84 TEXAS DPS PERMIT REVIEW EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise. - Answer-At what time of day
should your headlights be turned on?
DWI by use of alcohol or drugs, drug offense, intoxication manslaughter, intoxication
assault, failure to stop and render aid, causing the death or serious injury of anyone
while operating a motor vehicle, any offense punishable as a felony under the motor
vehicle laws of Texas, overtaking and passing a school bus, boating while intoxicated,
evading arrest, driving while license invalid, alterd/unlawful use of driver license, etc. -
Answer-Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
It's a colorless, deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause
poisoning. - Answer-What is carbon monoxide, and how may it be harmful to drivers?
Move the car off the pavement, turn on emergency warning lights, and tie a white cloth
where visible or raise your hood. - Answer-Describe what you should do if you have a
blowout while driving?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down. - Answer-What should you do when driving
down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Stop, locate owner/operator, and give name and address. Or, leave a written notice. -
Answer-What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash. - Answer-When are
accident reports required?
Two years. - Answer-If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the
future, how many years must such proof be kept up?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down, look carefully in all directions. - Answer-What type of sign
warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders. - Answer-Describe the emblem
which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down. - Answer-In which gear should you drive
when going down a steep hill?
Must be a licensed driver, and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction
permit. - Answer-What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
, On his next birth date after date of issuance. - Answer-If a person is under 18, when
does his provisional license expire?
6 inches - Answer-When parked parralell, your curbside wheels must be no more than
how many inches from the curb?
Keep at least two seconds away. - Answer-When following another car, what is a good
rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days. - Answer-To what
agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver
licensing purposes?
Marijuana impairs the sensory and perceptual skills, and also affects concentration and
judgment. Amphetamines make the driver less coordinated, more edgy, and have been
known to cause lapses in concentration. - Answer-What effects does the use of
marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
Mandatory suspension of license; the first offense has a maximum fine of $2000,
suspension of 90-365 days, and confinement of 72 hrs to 180 days. - Answer-What is
the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow, yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles
and pedestrians. - Answer-What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection, and then proceed carefully. -
Answer-How should you react to a flashing red light?
A railroad crossing sign; it's circular and yellow with a black X and two Rs. Railroads
also have railroad cross bucks posted by the crossing, with a gate and flashing lights. -
Answer-Which sign tells you to watch out for a train?
Yellow, diamond, and a squiggly line pointing ahead. - Answer-Describe the sign which
warns you to slow down for a winding road?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead. - Answer-What sign indicates
that the road that you are on merges with another?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit
under it. - Answer-What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn
ahead is 25mph?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down, look carefully in
all directions. - Answer-Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise. - Answer-At what time of day
should your headlights be turned on?
DWI by use of alcohol or drugs, drug offense, intoxication manslaughter, intoxication
assault, failure to stop and render aid, causing the death or serious injury of anyone
while operating a motor vehicle, any offense punishable as a felony under the motor
vehicle laws of Texas, overtaking and passing a school bus, boating while intoxicated,
evading arrest, driving while license invalid, alterd/unlawful use of driver license, etc. -
Answer-Under what conditions may your drivers license be suspended?
It's a colorless, deadly gas in the exhaust fumes produced by cars and can cause
poisoning. - Answer-What is carbon monoxide, and how may it be harmful to drivers?
Move the car off the pavement, turn on emergency warning lights, and tie a white cloth
where visible or raise your hood. - Answer-Describe what you should do if you have a
blowout while driving?
Use a low gear to slow your vehicle down. - Answer-What should you do when driving
down a steep grade in a car with a standard transmission?
Stop, locate owner/operator, and give name and address. Or, leave a written notice. -
Answer-What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle
When a law enforcement officer hasn't investigated the crash. - Answer-When are
accident reports required?
Two years. - Answer-If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the
future, how many years must such proof be kept up?
Crossroad ahead. Slow down, look carefully in all directions. - Answer-What type of sign
warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic?
A fluorescent orange triangle with retroflective borders. - Answer-Describe the emblem
which identifies vehicles which travel at speeds of 25mph or less?
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down. - Answer-In which gear should you drive
when going down a steep hill?
Must be a licensed driver, and at least 21 years old. The student must have a instruction
permit. - Answer-What qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive?
, On his next birth date after date of issuance. - Answer-If a person is under 18, when
does his provisional license expire?
6 inches - Answer-When parked parralell, your curbside wheels must be no more than
how many inches from the curb?
Keep at least two seconds away. - Answer-When following another car, what is a good
rule to determine the distance at which you should follow behind?
It must be reported to the Driver License Office within 30 days. - Answer-To what
agency in within what time period must a change of address be reported for driver
licensing purposes?
Marijuana impairs the sensory and perceptual skills, and also affects concentration and
judgment. Amphetamines make the driver less coordinated, more edgy, and have been
known to cause lapses in concentration. - Answer-What effects does the use of
marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
Mandatory suspension of license; the first offense has a maximum fine of $2000,
suspension of 90-365 days, and confinement of 72 hrs to 180 days. - Answer-What is
the penalty for being convicted of driving while intoxicated?
Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow, yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles
and pedestrians. - Answer-What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
Stop completely while entering the crosswalk/intersection, and then proceed carefully. -
Answer-How should you react to a flashing red light?
A railroad crossing sign; it's circular and yellow with a black X and two Rs. Railroads
also have railroad cross bucks posted by the crossing, with a gate and flashing lights. -
Answer-Which sign tells you to watch out for a train?
Yellow, diamond, and a squiggly line pointing ahead. - Answer-Describe the sign which
warns you to slow down for a winding road?
One lane merging onto the arrow that's pointing ahead. - Answer-What sign indicates
that the road that you are on merges with another?
An advisory speed sign; it has an arrow turning with a small sign with the speed limit
under it. - Answer-What kind of sign warns you that the highest safe speed for the turn
ahead is 25mph?
It's a black cross in a yellow diamond. Cross traffic ahead. Slow down, look carefully in
all directions. - Answer-Describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead?
