Texas Permit Practice Test 11 (2026)
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From the official handbook, Revised January 2026, Sections 5, 9, 14 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DPS. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7)
Question 1 of 20
What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign warn you about?
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Answer: A school zone or school crossing
The pentagon is used for school advance and school crossing signs.
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Question 2 of 20
Your car starts to skid. What should you do?
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Answer: Take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction of the skid
Do not brake suddenly; ease off the gas, steer in the direction of the skid and straighten the wheels as you recover control.
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Question 3 of 20
An oncoming car's headlights are blinding you. Where should you look?
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Answer: Down at the lower right side of your lane
Do not look into oncoming headlights; shift your eyes to the lower right side of your lane.
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Question 4 of 20
What shape is the railroad advance warning sign?
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Question 5 of 20
Your brakes fail. What can you do?
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Answer: Use the parking brake carefully and shift to a lower gear
Do not panic: apply the parking brake cautiously so it does not lock the wheels, and shift to a lower gear.
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Question 6 of 20
Which headlights should you use in fog, heavy rain or dust?
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Answer: Low beams
Use low beams in fog, heavy rain, sleet, snow or dust; high beams reflect back and reduce visibility.
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Question 7 of 20
Which sign shape is used only for stop signs?
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Answer: Octagon (eight sides)
The octagon is used exclusively for stop signs.
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Question 8 of 20
How should you use your horn to avoid road rage?
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Answer: Tap it; do not hold it down
To avoid road rage, tap the horn instead of holding it, do not tailgate and do not confront other drivers.
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Question 9 of 20
Who must wear a safety belt in a passenger vehicle in Texas?
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Answer: The driver and every passenger, of any age
Everyone in a seat equipped with a safety belt must wear it, including in pickups, SUVs and trucks.
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Question 10 of 20
Which shape is used only for yield signs?
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Answer: Triangle pointing down
The equilateral triangle is used exclusively for yield signs.
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Question 11 of 20
What does a defensive driver do?
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Answer: Stays alert, looks for trouble spots and has a plan of action
A defensive driver stays alert, keeps the eyes moving, looks for trouble, has a plan and knows drivers must protect each other from their mistakes.
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Question 12 of 20
Which children must ride in a child safety seat in Texas?
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Answer: Children under 8, unless they are taller than 4'9"
A child under 8 must ride in an approved child seat unless the child is more than 4 feet 9 inches tall.
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Question 13 of 20
A blue sign gives you information about what?
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Answer: Motorist services, such as gas, food or lodging
Blue signs guide drivers to motorist services.
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Question 14 of 20
How much water can reach the bottom of most cars and cause loss of control?
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Answer: About six inches
Six inches of water reaches the bottom of most cars, 12 inches floats many cars and two feet of rushing water carries away most vehicles.
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Question 15 of 20
What does a brown sign indicate?
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Answer: Public recreation or scenic areas
Brown signs guide drivers to public recreation and scenic areas.
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Question 16 of 20
About how deep must water be to float many cars?
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Answer: Twelve inches
A foot of water can float many cars; when there is water on the road, Turn Around Don't Drown.
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Question 17 of 20
What does an orange sign mean?
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Answer: Construction or maintenance work ahead
Orange is used for construction and maintenance warnings; blue is for services and brown for recreation.
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Question 18 of 20
Your right wheels run off the pavement. What should you do?
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Answer: Slow down gradually, check traffic, then ease back onto the pavement
Grip the wheel, take your foot off the gas, brake gently and wait until your speed is reduced before carefully returning to the pavement.
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Question 19 of 20
What does the color yellow mean on a road sign?
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Answer: General warning or caution
Yellow means general warning; red means stop, yield or prohibition; green, permitted movements and direction.
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Question 20 of 20
A tire blows out. What should you do?
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Answer: Hold the wheel, ease off the gas, brake gently and steer straight to a stop
With a flat or blowout, do not brake hard: take your foot off the gas, brake gently and steer straight ahead to a stop.
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