Texas DMV Practice Mock Exam 3

All 30 questions from Mock Exam 3, with answers and explanations.

A mixed exam: 6 sign questions, 4 road diagrams and 20 questions on the rules of the road, including night, weather & hazards, parking and right of way.

These are the 30 questions from Mock Exam 3, 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.

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  1. Question 1 · Pavement Markings

    A travels upward on the right. B travels downward on the left. The centerline nearest A is solid yellow; the line nearest B is broken yellow.

    The center marking beside A is solid; the line beside B is broken. Which statement about passing across the center is correct?

    1. A. A may pass because B has a broken line
    2. B. Both may always pass
    3. C. Neither direction can ever pass anywhere on the road
    4. D. A may not cross the solid line to pass
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    Answer: D. A may not cross the solid line to pass

    The line closest to your lane decides whether you may pass. With a solid yellow line next to A, A may not cross it to pass.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and MarkersReviewed November 2026Report an error

  2. Question 2 · Road Signs

    Yellow diamond showing a vertical signal with red, yellow, and green lamps.

    What should you expect beyond this warning sign?

    1. A. A road ending without an intersection
    2. B. A railroad gate only
    3. C. A traffic signal ahead
    4. D. An uncontrolled passing zone
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    Answer: C. A traffic signal ahead

    Signal Ahead warns you to prepare for a controlled intersection, including a possible need to stop.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and MarkersReviewed November 2026Report an error

  3. Question 3 · Crashes, Insurance & Safety Belts

    Your car has just been in a collision and someone is hurt. What should you do?

    1. A. Stop, summon appropriate help, and provide required information and reasonable aid
    2. B. Leave if the other driver seems at fault
    3. C. Move the injured person in every case
    4. D. Agree privately never to report it
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    Answer: A. Stop, summon appropriate help, and provide required information and reasonable aid

    Drivers involved in an injury crash must stop and fulfill legal duties, including obtaining help and providing information. Avoid unnecessary movement of injured people.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle CrashesReviewed November 2026Report an error

  4. Question 4 · Parking

    You park facing uphill beside a curb. Which way should you turn the front wheels?

    1. A. Away from the curb
    2. B. Straight ahead
    3. C. Toward the curb
    4. D. Toward the sidewalk only if the engine is running
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    Answer: A. Away from the curb

    With a curb, turn uphill wheels away from it so the curb can help stop a backward roll. Set the parking brake.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or StandingReviewed November 2026Report an error

  6. Question 5 · Night, Weather & Hazards

    Your tires begin to lose contact with a wet road. What should you do first?

    1. A. Accelerate to press the tires down
    2. B. Ease off the accelerator and avoid abrupt braking or steering
    3. C. Apply the parking brake at once
    4. D. Brake sharply and turn hard
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    Answer: B. Ease off the accelerator and avoid abrupt braking or steering

    Gradual speed reduction and smooth control help restore traction. Sudden inputs can make loss of control worse.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving SituationsReviewed November 2026Report an error

  7. Question 6 · Teen License Rules

    A provisional-license driver under 18 wants to take two unrelated friends under 21. No exception applies. Is this allowed?

    1. A. Yes, whenever it is daylight
    2. B. Yes, if everyone wears a belt
    3. C. Yes, if the trip is less than a mile
    4. D. No, a provisional driver may carry only one non-relative under 21
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    Answer: D. No, a provisional driver may carry only one non-relative under 21

    Texas provisional restrictions limit passengers under 21 who are not family members to one. Seat belts do not remove the restriction.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 1: Your License to DriveReviewed November 2026Report an error

  8. Question 7 · Night, Weather & Hazards

    Your right wheels drop onto a low shoulder. What should you do?

