DPS PERMIT TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
describe the types of equipment that Texas state laws specifically forbids on passenger
cars driven within the state - Answer-the red light shown in the front, bell siren or
exhaust whistle, muffler cut out, anything extending beyond three inches on the left six
to the right or fender flashing red lights on front minimum road clearance
how should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily
considered to be against the law - Answer-you must obey traffic officer
once the brakes have been applied,about how many feet does a car which is going 70
mph travel before it comes to a stop - Answer-233ft
when is it necessary to stop before proceeding when you take a school bus loading or
unloading children - Answer-drive with car near bus, you must stop and not pass until
the bus starts moving, you are signaled by flashing, this is for either direction
about how many feet will the average driver going 50 mph travel from the moment he
sees danger until he hits the brakes - Answer-110ft
within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner -
Answer-within 20 ft of a crosswalk at an intersection
what is the state speed limit for automobiles in the urban districts - Answer-30 mph
does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean that you may drive 55 mph on the highway
under all condition - Answer-no, you may drive 55 mph on the highway under favorable
conditions
you should never drive on the left half of the roadway when you are within how many
feet from an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing - Answer-within 100 ft of a
intersection bridge or railroad crossing
what should you do if you should discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as
you enter an intersection - Answer-if you cannot get into the proper lane at least 1/2
block before you turn then go straight
when two cars meet at the intersection of a two-lane road with a four-lane road, which
none must yield a right-of-way - Answer-the car on the two lane road
if you are driving and hear a siren coming what should you do - Answer-you must yield
the right of way by pulling to the right edge of the roadway and stopping
, what is the first thing that should be done when the car starts to skid - Answer-steering
out of a skid,tires lose grip on road surface, don't jam on the brakes, foot off of the gas,
turn the wheel in the direction of the skid as you recover control, gently straighten wheel
and brakes
at what time of day should your headlights be turned on - Answer-1/2 hr after sunset
and 1/2 hr before sunrise or anytime people or cars can not be seen
under what condition may your driver's license be suspended - Answer-displaying fake
or possessing a fake license, causing a serious accident, repeat violations, or habitual
reckless or negligent driving
what is carbon monoxide and how may it be harmful to drivers - Answer-deadly gas has
no order and keeps you from breathing
describe what you are supposed to do if you have a blowout while driving - Answer-
don't slam on the brakes, foot off the gas then gently apply brakes, steer straight and
stop ahead
what should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a manual
transmission - Answer-use a lower gear
what should you do if you damage a unattended vehicle - Answer-try to find the owner
and leave your info in a place they can easily find it
when are accidents reports required - Answer-if the crash results in damage more than
1000 dollars you must make a written report within 10 days
if you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future how many years
should proof be kept up - Answer-2 years
what type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic - Answer-crossroad
ahead yellow and black diamond
describe the emblem which describes vehicles which travel at speeds of 25 mph or less
- Answer-red slow moving vehicle emblem
in which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill - Answer-low gear
what qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive - Answer-a licensed
driver at least 21 years of age and has had at least 1 year of driving experience
if the person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire - Answer-dated to
expire on the applicant's bday
ANSWERS
describe the types of equipment that Texas state laws specifically forbids on passenger
cars driven within the state - Answer-the red light shown in the front, bell siren or
exhaust whistle, muffler cut out, anything extending beyond three inches on the left six
to the right or fender flashing red lights on front minimum road clearance
how should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily
considered to be against the law - Answer-you must obey traffic officer
once the brakes have been applied,about how many feet does a car which is going 70
mph travel before it comes to a stop - Answer-233ft
when is it necessary to stop before proceeding when you take a school bus loading or
unloading children - Answer-drive with car near bus, you must stop and not pass until
the bus starts moving, you are signaled by flashing, this is for either direction
about how many feet will the average driver going 50 mph travel from the moment he
sees danger until he hits the brakes - Answer-110ft
within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner -
Answer-within 20 ft of a crosswalk at an intersection
what is the state speed limit for automobiles in the urban districts - Answer-30 mph
does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean that you may drive 55 mph on the highway
under all condition - Answer-no, you may drive 55 mph on the highway under favorable
conditions
you should never drive on the left half of the roadway when you are within how many
feet from an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing - Answer-within 100 ft of a
intersection bridge or railroad crossing
what should you do if you should discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as
you enter an intersection - Answer-if you cannot get into the proper lane at least 1/2
block before you turn then go straight
when two cars meet at the intersection of a two-lane road with a four-lane road, which
none must yield a right-of-way - Answer-the car on the two lane road
if you are driving and hear a siren coming what should you do - Answer-you must yield
the right of way by pulling to the right edge of the roadway and stopping
, what is the first thing that should be done when the car starts to skid - Answer-steering
out of a skid,tires lose grip on road surface, don't jam on the brakes, foot off of the gas,
turn the wheel in the direction of the skid as you recover control, gently straighten wheel
and brakes
at what time of day should your headlights be turned on - Answer-1/2 hr after sunset
and 1/2 hr before sunrise or anytime people or cars can not be seen
under what condition may your driver's license be suspended - Answer-displaying fake
or possessing a fake license, causing a serious accident, repeat violations, or habitual
reckless or negligent driving
what is carbon monoxide and how may it be harmful to drivers - Answer-deadly gas has
no order and keeps you from breathing
describe what you are supposed to do if you have a blowout while driving - Answer-
don't slam on the brakes, foot off the gas then gently apply brakes, steer straight and
stop ahead
what should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with a manual
transmission - Answer-use a lower gear
what should you do if you damage a unattended vehicle - Answer-try to find the owner
and leave your info in a place they can easily find it
when are accidents reports required - Answer-if the crash results in damage more than
1000 dollars you must make a written report within 10 days
if you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future how many years
should proof be kept up - Answer-2 years
what type of sign warns you to watch right and left for cross traffic - Answer-crossroad
ahead yellow and black diamond
describe the emblem which describes vehicles which travel at speeds of 25 mph or less
- Answer-red slow moving vehicle emblem
in which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill - Answer-low gear
what qualifications must one have to teach a beginner to drive - Answer-a licensed
driver at least 21 years of age and has had at least 1 year of driving experience
if the person is under 18, when does his provisional license expire - Answer-dated to
expire on the applicant's bday
