Texas DMV Permit practice quiz

Question 1

What minimum score must you achieve to pass a Texas knowledge exam?

Accepted Answer

70%

Answer

80%

Answer

90%

Answer

60%

Question 2

Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit on city streets in an urban district is?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

Answer

40 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

20 mph

Question 3

The maximum speed in an alley is?

Accepted Answer

15 mph

Answer

30 mph

Answer

20 mph

Answer

10 mph

Question 4

At what BAC is a driver 21 or older considered driving while intoxicated in Texas?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.05%

Answer

0.15%

Answer

0.10%

Question 5

A driver under 21 can be charged with DUI with what BAC?

Accepted Answer

Any detectable amount

Answer

At 0.08% or higher, the same limit that applies to adult drivers

Answer

Only at 0.05% or higher, which is the limit for all drivers under 21

Answer

0.05%

Question 6

Texas minimum liability insurance is?

Accepted Answer

30/60/25

Answer

50/100/50

Answer

25/50/25

Answer

15/30/25

Question 7

How far before turning must you signal?

Accepted Answer

100 feet

Answer

200 feet

Answer

300 feet

Answer

50 feet

Question 8

A school bus flashes red lights on an undivided road. You must?

Accepted Answer

Stop from either direction

Answer

Honk and pass

Answer

Pass slowly in the far lane, since the bus is on the other side

Answer

Stop only behind it

Question 9

A school bus is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway. When may traffic in your direction continue without stopping?

Accepted Answer

When the roadways are separated by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section

Answer

Only after making a U-turn

Answer

Only when you are driving at night and the children are not visible

Answer

Never, because traffic in both directions must stop whatever the road

Question 10

When stopping at a railroad crossing, stop how far from the nearest rail?

Accepted Answer

15 to 50 feet

Answer

5 to 25 feet

Answer

50 to 100 feet

Answer

100 to 200 feet

Question 11

Where is passing always prohibited?

Accepted Answer

Within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing

Answer

On a straight highway where you can see clearly for a mile

Answer

Behind a slow truck, when the road ahead is empty

Answer

In a marked passing zone, where the center line is broken

Question 12

Where in Texas is texting while driving banned?

Accepted Answer

Nowhere; texting while driving is banned statewide

Answer

Only for minors, who are under the age of 18

Answer

Only on highways, where speeds are above 55 mph

Answer

Only in school zones, where the speed limit is reduced

Question 13

Under the Move Over / Slow Down law you must?

Accepted Answer

Vacate the lane or slow 20 mph below the limit

Answer

Stop in your lane and wait until the emergency vehicle leaves

Answer

Honk a warning to let the crew know that you are approaching

Answer

Speed past quickly so you spend the least time near the vehicle

Question 14

A child under 8 who is shorter than 4 feet 9 inches must ride?

Accepted Answer

In a child passenger safety seat

Answer

On an adult's lap, held by the adult's seat belt

Answer

In the front seat with a lap and shoulder belt fastened

Answer

Anywhere in the car with a regular seat belt

Question 15

When must you use headlights in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise

Answer

Only outside cities

Answer

Only in rain, when the wipers are being used

Answer

Only after dark

Question 16

A provisional driver under 18 may not drive between?

Accepted Answer

Midnight to 5 a.m. unless for work, school, or emergency

Answer

9 p.m. to 6 a.m., with no exceptions for work or school

Answer

Only on weekends, after 11 p.m. until sunrise

Answer

There is no nighttime rule

Question 17

You may turn right on a red light?

Accepted Answer

After a full stop and yielding, unless posted otherwise

Answer

Only at night, when there are fewer vehicles and pedestrians

Answer

Never, since a red light always means stop until it turns green

Answer

After slowing only, if no traffic is approaching

Question 18

A white X-shaped crossbuck sign at tracks means?

Accepted Answer

Yield and look for trains

Answer

Speed up

Answer

No trains ever

Answer

Stop always

Question 19

A red and white DO NOT ENTER sign tells you?

Accepted Answer

Not to enter the road because traffic flows toward you

Answer

To slow down and proceed with caution

Answer

To stop and wait for a green light

Answer

To enter only if the road is clear

Question 20

A yellow diamond warning sign with a black arrow curving right means?

Accepted Answer

The road curves right ahead

Answer

Speed limit reduces to the right

Answer

You must turn right immediately

Answer

A right turn lane is ending