Texas DMV Practice Permit Test


Practice for the written permit test with this sample exam. Questions are similar to those found on the real Highway Sign and Traffic Law exam, included in our online Texas driver education courses.

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1. What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in Texas?

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2. What should you do if a police officer tells you to do something that goes against traffic laws?

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3. When parking on a downhill curb, which way should you point your wheels?

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4. What does the Texas seat belt law require?

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5. What is hydroplaning?

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6. In Texas, when are you required to use your headlights?

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7. What is the maximum fine for a first-time offense of driving without insurance in Texas?

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8. What is the maximum daytime speed limit on most Texas rural interstates (unless otherwise posted)?

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9. What does a flashing yellow light mean?

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10. What should you do when turning left at an intersection?

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11. What does the “Move Over” law require drivers to do?

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12. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?

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13. What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

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14. What is the maximum speed limit in urban environments (unless otherwise posted)?

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15. When driving on a multi-lane road, which lane is typically meant for slower traffic?

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Yellow road sign with right lane ending and merge left

16. What does this sign mean?

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17. When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights, what should you do?

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18. What is a car's “blind spot?”

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19. Who is required to wear a seatbelt?

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Check Engine light

20. What is this dashboard light and what does it mean?

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21. What is a “no-zone” for trucks?

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22. When driving behind another vehicle in the rain, what should you do?

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23. What is the penalty for driving without a valid license in Texas?

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24. When approaching railroad tracks with flashing red lights, what should you do?

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25. What should you do when entering a highway from a ramp?

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26. When can you legally turn right on a red light?

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27. What is the speed limit for active school zones?

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28. What action should you take if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

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29. When are left turns at a red light permitted?

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30. What does a red curb mean?

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