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Can a visitor with a driver license from Chile legally drive here? - ✔✔Yes, as long as Chile and Texas recognize each other's licenses. Stella's sister is visiting Texas while her husband is at a military outpost. Can she legally drive? - ✔✔She can drive with a valid out-of-state license. Stella's sister will need to stay in Texas for 4 months. Can she legally drive with an out-of-state license for 4 months? - ✔✔No. She will need to obtain a Texas driver license within 90 days. Who must always occupy the passenger seat when a driver with a learner's permit is behind the wheel? - ✔✔A licensed driver at least 21 years old. Pete's mother is ill and nobody else can take his little sister to school. He has a Learner License and is 17. What can he do? - ✔✔Apply for a Minor Restricted Drivers License. A person's regular Class C drivers license allows them to legally drive a motorcycle. True or false? - ✔✔False Stella will be helping her father out on the farm this summer. She has a Class B license. Can she use a farm trailer? - ✔✔Yes, Stella can use a farm trailer with a Class B license. Ryan's dad is a truck driver for a large company. He has what kind of license? - ✔✔Commercial Driver License (CDL) If you want to work at a delivery company driving a vehicle in Texas, you need to ___________ to obtain a CDL. - ✔✔Be at least 18 years old.
Tyeera wants to work as a driver for a tourist van company. She has a basic Class C license. Is she eligible to drive a tourist van? - ✔✔No. Tyeera needs a Class C Commercial Drivers License first. A Class B CDL allows you to drive commercial vehicles that _____. - ✔✔Carry 24 or more passengers. Ryan's dad needs to drive bigger company vehicles in order to get promoted. What does he need? - ✔✔A Class A Commercial Drivers License. Your friend borrowed your driver license and got pulled over by the police. What will happen? - ✔✔Your drivers license will get suspended. One of your friends thinks it would be funny to replace "STOP" with "GO" on a nearby stop sign using spray paint. Should you join? - ✔✔No. Being convicted for graffiti will get your license suspended. Your license may get suspended if ________ within a 12-month period. - ✔✔You have 4 or more traffic convictions. If your drivers license gets suspended in another state, can you legally drive in Texas? - ✔✔No. Your license is suspended in Texas, even if the conviction occurred out of state. You're under 21. One of your friends got beer from an older brother and offered some to you. Can this affect your driving privileges? - ✔✔Yes. Conviction of possession of alcohol will automatically suspend your license. Your drivers license can be suspended for regularly skipping school. True or false? - ✔✔True What type of motor vehicle does NOT need to be inspected? - ✔✔All motor vehicles need to be inspected. Why is it important to have your vehicle inspected? - ✔✔1. To make sure your car is safe.
- It's required by the state.
What does the pedestrian sign announce? - ✔✔You are near a street that a lot of people cross. Drive carefully. What may happen if you drive on the road shoulder near a soft shoulder sign? - ✔✔You may lose control of your vehicle. Riley is driving down the highway. What must he do at the sight of a truck sign? - ✔✔Riley should look out for trucks on this truck-heavy route. What does the wheelchair sign let drivers know? - ✔✔They need to watch for people who are disabled or in wheelchairs. You are exiting the highway when a speed limit sign appears. What does it mean? - ✔✔It shows the speed at which you may safely travel the ramp. Pete sees a sign that says bump while driving. What course of action should he take? - ✔✔Pete should slow down to avoid an uncomfortable jolt. Driving yourself to school, you see am HOV lane sign in your lane. What should you do? - ✔✔Switch lanes. Only high occupancy vehicles can use this in the A.M. Can Pete wait at a parking space with a reserved parking sign without a disabled license plate? - ✔✔No. You can only park there WITH a disabled license plate. At the sight of a stop sign, Stella must ____. - ✔✔Make a complete stop without blocking the pedestrian crosswalk. What does a photo enforced sign warn you of? - ✔✔Running a red light will be captured on camera. On a road with an emergency stopping only sign, can you stop on the shoulder to take a break? - ✔✔No. This part of the road's shoulder can only be used for emergencies.
