Texas DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

How can you check your blind spots when changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

Turn your head and quickly glance over your shoulder in the direction you want to move.

Answer

Use the inside rearview mirror.

Answer

Use the outside rearview mirror.

Answer

Use both rearview mirrors.

Question 2

A good defensive driver:

Accepted Answer

Anticipates other drivers’ actions,

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Always drives slowly,

Answer

Maintains a constant speed

Question 3

A leaky exhaust system is hazardous because it can cause:

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Answer

Hearing loss,

Answer

Pollution,

Question 4

What should you do when driving on an interstate?

Accepted Answer

Signal and check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.

Answer

Stop on the shoulder if tired.

Answer

Always use cruise control.

Question 5

After an accident, you should:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Stop immediately,

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Help the injured,

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Call the police,

Question 6

A speed restriction sign:

Accepted Answer

Is triangular,

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Can be ignored in adverse weather,

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Is blue with black lettering

Question 7

What should you do if angry from a work incident before driving?

Accepted Answer

Cool off before driving.

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Play the radio loudly.

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Drive fast to vent.

Question 8

You should always signal when:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Changing lanes,

Answer

Pulling into or out of a parking space,

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Entering traffic from an alley or parking area,

Question 9

What should you do while waiting to turn left in an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Signal and keep wheels straight.

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Signal and keep wheels turned left.

Answer

Flash headlights to signal drivers.

Question 10

On a multilane highway, to move from the right lane to the left, you should:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Check rearview mirror for traffic behind,

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Check left shoulder for blind spot,

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Check side mirror and signal,

Question 11

Which is not a factor in a vehicle’s stopping distance?

Accepted Answer

Steering ability.

Answer

Braking distance.

Answer

Reaction distance.

Question 12

You should not park within ____ of a traffic control signal.

Accepted Answer

50 feet,

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30 feet,

Answer

35 feet

Question 13

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

Accepted Answer

Always stop before entering,

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Slow down and yield to traffic and pedestrians, stopping if needed,

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Yield only to traffic on the left

Question 14

What should you do if someone is injured in an accident you’re involved in?

Accepted Answer

Avoid moving the injured unless necessary.

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Move the injured immediately.

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Leave the injured where they are.

Question 15

When stopped on an incline, you should:

Accepted Answer

Leave extra space in front of your vehicle,

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Stop at an intersection,

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Stop at a stop sign

Question 16

Work zone signs indicate:

Accepted Answer

Less than ideal driving conditions

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It’s summer,

Answer

Stop and back up,

Question 17

How far must your parked vehicle be visible from in each direction?

Accepted Answer

200 feet.

Answer

100 feet.

Answer

50 feet.

Question 18

When parking uphill with a curb:

Accepted Answer

Turn wheels away from the curb,

Answer

Keep wheels straight and set the parking brake,

Answer

Turn wheels toward the curb

Question 19

What’s the safest way to drive in traffic?

Accepted Answer

Drive with the flow of traffic within the speed limit.

Answer

Vary your speed to stay alert.,

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Drive faster than traffic flow.,

Question 20

Which commonly causes traffic accidents?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Inattentive driving.

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Excessive speed for conditions.

Answer

Following too closely.

Question 1 of 20

How can you check your blind spots when changing lanes?