Texas DPS Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 8

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What usually happens if you refuse a chemical test after an arrest for impaired driving?

   • AYou get a written warning
   • BNothing happens
   • CYour driver license is suspended or revoked
   • DYou must retake the written test only
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Your driver license is suspended or revoked

   Refusing a test brings its own penalties, including losing your license, even if you are not convicted of impaired driving.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   You are driving out of a driveway or parking lot onto a street. Who must you yield to?

   • AOnly pedestrians
   • BNo one, if you use your turn signal
   • CPedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street
   • DOnly cars coming from your left
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Pedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street

   A driver entering a road from a driveway or private road must stop and yield to pedestrians and to traffic on the road.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe road ahead becomes a divided highway; keep right
   • BThe divided highway ends
   • CA narrow bridge is ahead
   • DA crossroad is ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The road ahead becomes a divided highway; keep right

   A median or barrier will separate the two directions of traffic. Keep to the right of it.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   You stopped for a school bus with flashing red lights. When may you drive on?

   • AAfter waiting about 30 seconds
   • BWhen the bus driver honks
   • CAs soon as you see the children on the sidewalk
   • DOnly after the red lights stop flashing
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Only after the red lights stop flashing

   Stay stopped for as long as the red lights are flashing. Then watch for children before you move.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA passing lane is ahead
   • BTraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
   • CTwo lanes go your way
   • DA divided highway begins
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

   You are leaving a one-way road or divided highway. Oncoming traffic will be beside you, so keep right.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   When is it right to use your horn?

   • ATo warn others of danger or to help avoid a crash
   • BTo greet friends as you drive by
   • CTo show you are angry
   • DTo tell a slow driver to hurry up
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. To warn others of danger or to help avoid a crash

   Use your horn to let others know you are there or to warn them of a hazard, not to express anger.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Your car breaks down on a highway. What should you do first?

   • ATurn on your hazard lights and pull as far off the road as you can
   • BKeep the lights off to save the battery
   • CWalk along the highway for help
   • DStop in your lane and get out
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Turn on your hazard lights and pull as far off the road as you can

   Use your hazard flashers and get your car off the road if possible. Avoid stopping just over a hill or around a curve.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • ATurn right only on a green light
   • BDo not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
   • CYield to vehicles turning right
   • DTurn right after a full stop
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed

   The black arrow shows the move and the red circle and slash forbid it. You may not turn right at this intersection.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What does it mean to overdrive your headlights?

   • ADriving with only parking lights on
   • BDriving so fast that you cannot stop within the distance your headlights show
   • CUsing high beams near other cars
   • DDriving with one headlight out
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Driving so fast that you cannot stop within the distance your headlights show

   At night, drive at a speed that lets you stop within the area your headlights light up.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What is the center lane shown here used for?

    • ADriving for long distances in heavy traffic
    • BLeft turns by drivers from both directions
    • CPassing slower vehicles
    • DParking and loading
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Left turns by drivers from both directions

    A two-way left-turn lane is shared by drivers from both directions to make left turns. It is not a travel lane or passing lane.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    How should you exit a freeway?

    • AStop on the shoulder, then take the exit
    • BSlow down in the main lane, then change lanes
    • CMove into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane
    • DCross the painted area at the last moment
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Move into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane

    Get into the correct lane well before the exit, signal, and do most of your slowing after you enter the exit lane or ramp.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    In almost every state, an adult driver age 21 or older is breaking the law if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at or above what level?

    • A0.12%
    • B0.15%
    • C0.20%
    • D0.08%
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 0.08%

    It is illegal in every state except Utah to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Utah's limit is 0.05%, and stricter limits apply to younger and commercial drivers.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Compared with a sober driver, about how much more likely is a driver with a BAC of 0.08% to crash?

    • AAbout 20 times
    • BAbout the same
    • CAbout 4 times
    • DAbout 1.5 times
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. About 4 times

    Drivers at a BAC of 0.08% are about four times more likely to crash than drivers with no alcohol.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    A flagger in a work zone holds up a STOP paddle. What must you do?

    • AStop and wait until the flagger signals you to go
    • BStop only if workers are in your lane
    • CHonk and keep going
    • DSlow down and drive around the flagger
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stop and wait until the flagger signals you to go

    Work zone flaggers are allowed to direct traffic. Their signals must be obeyed like a traffic officer's.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Why should you never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?

    • AMotorcycles must ride on the shoulder
    • BA motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
    • CMotorcycles are always slower than cars
    • DIt is fine if the rider waves you by
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane

    A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane, just like a car. Sharing its lane is dangerous and not allowed.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Which signs use this round shape?

    • AHospital signs
    • BRailroad crossing advance warning signs
    • CSpeed limit signs
    • DSchool zone signs
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs

    In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATrucks cross the road ahead
    • BAn uphill passing lane is ahead
    • CA steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear
    • DA truck stop is ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear

    On a steep downgrade, slow down before the hill and shift to a lower gear so your brakes do not overheat.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    When is it right to use your high-beam headlights?

    • AOn dark, open roads when no vehicles are close ahead or coming toward you
    • BIn fog
    • CIn busy city traffic
    • DWhen following another car closely
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. On dark, open roads when no vehicles are close ahead or coming toward you

    High beams help you see farther on dark roads, but dim them for oncoming traffic and when following another vehicle.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Which of these is distracted driving?

    • AScanning the road ahead
    • BEating or changing the music while driving
    • CKeeping both hands on the wheel
    • DChecking your mirrors
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Eating or changing the music while driving

    Any activity that takes your attention from driving is a distraction, including eating, talking and adjusting the stereo or GPS.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Your car stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. What should you do?

    • ATry to push the car off the tracks
    • BRun along the tracks away from the train
    • CStay in the car and keep trying to start it
    • DGet everyone out and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Get everyone out and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train

    Get out right away. Moving toward the train at an angle keeps you away from flying debris, which spreads in the direction the train is going.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Total stopping distance, as shown, is made up of which two parts?

    • AThe distance you travel while reacting, plus the braking distance
    • BThe braking distance, counted twice
    • CThe reaction distance plus the length of your car
    • DThe distance to the car ahead plus the braking distance
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The distance you travel while reacting, plus the braking distance

    Part 1 is how far you travel while you see the danger and move your foot to the brake. Part 2 is how far you travel after braking until you stop.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    While you wait to turn left, why should you keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead?

    • ATo keep your tires from wearing out
    • BSo your turn signal keeps working
    • CSo you can turn faster when the way is clear
    • DSo you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. So you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind

    Keep your wheels straight until it is safe to turn. If your wheels are turned and someone hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming cars.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What does keeping a space cushion around your car, as shown, give you?

    • AThe right-of-way over other drivers
    • BA shorter braking distance
    • CTime and room to react if something goes wrong
    • DBetter fuel economy
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Time and room to react if something goes wrong

    Space around your vehicle gives you time to see problems and room to steer or stop.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    A police officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What should you do?

    • AFollow the officer's directions
    • BTurn right instead
    • CHonk to check that the officer means you
    • DStay stopped until the light turns green
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Follow the officer's directions

    Directions from a police officer directing traffic override traffic lights, signs and pavement markings.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Where should you stop at this sign if there is a crosswalk but no stop line?

    • AAfter the crosswalk, at the edge of the cross street
    • BInside the intersection, where you can see best
    • CBefore the crosswalk
    • DIn the middle of the crosswalk
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Before the crosswalk

    Stop at the stop line. If there is no line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before you enter the intersection.

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