Texas DPS Permit Practice Test 2

1. You are driving at night on an unlit road using low beams. How should you choose your speed?

• A At the posted limit, because it already allows for darkness
• B So you keep pace with the tail lights of the vehicle ahead
• C So you could stop within the distance your headlights light up
• D About five miles per hour below the limit regardless of the road

2. What must a Texas court require of a minor convicted for the first time of certain underage alcohol offenses, such as possession or purchase of alcohol by a minor?

• A Successful completion of an alcohol awareness program or a substance misuse education program
• B A mandatory 10-day jail sentence served in the county jail, with no alternative available under any circumstance
• C Immediate revocation of the minor's driver license for one full year
• D Payment of restitution directly to the retailer that sold the alcohol

3. What changed for most Texas non-commercial vehicles regarding safety inspections starting January 1, 2025?

• A Inspections became required twice a year instead of once
• B The periodic safety inspection requirement was eliminated statewide, except in certain specified counties
• C Safety inspections were completely replaced everywhere by a brand new mandatory dealer-only inspection system
• D Nothing changed; the requirement remained exactly as it was before

4. At many crossings the walk indication appears only after a button is pressed. What happens if a pedestrian does not press it?

• A The walk indication is shown on every second cycle instead
• B The signal may cycle without showing a walk indication
• C The walk indication appears anyway but lasts a shorter time
• D The signal holds traffic on red until someone presses it

5. If a Texas driver does not request a hearing after being notified of an administrative license suspension for an alcohol-related test failure, when does the suspension take effect?

• A Immediately upon the department mailing the notice, without any additional waiting period required by law
• B On the 10th day after the notice is received
• C On the 40th day after the date the person receives the notice
• D On the first day of the following calendar month

6. Which sign tells you that the vehicles ahead are part of a funeral procession?

• A Alternating red and blue flashing lights on every one of the vehicles
• B A continuous siren from the first vehicle in the line of traffic
• C Headlights burning in daylight, with small flags or markers on the vehicles
• D Amber beacons and an escort riding on the rear of the last vehicle

7. Why is being thrown out of a vehicle in a crash so dangerous?

• A Because the insurance company will not pay a claim if you were thrown out
• B Because the airbags keep inflating for as long as a seat is left empty
• C Because you strike the road or other objects at high speed, and rarely survive
• D Because the vehicle usually catches fire once a person has been thrown out

8. How much alcohol may a Texas driver under 21 have in the body while driving?

• A Up to 0.02 percent, the same allowance used by most other states
• B Up to 0.04 percent, which is half of the adult limit
• C None, because any detectable amount is an offense
• D The same 0.08 percent that applies to drivers aged 21 and over

9. You are driving through a long curve on a road with two lanes in your direction. What is correct?

• A Stay within your own lane all the way through, adjusting speed before you enter
• B Drift toward the inside of the curve to straighten your path, using part of the lane beside you
• C Move into the outside lane at the start of the curve and back into your own lane at the exit
• D Change into the lane beside you in the middle of the curve if that lane is moving more freely

10. What must an applicant under 18 present to receive a Texas Class C driver license?

• A Only proof of age, identity and Texas residence, since driver education is not required for a first license
• B A driver education certificate for a course approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, plus proof of school enrolment or a diploma
• C A letter from an employer confirming that the applicant needs a license to travel to and from work
• D A defensive driving certificate from any provider the applicant chooses, plus a letter from the high school confirming attendance in the current school term

11. How long can cannabis affect a driver?

• A For hours after the strongest effects have passed
• B Only while the person still feels obviously affected by it
• C Only for the few minutes while the smoke is in the room
• D Until the person has eaten a full meal and had some water

12. What must you be sure of before you pull out to pass on a two-lane road?

• A That the road ahead is clear far enough for the whole pass
• B That the vehicle ahead has signaled that it is safe for you to overtake it
• C That you can reach a speed at least twenty miles an hour above the other vehicle
• D That a paved shoulder is available in case oncoming traffic appears suddenly

13. How does being tired change your total stopping distance?

• A It lengthens it, because you take longer to notice and react
• B It shortens it, because a tired driver brakes much harder than usual
• C It leaves it the same, since braking distance depends only on the vehicle
• D It changes only the braking part, not the time that you take to react

14. May you exceed the posted speed limit in order to complete a pass?

• A Yes, as long as you return to the limit as soon as the pass is finished
• B Yes, but only on a road that has two or more lanes in your direction
• C No, the posted limit applies while you are passing too
• D Yes, provided the vehicle you are passing is traveling below the limit

15. At an intersection where every approach carries this sign, two drivers arrive at exactly the same instant. Which of them goes first?