    1. A. Ease off, slow down, then steer back once it is safe to rejoin the pavement
    2. B. Accelerate sharply onto the road
    3. C. Brake hard while steering sharply
    4. D. Jerk the wheel left at once
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    Answer: A. Ease off, slow down, then steer back once it is safe to rejoin the pavement

    Avoid overcorrection. Regain control and reduce speed before carefully returning to the pavement.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving SituationsReviewed November 2026Report an error

  9. Question 8 · Road Signs

    Yellow right-pointing pennant with black NO PASSING ZONE text.

    What restriction is announced by this pennant-shaped sign?

    1. A. A no-passing zone
    2. B. A minimum speed zone
    3. C. A mandatory passing lane
    4. D. A road reserved for buses
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    Answer: A. A no-passing zone

    A pennant warns of a no-passing zone. Do not begin a prohibited pass.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and MarkersReviewed November 2026Report an error

  10. Question 9 · Speed & Following Distance

    A covered stopped emergency vehicle has flashing lights. You cannot move over, and the posted limit is 20 mph. What maximum applies under the slow-down rule?

    1. A. 5 mph
    2. B. 10 mph
    3. C. 20 mph
    4. D. 15 mph
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    Answer: A. 5 mph

    When the posted limit is below 25 mph and a safe lane change is unavailable, the rule requires reducing speed to 5 mph.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 8: Speed and Speed LimitsReviewed November 2026Report an error

  12. Question 10 · Speed & Following Distance

    You drive a passenger car in an urban district with no different limit posted. What general maximum applies?

    1. A. 45 mph
    2. B. 30 mph
    3. C. 70 mph
    4. D. 15 mph
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    Answer: B. 30 mph

    The general urban district limit is 30 mph unless a different lawful limit is posted. Conditions may require slower driving.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 8: Speed and Speed LimitsReviewed November 2026Report an error

  13. Question 11 · Night, Weather & Hazards

    At night, an oncoming car is now closer than 500 feet. What should you do with your high beams?

    1. A. Keep high beams on until it passes
    2. B. Switch to low beams
    3. C. Turn off all lights
    4. D. Flash high beams continuously
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    Answer: B. Switch to low beams

    Drop to low beams once oncoming traffic is closer than 500 feet, so you do not dazzle the other driver.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving SituationsReviewed November 2026Report an error

  14. Question 12 · Parking

    You want to park near a fire hydrant. What minimum clearance is required?

    1. A. 3 feet
    2. B. 15 feet
    3. C. 8 feet
    4. D. 5 feet
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    Answer: B. 15 feet

    Hydrants need a 15-foot clear zone around them. Firefighters need access even when a space looks convenient.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or StandingReviewed November 2026Report an error

  15. Question 13 · Sharing the Road

    Truck T is ahead of A and is making a wide right turn. A is behind T near the right curb. A shaded opening lies between the truck and curb.

    Truck T is making a wide right turn. Car A is behind it near the curb. What should A do?

    1. A. Stay behind and out of the curbside gap
    2. B. Assume the gap is a new traffic lane
    3. C. Pass between the truck and the curb
    4. D. Enter the gap beside the trailer
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    Answer: A. Stay behind and out of the curbside gap

    The rear wheels track inside the truck's front path. The curbside gap can close during the turn.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving SituationsReviewed November 2026Report an error

  16. Question 14 · Road Signs

    Downward-pointing triangle with red border, white center, and YIELD text.

    What does the pictured sign tell an approaching driver to do?

    1. A. Always go first
    2. B. Accelerate into the gap
    3. C. Slow and yield, stopping if necessary
    4. D. Stop and wait for a green light
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    Answer: C. Slow and yield, stopping if necessary

    A yield sign requires giving way to traffic with priority. Stop when needed for safety.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and MarkersReviewed November 2026Report an error

  18. Question 15 · Night, Weather & Hazards

    Daytime weather makes vehicles indistinct beyond 700 feet. What does the visibility rule require?

