Texas DMV practice test 2

1. What action should a driver take if their vehicle stalls in floodwater?

1. Stay in the vehicle until the water recedes.
2. Get out quickly and move to higher ground.
3. Attempt to restart the engine immediately.
4. Wait for another vehicle to push it out.

2. What is the minimum following distance recommended when driving on a highway in bad weather?

1. Two seconds.
2. Four seconds.
3. One second.
4. Three seconds.

3. What is the minimum visibility requirement for a vehicle parked on the paved part of a highway outside of a business or residential district?

1. 100 feet
2. 150 feet
3. 200 feet
4. 300 feet

4. What is the minimum jail confinement period for a minor convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) with an open container of alcohol?

1. Six days
2. 72 hours
3. 30 days
4. 180 days

5. When approaching an intersection not controlled by signs, signals, multi-lanes, or pavement differences, which vehicle has priority?

1. The vehicle approaching from the left.
2. The vehicle that is larger in size.
3. Any vehicle that has entered or is approaching the intersection on your right.
4. The vehicle that is traveling at a higher speed.

6. When driving on a single-lane road that intersects with a divided road having three or more lanes, who must yield the right-of-way?

1. The vehicle on the divided multi-lane road must yield to the single-lane vehicle.
2. The vehicle on the single-lane road must yield to vehicles on the divided multi-lane road.
3. Both vehicles must stop completely before proceeding.
4. The vehicle that arrives at the intersection first has the right-of-way regardless of lane count.

7. What is the purpose of an ignition interlock device?

1. To automatically adjust the seat position for comfort
2. To require the driver to exhale into the device to start the vehicle
3. To monitor tire pressure automatically
4. To change gears without using the clutch

8. What action is required when entering a road from a private driveway or alley?

1. Proceed immediately if the road appears clear.
2. Stop prior to the sidewalk and yield to approaching vehicles and pedestrians.
3. Yield only to pedestrians, as vehicles must yield to private driveways.
4. Honk the horn to alert drivers before entering the roadway.

9. What is the required action if your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and you cannot restart it?

1. Stay inside the vehicle until the train passes.
2. Get out and try to push the car off the tracks.
3. Wait for the crossing gates to rise before exiting.
4. Call the police and remain seated in the driver's seat.

10. What is the required stopping distance for a foot brake when a vehicle is traveling at 20 mph?

1. Within 15 feet
2. Within 25 feet
3. Within 50 feet
4. Within 100 feet

11. When encountering a flashing red light at an intersection, what is the required action?

1. Stop completely before entering the crosswalk or intersection, then proceed when safe.
2. Proceed through the intersection without stopping if no other cars are visible.
3. Stop only if a pedestrian is currently in the crosswalk.
4. Slow down and proceed with caution without stopping.

12. Which type of vehicle is excluded from the requirement to have electric turn signals?

1. Motorcycles
2. Sedans
3. Pickup trucks
4. SUVs

13. How long is a Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) valid for registration purposes from the month of inspection?

1. 30 days
2. 45 days
3. 90 days
4. 1 year

14. What is the definition of 'tailgating' according to the handbook?

1. Stopping behind a vehicle in a position allowing enough space to steer around it.
2. Following another vehicle too closely.
3. Driving slowly in the left lane to allow faster traffic to pass.
4. Making a staggered stop behind the white line.

15. What is the required action for a driver when encountering a pedestrian carrying a white cane?

1. Bring the vehicle to a full stop if injury or danger can only be avoided by that action.
2. Honk the horn immediately to alert the pedestrian to move faster.
3. Maintain speed but increase following distance to allow extra space.
4. Yield only if the pedestrian is already in the crosswalk.

16. What is the required speed adjustment when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle if the posted speed limit is less than 25 mph?

1. Slow to a speed not more than 20 mph less than the posted speed limit.
2. Maintain the posted speed limit if traffic allows.
3. Slow to a speed less than 5 mph.
4. Stop completely before proceeding past the vehicle.

17. According to the handbook, when must a driver stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail at a railroad grade crossing?

1. When an approaching train is within about 1,500 feet of the crossing.
2. When the crossing gate is raised and no train is visible.
3. When the traffic-control signal is green.
4. When the driver has already crossed the first set of tracks.

18. On a multi-lane roadway traveling in the same direction, which lane is designated specifically for passing?

1. The farthest left lane.
2. The center lane.
3. The farthest right lane.
4. Any lane with lighter traffic.

19. What is the required action when approaching a white stop line at a traffic sign or signal?

1. Stop behind the stop line.
2. Stop before the crosswalk if the stop line is missing.
3. Cross the line to pass if safe.
4. Drive in any lane marked with a broken white line.

20. What action should a driver take when encountering a warning sign?

1. Ignore it if the road appears clear.
2. Increase speed to pass the hazard quickly.
3. Reduce speed to at least the posted speed signs.
4. Stop immediately regardless of traffic conditions.