Texas Permit Practice Test 6 (2026)

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From the official handbook, Revised January 2026, Sections 5, 6, 9, 12, 14 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DPS. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7)

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    What does this sign warn you about?

    Yellow diamond sign with a straight arrow and a shorter line joining it from the right
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    Answer: Traffic from another lane will merge into yours

    Other lanes join yours ahead; watch for merging traffic from that direction.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 28

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    What does this emblem on the back of a vehicle mean?

    Orange triangle with a red border
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    Answer: The vehicle is designed to go 25 mph or less

    The orange triangle marks slow-moving vehicles, designed for a maximum of 25 mph, such as farm machinery.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 37

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    Why must you turn off your turn signal after a turn?

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    Answer: An unintended signal still means turn to other drivers

    Turn off your signal once the turn is complete; an unintended signal still tells others you are turning.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 38

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    What does signing a traffic citation mean?

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    Answer: Your promise to pay the fine or contact the court, not an admission of guilt

    Signing a citation is not admitting guilt; to contest it, argue your case before a judge, not on the roadside.

    Handbook: Section 14, p. 66

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with two parallel arrows, the right one joining from the side
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    Answer: Two roads come together and a lane is added: you do not have to merge

    An added lane begins where the roads join; you are not required to merge, but watch for traffic in the new lane.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 27

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    What does this pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road mean?

    Yellow pennant-shaped sign pointing right with the words NO PASSING ZONE
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    Answer: No-passing zone begins

    The pennant is used only to warn of no-passing zones.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 26

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    Another vehicle is passing you. What should you do?

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    Answer: Do not speed up; stay in your lane and make the pass easy

    When being passed, do not increase your speed, stay in your lane and make it as easy as possible for the other driver.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 39

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    When should you never wear sunglasses while driving?

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    Answer: At night

    Good sunglasses help on bright days, but never wear them at night.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 48

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Yellow diamond sign with two arrows pointing in opposite directions
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    Answer: Two-way traffic: keep right and expect oncoming vehicles

    Drive in the right-hand lane and expect oncoming traffic in the left lane.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 27

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    When passing on the right is allowed, what may you never do?

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    Answer: Drive off the paved part of the road to pass

    You may pass on the right only when it is safe, such as on multi-lane or one-way roads, but never by leaving the pavement.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 39

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    What is the most you should drive in one day, according to the handbook?

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    Answer: Eight hours

    To prevent highway hypnosis and fatigue, do not drive more than eight hours per day.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 48

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    How far before a turn must you signal?

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    Answer: At least 100 feet

    Signal continuously for at least 100 feet before turning or stopping.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 40

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    You are stopped by a police officer. What should you do with your hands?

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    Answer: Keep them in sight on top of the steering wheel

    Stay in the car, keep your hands visible on the wheel and wait for instructions; tell the officer before reaching for documents.

    Handbook: Section 14, p. 65

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    You are not in the proper lane half a block before your turn. What should you do?

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    Answer: Do not turn; continue straight ahead

    Never make a last-minute turn: if you cannot reach the proper lane half a block before, keep going straight.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 39

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    May a 16-year-old ride in the open bed of a pickup on a public road?

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    Answer: No, it is an offense for the driver, except in specific cases like parades or emergencies

    Driving with anyone under 18 in an open bed is an offense, with defenses such as parades, emergencies, farm work or a beach.

    Handbook: Section 14, p. 64

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    You doubt that the car signaling you to stop is a real police vehicle. What may you do?

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    Answer: Turn on your hazard lights, drive slowly and call 9-1-1 to verify, or drive to a well-lit, populated place

    You must stop when approached by an emergency vehicle, but if you have doubts you may use your hazards, call 911 and stop in a well-lit, populated place.

    Handbook: Section 14, p. 65

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    You are pulled over at night. What should you turn on?

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    Answer: The interior dome light

    At night, turn on the interior light so the officer can see inside; also turn off the engine and turn on the hazard lights.

    Handbook: Section 14, p. 65

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    Where should pedestrians walk when there are no sidewalks?

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    Answer: On the left side of the road, facing traffic

    Without sidewalks, pedestrians should walk on the left, facing traffic, and step off the pavement when a car approaches.

    Handbook: Section 12, p. 61

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    Is it legal to read or send text messages while driving in Texas?

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    Answer: No, it is against the law

    Reading, writing or sending messages on a phone while driving is illegal; you may call police in an emergency.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 54

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    A pedestrian carrying a white cane is crossing the street. What must you do?

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    Answer: Take every precaution and stop fully if needed to avoid injuring them

    A white cane or assistance animal means the person may be blind or disabled; take precautions and stop fully if that is the only way to avoid danger.

    Handbook: Section 12, p. 61

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