Cheap Easy Fast Defensive Driving Practice Exam

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• What is the primary risk when driving at night and what technique reduces it?
• To be sure a lane is clear before moving into it, you should:
• When is it appropriate to use high beams to improve visibility?
• Fines are -------- for certain violations committed in highway construction or maintenance zones when workers are present.
• Why is scanning for pedestrians at intersections critical even when you have the right of way?
• What is hydroplaning and how can you prevent it?
• What should you be aware of when you see a brake warning light on your dashboard?
• What is the purpose of downshifting to a lower gear on a long downhill?
• Which statement about motorcyclists is correct?
• Dim your lights by switching to low beams before you are ____ feet from a vehicle coming toward you.
• Before changing lanes, how should you check for a blind spot?
• You must not follow within ...... of a fire truck answering an alarm or an ambulance when the flashing red lights are on.
• Which statement best describes the defensive scanning pattern?
• Which statement about green curb is true?
• In Texas, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is:
• Alcohol directly affects the brain's ability to control eye movement. Which statements about eye movement are true?
• When you come upon a school bus the flashing red light means you must stop:
• At a four-way stop intersection, which vehicle has the right of way?
• What is the main reason to plan an escape path while driving?
• Are crosswalks typically located at corners?
• What is the recommended following distance under ideal conditions?
• What should you do when approaching a school zone during posted hours?
• A flashing red signal means:
• You should use your signals at least ____ feet before turning.
• At an intersection a yellow arrow means:
• If you have brake failure you may
• What is the best way to maintain visibility in fog?
• Which statements are true about moving into the proper lane before the exit?
• The human body develops less tolerance to alcohol with aging. Choose the statement that best matches this idea.
• Where are most crosswalks located?
• What is the proper procedure for an emergency stop on the expressway if you have no safe exit?
• Which practice is recommended if you feel drowsy while driving?
• In one hour, the adult human body can burn about how many ounces of alcohol?
• Which statement about yellow lines is NOT true?
• Which statements about bicycle riders are correct?
• When should you use your turn signal and for how long before changing lanes?
• Which statement about the impact of alcohol on reaction time is true?
• Which of the following describes the correct technique to negotiate a curve at moderate or high speed?
• What is a key mental principle of defensive driving?
• Being a Cooperative Driver Means
• How should you behave around large trucks to improve safety?
• When you see a flashing school zone warning or cones, what should you do?
• What is the recommended action if you miss a turn well ahead and must proceed safely?
• It is illegal to cross the center of the roadway to pass any vehicle within ____ feet of a railroad crossing.
• When approaching an intersection you should
• What should you do to avoid obstructing school bus loading zones?
• What is the primary purpose of wearing a seat belt?
• Which statement best describes the open-container rule in Texas when the vehicle is on a public highway and has passengers?
• What should you do if you encounter a road with water covering the pavement and it seems deep?
• What is the correct action if your tires begin to hydroplane?
• What does it mean for driving when alcohol is classified as a depressant?
• Which action is prohibited by a red curb in all cases?
• Which statements are correct? Texas's Basic Speed Law says that you must never drive faster than is safe for the conditions, no matter what the speed limit sign may say; No matter what the speed limit sign may say, your speed should depend on the amount of rain, fog, snow, ice, wind, or dust; A only; B only; A and B; Neither.
• When is it appropriate to use cruise control?
• At an intersection a flashing yellow light means:
• If you are 62 years or over, you may obtain a senior citizen ID card. The card is available to residents 62 or older.
• What does the Basic Speed Law require drivers to do?
• During an ABS activation, what does feeling pulsations in the brake pedal indicate?
• Approximately at what distance should you dim your headlights when approaching an oncoming vehicle?
• In Texas, before you are able to get your driver license you must have a:
• How should you handle a vehicle's brake warning light?
• Which curb color indicates you may park for a limited time?
• Which scenario is safe for using cruise control?
• What actions should you take when you see a fire hydrant or pothole in the road?
• When you approach an intersection you should:
• Which practice helps reduce danger when sharing the road with motorcycles?
• Alcohol or drugs account for what percentage of all fatal crashes in Texas?
• Which of the following statements about bicycle riders' rights and responsibilities is true?
• The yellow line divides the road in two-way traffic. You can pass the vehicle in front of you if:
• What steps should you take after a minor collision to protect yourself and others?
• What is the minimum legal age to be a designated driver in the scenario provided?
• What is the recommended practice for safe night driving regarding glare from oncoming headlights?
• When entering freeways, which is true?
• How should you respond to a tailgater while maintaining safety?
• Slow driving on highways can result in a ticket.
• How does tire pressure influence handling and fuel economy?
• How should you adjust speed and following distance in adverse weather?
• Slower speed is necessary when:
• What should you do if you miss a turn but realize your error well ahead?
• What is the recommended approach to non-urgent notifications while driving?
• At an unsignalized intersection, what is the typical right-of-way rule?
• What is the shape of stop signs?
• At an intersection, a flashing red light means:
• You should signal when you are going to:
• How should you behave at a roundabout to maintain safety?
• Why is it important to report a crash to authorities even if it seems minor?
• Which statement best describes a cooperative driver?
• Which statement about ABS is correct?
• A blue painted curb indicates which of the following?
• To cross an intersection safely, which combination is correct?
• Which of the following describes how to exit a blind spot?
• A red painted curb means:
• What is a likely outcome when alcohol is taken with other drugs?
• In an urban district the maximum speed limit during daytime and nighttime is:
• How can you recognize and avoid common unsafe driving habits that lead to crashes?
