Texas DMV Practice Permit Test

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

• A. 0.02%
• B. 0.05%
• C. 0.08%
• D. 0.10%

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

• A. Ignore them
• B. Follow the traffic laws
• C. Follow the officer's directions
• D. Ask another officer

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

• A. Toward the curb
• B. Parallel to the curb
• C. Away from the curb
• D. Straight

4. What does the Texas seat belt law require?

• A. Only front-seat passengers must wear seat belts
• B. All occupants must wear seat belts
• C. Only drivers must wear seat belts
• D. Only passengers under 18 must wear seat belts

5. What is hydroplaning?

• A. When a car skids on ice
• B. When a car fails to operate due to rain
• C. When your windshield fogs up while driving
• D. When tires lose traction and glide on a thin layer of water on the road

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

• A. Only when driving in rural areas
• B. From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
• C. Only when visibility is less than 500 feet
• D. Only when raining heavily

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

• A. $100
• B. $175
• C. $350
• D. $1,000

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

• A. 65 mph
• B. 70 mph
• C. 75 mph
• D. 80 mph

9. What does a flashing yellow light mean?

• A. Slow down and proceed with caution
• B. Stop and wait for green
• C. Stop completely
• D. Turn only if clear

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

• A. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
• B. Turn immediately
• C. Only yield to vehicles
• D. Only yield to pedestrians

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

• A. Slow down and move over for stopped emergency vehicles
• B. Stop completely for emergency vehicles
• C. Maintain speed and stay in your lane
• D. Move over only for tow trucks

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

• A. You may pass if it's clear to do so
• B. No passing allowed
• C. Passing is allowed only during the day
• D. Stop immediately

13. What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

• A. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
• B. Enter immediately
• C. Stop completely
• D. Speed up

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

• A. 35 mph
• B. 40 mph
• C. 25 mph
• D. 30 mph

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

• A. The middle lane
• B. The leftmost lane
• C. The rightmost lane
• D. Any lane

16. What does this sign mean?

• A. Traffic lanes ahead are merging
• B. The lane is ending, merge left
• C. Lane curves ahead
• D. Traffic is approaching from the opposite direction

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

• A. Slow down to 10 mph
• B. Stop, regardless of direction
• C. Proceed if no children are present
• D. Stop only if you're behind the bus

18. What is a car's “blind spot?”

• A. The area just beyond the hood of the car
• B. The area just beyond the rear of the car
• C. The area behind the window pillars
• D. The portions of the road not visible from your mirrors

19. Who is required to wear a seatbelt?

• A. All vehicle occupants
• B. All vehicle occupants under the age of 18
• C. Only children below 4 feet 9 inches
• D. Only the person operating the vehicle

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

• A. Low gas warning: Indicates the car is low on gas and must be filled soon
• B. Engine temperature warning: Communicates that the engine is overheating
• C. Check engine: Indicates that there is an issue with the car, and it should be taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing
• D. Power steering warning: Indicates that there is an issue with the power steering system

21. What is a “no-zone” for trucks?

• A. Areas where trucks are not permitted
• B. Spots where truck drivers are unable to see other vehicles on the road
• C. No passing areas for trucks
• D. Places where trucks cannot park

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

• A. Keep the same following distance
• B. Turn on high beams
• C. Decrease following distance
• D. Increase following distance

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

• A. Fine and possible jail time
• B. A warning
• C. Community service
• D. Nothing

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

• A. Slow down and proceed
• B. Stop and wait until lights stop flashing
• C. Cross if no train is visible
• D. Ignore if train is far away

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

• A. Stop and wait for a green light
• B. Enter slowly and hope for space
• C. Accelerate to match the speed of traffic
• D. Yield only to trucks

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

• A. After stopping and checking for traffic
• B. Without stopping if no traffic is present
• C. When there are no signs prohibiting it
• D. Both A and C

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

• A. 20 mph
• B. 15 mph
• C. 30 mph
• D. 25 mph

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

• A. Brake hard immediately
• B. Turn the steering wheel into the skid
• C. Steer opposite the skid
• D. Pump the accelerator

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

• A. Never
• B. When there are no signs prohibiting it
• C. When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping and yielding
• D. When there is no oncoming traffic or pedestrians

30. What does a red curb mean?

• A. Parking allowed
• B. Loading zone
• C. No stopping, standing or parking
• D. Bus stop only