TX DMV Driving Safety and Practices

Question 1

What should you do if you are driving in heavy rain and your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction you want to go and gently ease off the accelerator

Answer

Speed up to regain control

Answer

Brake hard immediately

Answer

Turn on your high beams

Question 2

What is the recommended following distance behind another vehicle in ideal conditions?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

Answer

1 second

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

4 seconds

Question 3

When should you use your turn signals?

Accepted Answer

When you want to change lanes or turn

Answer

Only when turning left

Answer

When driving on highways

Answer

Only when required by law enforcement

Question 4

What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaching from behind?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop

Answer

Continue driving at your current speed

Answer

Speed up to clear the road

Answer

Move to the left side of the road

Question 5

How should you adjust your driving when approaching a curve?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and steer smoothly through the curve

Answer

Speed up to navigate the curve more quickly

Answer

Maintain a constant speed and steer straight

Answer

Change lanes abruptly