Texas Permit Practice Test 12 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

The light turns steady yellow as you approach. What should you do?

1. Stop before the crosswalk if you can do so safely
2. Speed up to beat the red
3. Always continue through

Question 2 of 20

The signal shows a red light and a green arrow together. What may you do?

1. Nothing until the light turns green
2. Go carefully in the direction of the arrow after yielding
3. Go straight ahead

Question 3 of 20

Your car stalls in floodwater. What should you do?

1. Stay inside and wait
2. Get out quickly and move to higher ground
3. Try to restart it repeatedly

Question 4 of 20

In winter, where may ice form even when the rest of the road is clear?

1. In tunnels
2. On wide straight roads in the sun
3. On bridges

Question 5 of 20

When may a slower bicyclist ride away from the right edge and use the lane?

1. When the outside lane is less than 14 feet wide with no bike lane, or to pass or turn left
2. Never
3. Only on weekends

Question 6 of 20

What lighting must a bicycle have at night in Texas?

1. Only a bell
2. A white front lamp visible at 500 feet and a red rear reflector
3. Any color light on the handlebars

Question 7 of 20

How much following distance should you leave behind a motorcycle?

1. One second
2. Two car lengths at any speed
3. At least four to six seconds

Question 8 of 20

A motorcycle approaches with its turn signal flashing. What should you do before pulling out?

1. Wait to be sure it is really turning
2. Pull out, since it is turning
3. Flash your lights at it

Question 9 of 20

How can you tell if you are in a truck driver's blind spot?

1. If you cannot see the driver in the truck's side mirror, the driver cannot see you
2. If the truck is in front of you, you are always visible
3. Trucks have no blind spots

Question 10 of 20

What rights does a bicyclist have on Texas roads?

1. None; bicycles must use the sidewalk
2. The same rights and responsibilities as a vehicle driver
3. Only the rights of a pedestrian

Question 11 of 20

About how far may a fully loaded tractor-trailer need to stop from 55 mph?

1. About 100 feet
2. About 50 feet
3. More than 400 feet

Question 12 of 20

You want to turn right and a bicyclist is riding on your right. What should you do?

1. Pass the bicycle and turn in front of it
2. Honk so the cyclist stops
3. Slow down and merge behind the bicycle, then turn

Question 13 of 20

After passing a truck, when should you move back in front of it?

1. As soon as you are past its cab
2. When you can see the entire front of the truck in your rearview mirror
3. When the truck honks

Question 14 of 20

A truck ahead signals a right turn and leaves a space on its right. What should you do?

1. Pass quickly on the right
2. Do not pass it on the right; it needs that space to turn
3. Honk and go around

Question 15 of 20

On a level highway, how much longer does it take to pass a truck than a car?

1. Three to five seconds longer
2. About the same time
3. Half a minute longer

Question 16 of 20

Why should you dim your headlights when following a truck at night?

1. It saves fuel
2. Trucks have no taillights
3. Your lights reflect off its large mirrors and blind the driver

Question 17 of 20

Where should you never stop at a railroad crossing?

1. Behind the stop line
2. Before the gate
3. On the tracks

Question 18 of 20

What is the most common crash between cars and motorcycles?

1. A car turning left in front of a motorcycle at an intersection
2. A motorcycle rear-ending a car on the highway
3. A car backing out of a driveway

Question 19 of 20

How can you control your speed going down a steep hill?

1. Shift into neutral and coast
2. Shift into a low gear
3. Turn off the engine

Question 20 of 20

Can you share a lane with a motorcycle if there seems to be room?

1. Yes, if you stay to the side
2. No, the motorcycle is entitled to the full lane
3. Yes, in heavy traffic