Take 2026 Texas Permit Test 21

QUESTION 1 / 25

The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hand_signal_down.png

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ATurn left.✓BTurn right.✓CStop.✓DStart up.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When parking, be sure that your vehicle can be seen for at least ____ in each direction.

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A100 feet✓B50 feet✓C200 feet✓D20 feet✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

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APump the brakes.✓BPress and hold the brake pedal.✓CPress and hold the gas pedal.✓DLightly tap the brakes.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

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AKeep your windshield clean.✓BBe aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark.✓CCarry a flashlight in your vehicle.✓DLook into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

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

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AIs never used as a traffic signal.✓BHas the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.✓CMeans that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.✓DMeans that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-divided_highway.png

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AYou must turn left or right.✓BYou are approaching a T intersection.✓CThe road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.✓DYou are on an overpass above a divided highway.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:

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AA rectangular red sign.✓BA circular green sign.✓CA diamond-shaped yellow sign.✓DA triangular orange sign.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

A speed restriction sign:

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AMay be ignored in rainy, snowy, or icy conditions.✓BHas a triangular shape.✓CIs blue with black lettering.✓DShows a recommended speed for a curve or turn.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

This road sign indicates: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/florida-exit_speed.png

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AThe maximum safe speed for a residential area.✓BThe maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.✓CThe maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance.✓DThe maximum safe speed for a work zone.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Drivers may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.

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A40 feet✓B25 feet✓C15 feet✓D20 feet✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

On a road with three or more lanes, a vehicle entering a lane from the right:

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AAlways has the right-of-way.✓BMust yield the right-of-way to a vehicle entering the same lane from the left.✓CShould be allowed the right-of-way by a vehicle entering the same lane from the left.✓DDoes not need to use its blinker.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on county roads adjacent to public beaches is:

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A55 mph.✓B45 mph.✓C15 mph.✓D25 mph.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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ALanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.✓BLanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.✓CLanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.✓DLanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

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ASchool zones.✓BNo passing zones.✓CSpeed limits.✓DRailroad crossings.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When you see this sign, it means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-warns_of_sharp_turn_or_curve_in_direction_of_arrow.png

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AThere is an object on the roadway.✓BTraffic is coming from the right.✓CThe road is curving sharply to the left.✓DThere is a merge point ahead.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Railroad crossings should always be considered:

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ASafe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.✓BDangerous.✓CSafe locations to park a car.✓DA place where it is required to stop✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

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A50 feet✓B125 feet✓C400 feet✓D750 feet✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

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AOn an incline.✓BAt an intersection.✓CAt a stop sign.✓DAt a toll plaza.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

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AOn the main road, just before the exit lane.✓BOnce you see a toll booth.✓COnce you have moved into the exit lane.✓DWhen you first see the exit sign.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

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ANot cross the centerline.✓BFlash your lights at oncoming traffic.✓CUse the shoulder.✓DUse the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

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AShould merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.✓BShould come to a complete stop.✓CMay turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.✓DHave the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Your body gets rid of approximately:

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AThree alcoholic drinks an hour.✓BOne alcoholic drink an hour.✓CTwo alcoholic drinks an hour.✓DNone of the above.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

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APassing on the left is permitted from either direction.✓BPassing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.✓CPassing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.✓DPassing is not allowed from either direction.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

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ACross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.✓BAlways stop before crossing the tracks.✓CPrepare to yield to any train at the crossing.✓DSpeed up to beat any oncoming train.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

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AThe largest vehicle has the right-of-way.✓BThe car on the left has the right-of-way.✓CThe car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.✓DThe car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.✓