Texas DMV Practice Test

Question 1

In Texas, a driver under 21 is subject to a Zero Tolerance DWI charge if their BAC is:

Accepted Answer

Any detectable amount above 0.00%

Answer

0.04% or higher

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0.02% or higher

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0.08% or higher

Question 2

A pedestrian is crossing in this marked crosswalk as you approach. You must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing

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Drive around behind the pedestrian

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Honk so the pedestrian hurries

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Proceed if you can clear the crosswalk first

Question 3

The leftmost lane on a highway is typically for:

Accepted Answer

Passing and faster traffic

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Trucks only

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Emergency vehicles only

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Entering traffic

Question 4

Before completing a left turn across oncoming traffic, you should:

Accepted Answer

Wait until approaching vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians are clear

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Turn only after the vehicle behind you honks

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Begin turning as soon as the light turns green without checking traffic

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Stop in the crosswalk until traffic clears

Question 5

This sign warns that:

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians may be crossing the road ahead

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A school zone begins

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You must stop for pedestrians at all times

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The sidewalk ends

Question 6

In Texas, what is the minimum jail time for a first-offense DWI conviction?

Accepted Answer

72 hours

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24 hours

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7 days

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30 days

Question 7

What is 'oversteer' and how do you correct it?

Accepted Answer

When the rear of the vehicle slides outward in a turn - correct by steering in the direction of the slide and easing off the throttle

Answer

Steering too early for a turn

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When front wheels lose traction in a turn

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Braking while cornering

Question 8

When merging onto a highway from an on-ramp, you should:

Accepted Answer

Accelerate to match the speed of highway traffic and merge smoothly when safe

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Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap before accelerating

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Wait for a driver to wave you in

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Merge regardless of speed — it is the highway driver's responsibility to yield

Question 9

Why are regular eye exams important for drivers?

Accepted Answer

Vision can deteriorate gradually without noticeable symptoms — regular exams catch problems like glaucoma or cataracts before they significantly impair driving ability

Answer

Only required by law for drivers over 70

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Eye exams are required before every license renewal in all states

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Only important for night drivers

Question 10

During the first year of a Texas provisional driver's license (under 18), a teen may not transport more than how many non-family passengers under 21?

Accepted Answer

One

Answer

None

Answer

Three

Answer

Two

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