Texas Defensive Driving Test Questions
and Answers
___ is one of the top five risk factors that contribute to crashes and deaths in texas -
ANSWER-Distracted Driving
___ is one of the top five risk factors that contribute to crashes and deaths in texas -
ANSWER-Speeding
1/2 a second is the average reaction time for steering. - ANSWER----
18 people die every day waiting for an organ transplant. - ANSWER----
6 inches of water will cause tires to lose traction and make them slide - ANSWER----
A breathalyzer is a tool that law enforcement officers use to test drivers' blood alcohol
content levels - ANSWER----
A collision trap is a hazardous situation in which your vehicle's space is threatened by
other vehicles. - ANSWER----
A detour is an alternate route provided when road conditions are bad - ANSWER----
A dog must be properly secured if riding in the bed of a truck or trailer. - ANSWER----
A light transmittance value of 25% or more is required for tinted windows in Texas. -
ANSWER----
A passenger car should not be taller than 14 feet - ANSWER----
A pedestrian may walk on the left side of the street if there aren't sidewalks. -
ANSWER----
A two-second following interval is sufficient if you're driving below 35 mph in dry
conditions. - ANSWER----
A whining sound during steering could mean that your power steering fluid is low. -
ANSWER----
ABS stands for Antilock Brake System - ANSWER----
Alcohol's effect on a person depends on all except?
A) Weight
, B) Male or Female
C) How much is consumed
D) Cost of alcohol - ANSWER-D) Cost of alcohol
Alcohol's effect on a person depends on the person's weight, whether they're male or
female, and how much they consume.
Always adjust your following interval according to the speed you're going. - ANSWER----
At a flashing red traffic signal, you should stop completely and then proceed carefully.
Cross-traffic may not have to stop for you. - ANSWER----
Automatic speeding enforcement systems can catch you speeding and send you a
ticket in the mail. - ANSWER----
Avoiding a collision with an animal by swerving or hitting the brakes can be even more
dangerous than hitting the animal. - ANSWER----
BAC stands for - ANSWER-Blood Alcohol Concentration
Before connecting the jumper cables, turn off both engines - ANSWER----
Being under the influence can cause many pedestrian-related crashes. - ANSWER----
Bicyclists may ride in the left lane if they are on a one-way street with two or more
lanes. - ANSWER----
Braking distance is the total time it takes your car to come to a complete stop after
you've "hit your brakes." - ANSWER----
Braking during a steering failure may cause your vehicle to swerve. - ANSWER----
By driving in Texas, you are consenting to taking a blood alcohol test if it's requested of
you. - ANSWER----
Central vision is what you see when you look straight ahead through your windshield. -
ANSWER----
Checking your tire pressure regularly will make blowouts less likely - ANSWER----
Chris was driving less than a mile to get food. Never drive drunk, not even for short
distances. - ANSWER----
Complex reactions involve making a decision based on two or more possible courses of
action. - ANSWER----
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