    1. A. Turn on headlights because visibility is less than 1,000 feet
    2. B. Use headlights only after sunset
    3. C. Use only hazard lights while moving
    4. D. Wait until visibility falls below 50 feet
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    Answer: A. Turn on headlights because visibility is less than 1,000 feet

    Headlights are required any time you cannot clearly make out people or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead, day or night.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving SituationsReviewed November 2026Report an error

  19. Question 16 · Traffic Signals

    A approaches from below toward a red signal. A white stop line is before a marked crosswalk and the intersection.

    Car A approaches the red signal and marked stop line. Where must it stop?

    1. A. Beyond the crosswalk beside the signal
    2. B. In the center of the intersection
    3. C. On the crosswalk
    4. D. Behind the stop line
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    Answer: D. Behind the stop line

    The stop line marks the required stopping position. Keep the crosswalk clear.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and MarkersReviewed November 2026Report an error

  20. Question 17 · Crashes, Insurance & Safety Belts

    An adult passenger rides in the rear seat of a passenger car equipped with belts. What is required?

    1. A. Belts are required only in front
    2. B. Belts are optional on short trips
    3. C. The passenger must wear the safety belt
    4. D. Belts are unnecessary below 40 mph
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    Answer: C. The passenger must wear the safety belt

    Texas safety belt requirements cover passengers in seats equipped with safety belts, including rear seats.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 14: Additional Safety TipsReviewed November 2026Report an error

  21. Question 18 · Road Signs

    Black horizontal rectangle with a white arrow pointing right and the words ONE WAY inside the arrow.

    What does this sign establish?

    1. A. Traffic travels only in the arrow's direction
    2. B. The arrow marks a scenic detour
    3. C. Traffic may use either direction
    4. D. Only the left lane is open
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    Answer: A. Traffic travels only in the arrow's direction

    A One Way sign defines the lawful direction of traffic on that road.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and MarkersReviewed November 2026Report an error

  22. Question 19 · Sharing the Road

    A person with a white cane is crossing ahead of your vehicle. What should you do?

    1. A. Assume the person can see your signal
    2. B. Use the horn to demand the way
    3. C. Drive around at normal speed
    4. D. Yield and take precautions to avoid endangering the person
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    Answer: D. Yield and take precautions to avoid endangering the person

    Use special care around people with visual impairments. A white cane or guide dog signals the need for caution and yielding.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 12: Pedestrian SafetyReviewed November 2026Report an error

  23. Question 20 · Road Signs

    Red octagon with white border and the word STOP.

    What action does the pictured sign require?

    1. A. Stop fully, then go when the way is clear
    2. B. Slow down without stopping
    3. C. Stop only when another car is visible
    4. D. Continue because the sign is a warning
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    Answer: A. Stop fully, then go when the way is clear

    The octagonal red stop sign requires a complete stop at the proper stopping position, then yielding before entry.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and MarkersReviewed November 2026Report an error

  24. Question 21 · Signaling, Passing & Turning

    You plan a turn on a public street. For at least how far before turning should you signal?

    1. A. 10 feet
    2. B. 100 feet
    3. C. Only while turning
    4. D. 25 feet
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    Answer: B. 100 feet

    Turn on your signal 100 feet or more ahead of the turn, early enough to communicate without misleading other drivers.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and TurningReviewed November 2026Report an error

  25. Question 22 · Pavement Markings

    A travels upward on the right. B also travels upward on the left. Two solid white lines separate the lanes.

    Car A wants to enter the adjacent lane across the two solid white lines shown. What should it do?

    1. A. Straddle both white lines
    2. B. Cross if the adjacent lane is faster
    3. C. Cross whenever its signal is on
    4. D. Wait for a legal crossing point
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    Answer: D. Wait for a legal crossing point

    Crossing double solid white lane markings is prohibited. A turn signal does not change that restriction.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and MarkersReviewed November 2026Report an error

  26. Question 23 · Road Signs

    Yellow diamond with a curving right arrow and a separate yellow advisory plaque marked 35.

