🚗 Texas DMV Written Test 2026 ✅ 200 Questions & Answers

This Texas DMV Practice Test 2026 is designed to mirror the actual Texas DPS written knowledge exam for a Class C driver license. All questions are based on the Texas Driver Handbook, DPS test patterns, and the most commonly missed exam traps.

🔴 SECTION 1: TEXAS ROAD SIGNS & SIGNALS (1–40)

A red octagon sign means:

Stop

A yellow diamond-shaped sign warns drivers of:

Hazards or changing road conditions

A white rectangular sign indicates:

Regulatory laws

A red triangle sign means:

Yield

A flashing red traffic signal means:

Stop completely before proceeding

A flashing yellow signal means:

Proceed with caution

A solid yellow line means:

Passing is not allowed

Broken white lines separate:

Traffic moving in the same direction

A pentagon-shaped sign indicates:

School zone or school crossing

A red “X” over a lane means:

You must not use the lane

A green arrow means:

You may proceed in the direction of the arrow

A steady yellow light means:

The signal is about to turn red

A no U-turn sign means:

U-turns are prohibited

A railroad advance warning sign is:

Round and yellow

A “Do Not Enter” sign means:

You cannot enter that roadway

A yield sign requires drivers to:

Slow and give the right-of-way

Orange signs indicate:

Construction or maintenance

Blue signs provide:

Motorist services

Brown signs indicate:

Recreation or parks

A stop line painted on the road means:

Stop before the line

A flashing yellow arrow allows:

Left turn with caution

A solid white line means:

Lane changes discouraged

A crossbuck sign indicates:

Railroad crossing

A speed limit sign shows:

Maximum legal speed under ideal conditions

A school zone speed limit applies:

Only when children are present or lights are flashing

A warning sign with a deer means:

Watch for animals

A “Slippery When Wet” sign warns of:

Reduced traction

A lane reduction sign means:

Lanes are merging

A red curb means:

No stopping or parking

A broken yellow line means:

Passing allowed when safe

A regulatory sign is usually:

White with black letters

A traffic signal that is not working should be treated as:

A four-way stop

A warning sign color is usually:

Yellow

A railroad crossing with flashing lights means:

Stop when lights flash

A stop sign must be obeyed:

At all times

A green traffic light means:

Proceed if the intersection is clear

A sign with a red circle and slash means:

The action is prohibited

A double solid yellow line means:

No passing in either direction

A construction zone speed limit:

Must be obeyed

A “Wrong Way” sign warns:

You are going the wrong direction

🟡 SECTION 2: RIGHT-OF-WAY & INTERSECTIONS (41–80)

At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the:

Left yields to the driver on the right

When turning left, you must yield to:

Oncoming traffic

Pedestrians in crosswalks:

Always have the right-of-way

Emergency vehicles using lights and sirens:

Have the right-of-way

When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights:

You must stop

At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop:

Goes first

When two vehicles arrive at the same time:

The vehicle on the right goes first

You must yield when entering:

A freeway or highway

When turning right on red, you must:

Stop first and yield

Vehicles already in a traffic circle have:

The right-of-way

A driver turning left must yield to:

Vehicles going straight

Yield signs require:

Slowing and stopping if needed

A green arrow protects:

Turning traffic

You must yield to trains because:

They cannot stop quickly

At railroad crossings, you must stop within:

50 feet but no closer than 15 feet

When merging, drivers must:

Adjust speed to traffic flow

When leaving a driveway:

Yield to all traffic

A flashing yellow arrow requires:

Yield to oncoming traffic

You may not enter an intersection unless:

You can clear it

Emergency vehicles must be given:

Immediate right-of-way

At a T-intersection, traffic on the terminating road:

Must yield

You must yield to bicyclists:

In the roadway

Right-of-way is:

Given, not taken

At a stop sign, you must:

Stop completely

At an intersection with no signs:

Yield to the right

When a pedestrian has a white walking signal:

You must stop

At a green light, turning traffic must:

Yield to pedestrians

You must yield when making a U-turn:

To all other traffic

School crossing guards:

Have authority over traffic

You must yield to funeral processions:

When marked

Yield signs are shaped like:

Inverted triangles

You must yield to vehicles already in the intersection:

Always

A left turn arrow that is red means:

Do not turn

Drivers must yield to:

Emergency vehicles

At intersections with signals:

Signals override signs

Pedestrians using canes or guide dogs:

Always have right-of-way

Yielding means:

Slow or stop if needed

You must yield when entering traffic from:

A side road

Drivers exiting a parking lot must:

Yield to roadway traffic

At a green light with a stop line:

Stop before line if traffic blocks intersection

🟢 SECTION 3: SPEED, LANE USE & PASSING (81–120)

The Texas basic speed law requires:

Driving at a safe speed for conditions

Maximum speed in urban districts unless posted:

30 mph

Maximum speed in residential areas:

30 mph

Maximum speed on highways:

70–75 mph unless posted

You must slow down when:

Weather or traffic conditions worsen

Passing on the right is allowed when:

