TX DMV Driving Safety and Practices 3

Question 1

In Texas, when must you use your headlights?

Accepted Answer

From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and when visibility is less than 1,000 feet

Answer

Texas law requires headlights from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, and whenever you cannot see at least 1,000 feet ahead.

Question 2

What should you do when you see a 'Road Work Ahead' sign?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, be alert for workers, and follow posted reduced speed limits

Answer

Construction zones in Texas carry doubled fines for violations, so you must slow down, watch for workers, and obey all posted signs.

Question 3

When a traffic signal is not working (dark), you should treat the intersection as:

Accepted Answer

A four-way stop

Answer

A non-functioning traffic signal requires all drivers to stop and take turns as at a four-way stop.

Question 4

The 'Move Over' law in Texas requires drivers to:

Accepted Answer

Change lanes or slow down when passing emergency and tow trucks stopped with lights flashing

Answer

Texas Move Over law requires you to vacate the lane closest to an emergency or tow vehicle stopped on the shoulder, or reduce speed if changing lanes is unsafe.

Question 5

When parking facing downhill with NO curb, you should turn your front wheels:

Accepted Answer

To the right (away from traffic)

Answer

Without a curb, turning wheels to the right means the car will roll away from the road if it moves, reducing risk.

(TX DMV) Texas Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

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TX DMV Driving Safety and Practices 3