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Texas Permit Practice Test 4 (2026)

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From the official handbook, Revised January 2026, Sections 2, 5, 6, 7, 9 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DPS. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7)

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    What is the minimum tire tread depth required in Texas?

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    Answer: 2/32 of an inch

    Tires must be in safe condition with at least 2/32 of an inch of tread.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 15

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    If you must stop on a highway outside a city and cannot get off the road, from how far must your vehicle be visible?

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    Answer: At least 200 feet in each direction

    Leave room for others to pass, make sure the vehicle is visible for 200 feet each way and, at night, use parking lights or dim headlights.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 42

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    How often must a vehicle registered in Texas be inspected?

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    Answer: Every year

    Every vehicle registered in Texas, including motorcycles and mopeds, must pass inspection each year at an official station.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 15

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    What is double parking, which is illegal?

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    Answer: Stopping on the road side of a vehicle already parked at the curb

    You may not stop, stand or park on the road side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the curb.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 42

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    When passing on a two-lane road, you must be back in the right lane before an oncoming car comes within how many feet?

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    Answer: 200 feet

    Make sure you have time and space to pass and return to the right lane before an oncoming car is within 200 feet.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 39

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    Your foot brake must be able to stop the car within what distance from 20 mph?

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    Answer: 25 feet

    Required equipment: the foot brake must stop the car within 25 feet at 20 mph.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 15

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a black T shape
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    Answer: The road ends ahead: you must turn left or right

    At a T intersection you must turn left or right; be prepared to yield.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 28

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    Where may you never park, stop or stand your vehicle?

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    Answer: On a bridge or in a highway tunnel

    Do not stop, stand or park on a bridge or elevated structure, in a highway tunnel, on railroad tracks, in an intersection or on a crosswalk or sidewalk.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 42

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    After passing, when is it safe to return to the right lane?

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    Answer: When you can see the car you passed in your rearview mirror

    Do not cut back in too soon: wait until you see the passed car in your rearview mirror, then signal right.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 39

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    What does this sign warn you about?

    Yellow diamond sign with a black cross (plus sign)
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    Answer: A crossroad ahead: watch for cross traffic

    A cross road is ahead: slow down and look carefully in all directions for cross traffic.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 27

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    How close to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing may you park?

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    Answer: No closer than 50 feet

    Do not park within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 42

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    What should you do at this sign?

    Red and white triangle pointing down with the word YIELD
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    Answer: Slow down, and stop if needed, to yield to traffic on the other road

    A yield sign means your road joins another: slow down or stop to give the right-of-way to vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 31

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Red circle with a white horizontal bar and the words DO NOT ENTER
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    Answer: Do not enter: traffic on that road comes toward you

    The road ahead carries one-way traffic in the opposite direction; entering would put you into oncoming traffic.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 31

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    About how far ahead of an exit are exit signs usually placed?

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    Answer: At least 1,000 yards

    Exit signs are usually at least 1,000 yards before the exit; move into the proper lane well in advance.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 48

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    You see this sign facing you. What does it mean?

    Red rectangle with the words WRONG WAY
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    Answer: You are driving the wrong way on a one-way street

    WRONG WAY facing you means you are going directly against the flow of traffic; get out of the way safely and turn around.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 30

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    What does this round sign mean?

    Round yellow sign with a black X and the letters R R
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    Answer: A railroad crossing is a few hundred feet ahead: slow down and be ready to stop

    You are within a few hundred feet of a railroad crossing; if a train is coming, stop. Never try to beat a train.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 32

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    On a multi-lane highway, which lane should you use if you drive slower than the normal flow?

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    Answer: The right lane

    Use the right lane at or below the normal flow; the middle or left lane is for faster traffic and passing.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 47

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    White square sign with a black left-turn arrow inside a red circle crossed by a red line
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    Answer: No left turn at this intersection

    A left-turn arrow crossed by a red slash means left turns are prohibited where the sign is posted.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 30

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with two lines coming together around the end of an island
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    Answer: The divided highway ends: two-way traffic begins

    The divided highway ends ahead; be careful where two-way traffic begins again.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 27

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    What does this sign mark?

    White X-shaped sign with the words RAILROAD CROSSING
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    Answer: The location of the train tracks at a crossing

    The crossbuck marks the tracks; if there is more than one track, it shows how many. Slow down, look, listen and be ready to yield.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 32

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