Take Texas DMV Permit Test Practice Questions - Texas Driver License Written Knowledge Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

Who administers the Texas driver license written knowledge test?

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AThe Texas Department of Motor Vehicles✓BThe Texas Department of Public Safety✓CThe Texas Department of Transportation✓DThe county tax assessor-collector✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

How many questions are on the Texas DPS written knowledge test, and how many must you answer correctly to pass?

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A25 questions; pass with 18 correct✓B30 questions; pass with 21 correct✓C40 questions; pass with 32 correct✓D20 questions; pass with 15 correct✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What is the minimum age to apply for a learner license in Texas?

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A14 years old✓B15 years old✓C16 years old✓D18 years old✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Under the Texas Graduated Driver License program, how long must a teen hold a learner license before applying for a provisional license?

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AAt least 3 months✓BAt least 6 months✓CAt least 12 months✓DThere is no minimum holding period✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

A Texas teen with a provisional license is generally prohibited from driving during which hours?

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ABetween 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.✓BBetween midnight and 5:00 a.m.✓CBetween 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.✓DBetween 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

How many passengers under age 21 who are not family members may ride with a Texas provisional license holder?

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ANone✓BOnly one✓CUp to three✓DThere is no passenger limit✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Under Texas law, a driver with a learner license or provisional license is prohibited from using a wireless communication device while driving in what way?

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AThey may use hands-free devices but not handheld phones✓BAny use of a wireless device is prohibited, including hands-free✓CThey may text only when stopped at a red light✓DThere are no restrictions on phone use for these drivers✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Until what age is a Texas provisional license valid before the driver can obtain a full Class C license?

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AAge 17✓BAge 18✓CAge 19✓DAge 21✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What does an octagonal (eight-sided) red sign always mean?

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AYield to other traffic✓BCome to a complete stop✓CSlow down for a hazard ahead✓DNo passing zone✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A downward-pointing triangular sign tells the driver to do what?

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AStop completely before proceeding✓BSlow down and give the right-of-way to other traffic✓CMerge left immediately✓DPrepare to exit the highway✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?

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AA regulation that must be obeyed✓BA general warning about conditions on or near the road✓CHighway route and distance information✓DA construction or work zone✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What does an orange sign in a roadway area mean?

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AA school zone is ahead✓BYou are in or approaching a construction or maintenance work zone✓CA scenic route lies ahead✓DThere is a hospital nearby✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) sign posted on the left side of a road warns of what?

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AA no-passing zone✓BA railroad crossing✓CA divided highway ends✓DA pedestrian crossing✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What does a round yellow sign with a black 'X' and the letters 'RR' indicate?

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AA rest area is ahead✓BA railroad crossing is ahead✓CA road repair zone is ahead✓DA right turn is required✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

What color and shape are signs that give information about services such as gas, food, and lodging?

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AGreen rectangular signs✓BBlue rectangular signs✓CBrown rectangular signs✓DYellow diamond signs✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

What color are signs that mark school zones and school crossings?

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ARed and white✓BFluorescent yellow-green✓COrange✓DBlue✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What does a regulatory sign reading 'DO NOT ENTER' tell a driver?

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AThe road ahead is a dead end✓BVehicles are not allowed to enter the road or ramp from that direction✓COnly commercial vehicles may enter✓DThe lane is closed for construction✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

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AProceed without slowing if the way is clear✓BStop completely, then proceed when it is safe, as you would at a stop sign✓CYield to traffic on the right only✓DThe signal is malfunctioning and should be ignored✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

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AStop completely before proceeding✓BSlow down and proceed with caution✓CThe light is about to turn red✓DYield the right-of-way to all traffic✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When a traffic signal shows a steady yellow light, what should a driver do?

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ASpeed up to clear the intersection before the light turns red✓BStop if it can be done safely, because the light is about to turn red✓CTreat it the same as a green light✓DStop completely and wait for a green light✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When traffic signals are not working at an intersection, how should a driver treat the intersection?

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AProceed without stopping because the signal is off✓BTreat it as a four-way stop, stopping and yielding as required✓CYield only to vehicles already in the intersection✓DWait until a police officer directs traffic✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road center mean?

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APassing is allowed when the way is clear✓BPassing is not allowed in your direction of travel✓CThe road is one-way✓DYou may park along that line✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What do broken (dashed) white lines on a roadway indicate?

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ATraffic moving in opposite directions✓BLanes of traffic moving in the same direction that you may cross when safe✓CThe edge of the road✓DA no-passing zone✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic generally mean?

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ALane changes are encouraged at any time✓BYou should stay in your lane and discourage or avoid changing lanes✓CTraffic ahead is moving in the opposite direction✓DThe road is closed ahead✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

A center lane bordered by solid and broken yellow lines and marked with left-turn arrows is used for what?

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APassing slower vehicles✓BMaking left turns from either direction of travel✓CEmergency vehicle use only✓DHigh-occupancy vehicles only✓