How is variant 2 different from the primary Texas test?

Variant 2 draws from a different slice of the Texas question pool. It is the same length and difficulty as the primary test.

How many questions does variant 2 have?

Variant 2 has 46 questions, matching the primary Texas test.

Are answers and explanations included?

Yes. Each question has the accepted answer plus an explanation with citations to the official handbook.

When sharing the road with a bicycle, how should a driver legally treat the cyclist?

Treat the bicycle as a full vehicle

Treat the bicycle as a pedestrian

Treat the bicycle as a slow-moving vehicle

Treat the bicycle as a hazard to avoid

Which passengers must wear a safety belt in Texas?

All passengers, regardless of age or seat

Only passengers in the front seat

When a driver turns at an intersection, who has the right-of-way? What if a pedestrian is crossing the street the driver is turning into?

The pedestrian has the right-of-way

The driver can proceed if the pedestrian is far away

The driver has the right-of-way because the light is green

The pedestrian must wait for the driver to finish turning

When you get your driver's license in Texas, what do you agree to by signing the application?

You agree to take a test if police suspect you are driving impaired.

You agree to let police search your car without a warrant.

You agree to always drive 5 mph under the speed limit.

You agree to pay a higher insurance rate every year.

A driver is approaching a curve with a sign that shows a yellow arrow pointing left. What should the driver do?

Pass the car in front of you quickly.

What is the penalty for a first-time conviction of street racing in Texas?

License suspension and a criminal charge

Mandatory community service only

A temporary suspension of driving privileges

Which statement is true about children riding in the back of a pickup truck in Texas?

Children under 18 are generally not allowed in the open bed

It is allowed as long as the truck is driving slowly

Children can ride in the back if they wear a seat belt

It is always safe if the child holds onto the bed rail

A yellow diamond-shaped sign shows a picture of a car skidding. What does this warn you about?

A school zone with children playing

Scenario: You are in a crash that only damages your own car. Do you need to report it to the police?

No, unless the damage is over $1,000

Yes, you must report all crashes within 24 hours

Yes, you must call 911 immediately

No, you never have to report minor crashes

If you hit a parked car and cannot find the owner, what should you do?

Leave a note with your name and address on the windshield

Wait in your car for the owner to return for an hour

Only call the police if the damage looks very bad

You are driving on a road that ends at a T-intersection. There is no stop sign for you, but there is a stop sign for the cross traffic. Who has the right-of-way?

The cars on the cross street have the right-of-way.

The first person to the intersection always goes first.

You have the right-of-way because you are on the smaller road.

You can go first if you honk your horn.

A pedestrian is waiting to cross the street at a marked crosswalk with no traffic signals. Who has the right-of-way?

You, because you are in a vehicle

You are approaching a roundabout. What is the correct way to enter?

Yield to traffic already inside the roundabout, then enter

Enter immediately without slowing down to keep traffic moving

Use your turn signal to merge into the inner lane first

Stop completely before entering to check all traffic

Which of the following is a correct rule for transporting heavy cargo in your vehicle?

Put heavy items on the floor and secure them so they do not roll

Hold heavy items in your lap while driving

Put heavy items in the passenger seat without a seatbelt

Place heavy items on top of light items to save space

What must you do immediately if you are in a crash that causes injury or death?

Wait for the other driver to leave

Move your car to the nearest gas station

Why is it dangerous to run the engine in a closed garage even for a few minutes?

Carbon monoxide can build up and cause death without you noticing

The engine will overheat because the garage is too small

You will waste too much gas warming up the engine

The car will not start properly if the garage door is closed

What is the proper action when you see a red octagon-shaped sign?

Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe

Stop only if there are cars coming

Yield to traffic on the left only

Slow down and look for traffic, then go if clear

You hit a parked car and cannot find the owner. What must you do?

Leave a note with your name and address on the car

Drive away and hope no one saw you

Call a tow truck to move the car

Wait on the sidewalk for 10 minutes

When you want to make a left turn at an intersection, where should you wait for oncoming traffic to clear?

In the middle of the intersection.

Behind the stop line or before the intersection.

On the sidewalk next to the crosswalk.

You are driving on a highway and see an emergency vehicle stopped on the shoulder with lights flashing. What must you do?

Slow down and move over to a lane not next to them

Stay in your lane and maintain your speed

Honk your horn to warn other drivers

What is the safest way for a pedestrian to cross a street at night?

Wear light-colored clothing or reflective gear

Cross only when you hear a car horn

Walk quickly across the middle of the road

What must a driver do when a pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk?

