US Texas DMV Traffic Laws Test 1

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DMV Texas — Traffic Laws DMV — Texas (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Texas State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

What is this test? for Texas DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Texas (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Texas.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Texas, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Texas — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Texas — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — Texas

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

In Texas, what is the speed limit in a residential area unless posted?

A) 70 mph

B) 15 mph

C) 55 mph

D) 25 mph

Question 2

In Texas, who goes first at a 4-way stop?

A) the biggest car

B) always the right car

C) the driver who arrived first

D) the fastest car

Question 3

In Texas, what is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21+?

A) 0.10% BAC

B) 0.05% BAC

C) 0.00% BAC

D) 0.08% BAC

Question 4

In Texas, how far should you stay behind the car ahead (rule)?

A) 1 car length

B) 10 feet

C) 1 second

D) 3-4 seconds of distance

Question 5

In Texas, what must you do for a stopped school bus with flashing reds?

A) speed past

B) honk and pass

C) stop in both directions (unless divided highway)

D) pass slowly

Question 6

In Texas, when must headlights be on?

A) never in rain

B) half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise (and in rain)

C) only at midnight

D) only on highways

Question 7

In Texas, what does a flashing yellow light mean?

A) slow down and proceed with caution

B) stop fully

C) speed up

D) turn only

Question 8

In Texas, what does a flashing red light mean?

A) go fast

B) yield only

C) stop, then go when safe (like a stop sign)

D) no stopping

Question 9

In Texas, is it legal to turn right on red?

A) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise

B) only at night

C) yes without stopping

D) never

Question 10

In Texas, what is tailgating?

A) slow driving

B) parking far

C) using high beams

D) following too closely (major crash cause)

Question 11

In Texas, when must you wear a seatbelt?

A) never required

B) always, driver and passengers

C) only at night

D) only on highways

Question 12

In Texas, what is the move-over law?

A) no such law

B) honk at police

C) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles

D) drive faster past

Question 13

In Texas, how far ahead should you signal a turn?

A) 500 feet

B) at least 100 feet

C) no signal needed

D) 10 feet

Question 14

In Texas, what does a solid double yellow line mean?

A) pass anytime

B) bike lane

C) no passing from either side

D) HOV lane

Question 15

In Texas, what does a broken yellow line mean?

A) never pass

B) stop line

C) crosswalk

D) passing allowed when safe

Question 16

In Texas, what is hydroplaning?

A) tire pop

B) engine flooding

C) brake failure

D) tires lose grip on wet roads

Question 17

In Texas, what should you do if your car skids?

A) ease off gas, steer where you want to go

B) slam brakes

C) close eyes

D) jerk wheel hard

Question 18

In Texas, what is the first thing to do in a crash?

A) argue first

B) move car to hide

C) stop, check injuries, call 911

D) drive away

Question 19

In Texas, can you park in front of a fire hydrant?

A) yes at night

B) no, keep 15 feet clear

C) yes briefly

D) only Sundays

Question 20

In Texas, what does a yellow diamond sign warn?

A) hospital near

B) stop now

C) hazards or changing road conditions ahead

D) speed up

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