Texas DMV Practice Mock Exam 2
All 30 questions from Mock Exam 2, with answers and explanations.
A mixed exam: 6 sign questions, 4 road diagrams and 20 questions on the rules of the road, including right of way, sharing the road and crashes, insurance & safety belts.
These are the 30 questions from Mock Exam 2, original practice questions on signs and the rules of the road, checked against the Texas Driver Handbook. Read through them with Show answer, or take the exam online first with the answers hidden and see your score. No sign-in needed.
These are original practice questions, not actual DPS exam questions. Each links to the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) so you can check the rule. Questions were last reviewed in November 2026; read how we write and check them.
Question 1 · Signaling, Passing & Turning
You are waiting to turn left across oncoming traffic. How should the front wheels generally be positioned until you begin the turn?
- A. Straight ahead
- B. Turned fully right regardless of your path
- C. Already turned into oncoming traffic
- D. Pointing toward the opposite curb
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Answer: A. Straight ahead
Keeping wheels straight reduces the chance of being pushed into opposing traffic if struck from behind.
Question 2 · Road Signs
Which movement is prohibited by this sign?
- A. A mandatory U-turn
- B. A left turn
- C. A right turn
- D. All forward movement
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Answer: B. A left turn
The red circle and slash prohibit the illustrated left-turn movement.
Question 3 · Crashes, Insurance & Safety Belts
An officer lawfully asks for evidence of financial responsibility during a traffic stop. What should you do?
- A. Say insurance is needed only after a crash
- B. Show only a fuel receipt
- C. Provide acceptable evidence of coverage or another lawful form of financial responsibility
- D. Explain that careful drivers need no evidence
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Answer: C. Provide acceptable evidence of coverage or another lawful form of financial responsibility
Texas requires financial responsibility and acceptable evidence. Insurance is the most common method, but other legally authorized methods exist.
Question 4 · Traffic Signals
A green left arrow is displayed for your lane. What should you still check?
- A. Whether the car behind is larger
- B. Pedestrians and vehicles still clearing the intersection
- C. Nothing because collisions are impossible on an arrow
- D. Only whether your radio is on
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Answer: B. Pedestrians and vehicles still clearing the intersection
A protected movement still requires attention to people and vehicles lawfully within the intersection.
Question 5 · Speed & Following Distance
You enter an alley without a different speed limit sign. What general maximum applies?
- A. 15 mph
- B. 45 mph
- C. 30 mph
- D. 25 mph
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Answer: A. 15 mph
The general maximum in an alley is 15 mph. Watch for people, driveways, and limited visibility.
Question 6 · Road Signs
What should you anticipate beyond this circular warning sign?
- A. A railroad crossing ahead
- B. A roundabout that requires stopping
- C. A mandatory right turn
- D. A hospital entrance
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Answer: A. A railroad crossing ahead
The round yellow railroad advance warning sign alerts you to tracks ahead. Be ready to obey crossing controls.
Question 7 · Signaling, Passing & Turning
You are behind a slower vehicle near a hillcrest that blocks your view of opposing traffic. What should you do?
- A. Wait until a legal pass has adequate visibility
- B. Pass because the slower driver should yield
- C. Follow closely to see around the vehicle
- D. Use the opposing shoulder to pass
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Answer: A. Wait until a legal pass has adequate visibility
Do not start a pass when a hill or curve prevents adequate view. A safe pass needs enough clear road.
Question 8 · Teen License Rules
A provisional-license driver under 18 wants a social drive at 1 a.m. No work, school, or medical exception applies. What is correct?
- A. The restriction applies only without passengers
- B. The midnight-to-5-a.m. restriction prevents that trip
- C. The trip is allowed because roads are quiet
- D. The restriction ends at midnight
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Answer: B. The midnight-to-5-a.m. restriction prevents that trip
Provisional drivers under 18 may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless a stated exception applies.
Question 9 · Alcohol, Drugs & Distractions
A 19-year-old driver has a detectable amount of alcohol but is below 0.08 BAC. Which statement is correct?
- A. Texas zero-tolerance rules can still apply
- B. Driving is always lawful below 0.08
- C. Zero tolerance applies only to drivers under 16
- D. Alcohol rules do not apply to a learner license
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Answer: A. Texas zero-tolerance rules can still apply
A driver under 21 can violate Texas alcohol-driving rules with any detectable amount. The adult per se threshold is not permission for a minor to drink and drive.