Vehicle ahead is turning left

You may pass on the left when:

Lane markings permit

Never pass when:

View is obstructed

You must signal at least:

100 feet before turning

You should keep at least:

Three-second following distance

Increase following distance when:

Roads are wet

Left lanes are for:

Passing

When being passed, you should:

Maintain speed

Tailgating is:

Illegal

Use turn signals:

Before changing lanes

Passing is illegal near:

Intersections and curves

HOV lanes are for:

Multiple-occupant vehicles

Use low beams when:

Within 500 feet of another vehicle

Freeway entrance ramps are for:

Speed matching

When exiting a freeway:

Signal early

Speed limits are:

Maximum, not recommended

In rain, reduce speed:

Immediately

Slower traffic should:

Keep right

When hydroplaning:

Ease off accelerator

Passing in a no-passing zone is:

Illegal

When approaching a curve:

Slow before entering

Speed must be reduced in:

Construction zones

You must obey temporary speed limits:

At all times

High beams should be dimmed:

For oncoming traffic

On two-lane roads:

Passing requires caution

Speeding tickets add:

Points to your license

A solid white line means:

Do not change lanes

When traffic is heavy:

Increase following distance

You must not exceed speed limit:

Even when passing

Passing a stopped school bus is:

Illegal

Use turnouts on two-lane roads:

When vehicles line up behind you

You must slow for:

Pedestrians

Excessive speed increases:

Stopping distance

Speed limits in work zones:

Are strictly enforced

Faster traffic should:

Use left lanes

🔵 SECTION 4: PARKING, SAFETY & SPECIAL LAWS (121–200)

You may not park within:

15 feet of a fire hydrant

Parking uphill with a curb:

Turn wheels away from curb

Parking downhill with a curb:

Turn wheels toward curb

You may not park in:

Crosswalks

Handicapped parking requires:

Proper placard

Texas BAC limit for adults:

0.08%

Texas BAC for minors:

0.00%

Open container laws:

Prohibit alcohol in passenger area

Seat belts are required for:

All occupants

Children under 8 must use:

Child safety seat

Texting while driving:

Illegal in school zones

If involved in a crash:

Stop immediately

You must report crashes involving:

Injury or death

If your brakes fail:

Pump brakes

Skidding is best corrected by:

Steering into skid

Headlights required:

30 minutes after sunset

Use headlights in rain when:

Visibility is reduced

Tires should be checked:

Regularly

A driver must stop for pedestrians:

Always

Distracted driving increases:

Crash risk

If your vehicle breaks down:

Move off roadway

When fog is present:

Use low beams

Horn should be used:

To avoid danger

Road rage should be handled by:

Staying calm

Emergency kits should include:

First aid supplies

Fatigue affects driving by:

Slowing reaction time

DUI penalties include:

Fines, jail, license suspension

You may not stop on:

Railroad tracks

If hit by another driver:

Exchange information

Driving without insurance is:

Illegal

Proof of insurance must be:

Carried at all times

Aggressive driving includes:

Tailgating

Cell phone use is restricted:

For minors

Headrests prevent:

Whiplash

Mirrors should be adjusted:

Before driving

Road conditions affect:

Stopping distance

Texas requires vehicle registration:

Annually

Vehicle inspection is required:

Before registration

Tires with low tread:

Increase hydroplaning risk

School bus laws apply:

On all roads

Drugs impair driving:

Regardless of legality

Flashing red school bus lights mean:

Stop

You must move over for:

Emergency vehicles

Motorcycle riders have:

Same rights as drivers

Following motorcycles requires:

Extra distance

Yield to farm equipment:

When necessary

Headlights improve:

Visibility and being seen

Carbon monoxide is:

Deadly

Parking on a hill without curb:

Turn wheels toward shoulder

Road signs must be obeyed:

At all times

Rain increases stopping distance:

True

Ice reduces traction:

Significantly

Speed limits may be lowered:

Temporarily

DUI checkpoints are:

Legal

Insurance minimums are required:

By law

Drivers must stop for:

School crossing guards

Driving privileges may be suspended for:

Multiple violations

Vision standards must be met:

To be licensed

Driving under influence of drugs:

Is illegal

Safe driving requires:

Constant attention

Yellow curbs indicate:

Loading zones

Red curbs mean:

No stopping

White curbs mean:

Passenger loading

Blue curbs mean:

Disabled parking

Headlights must be used when:

You cannot see clearly

Tires should be replaced when tread is:

Worn

Child passengers must be secured:

Properly

Speeding increases crash severity:

True

Defensive driving means:

Anticipating hazards

Crashes must be reported within:

10 days if required

Driving without a license:

Is illegal

Insurance lapse can cause:

Fines and suspension

Passing a stopped emergency vehicle:

Requires slowing or lane change

Texas uses a point system:

For violations

Vehicle lights must be functional:

At all times

Reckless driving is:

A serious offense

Driving requires:

Responsibility

Road laws apply to:

All drivers

Safe speed varies with:

Conditions

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