Take 2026 Texas Permit Test 9

QUESTION 1 / 25

Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

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AIn curves and on hills.✓BNext to churches and schools.✓CAt intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.✓DOn freeway on-ramps.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

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

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AStop sign ahead.✓BLane closed ahead.✓CRailroad crossing ahead.✓DTraffic signal ahead.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

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ACombination solid and broken yellow✓BSingle broken yellow✓CDouble solid yellow✓DSingle broken white✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:

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AOnly in an emergency.✓BIf you are on an expressway.✓CIf traffic is clear.✓DOnly at an intersection.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

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

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AIncrease your speed.✓BRailroad crossing ahead.✓CIntersection ahead.✓DFour-way stop ahead.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:

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AA driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.✓BA driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.✓CA driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.✓DA driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

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AThat pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.✓BThat wet roads can cause hydroplaning.✓CTo give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

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

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A3 percent✓B5 percent✓C10 percent✓D29 percent✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

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

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AMove forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.✓BKeep a steady pace.✓CStay in the driver's blind spot.✓DHonk to let them know you are there.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Which offense will cause a license to be automatically suspended?

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ADriving while intoxicated✓BFailure to stop and render aid✓CDriving with an invalid license✓DAll of the above✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Emergency vehicles:

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AHave the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.✓BMay use a loudspeaker to give instructions.✓CMay follow each other.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

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ATurning on your car radio.✓BSlowing down.✓CStopping at regular intervals for a rest.✓DMoving your eyes from side to side as you drive.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:

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AMotor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.✓BWhen pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.✓CNo one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.✓DPedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

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ATo know when it is safe to cross the street.✓BTo stop at the curb before crossing the street.✓CTo run out in front of you without looking.✓DNot to cross the street unless they are with an adult.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

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ACorrect the defect as soon as possible.✓BCorrect the defect when you can afford it.✓CDrive the vehicle at slower speeds.✓DDrive normally.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When you are driving on the freeway and see that a vehicle will be entering your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:

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AMaintain your speed and position.✓BHonk your horn so they know you are there.✓CIgnore them because you have the right-of-way.✓DChange lanes or slow down to allow them room.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

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AA solid green light✓BA flashing yellow light✓CA green arrow pointing left✓DA flashing red light✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?

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AWhoever started moving last✓BThe driver✓CWhoever is slower✓DThe pedestrian✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:

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ADrive with your flashers turned on.✓BDrive toward the nearest roadside and stop.✓CSpeed up and take the nearest exit.✓DSlow down until the vehicle passes you.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Drivers should allow a following distance of at least ____ seconds when driving behind a motorcycle.

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AFour to six✓BTwo✓CTen✓DEight✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

It is illegal to follow within ____ of a fire truck that is sounding its siren.

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AOne mile✓B1,000 feet✓C750 feet✓D500 feet✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

You may pass another vehicle:

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AIn a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.✓BBy using the shoulder of the highway.✓CIf your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.✓DNone of the above.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Which medications could have negative side effects that affect driving ability?

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AAny medication✓BOnly headache medicine✓COnly diet pills✓DOnly prescription medications✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

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A0.05 percent.✓B0.08 percent.✓C0.02 percent.✓D0.1 percent.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you?

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AIt slows your reaction time.✓BIt gives you a feeling of false confidence.✓CIt impairs your thinking ability.✓DAll of the above.✓