Take 2026 Texas Permit Test

QUESTION 1 / 25

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

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ABe sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts.✓BBe sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.✓CBe sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.✓DBe sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

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ASignal a lane change.✓BCheck your rearview and outside mirrors.✓CCheck your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

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ACars overheat more quickly at night.✓BVisibility is reduced in the dark.✓CIt is more likely to be raining at night.✓DYou are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

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

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AThe left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.✓BSpecific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.✓CDo not enter.✓DDrivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:

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AUnbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.✓BGet your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car.✓CStay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach you.✓DGet out of your car and walk toward the patrol car.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:

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ACome to a complete stop and wait to proceed.✓BHonk their horn before passing the bus on its left.✓CContinue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.✓DPass the bus before its door opens.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Reasonable assistance to those injured in a collision includes:

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ACalling for medical personnel.✓BApplying pressure or bandaging to wounds.✓CArranging transportation for the injured.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When driving in a construction zone, you should be prepared:

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ATo stop.✓BTo change lanes.✓CFor unexpected movement from workers or equipment.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

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AGive the vehicle extra space.✓BKnow that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.✓CAvoid following the driver's example.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Consuming which of the following substances may impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?

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ABeer, wine, and other liquor✓BControlled substances, such as illegal drugs or prescription medicines✓CInhalants, such as glue or paint✓DAll of the above✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

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ASee if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.✓BContinue driving but try to stay out of its way.✓CPull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.✓DStop in the middle of an intersection.✓

QUESTION 12 / 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 13 / 25

If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:

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ABrake hard immediately.✓BTry to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.✓CMaintain your current speed and steer straight.✓DSwerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Texting while driving is allowed:

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AWhen there are very few cars around.✓BUnder no circumstances.✓CIf drivers are using voice-to-text.✓DIf the driver's eyes only leave the road for a couple of seconds.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

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ACall the police immediately.✓BStay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.✓CFlash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.✓DUse a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

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ANot put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.✓BHide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.✓CDisregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.✓DTake a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

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ADrink coffee.✓BExercise.✓CAllow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.✓DTake a cold shower.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death will result in:

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AOnly imprisonment.✓BOnly a fine.✓CImprisonment and a fine.✓DNo negative consequences.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:

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AStop and make a U-turn.✓BGet off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.✓CRoll down your window and ask the driver next to you for help.✓DBack up on the highway.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

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APull next to the driver and yell at them.✓BLet it go.✓CFlash your high beams at the driver.✓DGet back at the other driver by cutting them off.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

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ASpeed up and get through the intersection.✓BSlow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.✓CDrive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.✓DHonk your horn and drive through the intersection.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

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AAvoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.✓BCut them off to slow them down.✓CRetaliate by tailgating them.✓DMake sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

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AYou may not see the road between the cars.✓BYou may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.✓CYou may not see the vehicle's turn signals.✓DYou may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:

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ASlow down and be prepared to stop.✓BTake the right-of-way.✓CProceed normally.✓DDrive away quickly.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?

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AInattentive driving✓BExcessive speed under the driving conditions✓CFollowing other vehicles too closely✓DAll of the above✓