    This curve warning has a smaller advisory speed plaque. What does the plaque convey?

    1. A. A guarantee that the curve is safe in ice
    2. B. Permission to exceed a posted regulatory maximum
    3. C. The minimum speed you must maintain
    4. D. A recommended speed for the curve under favorable conditions
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    Answer: D. A recommended speed for the curve under favorable conditions

    An advisory speed helps select a safe approach. Conditions may require slower speed and legal maximums still apply.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and MarkersReviewed November 2026Report an error

  27. Question 24 · Teen License Rules

    A Texas learner-license holder plans to practice driving. Who generally must accompany the learner in the front passenger seat?

    1. A. A qualified licensed driver at least 21 years old
    2. B. Any licensed driver at least 16 years old
    3. C. Nobody if the trip is short
    4. D. Any friend with a learner license
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    Answer: A. A qualified licensed driver at least 21 years old

    Learner driving requires qualified supervision by a licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat, subject to the license restrictions.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 1: Your License to DriveReviewed November 2026Report an error

  28. Question 25 · Signaling, Passing & Turning

    A shared center lane is marked for left turns in both directions. Which use is appropriate?

    1. A. Pass several slow vehicles
    2. B. Use it as an extra freeway entrance lane
    3. C. Prepare for a permitted left turn while watching for opposing users
    4. D. Travel in it until your destination is close
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    Answer: C. Prepare for a permitted left turn while watching for opposing users

    A two-way left-turn lane is for turning movements, not through travel or passing. Drivers from both directions may use it.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and TurningReviewed November 2026Report an error

  29. Question 26 · Right of Way

    A crossing gate begins to descend while you approach the tracks. What should you do?

    1. A. Stop before the gate and wait
    2. B. Stop on the first rail to look
    3. C. Drive around the gate if no train is visible
    4. D. Race across before the gate closes
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    Answer: A. Stop before the gate and wait

    Never drive around or under a closing railroad gate. Cross only when signals and conditions permit.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 4: Right-of-WayReviewed November 2026Report an error

  30. Question 27 · Right of Way

    You approach a roundabout with traffic already circulating. What should you do?

    1. A. Yield to circulating traffic and enter a safe gap
    2. B. Drive clockwise to shorten your route
    3. C. Stop inside the circle to choose an exit
    4. D. Enter first because arriving traffic has priority
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    Answer: A. Yield to circulating traffic and enter a safe gap

    Roundabout entrants yield to traffic already circulating. Follow lane markings and travel counterclockwise.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving SituationsReviewed November 2026Report an error

  31. Question 28 · Parking

    You are considering parking near an intersection crosswalk. What minimum clearance should you keep from that crosswalk?

    1. A. 20 feet
    2. B. 5 feet
    3. C. 10 feet
    4. D. 12 feet
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    Answer: A. 20 feet

    Parking is banned closer than 20 feet to a crosswalk at a corner, because parked cars there hide people crossing.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or StandingReviewed November 2026Report an error

  32. Question 29 · Right of Way

    A school bus on the opposite side of an undivided road stops with red lights flashing. What must you do?

    1. A. Stop only if the bus driver waves
    2. B. Continue because the bus is across the centerline
    3. C. Pass slowly if no child is visible
    4. D. Stop until legally permitted to proceed
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    Answer: D. Stop until legally permitted to proceed

    Traffic in both directions stops for a school bus displaying its required stop signals on an undivided road. An ordinary centerline is not a physical separation.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 4: Right-of-WayReviewed November 2026Report an error

  33. Question 30 · Traffic Signals

    The light changes to steady yellow while you can still stop safely before the intersection. What is the appropriate action?

    1. A. Accelerate to beat the red light
    2. B. Stop safely
    3. C. Stop in the middle of the intersection
    4. D. Sound the horn and continue at any speed
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    Answer: B. Stop safely

    Yellow means red is next. Stop if you can do it safely.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and MarkersReviewed November 2026Report an error

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