Texas Car Driving Permit Test-5 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

How may drivers fight oncoming "Highway hypnosis?"

Scanning the road, not staring.
Stopping every 100 miles.
Only driving a maximum of eight hours a day.
All of the above.

Q.2

This sign means:

No right turn.
You must turn right.
Watch for traffic on your right.
Don’t park on the right side of the street.

Q.3

While backing, you should:

Rely only on your mirrors.
Flash your lights.
Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.
Turn your head and look through the rear window.

Q.4

The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.
Limit your driving to weekdays.
Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.
Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Q.5

When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

Slow down.
Look for a train.
Be ready to stop.
All of the above.

Q.6

When should you return to your previous lane while completing a pass?

When you sense that you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle.
When the other driver signals for you to return to the lane.
When you are directly next to the passed vehicle.
When you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Q.7

A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

That drivers should come to a complete stop.
That an action is forbidden.
That some drivers should yield to other drivers.
That drivers should drive under the speed limit.

Q.8

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:

A slow sign.
A yield sign.
A stop sign.
An intersection sign.

Q.9

You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

Stop and look for a train.
Slow down and look for a train.
Look for a train, then speed up.
Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.

Q.10

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

Enter above the speed of traffic to get ahead.
Enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.
Stop first, then slowly enter traffic.
Accelerate to the speed of traffic.

Q.11

This road sign means:

Sharp turn to the right.
Double curve.
Winding road.
Pavement ends.

Q.12

Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:

Sound your horn.
Turn on your headlights.
Reduce your speed.
Check your mirrors and blind spots.

Q.13

A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:

A rectangular red sign.
A circular green sign.
A diamond-shaped yellow sign.
A triangular orange sign.

Q.14

When is it legal to have an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle passenger area?

While the vehicle is stopped.
Never.
While the vehicle is parked.
While the vehicle is being operated.

Q.15

You must yield for emergency vehicles:

Under no circumstances.
When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.
Only when other vehicles yield.
None of the above.

Q.16

Increase your following distance when:

Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
Exiting an expressway.
Following a motorcycle.
All of the above.

Q.17

If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

Turn off the engine.
Lock the ignition and remove the key.
Set the parking brake.
All of the above.

Q.18

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Be ready to drive faster than the train.
Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.
Look for a way around any lowered gates.
Assume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally.

Q.19

Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

In curves and on hills.
Next to churches and schools.
At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.
On freeway on-ramps.

Q.20

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.

Q.21

This sign means:

Winding road.
No parking.
Right lane closed.
Multiple turns.

Q.22

Distracted driving is:

Very uncommon.
Extremely risky behavior.
Nothing to be concerned about.
No less safe than driving under any other conditions.

Q.23

Texting while driving is allowed:

When there are very few cars around.
Under no circumstances.
If drivers are using voice-to-text.
If the driver's eyes only leave the road for a couple of seconds.

Q.24

When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should:

Increase their speed.
Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down.
Ask the emergency worker if they need help.
Move to the lane closest to the stationary vehicle.

Q.25

When encountering a warning sign, drivers should:

Pay attention to their surroundings.
Follow instructions.
Reduce their speed to at least the posted advisory speed.
All of the above.

Q.26

Alcohol-related crashes represent ____ of the total number of persons killed in automotive crashes.

3 percent
5 percent
10 percent
29 percent

Q.27

If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
Keep a steady pace.
Stay in the driver's blind spot.
Honk to let them know you are there.

Q.28

When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.
Speed up.
Slam on your brakes.
Assume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.

Q.29

What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.
Lanes move in opposite directions.
Drivers may not pass.
Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

Q.30

When is it acceptable to park in a striped area next to a disabled parking spot?

Never.
When you have a disability plate or parking placard.
When all other parking spaces are full.
When you are only parking for a couple minutes.

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