Texas Drivers Handbook Study and Review Questions and
Answers for Class C Operators 2022;Texas Department of
Public Safety Revised November 2022
What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without
driver education or being a hardship case?
18
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
Corrective lenses, LOFS age 21 or older, Daytime only, Do not exeed 45 mph, No
expressway driving, M/C not to exeed 250 cc, licensed M/C operator age 21 or older in
sight, Moped, Vehicle w/o air brakes-applies to vehicles requiring CDL, CDL interstate
commerce only, Stated on license, LOFS 21 or over vehicle above class B, LOFS 21 or
over vehicle above class C, Outside mirror or hearing aid, Automatic Transmission,
Applicable prosthetic devices, Applicable vehicle devices, Power steering.
In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a
curb?
Turn wheels to the right
What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card
reminding license is about to expire?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
Describe the "Yield" sign
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?
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?
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?
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?
Do not pass other vehicles.
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow?
"Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign.
What does "Yield right-of-way" mean?
, 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.
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
1. Brakes (Foot Brake, Parking Brake) 2. Lights (Two Headlights, Tail Lights, Brake
Lights, Turn Signals, License Plate Light, Reflectors, Parking Lights) 3. Horn 4. Muffler
5. Safety Glass 6. License Plates 7. Windshield Wiper 8. Rearview Mirror 9. Slow-
Moving Vehicle Emblem (if designed to travel at 25 mph or less) 10. Front Seat Belts
11. Tires 12. Fuel Cap
What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on
passenger cars driven within the state.
You must not have... a. A red light showing from the front. b. A bell, siren, or exhaust
whistle. c. A muffler cutout. d. Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the
left side or six inches beyond the right side of the body, running board, or fenders of
your car. e. Flashing red lights on the front.
How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is
ordinarily considered to be against the law?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Once the brakes have been applied about how many feet does a car 70mph travel
before it comes
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus
loading or unloading children?
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?
110 feet
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
30 mph
Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that
highway under all conditions?
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?
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?
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.
When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road, which
one must yield the right-of-way?
Answers for Class C Operators 2022;Texas Department of
Public Safety Revised November 2022
What is the minimum age at which you can get a class C drivers license without
driver education or being a hardship case?
18
How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license?
$200
What type of restrictions may be placed on your license?
Corrective lenses, LOFS age 21 or older, Daytime only, Do not exeed 45 mph, No
expressway driving, M/C not to exeed 250 cc, licensed M/C operator age 21 or older in
sight, Moped, Vehicle w/o air brakes-applies to vehicles requiring CDL, CDL interstate
commerce only, Stated on license, LOFS 21 or over vehicle above class B, LOFS 21 or
over vehicle above class C, Outside mirror or hearing aid, Automatic Transmission,
Applicable prosthetic devices, Applicable vehicle devices, Power steering.
In what direction should you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a
curb?
Turn wheels to the right
What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card
reminding license is about to expire?
It is still up to you to renew your license. Send in an application for renewal.
On a one-way street, what color is the broken lane marker?
The broken lane marker is white.
Describe the "Yield" sign
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?
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?
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?
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?
Do not pass other vehicles.
Which sign tells you to keep in the right-hand lane when driving slow?
"Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign.
What does "Yield right-of-way" mean?
, 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.
Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
1. Brakes (Foot Brake, Parking Brake) 2. Lights (Two Headlights, Tail Lights, Brake
Lights, Turn Signals, License Plate Light, Reflectors, Parking Lights) 3. Horn 4. Muffler
5. Safety Glass 6. License Plates 7. Windshield Wiper 8. Rearview Mirror 9. Slow-
Moving Vehicle Emblem (if designed to travel at 25 mph or less) 10. Front Seat Belts
11. Tires 12. Fuel Cap
What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
To reduce air pollution.
Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically forbids on
passenger cars driven within the state.
You must not have... a. A red light showing from the front. b. A bell, siren, or exhaust
whistle. c. A muffler cutout. d. Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the
left side or six inches beyond the right side of the body, running board, or fenders of
your car. e. Flashing red lights on the front.
How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is
ordinarily considered to be against the law?
You must obey the traffic officer at all times.
Once the brakes have been applied about how many feet does a car 70mph travel
before it comes
It takes 387 feet for the car to stop.
When is it necessary to stop before procceding when you overtake a school bus
loading or unloading children?
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?
110 feet
Within how many feet of a crosswalk may you park, when parking near a corner?
No less than 20 feet.
What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts..
30 mph
Does a posted speed limit of 55mph mean that you may drive 55mph on that
highway under all conditions?
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?
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?
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.
When two cars meet at the intersection of a 2-lane road with 4-lane road, which
one must yield the right-of-way?
