Take 2026 Texas Permit Test 17

QUESTION 1 / 25

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

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ASlow down.✓BPass with caution.✓CDo not pass.✓DKeep right on hills.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When approaching an accident scene, you should:

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AKeep your attention on your driving.✓BKeep moving.✓CStop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

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ADecrease your speed.✓BPull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.✓CNot let the other cars pass your vehicle.✓DUse your four-way flashers.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

If you experience a tire blowout:

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ATake your foot of the gas.✓BDo not immediately use your brakes.✓CGradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:

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AShould be on their high beam setting.✓BShould be on their low beam setting.✓CShould be off. Use your parking lights.✓DMay be on either their high or low beam setting.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What does this road sign mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-stop.png

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ASlow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.✓BCome to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.✓CProceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.✓DStop only for traffic on an intersecting road.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?

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AYour seat belt✓BThe steering wheel✓CYour rearview mirror✓DYour seat✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

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

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A15 mph.✓B30 mph.✓C45 mph.✓D55 mph.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

You may drive across a dashed white line:

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AAt any time.✓BOnly during daylight hours.✓CWhen it is safe to change lanes.✓DOnly when passing a motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that:

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AIt is a slow-moving vehicle.✓BIt is an ambulance.✓CIt is a school bus.✓DThe vehicle is broken.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

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

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ADeciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.✓BSimply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.✓CCalling a taxi.✓DDoing any of the above.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

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AIncreases your field of vision.✓BDecreases your field of vision.✓CMakes it easier to see cross traffic.✓DHas no effect on your field of vision.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:

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AThat the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.✓BThat the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.✓CThat you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.✓DThat you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-sharp_right_turn.png

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AOne-way road.✓BNo right turn.✓CExit.✓DSharp right turn in the road ahead.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

You should not park within ____ of a traffic control signal.

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A50 feet✓B30 feet✓C35 feet✓D45 feet✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:

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AContinue to drive in a normal manner.✓BStop as quickly as you can.✓CSpeed up to get out of its way.✓DSlow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Motorcycles are entitled to:

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AThe bicycle lane.✓BThe same full lane width as other motor vehicles.✓CHalf the width of a lane.✓DThe width of the sidewalk.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When driving in rain, you must:

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AUse low beam headlights.✓BUse high beam headlights.✓CUse parking lights.✓DUse no lights.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

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

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

QUESTION 20 / 25

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

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AJerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.✓BSpeed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.✓CSlam on your brakes and stop.✓DSlow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Refusing to take an alcohol level test when under suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence:

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AIs your right and will have no negative consequences.✓BIs recommended.✓CWill result in license suspension.✓DWill just result in a fine.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

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AIncrease✓BMaintain✓CVary✓DReduce✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

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ADrive faster than surrounding traffic.✓BDrive at the maximum posted speed limit.✓CSlow down.✓DDrive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When driving on roads that may be slippery:

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AAlways drive at the maximum speed limit.✓BUse cruise control to maintain a steady speed.✓CReduce your following distance.✓DDo not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

A stop sign is shaped like a(n):

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ARectangle.✓BSquare.✓CCircle.✓DOctagon.✓