Question 10 · Right of Way
Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. The other vehicle is on your right. What should you do?
- A. Let the vehicle on your right go first
- B. Wave the other driver into your lane
- C. Accelerate before the other vehicle moves
- D. Go first because you are traveling straight
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Answer: A. Let the vehicle on your right go first
When two cars arrive together at a crossing with no controls, the car on the right goes first. Never force your way in.
Question 11 · Road Signs
What should you prepare for when you see this sign?
- A. Traffic joining the roadway ahead
- B. An immediate stop in every lane
- C. A road ending at a wall
- D. A mandatory U-turn
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Answer: A. Traffic joining the roadway ahead
A merging traffic sign warns of joining traffic. Adjust space and speed safely.
Question 12 · Road Signs
What does the number on this white regulatory sign represent?
- A. The posted maximum under favorable conditions
- B. A minimum speed for every vehicle
- C. A mandatory speed in all weather
- D. The road's route number
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Answer: A. The posted maximum under favorable conditions
A speed limit sign sets a legal maximum; safe conditions may require slower travel.
Question 13 · Night, Weather & Hazards
A tire suddenly blows out while you are driving. What is the safest initial response?
- A. Turn sharply onto the shoulder
- B. Hold the wheel firmly and gradually slow down
- C. Slam on the brakes immediately
- D. Release the steering wheel
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Answer: B. Hold the wheel firmly and gradually slow down
Keep control, ease off the accelerator, and slow gradually before moving to a safe stopping place.
Question 14 · Parking
You want to park on the approach to a roadside stop sign. What minimum clearance applies?
- A. 5 feet
- B. 30 feet
- C. 15 feet
- D. 10 feet
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Answer: B. 30 feet
The handbook prohibits standing or parking within 30 feet on the approach to a stop sign, yield sign, flashing signal, or traffic control signal.
Question 15 · Crashes, Insurance & Safety Belts
A 7-year-old child is 4 feet 6 inches tall. What restraint is required?
- A. A properly fitted, approved child car seat
- B. A seat belt only because the child is over 6
- C. An adult lap belt alone in every case
- D. No restraint in the rear seat
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Answer: A. A properly fitted, approved child car seat
A child younger than 8 must use an appropriate child passenger safety seat unless taller than 4 feet 9 inches. Follow the system's instructions.
Question 16 · Sharing the Road
A motorcycle is using the lane ahead. How much lane space should you allow it?
- A. The full lane
- B. Only the right half of the lane
- C. No space if you drive a small car
- D. Only enough for the width of its tires
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Answer: A. The full lane
A motorcycle has the same claim to a whole lane as a car. Do not squeeze in beside one when passing.
Question 17 · Road Signs
What does this sign mean for the roadway immediately ahead?
- A. Enter only at low speed
- B. Do not enter from this direction
- C. Enter if no police officer is present
- D. Only trucks may enter
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Answer: B. Do not enter from this direction
Do Not Enter identifies a prohibited entrance, often the wrong end of a one-way road or exit ramp.
Question 18 · Right of Way
The bus shown is stopped with red lights flashing on this undivided road. Car A approaches in the opposing lane. What must A do?
- A. Stop for the bus
- B. Continue because A is traveling the other way
- C. Pass if no child is drawn
- D. Drive into the painted center area
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Answer: A. Stop for the bus
Opposing traffic must stop on an undivided road. The absence of a person in a diagram does not cancel the stop requirement.
Question 19 · Night, Weather & Hazards
Dense fog cuts how far ahead you can see. Which lighting and speed choice is best?
- A. Parking lights and increased speed
- B. No lights so reflections disappear
- C. High beams and normal speed
- D. Low beams and a reduced speed suited to visibility
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Answer: D. Low beams and a reduced speed suited to visibility
Low beams reflect less glare back in fog. Slow down, leave more space, and make sure you could stop within the stretch of road you can see.
Question 20 · Sharing the Road
A large truck ahead swings left before a right turn. A gap opens between it and the curb. What should you do?
