TX DMV Driving Safety and Practices 2

Question 1

When driving in heavy rain, you should increase your following distance to at least:

Accepted Answer

6 seconds

Answer

In rain or other adverse conditions, Texas recommends doubling or tripling the normal 3-second following distance, making 6 seconds or more appropriate.

Question 2

What does 'hydroplaning' mean?

Accepted Answer

Tires riding on a film of water and losing contact with the road

Answer

Hydroplaning occurs when your tires ride on top of a thin layer of water instead of gripping the road surface.

Question 3

If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer straight until traction returns

Answer

Gently lifting off the accelerator and steering straight allows the tires to regain contact with the road without causing a spin.

Question 4

When approaching a school zone with active flashing lights in Texas, the speed limit is:

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Answer

Texas law requires drivers to slow to 20 mph in a school zone when the yellow warning lights are flashing.

Question 5

A solid white line on the road means:

Accepted Answer

You should not change lanes

Answer

A solid white line separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction and discourages or prohibits lane changes.

(TX DMV) Texas Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

(TX DMV) Texas Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

TX DMV Driving Safety and Practices 2