Mileposts are located __ on interstate highways starting at the state line. - ✔✔Every mile. Railroad warning signs warn _____. - ✔✔If we are approaching or next to a railroad. Broken yellow lines separate _____. - ✔✔Two-way roads where you can legally pass. When is the only time you should enter two-way left turn lanes placed in the middle of a road? - ✔✔To make a safe left turn. Where should you stop at intersections that have no stop lines? - ✔✔Before the crosswalk. Barrels along the highway are designed as an impact amplifier in the case of crashes. True or false? - ✔✔False If you speed through a work zone, your speeding fine may be _____. - ✔✔Doubled What do broken white lines mean? - ✔✔It is a one way road and you can pass, if safe. You and another driver reach a busy intersection at the same time. What's the safest course of action? - ✔✔Yield the right of way to the other driver. On her way to work, Emma reaches an intersection without signs or signals. After stopping completely, what should she do? - ✔✔Emma needs to give the right of way to vehicles in or near the intersection on her right. You're driving on an unpaved road that leads to a highway. What should you do when you reach the highway? - ✔✔Yield to vehicles on the highway. Riley is riding his motorcycle on a road that ends in a cross street. What should he do at the T- intersection? - ✔✔Riley needs to yield the right of way to vehicles on the cross street.
When should you avoid passing a vehicle on the highway? - ✔✔1. You are within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
- You are on a hill or curve.
- You are within 100 feet of a bridge or tunnel. You are driving on the highway and wish to pass the vehicle in front of you. What is the first thing you should do? - ✔✔Check to see if everything is clear. When passing on a two-lane road, you must first make sure you are clear to start passing by doing what?
- ✔✔Checking your rear view and side mirrors. When passing a vehicle, when can you move back over? - ✔✔When you can see the car in your rear view mirror. Pete is being passed by a vehicle on his left. What should he do? - ✔✔Stay to the right edge of his lane and maintain or reduce his speed. Stella is driving in the far right lane of a multi-lane road, but she needs to make a left turn that's coming up in 50 ft. What should she do? - ✔✔Drive past the turn and keep going until she finds a safe place to turn around. When turning left, you DON'T need to yield to oncoming traffic. True or false? - ✔✔False For how much distance should you signal before turning? - ✔✔100 feet Which parking spots do you need a permit for? - ✔✔Handicap parking spaces. You shouldn't park your vehicle within how many feet of a fire hydrant? - ✔✔15 feet
Riley needs to park on the paved highway at night. What is one thing he should do? - ✔✔1. Leave room for other vehicles to pass.
- Make sure people can see him from at least 200 feet in both directions.
- Leave his parking lights on and headlights on dim. Pete's mother has a physical disability. He borrows her car to go to the grocery store and parks in one of the spaces reserved for customers with disabilities up front. Was this correct? - ✔✔No, he is not driving his mother, who has a disability. When arable parking, what is the first thing you must do? - ✔✔Pull up even with the front cat, about two feet out from the space. Where should you position your car to start parallel parking? - ✔✔Line up even with the car in front of your spot. When raking uphill with a curb, turn the front wheels away from what? - ✔✔The curb. It is illegal to coast downhill with the transmission or gears in neutral. True or false? - ✔✔True Where are your blind spots? - ✔✔Blind spots are on the left and right sides of your vehicle and are not visible in your mirror. Drivers should keep _________ of following distance between them and the car they are following. - ✔✔3 seconds If the road becomes wet or crowded, you should do what? - ✔✔Slow down and increase your following distance. In which situation should you lower your headlights? - ✔✔1. When driving in fog, heavy rain, snow, sleet, or dust.
- Within 300 feet behind a vehicle.
The state's zero-tolerance policy for minors and alcohol is related to drunk driving and what? - ✔✔1. Attempting to purchase alcohol
- Purchasing alcohol
- Drinking alcohol You are not liable for open containers of alcohol in your car as long as you aren't drinking from them. True or false? - ✔✔False What is a first-time consequence of refusing a law enforcement officer's request to take a breathalyzer or blood test? - ✔✔Your license will automatically be suspended. If you refuse to take a breathalyzer/blood test _______ within 10 years, your license will be suspended for 2 years. - ✔✔Twice If you have been involved in a collision that left someone seriously injured or dead, the police do not need your consent to take a breathalyzer/blood test. True or false? - ✔✔True How much is the TDLR fee that you have to pay when requesting your Parent Taught Drivers Ed Program Guide? - ✔✔$ What is the purpose of the Community Safety Education Act? - ✔✔It defines the behavioral expectations of law enforcement and citizens during a traffic stop. Should you get out of the car if the officer doesn't instruct you to do so? - ✔✔No, stay in the car. Under the Good Samaritan Law, you cannot be held liable for trying to help someone at a traffic collision if you helped in good faith. True or false? - ✔✔True When aiding an injured person at the scene of a crash, what should you do? - ✔✔Do not move the victim unless you have to do so for safety.
