Texas DPS Permit Review Exam
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? -
CORRECT ANSWER $200
Describe the "Yield" sign - CORRECT ANSWER A red and white equilateral triangle.
This sign tells you that the road you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow
down or stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.
What does a "narrow bridge" sign look like, and how should the driver react when he sees
one? - CORRECT ANSWER It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is
not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
What is the shape of a "keep right' sign, and how should the driver react when he sees one? -
CORRECT ANSWER A yellow diamond that has two arrows pointing up and down,
he should keep to the right lane.Vertical, white rectangle; Drivers who are driving slower than
other vehicles on the roadway should keep right.
Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve? -
CORRECT ANSWER The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left).
Slow down, keep right, and do not pass.
What does a "Do Not Pass" sign mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Do not pass other
vehicles.
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow? - CORRECT
ANSWER "Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign.
What does "Yield right-of-way" mean? - CORRECT ANSWER To allow another
vehicle or roadway user to proceed first, when they have the privilege of having immediate
use of a part of a roadway.
, How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily
considered to be against the law? - CORRECT ANSWER You must obey the traffic
officer at all times.
Once the brakes have been applied about how many feet does a car which is going 50 mph
travel before it comes to a stop. - CORRECT ANSWER It takes 63 feet for the car to
stop.
When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or
unloading children? - CORRECT ANSWER You should never overtake a school bus,
especially when it is loading or unloading children. You should stop until the bus either
resumes its drive or the driver tells you to pass.
About how many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees
danger until he hits the brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER 110 feet
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner? -
CORRECT ANSWER No less than 20 feet.
Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under
all conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in
order to avoid accidents.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER 100 ft (five
car lengths)
What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an
intersection? - CORRECT ANSWER If you can't get into the proper lane at least within
one-half block before you turn, then don't turn and continue straight.
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? -
CORRECT ANSWER $200
Describe the "Yield" sign - CORRECT ANSWER A red and white equilateral triangle.
This sign tells you that the road you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow
down or stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.
What does a "narrow bridge" sign look like, and how should the driver react when he sees
one? - CORRECT ANSWER It is a yellow diamond and shows that the bridge ahead is
not as wide as the road. Slow down and use caution.
What is the shape of a "keep right' sign, and how should the driver react when he sees one? -
CORRECT ANSWER A yellow diamond that has two arrows pointing up and down,
he should keep to the right lane.Vertical, white rectangle; Drivers who are driving slower than
other vehicles on the roadway should keep right.
Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve? -
CORRECT ANSWER The road curves one way (right) and then the other way (left).
Slow down, keep right, and do not pass.
What does a "Do Not Pass" sign mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Do not pass other
vehicles.
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow? - CORRECT
ANSWER "Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign.
What does "Yield right-of-way" mean? - CORRECT ANSWER To allow another
vehicle or roadway user to proceed first, when they have the privilege of having immediate
use of a part of a roadway.
, How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily
considered to be against the law? - CORRECT ANSWER You must obey the traffic
officer at all times.
Once the brakes have been applied about how many feet does a car which is going 50 mph
travel before it comes to a stop. - CORRECT ANSWER It takes 63 feet for the car to
stop.
When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus loading or
unloading children? - CORRECT ANSWER You should never overtake a school bus,
especially when it is loading or unloading children. You should stop until the bus either
resumes its drive or the driver tells you to pass.
About how many feet will the average driver going 50mph travel from the moment he sees
danger until he hits the brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER 110 feet
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner? -
CORRECT ANSWER No less than 20 feet.
Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that highway under
all conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER No. Speed must be adjusted to conditions in
order to avoid accidents.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER 100 ft (five
car lengths)
What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an
intersection? - CORRECT ANSWER If you can't get into the proper lane at least within
one-half block before you turn, then don't turn and continue straight.
