Texas Driver's License

Free Practice Test

Free Practice Test

You are about to take the Texas DPS Online Practice Test. This sample test consists of multiple choice questions and answers.

Please select the best answer for each question below and then click "Grade It!"

1. If you are traveling at 50 mph in a standard four-seat vehicle, you need:
a. 150 feet to come to a complete stop.
b. 100 feet to come to a complete stop.
c. 500 feet to come to a complete stop.
d. 320 feet to come to a complete stop.
e. 229 feet to come to a complete stop.
2. If you see this sign above your lane, you: If you see this sign above your lane, you:
a. May not exit the freeway in this lane
b. May continue through the interchange or exit the freeway in this lane
c. May stay in this lane and continue through the interchange
d. Must exit the freeway if you stay in this lane
3. From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights
a. Red, yellow, green
b. Red, green, yellow
c. Green, red, yellow
d. Green, yellow, red
4. Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by
a. The person driving the car.
b. Passengers when they are on a long drive.
c. All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.
d. Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car.
5. A rectangular-shaped sign is:
a. School crossing sign
b. Railroad crossing sign
c. Stop sign
d. Speed limit sign
6. This sign means:
a. No U-Turn
b. No left turn
c. No right turn
d. No turning
7. Pedestrians should:
a. Use sidewalks when they are available.
b. Look both ways before crossing the street.
c. Walk on the left side of the road when there are no sidewalks available.
d. All of the listed answers are correct.
8. You should not park or let your vehicle stand:
a. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
b. In front of a driveway.
c. All of the listed answers are correct.
d. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
e. Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to a fire station.
9. Bicyclists should not:
a. Attach the bicycle or person to a moving streetcar.
b. All of the listed answers are correct.
c. Carry more than the number of individuals the bike is designated for.
d. Carry any package or bundle which prevents the rider from keeping at least one hand on the handlebars.
e. Ride opposite the flow of traffic.
10. If you are being stopped by law enforcement:
a. Avoid pulling to the side of the road.
b. Move the vehicle safely to the left of the road as soon as possible and stop.
c. Accelerate the vehicle.
d. Move the vehicle safely to the right of the road as soon as possible and stop.
11. If you are driving at night, you should dim your headlights:
a. Whenever you can see another vehicle in front of you.
b. When you are within 800 feet of an approaching vehicle or following within 400 feet behind another vehicle.
c. When you are within 800 feet of an approaching vehicle or following within 600 feet behind another vehicle.
d. When you are within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle or following within 300 feet behind another vehicle.
e. When you are within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle or following within 500 feet behind another vehicle.
12. You should never park:
a. Within 75 feet of a railroad crossing.
b. Within 25 feet of a railroad crossing.
c. Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
d. Within 150 feet of a railroad crossing.
e. Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.
13. You should always signal when you are:
a. About to change lanes.
b. All of the listed answers are correct.
c. About to make a turn.
d. About to pull away from a parking space parallel to the curb.
e. About to slow down or stop.
14. To be safe during winter driving, you should:
a. Use chains or snow tires.
b. All of the listed answers are correct.
c. Reduce your speed in accordance with road conditions.
d. Keep your windows clear of snow and ice.
15. A solid yellow line indicates:
a. That the lane is coming to an end.
b. A one-way road.
c. None of the listed answers are correct.
d. A no-passing zone.
e. That you may pass.
16. When you see this sign, it means: When you see this sign, it means:
a. There is an object on the roadway.
b. Traffic is coming from the right.
c. The road is curving sharply to the left.
d. There is a merge point ahead.
17. If you feel tired while driving, then the best thing to do is:
a. Get some coffee.
b. Open your window.
c. Stop and get rest.
d. Turn on the radio.
18. If your turn signal fails, you should use _____ to indicate you are turning.
a. Your horn
b. Your headlights
c. Hand signals
d. Your emergency flashers
19. This green arrow on a lane use control signal means that: This green arrow on a lane use control signal means that:
a. You may use this lane.
b. No traffic is allowed in this lane.
c. You have the right-of-way.
d. You must merge into this lane.
20. When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
a. Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.
b. Drive faster than the flow of traffic.
c. Drive slower than the flow of traffic.
d. Drive with the flow of traffic.
21. What should be done in a flashing yellow traffic light?
a. Drive carefully because it may be dangerous in front.
b. This signal means that you can not return at the intersection, so continue straight.
c. Stop, continue when it is safe.
d. Prepare to stop because the light will soon switch into red.
22. What do you know about driving on a wet roadway?
a. Water does not affect cars with good tires.
b. As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.
c. Deeper water is less dangerous.
d. As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.
23. If you see this signal above your lane. What does it mean? If you see this signal above your lane. What does it mean?
a. That line for High-Occupancy Vehicle.
b. You must continue carefully.
c. You should quickly exit the lane as the direction of traffic is about to be reversed.
d. You may not use this lane, except turn left.
24. At dusk or on overcast days, you should:
a. Turn on your headlights so other drivers can see your vehicle.
b. Turn on your windshield wipers.
c. Drive with your parking lights on.
d. Use caution and drive 25 mph.
25. In which of the situations is passing always forbidden?
a. The vehicle ahead is making a left turn.
b. You are on a one-way street that has two lanes.
c. The vehicle ahead is stopped for the pedestrians in a crosswalk.
d. The vehicle ahead is going to park parallel to the curb.