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2026 Texas Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 25
“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:
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A
Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
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B
Frequent rest stops.
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C
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
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D
Short trips on expressways.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:
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A
Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.
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B
Not move your vehicle under any circumstances.
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C
Wait until the police arrive before moving your vehicle.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, drivers should:
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Have their exhaust system checked regularly to be sure it does not leak.
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B
Keep their car turned off when it is enclosed in a garage.
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C
Close vents when following closely behind another car.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When driving in fog, you should use your:
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A
Low beam headlights.
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B
High beam headlights.
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C
Parking lights.
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D
Hazard flashers.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Your ability to stop is affected by:
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A
Signal lights.
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B
Other cars on the road.
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C
The time of day.
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D
The condition of the road.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules?
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A
The car approaching from the right has the right-of-way.
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B
The car approaching from the left has the right-of-way.
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C
The car in which the driver sounds his horn first has the right-of-way.
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D
The car that is traveling the fastest has the right-of-way.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:
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A
Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
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B
Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
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C
Slam on your brakes and stop.
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D
Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?
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A
New drivers
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B
Human error
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C
Bad weather
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D
Bad roads
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QUESTION 9 / 25
While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:
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That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.
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B
That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.
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C
That you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.
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D
That you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
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A
Winter is the most difficult driving season.
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B
Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
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C
Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.
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D
It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A stop sign is shaped like a(n):
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A
Rectangle.
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B
Square.
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C
Circle.
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D
Octagon.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?
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A
When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic
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B
When in heavy traffic in a construction zone
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C
Only when driving in rural areas.
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D
When driving under adverse weather conditions
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QUESTION 13 / 25
After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:
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A
Do not proceed until the children wave to you.
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B
Watch for children walking along the side of the road.
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C
Accelerate quickly.
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D
Turn on your emergency flashers.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Do not pass:
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On a hill or curve.
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B
When school bus lights are flashing.
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C
When approaching an intersection.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:
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A
Slow down until it passes you.
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B
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
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C
Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.
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D
Merge into the right lane and continue driving.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:
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Get out of the car and go for help.
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B
Lay down in your car and go to sleep.
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C
Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.
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D
Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-center_turn_lane.png
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You may make left turns.
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B
You may make U-turns.
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C
You may pass slow-moving traffic.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which offense will cause a license to be automatically suspended?
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A
Racing while on a public roadway
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B
Graffiti
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C
Lending a license to another individual
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 19 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-deer_crossing.png
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A
Hunting area.
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B
State park.
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C
Deer crossing.
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D
Wildlife preserve.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
At dusk or on overcast days, you should:
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A
Drive using your four-way flashers.
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B
Drive using your parking lights.
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C
Not turn on any vehicle lights.
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D
Turn on your headlights.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You may drive in the HOV lane if:
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A
Your vehicle has two or more occupants.
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B
You are driving more slowly than the flow of traffic.
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C
You are driving more quickly than the flow of traffic.
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D
You are trying to get somewhere quickly.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-low_clearance.png
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A
Low clearance.
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B
Fines double in a work zone.
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C
No left turn.
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D
Do not block intersection.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?
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A
Do not speed when the roads are wet.
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B
Use tires with proper air pressure.
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C
Replace tires with bad tread.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When in a travel lane on the roadway:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may stop to drop off passengers.
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B
You may stop to look up an address.
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C
You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
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D
Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.
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QUESTION 25 / 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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A
Continue to drive in a normal manner.
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B
Stop as quickly as you can.
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C
Speed up to get out of its way.
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D
Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.
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