A pedestrian may ______ if there aren't sidewalks. - ✔✔Walk against traffic (on the left side of the street). Riley's dad gave him a really nice white walking stick. Rile wants to walk around town with it. Why isn't this a good idea? - ✔✔Only the blind, partially blind, or disabled may carry a white cane while walking. Pedestrians who are drinking or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs should stay off the streets. True or false? - ✔✔True Bicyclists may ride in the left lane if they are on a one-way street with two or more lanes. True or false? - ✔✔True Bicyclists must always ride as close as possible to the right curb or edge of the road, no exceptions. True or false? - ✔✔False What is one thing shared lane markings are NOT used for? - ✔✔Decreasing the possibility of Highway Hypnosis. What guideline is NOT a bike safety guideline? - ✔✔Weave in and out of traffic. Where can motor-assisted scooters be used? - ✔✔On streets or highways under 45 mph. Kayla is driving along a road with many pedestrians. What should she do? - ✔✔1. Be prepared to stop.
- Pay close attention ear bus stops and intersections.
- Watch out for pedestrians with assistance animals. When can a bicyclist take a whole lane? - ✔✔When passing a vehicle, the lane isn't wide enough for a side-by-side car and bike.
At what age or height must children be secured in an appropriate child passenger safety seat? - ✔✔Until age 8 or taller than 4'9" Drivers are responsible for making sure passengers less than 17 years old use seat belts. True or false? - ✔✔True It's against the law for a driver to operate an open bed truck or pull an open bed trailer when a passenger ________ is occupying the bed of the truck or trailer. - ✔✔Under the age of 18. What is an exception to Texas law prohibiting riding in the bed of a truck or trailer? - ✔✔1. Government- sanctioned hayrides.
- On a beach.
- Parades An aggressive driver will ________ other drivers. - ✔✔Intentionally aggravate What are some ways to reduce the possibility of experiencing road rage? - ✔✔1. Planning your trip in advance.
- Listening to soothing music.
- Avoid cutting into other drivers' lanes. Drive safely by obeying traffic laws, using peripheral vision, _______, and always using your turn signal. - ✔✔Giving your car proper maintenance. Texas law prohibits the transport of loose material unless __________. - ✔✔The bed is closed on all sides and some type of canvas or tarp covers the top. If you need to tow a car with another car, the rope you use must _______ between vehicles. - ✔✔Not be longer than 15 feet.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, use the heater or air conditioner in a parked car with the windows closed. True or false? - ✔✔False What is the name of the form your parent or guardian will need to fill out in order to prove your Texas residency? - ✔✔Texas Residency Affidavit Before driving, you should check for these things: obstructions behind the car, __________, and which direction your vehicle's wheels are turned. - ✔✔Leaking fluids How fare away should you be from the steering wheel? - ✔✔10 to 12 inches What is one thing you should always do before driving? - ✔✔Adjust your mirrors Where should you place your hands on the steering wheel? - ✔✔9' and 3' It's your _________ to keep both yourself and anyone in your car safe. - ✔✔Responsibility An example of an active restraint in a car is what? - ✔✔Seat belts If you were in a car crash and weren't wearing your seat belt, you'd keep moving at the speed of the crash. True or false? - ✔✔True Who should sit in the rear of the vehicle to protect themselves from airbag impact in case of a crash? - ✔✔Passengers age 12 and under. Kevin was driving his 6-year-old sister in the front seat when a police officer signals him to stop. What is a likely outcome? - ✔✔He'll receive a ticket. There are ______________ crash-related deaths in the US every year. - ✔✔Over 40,
Parking Brake - ✔✔Keeps the vehicle in place when it is parked. Why would the brake warning light come on when you press on the foot brake? - ✔✔Your vehicle's brake system isn't working properly. In what position should you be to properly adjust your rearview mirror? - ✔✔Sitting up straight and looking straight ahead. To compensate for blind spots, quickly glance left and right over your shoulder and linger in the blind spots of other vehicles. True or false? - ✔✔False What should you check once you start your vehicle? - ✔✔Any warning lights. In the process of starting a car, which step happens first? - ✔✔Put your right foot on the brake. The area around your car that you cannot see is called _____________. - ✔✔The vehicle's hidden operating space. Novice drivers often _________ to decelerate. - ✔✔Depend on the brakes too much. To turn right, you pull the steering wheel down with your right hand. True or false? - ✔✔True Use the shuttle steering method to __________. - ✔✔Make a very sharp turn. Before changing gears to reverse it is important to __________. - ✔✔Have a clear view of the rear window. What should you always watch out for when turning right? - ✔✔Bicyclists A two-point turn is ___________. - ✔✔Using a driveway in order to change directions.
