Texas driver's examination

(From the 2019 Texas driver handbook)

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	30
Passing score:	21

Directions: As part of the Less Tears More Years Act, all applicants who are under 25 years of age is required to take a driver education course to apply for a driver license. Upon successful completion of the course, the person is required to take the knowledge test, also known as the written test.

You need a grade of 70 percent or better to pass the knowledge test.

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9 or fewer errors

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If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:

Stop and make a U-turn.
Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.
Roll down your window and ask the driver next to you for help.
Back up on the highway.

Explanation ▾

If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up or try to turn around on the highway. Go to the next exit and safely turn around.

Defensive drivers should:

Always keep their eyes moving.
Look for developing trouble spots.
Have plans of action.
All of the above.

Explanation ▾

Defensive driving is using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes. Defensive drivers should constantly be aware of their surroundings, be alert to trouble, and have plans of action prepared in case problems arise.

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.
Follow the directions given by the officer.
Honk at the officer.
Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

Explanation ▾

Traffic signals are placed at intersections to keep traffic moving and to help prevent crashes. Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists must obey these signals, except in instances when an officer is directing traffic.

10.

Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

You may not see the road between the cars.
You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.
You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.
You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.

Explanation ▾

If you follow too closely and the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly, you may not have enough time to avoid a collision.

11.

When driving in fog:

Use your parking lights.
Use your low beams.
Use your high beams.
It makes no difference which lights you use.

Explanation ▾

You should use low beam headlights when driving in fog, rain, or snow.

12.

Always signal when:

Changing lanes.
Pulling into or out of a parking space.
Pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley.
All of the above.

Explanation ▾

Your turn signals should always be used when you make any movement to the left or right. You should use your signal when pulling into traffic from a curbside parking space, moving into a new lane, or passing another vehicle.

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