Sharing the Road — Texas DPS Practice Questions

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1. A cyclist rides in the middle of a narrow lane that is too narrow for a car and bike side by side. Is that allowed?

ANo. Cyclists must always ride at the right edge of the lane.
Yes. In a substandard-width lane the cyclist may take the full lane.
COnly if the cyclist is turning left.

Why B is correct

When the lane is too narrow for a car and bicycle to share side by side, it is best for the cyclist to take the full lane.

2. A slower cyclist does not have to ride near the right edge in an outside lane narrower than how many feet without a bike lane?

14 feet.
B10 feet.
C12 feet.

Why A is correct

Slower cyclists ride near the right edge unless, among other things, the outside lane is less than 14 feet wide with no adjacent bike lane.

3. At 55 mph, about how far does a fully loaded tractor-trailer need to stop, compared with about 240 feet for a car?

AAbout the same.
BAbout 300 feet.
More than 400 feet.

Why C is correct

A car at 55 mph stops in about 240 feet; a fully loaded tractor-trailer may need more than 400 feet.

4. Why must you take extra care near light rail trains?

AThey always stop at every crossing, so cars may go first.
They are quieter than most buses and cars, so you may not hear one coming.
CThey only run at night.

Why B is correct

Light rail is very quiet. Look both ways, cross only at designated crossings, and never drive around crossing gates.

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A cyclist ahead holds the left arm pointed downward. What does it mean?
A cyclist ahead points the right arm straight out. What is the cyclist about to do?
A cyclist holds the left arm bent straight up. What does it mean?
A cyclist with a Texas driver license is convicted of running a red light on a bicycle. Where does it go?
A mail or trash truck makes frequent stops in your lane. What should you do?
A motorcycle approaching an intersection has its turn signal flashing. What should you do?
A truck ahead leaves open space on its right side as it nears an intersection. What should you do?
At night, a bicycle’s front lamp must be visible from at least how far ahead?
At night, from what distances must a bicycle’s red rear reflector be visible?
Does the Texas Slow Down or Move Over law cover a stopped TxDOT maintenance truck with its lights on?
How much following time does the Texas handbook advise behind a motorcycle?
In Texas, is a bicycle a vehicle?
May you share a lane side by side with a motorcycle?
On a level highway, how much longer does it take to pass a truck than a car?
On a one-lane road posted 50 mph, you pass a stopped tow truck with lights flashing. How fast may you go?
On a one-way road with two or more marked lanes, where may a cyclist ride?
Two cyclists ride side by side on a laned road. What must they do?
What is one purpose of a shared lane marking (a bicycle with chevrons) painted in the lane?
What is the most common crash between a car and a motorcycle?
What must a bicycle’s brake be able to do in Texas?
Which direction should a cyclist ride?
Why should you dim your headlights when following a truck at night?
Why should you give cyclists extra room in the rain?
You are about to turn right and a cyclist is riding on your right. What should you do?
You are following a tractor-trailer. How can you tell whether the driver can see you?
You are stopped behind a truck on an uphill grade. What should you do?

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