TX DMV Traffic Laws and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Texas, what is the maximum speed limit on a rural interstate highway unless otherwise posted?
- 65 mph (Correct answer)
- 70 mph
- 75 mph
- 80 mph
Correct answer: 65 mph
The default maximum speed limit on rural interstates in Texas is 65 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.
Question 2: Under Texas law, a driver must use headlights when visibility is reduced to less than how many feet?
- 500 feet
- 1,000 feet (Correct answer)
- 300 feet
- 750 feet
Correct answer: 1,000 feet
Texas law requires headlights when you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles for at least 1,000 feet.
Question 3: When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane road, Texas law requires drivers in both directions to:
- Slow to 20 mph
- Stop completely until lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
- Change lanes away from the bus
- Honk to warn pedestrians
Correct answer: Stop completely until lights stop flashing
On a two-lane road, all traffic in both directions must stop until the school bus's red lights stop flashing.
Question 4: In Texas, it is illegal to follow an emergency vehicle closer than how many feet after it has passed?
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 300 feet (Correct answer)
- 500 feet
Correct answer: 300 feet
Texas law prohibits following within 300 feet of an emergency vehicle that is responding to a call.
Question 5: What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean in Texas?
- Stop and wait for green
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Yield to all traffic
- Signal is about to turn red
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light is a warning signal — you may proceed but must do so with caution.
Question 6: Texas's 'Move Over' law requires drivers to move over one lane when passing a stationary vehicle with flashing lights. If you cannot move over safely, you must:
- Honk to warn workers
- Slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit (Correct answer)
- Stop until the vehicle moves
- Flash your hazard lights and maintain speed
Correct answer: Slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit
If a lane change is not possible, you must reduce speed to 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Question 7: In Texas, which of the following vehicles is NOT covered under the 'Move Over' law?
- Tow trucks with amber lights
- Police vehicles with blue lights
- Ambulances with red lights
- Delivery trucks parked at loading zones (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Delivery trucks parked at loading zones
The Move Over law applies to vehicles with flashing warning lights stopped on roadways, not to ordinary delivery trucks at loading zones.
TX DMV Traffic Laws and Regulations 2
In Texas, what is the maximum speed limit on a rural interstate highway unless otherwise posted?