- A. Assume the truck has abandoned the turn
- B. Stay back and avoid entering that gap
- C. Drive into the gap and stop
- D. Pass on the right before it turns
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Answer: B. Stay back and avoid entering that gap
Large trucks may need extra turning room. A vehicle entering the curbside gap can be trapped during the turn.
Question 21 · Parking
Before leaving your parked car unattended, what should you do?
- A. Leave it idling in neutral
- B. Rely entirely on the curb without securing it
- C. Leave the key for anyone who needs to move it
- D. Engine off, parking brake on, key with you
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Answer: D. Engine off, parking brake on, key with you
Secure the vehicle against movement and unauthorized use. Check for approaching traffic before opening a door.
Question 22 · Traffic Signals
A traffic signal is flashing yellow. What should you do?
- A. Stop and wait until it turns green
- B. Ease off and cross with care
- C. Assume all other traffic must stop
- D. Maintain speed without checking the intersection
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Answer: B. Ease off and cross with care
Flashing yellow warns you to use caution. It does not give you exclusive use of the intersection.
Question 23 · Road Signs
What does this warning require you to anticipate?
- A. A new lane that never ends
- B. A right-of-way over every other driver
- C. A compulsory stop at the sign
- D. A lane ending and the need to merge safely
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Answer: D. A lane ending and the need to merge safely
Lane reduction warnings allow time to find a safe gap. A warning sign does not grant merging priority.
Question 24 · Sharing the Road
A person riding a bicycle approaches a stop sign on the road. What basic rule applies?
- A. Only motor vehicles need to stop
- B. The rider may ignore all traffic controls
- C. The rider must obey the stop sign
- D. Bicycles always have priority
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Answer: C. The rider must obey the stop sign
Bicycle riders on roads have traffic rights and duties and must obey applicable signs and signals.
Question 25 · Right of Way
You want to turn left across the path of an approaching car going straight. Who should wait?
- A. The larger vehicle goes first
- B. Whoever signals first goes first
- C. The approaching driver must stop for your signal
- D. You should wait for a safe gap
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Answer: D. You should wait for a safe gap
A left turn must not interfere with approaching traffic. A turn signal communicates intent but does not grant priority.
Question 26 · Right of Way
The stopped bus displays flashing red lights beyond the raised median. A is on the separate opposing roadway. Which statement is correct?
- A. A can ignore any person in its path
- B. A may now exceed the speed limit
- C. A must stop only because the bus is visible
- D. A is within the separate-roadway exception to the bus stop requirement
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Answer: D. A is within the separate-roadway exception to the bus stop requirement
The physical median separates the roadways. The exception does not remove ordinary duties of safe driving and pedestrian protection.
Question 27 · Speed & Following Distance
Rain begins while you are following another vehicle at highway speed. What change is sensible?
- A. Brake only after its brake lights go off
- B. Match its speed regardless of spray
- C. Increase following time and reduce speed as needed
- D. Shorten the gap to see its taillights better
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Answer: C. Increase following time and reduce speed as needed
Wet roads reduce traction and can increase stopping distance. Extra space allows smoother reactions.
Question 28 · Traffic Signals
A traffic signal turns steady red as you approach the stop line. What is required?
- A. Roll forward until traffic clears
- B. Stop only if another vehicle is coming
- C. Treat the signal as a yield sign
- D. Stop before the stop line
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Answer: D. Stop before the stop line
A steady red signal requires a full stop. A later permitted turn requires yielding and compliance with any turn restriction.
Question 29 · Sharing the Road
Car A is close behind truck T in the shaded blind area. What is the safer adjustment?
- A. Follow closer to reduce wind
- B. Stay hidden until the truck changes lanes
- C. Use the shoulder continuously
- D. Increase space so A is visible and has a better view
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Answer: D. Increase space so A is visible and has a better view
Moving out of a truck's blind area improves visibility and escape space. Do not tailgate a large vehicle.
Question 30 · Right of Way
Cars A and B reach this uncontrolled intersection simultaneously. A is the blue car, and B is on A's right. Who should yield?
- A. The wider vehicle goes first
- B. A yields to B
- C. B always yields to A
- D. Both must accelerate
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Answer: B. A yields to B
When two cars arrive together with no controls, the car on the right goes first. The diagram fixes the relative positions.
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