Texas Permit Test (DPS Written Test) — All Questions
4 questions
The Texas Driver Handbook recommends a following distance of at least:
- a.Half a second
- b.One second
- c.Two seconds, and more in poor conditions✓
- d.Ten seconds at all times
A minimum two-second following distance is recommended, increased in rain, fog, or when following large vehicles and motorcycles. (Texas Driver Handbook, following distance)
Texas 'Move Over / Slow Down' law requires that, when passing a stopped emergency or maintenance vehicle with flashing lights, you:
- a.Move over a lane if you can, or slow down below the speed limit✓
- b.Speed up to pass quickly
- c.Stop in your lane
- d.Sound your horn and continue at the limit
The Move Over/Slow Down law requires moving over one lane, or if you cannot, slowing to a set amount below the posted limit. (Texas Driver Handbook)
An emergency vehicle approaches from behind with siren and lights. You should:
- a.Stop immediately where you are
- b.Speed up to clear the road
- c.Turn left in front of it
- d.Pull to the right, clear of intersections, and stop until it passes✓
Yield by pulling to the right edge of the road, away from intersections, and stopping until the emergency vehicle passes. (Texas Driver Handbook)
A school bus on an undivided road stops with red lights flashing. Drivers approaching from either direction must:
- a.Slow to 10 mph and pass
- b.Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing✓
- c.Pass on the left when clear
- d.Continue if no children are seen
On an undivided roadway, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus loading or unloading with red lights flashing. (Texas Driver Handbook, sharing the road)