Where do most crashes happen? - ✔✔In parking lots. You should always stop your vehicle by pressing on the brake pedal as hard as you can. True or false? - ✔✔False How can you successfully multitask while driving a vehicle? - ✔✔Remaining calm and keeping your eyes on the road. When parking uphill without a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels? - ✔✔Towards the outside of the road. With good visual attention, you can determine the _______ for you to travel. - ✔✔Safest way Why is mental attention important? - ✔✔It helps you make the best decision in driving situations. As a driver, you are aware of your surroundings through the use of what? - ✔✔Eyesight Having different fields of vision allows you to see as much of the road as possible. True or false? - ✔✔True Visual targeting means you should look at targets _____ ahead of you while driving. - ✔✔ 12 - 20 seconds How far does your target range extend? - ✔✔About 20-30 seconds in front of you. Why do you need to be prepared for changes in your immediate range? - ✔✔Your response time is much slower. What is not an example of a changing operating space? - ✔✔A parking garage.
Emma is driving along a highway when she sees she already passed a tree the person in front of her had only gone by a second ago. What should she do? - ✔✔Slow down so she's at least 3 seconds behind the person in front of her. Josh slams on the brakes to let a stray cat cross his path unharmed. Which way will his vehicle's weight move and why? - ✔✔It will move forward due to inertia. When you accelerate, where does the weight of your vehicle shift towards? - ✔✔The rear tires. When you change directions or speed too rapidly, the inertia of the vehicle will cause it to become ________. - ✔✔Unbalanced. Pete hasn't switched out his vehicle's tires in a while and now he's driving in the rain. What must he do and why? - ✔✔Decrease speed to maintain vehicle balance and traction. You can minimize the effect of inertia on your body while driving by _______. - ✔✔Wearing your seatbelt. In a pitch situation, your vehicle weight moves to either the left or right of the vehicle. True or false? - ✔✔False In a ________ situation, the majority or all of the vehicle's weight moves to one side of the vehicle. - ✔✔Roll In a ______ situation, the weight of the vehicle moves to the left or right around the center of gravity. - ✔✔Yaw What should you release to re-establish vehicle control and tire traction. - ✔✔The accelerator and the brakes. If going uphill, smoothly apply pressure on the accelerator. If going downhill, smoothly lessen pressure to the accelerator. True or false? - ✔✔True
Stella wants to learn to maintain vehicle balance in her vehicle. What's the best way to do that? - ✔✔She can use the owner's manual for specific information about her vehicle's balance. What is not an example of a vehicle maneuver? - ✔✔Causing your vehicle to pitch. Emma wants to drive forward in her car. What does she need to do other than place her vehicle's gear in Drive and accelerate? - ✔✔Sustain visual attention and communication to safely maneuver forward. What does turning not include? - ✔✔Turning on your headlights. When turning left, you need to check your mirrors and ____________, decelerate, and use ____________. - ✔✔Oncoming traffic and turn signal. Using reference points, you can manage what? - ✔✔1. Path of travel
- Line of sight
- Operation space Well-rested drivers make safe decisions through ___________________ and ______________. - ✔✔Alert observations and quick reactions. Why should vehicles with out-of-state license plates be given extra room on the road? - ✔✔1. They may stop suddenly to view the sights.
- They might have more stops to make.
- They might not be familiar with the roads. If your vehicle is being tailgated, what should you do? - ✔✔Ease off the accelerator and let them pass. What is commentary driving? - ✔✔Audibly stating the steps you take to drive.