• A The one traveling faster on approach
• B The one intending to turn left
• C The driver on the right
• D The driver of the heavier vehicle

16. Besides a liability insurance policy, what other option does Texas law allow a motorist to use to establish financial responsibility?

• A A letter of reference from a previous insurer, even one that has since gone out of business
• B A surety bond certificate, a deposit certificate, or a self-insurance certificate
• C A promise co-signed by a family member with no financial backing required
• D Nothing else is ever accepted besides an insurance policy of some kind

17. You are about to make a three-point turn on a narrow two-way street. What is the first step?

• A Reverse to the left edge of the road and then drive forward across it
• B Pull close to the right edge, signal left and check traffic both ways
• C Stop in the middle of the road with the hazard lights flashing
• D Swing over to the left edge first, so the front of the car has room

18. Where no other limit is posted, what speed does Texas law treat as lawful in an urban district and in an alley?

• A 20 mph in an urban district and 10 mph in an alley
• B 30 mph in an urban district and 15 mph in an alley
• C 35 mph in an urban district and 20 mph in an alley
• D 40 mph in an urban district and 25 mph in an alley

19. Traffic ahead of you has stopped in your lane while the next lane is still moving. What is the first thing to do?

• A Change lanes at once, because the traffic stopped in your lane is going nowhere at all
• B Use the shoulder to get around the stopped vehicles that are blocking your own lane
• C Slow down first and check the next lane before moving over
• D Sound the horn while changing lanes so that the other drivers know to make room for you

20. What is meant by keeping a space cushion?

• A Driving in the center lane at all times so that traffic can pass on both sides
• B Leaving space only in front of your vehicle, since that is where nearly every crash happens
• C Keeping open space on all sides of your vehicle so you always have somewhere to go
• D Moving the seat as far back as it will go so that you have room to move

21. The cars in front of and behind your parallel parked car have left you very little room. How do you get out?

• A Reverse hard against the car behind you to push it back a few inches
• B Drive forward over the curb and onto the sidewalk to get clear of them
• C Wait in the car until one of the two other vehicles is driven away
• D Ease back and forth, turning the wheels each way, until you clear

22. How does a Texas driver license applicant's choice to become an organ donor reach the state's donor registry?

• A The Department of Public Safety electronically transfers the applicant's information to the registry on a regular schedule
• B The applicant must separately mail a paper form directly to the registry
• C The information is only added once the applicant renews the license a second time
• D The information never leaves the local driver license office

23. How does Texas classify the offense of operating a vehicle without a valid inspection where one is still required?

• A It is not a criminal offense at all, only a civil fee is charged
• B A Class C misdemeanor
• C A Class B misdemeanor with mandatory jail time
• D A third-degree felony

24. You are backing a trailer and want its rear to move to the left. Which way should you turn the steering wheel?

• A Move the bottom of the wheel to the left, which turns the top to the right
• B Turn the top of the wheel to the left, the same as when backing without a trailer
• C Keep the wheel straight and let the trailer find its own line
• D Turn the wheel fully to the left and then fully to the right in quick succession

25. You are on a city street with two lanes in your direction, cars parked along the curb and driveways every few yards. Which lane is usually safer?

• A The lane next to the parked cars, because from there you can see into each driveway sooner
• B The lane farther from the curb, away from opening doors and vehicles pulling out
• C Neither lane in particular, so change lanes every block to keep any one hazard from staying beside you
• D Whichever lane is moving faster at that moment, since speed matters more than position here

26. An orange background with a black legend on a sign indicates

• A a permanent regulation that applies at all times
• B a temporary traffic control or work zone situation
• C a recreational destination such as a park or campground
• D a school area where children may be crossing

27. Which of these documents counts as acceptable evidence of financial responsibility for a Texas motorist under Section 601.053?

• A A verbal statement from the driver that insurance exists somewhere, with nothing put in writing
• B A membership card from a roadside assistance club
• C A receipt showing the driver intends to buy insurance next week
• D A motor vehicle liability insurance policy covering the vehicle, or a photocopy of it

28. What is the highest posted speed limit anywhere in Texas?

• A 70 mph
• B 75 mph
• C 80 mph
• D 85 mph

29. Traffic is heavy and a truck is stopped in the lane on your right. How do you keep an out?

• A Slow to a crawl and let every vehicle around you go past you first
• B Keep space open ahead of you and avoid being boxed in on both sides at once
• C Move up beside the truck so you are past it as quickly as possible
• D Drive close behind the vehicle ahead so that nobody can cut in front

30. The rear of your vehicle begins to slide sideways on a slippery surface. What is the correct correction?

• A Brake hard and hold the wheel perfectly still until the vehicle settles down
• B Turn the wheel away from the direction of the slide, so as to counteract the movement of the rear
• C Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go
• D Accelerate firmly and countersteer sharply to bring the rear end back into line