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross

Drive around the pedestrian quickly

Wave the pedestrian to hurry across

A driver is approaching a red arrow signal. What action is required?

Wait until the arrow turns green

Proceed straight through the intersection

Turn left if no cars are coming

Someone is hurt in a crash. You are a driver. What should you do?

Do not move them unless there is immediate danger like fire

Try to stop the bleeding with your hands

Wait for the police to arrive before doing anything

Move the injured person to the grass to get them out of traffic

How many seconds before you turn or change lanes should you signal your intention?

At least 100 feet before the action

Only when a police officer is watching

Immediately after you start moving

You are driving through a neighborhood and see a small electric scooter moving slowly in the street. What should you do?

Slow down and wait until it is safe to pass with plenty of room

Honk loudly to make them move to the side

Drive right next to them to guide them to the sidewalk

Speed up and pass them quickly on the left

You are driving on a highway. A car with an open bed is passing you. What is the safest thing to do?

Slow down and increase your following distance

Honk your horn to make them stop

Move to the left lane to get closer

You are driving on a highway and see a green sign with white letters. What does this sign tell you?

You are getting directions or distance to a city

You must slow down for construction

You are approaching a railroad crossing

When must you turn on your vehicle's headlights in Texas?

When you cannot see clearly for 500 feet ahead

Whenever you are driving faster than 45 mph

Only when the weather is rainy or foggy

Only when it is completely dark at night

You hit a parked car in a grocery store lot. No one is around. What should you do?

Leave a note with your name and phone number

Call the police immediately from your car

Wait in your car until the owner returns

Drive away quietly to avoid trouble

If you are in a crash that causes injury or death, what is the first thing you must do?

Wait for the other driver to move

If you drive while impaired by drugs, what happens to your license?

Your license will be suspended just like for alcohol.

You only get a ticket, but no license trouble.

You can keep driving if you feel okay.

Nothing, because it was a legal prescription.

You are driving and see a motorcycle approaching from the opposite direction. What is the most important thing to remember?

Motorcycles are narrower and may need the full lane to turn safely

Motorcycles always have the right-of-way, so you must stop

You should honk to warn the motorcyclist of your presence

Motorcycles are wider than they look, so stay in your lane

You are approaching a T-intersection where you do not have a stop sign, but the cross street has stop signs. Do you have to stop?

No, you have the right-of-way and do not need to stop

Yes, you must stop and then yield to everyone

Yes, you must stop to check for traffic

No, but you must slow down to 10 mph

What does a Shared Lane Marking, or 'sharrow,' on the road tell drivers?

The bike lane is closed for construction

Bicycles must stop at this point

Cars must drive in the left lane only

You are driving down a rural road and see a white triangle with a red border on the back of a slow vehicle. What does this mean?

The vehicle is traveling 25 mph or less

The vehicle is broken down and stopped

The vehicle is carrying hazardous materials

You are driving and see a bicycle ahead in your lane. The lane is wide enough for both you and the bike. What should you do?

Slow down and pass only when safe, giving the bike room

Honk loudly to make the cyclist move over

Stop the car and wait for the bike to leave the road

Squeeze by the bike closely to avoid slowing down

A school bus ahead of you has stopped and its red lights are flashing. What must you do?

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves.

Continue driving at a slow speed without stopping.

Slow down and pass carefully if no children are visible.

Honk your horn and drive around the bus on the left.

You are stopped by police for a traffic stop, and you smell of alcohol. The officer asks you to take a breath test. You refuse. What happens next?

Your driver's license is suspended automatically.

You must pay a fine but keep your license.

You get a warning and can go home.

The officer will let you drive home slowly.

If you are under 21, Texas law has strict rules. You cannot drive with any alcohol in your system. If police catch you, you will face penalties.

You face a 'Zero Tolerance' penalty because any alcohol is illegal

You are treated the same as an adult with a 0.08% BAC

You only get fined if you cause an accident

You get a warning if your BAC is under 0.08%

You see a large, orange, diamond-shaped sign on the side of the road. What does it tell you?

There is a construction zone or road work ahead

A railroad crossing is coming up

What does a 'prima facie' speed limit mean for a driver?

This is the legal limit unless conditions make it unsafe.

You must drive exactly this speed at all times.

You can always drive this speed no matter the weather.

This is a suggested speed, but you can go faster.

You see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens approaching from behind. What is the correct action?

Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop.

Speed up to get out of the way faster.

Stop immediately in the middle of your lane.

Turn on your hazard lights and keep driving.

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