• What is a recommended action when a tailgater is following you and it is safe to change lanes?
• When a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane road, what must drivers do?
• On icy roads, which braking approach is correct?
• You must follow special parking rules. Which statement is true?
• If a tire blows out while driving, what is the safest response?
• How do you identify a vehicle blind spot?
• The daytime speed limit for passenger cars on Texas highways is:
• What does pneumatic tires mean?
• If you are hit from the rear you should
• At BAC levels around 0.01 to 0.03, which statements are true about impairment?
• Before driving you should ensure the emergency brake is off.
• What must you do if you turn right on a red light and there is no sign prohibiting the turn?
• How can you minimize distraction from electronic devices while driving?
• Which two safety considerations explain why you should increase following distance behind large trucks?
• To participate as a designated driver, an individual:
• On a two-way road, which statement allows passing?
• At 35 mph, how many feet are required to come to a complete stop?
• Under which conditions is a U-turn allowed in a residential district?
• How can you protect young passengers and ensure correct car seat use?
• It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of----- or more.
• Which statement best explains the reason for maintaining extra following distance behind large trucks?
• Which statements are true about taking alcohol together with other drugs?
• At a BAC of 0.04, which statement best describes impairment?
• What is a safe procedure for changing lanes on a busy highway?
• The Texas senior citizen ID card is valid for how many years?
• To be a good driver, you need to:
• Why should a defensive driver be aware of the shoulder and ditch on the right?
• What is a key benefit of proper seat belt use?
• A person should be extremely careful or avoid using alcohol when:
• Which statement best describes the general rights and responsibilities of all road users, including bicyclists and motorcyclists?
• What is the shape of yield signs?
• In heavy traffic, when merging toward the exit, you should
• Which of the following is true about following large trucks?
• When braking with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) activated, which action is correct?
• At 35 mph, which distance is the stopping distance?
• At night, which guidance helps manage glare and maintain lane position?
• What is the daytime maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Texas highways?
• Motorcyclists face unusual dangers because:
• Which statements are true about alcohol's effects?
• At an uncontrolled intersection with no signs or signals, which statement is correct?
• Which sign shape indicates a stop sign?
• What percent alcohol is contained in 80 proof liquor?
• Which practice helps you monitor hazards by checking mirrors regularly in urban driving?
• Which statement is true regarding signaling before maneuvers?
• Which statement is true about curb colors in parking rules?
• If you are sleepy you should:
• You must have the following conditions present at the intersections in order to cross an intersection safely:
• Which of the following are included in changing lanes?
• Why is it important to check mirrors regularly when driving in urban areas?
• Which statement about trucks is true?
• If an emergency vehicle with lights and siren is behind you, what should you do?
• Exit signs are usually placed at least how many yards ahead of the exit turn-off?
• Which statements about driving slowly on highways are correct?
• What is the recommended lane-position strategy on a three-lane highway to optimize safety?
• When parking downhill, how should you orient your wheels?
• The yield sign means that you should:
• The maximum speed limit at a blind intersection is:
• What is the purpose of always having an escape path?
• In defensive driving, maintaining space around your vehicle helps you to
• If an oncoming vehicle is drifting into your lane, which action is safest?
• Which of the following best describes the defensive scanning pattern a driver should use most of the time?
• Which BAC level is associated with greatly impaired body functions?
• You may pass another car if:
• On a one-lane mountain road when two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither can pass, which vehicle should back up?
• Blind intersections are intersections where:
• Why is maintaining proper windshield wiper function part of safe driving?
• On a long downhill when brakes begin to fade, which sequence is recommended?
• Which of the statements below are correct?
• The color of a traffic sign can give you information about the sign's meaning as well as its wording. Which of the following is correct?
• Why do large trucks require more space when turning?
• When a law enforcement or traffic officer is directing the flow of traffic, you should:
• The maximum speed limit at a blind intersection is:
• How can you minimize fatigue on long trips?
• What are common penalties for reckless driving or excessive speeding in most jurisdictions?
• When parking where there is no curb, what is the correct wheel position?
• What happens when tire pressure is too low (under-inflated)?
• Which statements are correct regarding large trucks?
• In adverse weather, what is an essential safety measure besides reducing speed and increasing following distance?
• What is a critical safety rule regarding child seats and airbags?
• It is illegal to possess an open container of an alcoholic beverage in a passenger area of a motor vehicle located on a public highway when the vehicle is being:
• On icy roads, which technique reduces the chance of a skid?
• Which of the following is true about blind spots?
• At an uncontrolled railroad crossing, the speed limit is:
• Because of differences in body composition and chemistry, males and females are affected differently by alcohol, and when equal weight drink equal amounts, the alcohol concentration level will be higher in the woman than in the man. Which option is correct?
• Which statement about speed and weather is correct?
• At uncontrolled railroad crossings, the speed limit is:
• Why is tire tread depth important, and what is the typical minimum safe depth?
• What is the correct action if you need to avoid a hazard in your lane and it is safe to steer away?
• After you narrowly avoid a vehicle running a red light, what should you do?
• What is one key purpose of documenting details at the scene of a minor crash?
• If tire tread depth is too shallow on wet roads, what risk increases?
• In urban districts, what is the maximum speed limit during daytime?
• Under ideal conditions, what is the recommended minimum following distance to allow for safe stopping?
• Which distance is appropriate for dimming headlights in fog?
• What is the recommended approach when merging onto a highway from an on-ramp?
• If you are in another driver's blind spot, which action is appropriate?
• Minors are prohibited from operating recreational vessels with a BAC of: