. over the top of the hood B. out the window C. in the gap underneath the hood D. at the cars next to you
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In the gap underneath the hood
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As you evaluate the road, you should choose an escape route that is: A. A four to five second gap next to your lane B. A frontage road adjacent to the roadway you're one C. An intersection you can use to leave the roadway D. Capable of reversing the direction you're travelling in
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A four to five second gap next to your lane
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Which of the following costs is most likely to remain stable even if you don't drive that often? A. Depreciation B. Gasoline C. Oil Changes D. Replacing Tires
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Depreciation
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No Zones are: A. Areas of the road drivers must avoid when a truck is turning B. Areas of the road where large trucks can't drive C. Ramps to help trucks slow down when their brakes fail D. The blind spots around a large truck
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The blind spots around a large truck
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After committing a drunk driving offense, you may be required to __________ to get your license reinstated. A. have an ignition interlock device installed in your car B. pay all required restitution costs C. re-enroll in drivers education D. receive medical treatment for chemical dependence
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Have an ignition interlock device installed in your car
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Carbon monoxide: A. Can be recognized by a sweet odor B. Is absorbed mostly through the skin C. Is impossible to detect with your senses D. Only has temporary physical effects
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Is impossible to detect with your senses
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One reason that alcohol-impaired drivers are likely to drive more poorly is: A. Their attempts to compensate for their impairment distract them B. They are more likely to have hyperactive reflexes C. They are typically unable to remember where they're going D. They think there is nothing wrong with their driving
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They think there is nothing wrong with their driving
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If you strike a parked car or other unattended property, you must __________. A. leave a note with your name, address, and phone number B. report the collision to the police as soon as possible C. wait for the owner to arrive D. A and B
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A and B
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Pharmacies in Texas are required to transmit prescription information to the Texas __________. A. Department of Transportation (DOT) B. Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) C. State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) D. Department of Public Safety (DPS)
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Department of Public Safety (DPS)
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On a normal roadway, a driver in Lane Position 2 may be preparing to __________ . A. pull over B. speed up C. turn left D. turn right
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Turn left
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If you commit a moving violation while driving in a construction zone with workers present: A. You will be fined $2,000 B. Your car will be impounded C. Your fine will be doubled D. Your license will be suspended
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Your fine will be doubled
