Texas Permit Practice Test

Correct answer: Judgment and the ability to reason

Alcohol first impairs judgment and reasoning, along with vision and reaction time, which is why a drinking driver makes poor, risky decisions.

Correct answer: Practice driving only while a qualified licensed driver rides in the front passenger seat

A learner license lets a student practice driving only when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 with at least one year of driving experience, seated beside the driver, and not intoxicated or asleep.

Correct answer: Turn off the motor, set the parking brake, and remove the key

Before you walk away from a parked car, turn off the motor, set the parking brake, and take the key with you.

Correct answer: Immediately stop at the scene (or as close as possible) and remain there

In a crash involving injury or death you must immediately stop at or near the scene, remain there, and provide your information and reasonable assistance.

Correct answer: You must yield to the vehicle on your right

At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to any vehicle that has entered or is approaching on your right. Even when the rules favor you, make sure the other driver actually yields before you proceed — right-of-way is given, not taken.

Correct answer: Stop within the distance lit by your headlights

At night you can only see as far as your headlights reach, so slow down enough to stop within that lit distance.

Correct answer: Longer distances to stop and a wider path to turn

Trucks have longer stopping and accelerating distances, a wider turning radius, and weigh much more than cars — give them extra room.

Correct answer: Turn right unless a sign prohibits it, yielding to pedestrians and traffic

At a steady red light you must stop before the crosswalk or intersection. You may then turn right unless prohibited by law (and turn left if both streets are one-way), after yielding to all pedestrians and other traffic.

Correct answer: The faster you drive, the greater the distance you should keep

Keep a safe distance between your car and the one in front of you. The faster you drive, the greater that distance should be, because you need more room to stop.

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

Signal continuously for at least 100 feet before turning or stopping so other drivers have time to react. Be sure to turn the signal off once your turn is complete.

Correct answer: A depressant

Alcohol is a depressant that slows coordination, judgment, perception, and reaction time.

Correct answer: At least 21 years old with at least one year of driving experience

The supervising driver must be at least 21 with at least one year of driving experience, must sit beside the learner, and cannot be intoxicated, asleep, or otherwise unable to respond to the driver.

Correct answer: Look behind you for any oncoming traffic

Always look behind you for oncoming traffic and cyclists before opening a car door into the roadway.

Correct answer: Your name, address, vehicle registration number, and insurance information

You must provide your name, address, vehicle registration number, and the name of your liability insurer, and show your driver license if requested.

Correct answer: Any vehicle coming straight through from the opposite direction

When turning left, always yield the right-of-way to any vehicle coming straight through from the other direction before you complete your turn.

Correct answer: From 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise, or whenever you cannot see clearly for 1,000 feet

Texas requires headlights beginning 30 minutes after sunset and ending 30 minutes before sunrise, or any time people or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1,000 feet.

Correct answer: If you cannot see the truck driver in the truck’s side mirror, the driver cannot see you

A truck has large blind spots. If you cannot see the driver’s face in the truck’s side mirror, the driver cannot see your vehicle.

Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when it is safe

A flashing red light means stop completely before entering the crosswalk or intersection, then proceed when you can do so safely — like a stop sign. Traffic on the intersecting road may not have to stop.

Correct answer: 2 seconds

For speeds of 30 mph or less in good road conditions, keep a minimum of 2 seconds between your car and the one ahead. Above 30 mph, increase that to a 4-second gap.

Correct answer: Pulling away from a parking space parallel to the curb

You must always signal when you change lanes, make a turn, pull away from a parallel parking space, slow down or stop, enter or leave a highway, or pull over to the side of the road.