Turns, Lanes & Passing — Texas DPS Practice Questions

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1. According to the Texas handbook, what should you avoid while in the middle of a turn?

AHolding the wheel with both hands.
BStaying in your lane.
Using the brake or clutch.

Why C is correct

Slow down to a reasonable turning speed before the turn; don’t use the brake or clutch while turning.

2. After passing, when is it safe to return to the right lane?

When you can see the car you passed in your rearview mirror.
BAs soon as your rear bumper clears the other car.
CAfter counting two seconds from when you pull alongside it.

Why A is correct

Wait until you can see the car you just passed in your rearview mirror before returning to the right lane.

3. As you enter an intersection to turn left, where should you stay?

To the right of the center line.
BIn the oncoming lane, so you can turn sooner.
COn the left shoulder.

Why A is correct

Look in all directions, stay to the right of the center line as you enter, and yield to traffic from the opposite direction.

4. How do you enter a modern roundabout?

Slow down and yield to traffic already in the circle.
BEnter first; traffic in the circle must yield to you.
CStop at the yield sign every time.

Why A is correct

Slow down, yield to traffic already in the circle, enter when there is an acceptable gap, and drive counterclockwise.

5. In a multi-lane roundabout, may you change lanes while driving in the circle?

No. Choose your lane before entering and do not change lanes in the circle.
BYes, if you signal.
COnly when you are about to exit the circle.

Why A is correct

Use the advance lane sign to choose the correct entry lane, and do not change lanes while driving in the circle.

6. What does the Texas handbook suggest when you signal a stop?

AFlash your high beams at the drivers behind you.
BTurn on your hazard lights.
Pump your brakes a few times to attract attention.

Why C is correct

When signaling a stop, pump your brakes a few times to attract attention.

7. Why must you turn off your signal after a turn?

AIt drains the battery quickly.
A signal left on still means “turn” to other drivers.
CIt is required only on highways.

Why B is correct

Turn off your signal once the turn is complete; an unintended signal still means “turn” to other drivers.

8. You turn left from a one-way street onto a two-way street. Which lanes do you use?

AFrom the right lane into the left lane.
BFrom whichever lane is open into the center turn lane of the new street.
From the left lane into the right lane going your new direction.

Why C is correct

Turning left from a one-way street, turn from the left lane into the right lane moving in the same direction.

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According to the Texas handbook, which lane should you enter when you finish a left turn onto a two-way street?
Another car is passing you. What should you do?
How far ahead of an exit are exit signs usually placed?
How far before a turn or stop must you signal continuously?
How far from the corner should you signal and slow down for a right turn?
How should you position your car for a right turn?
Is it legal to pass on the left on a hill or curve where you cannot see far ahead?
May you pass on the right by driving onto an unpaved shoulder?
On a road with two or more lanes in each direction, may you drive left of the center line to pass?
Turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, which lane do you enter?
When may you use a paved shoulder to pass on the right in Texas?
When passing on a two-lane road, you must be back in the right lane before an oncoming car comes within how many feet?
When passing, why might you tap your horn?
When should you move into the proper lane for a turn on a fast-moving road?
When should you slow down for a turn?
When you enter a highway from an on-ramp, who has the right-of-way?
Which of these is a time the Texas handbook says to always signal?
Which way does traffic flow in a modern roundabout?
Within how many feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel may you not drive on the left side of the road?
You are being passed on a road without marked lanes. What should you do?
You are inside a roundabout when an ambulance with its siren on approaches. What should you do?
You are pulling away from a parking space parallel to the curb. Should you signal?
You are riding alongside another car, just behind its driver’s shoulder. What should you do?
You are using a hand signal for a turn. Should you keep signaling while you turn the wheel?
You may not drive on the left side of the road within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing?
You realize you are not in the correct lane half a block before your turn. What should you do?

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