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A With corrective lenses
B LOFS age 21 or over
C Daytime only
D Not to exceed 45 MPH
E No expressway driving
I M/C not to exceed 250 cc
J Licensed M/C Operator age 21 or over in sight
K Moped
L Vehicle w/o air brakes - applies to vehicles requiring CDL
M CDL Intrastate Commerce only
P Stated on license
Q LOFS 21 or over vehicle above Class B
R LOFS 21 or over vehicle above Class C
S Outside mirror or hearing aid
T Automatic transmission
U Applicable prosthetic devices
V Applicable vehicle devices
W Power steering

0.08%, but it's only a guide and not siffisant to be considered legal evidence.

Two way traffic : yellow
One way traffic : white

Octogonal : For stop signs
Equilateral triangle : For yield signs
Pennant : Advanced warning or not passing zone
Diamond : Warning signs
Round : Railroad advanced warning signs
Horizontal rectangle : Guide signs
Vertical rectangle : Regulatory signs
Pentagon : School advance and school crossing

Diamond shape. Slow down and use caution

Drive to the right of this signs. This signs is used to indicate that traffic is required to keep to the right.

Double curve : slow down

DO not pass other vehicles

Stay in the right-hand lane if you are driving slower than other vehicles on the motorway

Allow an other vehicle on roadway of having immediate use of a certain part of roadway
It can be :
- at an intersection without signals and same type of road, the the yield right-of way is to the vehicles from your right.
- If you come from a non paved road and crossing a paved road you have to yield right-of-way to the vehciles driving on the paved road
- with a yield sign

Brakes : must stop a car within a distance of 25 feet at a speed of 20 MPH
Lights
Horn
Muffler with exhaust system to help reduce air pollution
Safety glass
Licences plates
Windshield wiper
Rearview mirror
Front seat belts
Tires
Fuel cap

To help reduce air pollution

A red light showing from the front
A bell, siren
A mufler cutout
All them above
Anything that extend more than 3" beyond the left of 6" beyond the right side of the body, running board or fenders of your car

Driver must obey to signals, signs or marker EXCEPT a traffic officer is telling to do something

Stoping distance for xx MPH (distance during the first 1-1/2 sec think, react and apply + distance while skidding to stop) :
- Going 20 MPH : 44 feet + 19 feet to stop
- Going 30 MPH : 66 feet + 43 feet to stop
- Going 40 MPH : 88 feet + 76 feet to stop
- Going 50 MPH : 110 feet + 119 feet to stop
- Going 60 MPH : 132 feet + 171 feet to stop
- Going 70 MPH : 154 feet + 233 feet to stop

Memento :
speed² / 20 + speed = Overall stopping distance in feet.
Distance during think, react and apply : 1.5 sec
1 MPH == 1.5 feet/sec

Exemple : driving at 60 MPH will be :
Distance to react : (1.5*60 MPH) feet/sec * 1.5 sec ≅ 135 feet
Distance to stop : (60 MPH)²/20 = 180 feet

Drive with care when you near a school bus. If you approach a school bus from either direction and the bus is displaying alternately flashing red lights, you must stop and not pass until :
(1) the school bus has resumed motion, or
(2) you are signaled by the driver to proceed, or
(3) the red lights are no longer flashing.

Stoping distance for xx MPH (distance during the first 1-1/2 sec think, react and apply + distance while skidding to stop) :
- Going 20 MPH : 44 feet + 19 feet to stop
- Going 30 MPH : 66 feet + 43 feet to stop
- Going 40 MPH : 88 feet + 76 feet to stop
- Going 50 MPH : 110 feet + 119 feet to stop
- Going 60 MPH : 132 feet + 171 feet to stop
- Going 70 MPH : 154 feet + 233 feet to stop

Memento :
speed² / 20 + speed = Overall stopping distance in feet.
Distance during think, react and apply : 1.5 sec
1 MPH == 1.5 feet/sec

Exemple : driving at 60 MPH will be :
Distance to react : (1.5*60 MPH) feet/sec * 1.5 sec ≅ 135 feet
Distance to stop : (60 MPH)²/20 = 180 feet

DO NOT PARK OR STAND A VEHICLE (whether occupied or not) : (Temporarily stopping to comply with signs, signals, etc., is not considered parking or standing.)
1. In front of a public or private driveway.
2. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
3. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
4. Within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or other traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway.
Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of said entrance.

- Urban district (day or night) : 30 MPH
- Alley, beaches or county road (day or night) : 15 MPH
- Highway numbered by Texas or U.S., farm to market or ranch to market (daytime) : 70 MPH
- Highway numbered by Texas or U.S., farm to market or ranch to market (nighttime) : 65 MPH
- Highway NOT numbered by Texas or U.S. (daytime) : 60 MPH
- Highway NOT numbered by Texas or U.S. (nighttime) : 55 MPH

You should slow down when :
-The road is wet
-The road is crowded
-Your vision is limited

1. When pavement markings prohibit driving on the left (a "No Passing Zone").
2. When there are two or more traffic lanes in each direction.
3. When within 100 feet (about five car lengths) of or crossing an intersection or railroad crossing.
4. When on a hill, curve, or any other place where vision is limited.
5. When within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.

Turning a corner appears to be a simple operation. However, much confusion in traffic and many crashes are caused by drivers who do not turn correctly.
1. Make up your mind before you get to the turning point. Never make a "last minute" turn-it is too dangerous.
2. Look behind and to both sides to see where other vehicles may be before you change lanes.
3. Move into the proper lane as soon as possible. The faster the traffic is moving, the sooner you should move into the proper lane. If you cannot get into the proper lane at least within one-half block before you turn, you should not turn but continue straight ahead.
4. Give the proper turn signal at least 100 feet before you make your turn. If using a hand signal, hold it until you are close enough to the intersection for others to know what you intend to do. Do not hold the signal while making the turn-you need both hands on the wheel.
5. Slow down to a reasonable turning speed. Do not use the brake or clutch while actually turning.
6. Make the turn correctly. This will be easy if you are in the proper lane and proceeding slowly enough at the time you begin to turn.
7. Finish the turn in the proper lane.

When driving on a single or two-lane road you must yield to :
- vehicles traveling on a divided street or roadway,
- vehicles traveling on a roadway with three or more lanes.

You must yield the right-of-way to police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles which are sounding a siren or bell or flashing a red light by pulling to the right edge of the roadway and stopping. In the event traffic is so congested as to prevent you from safely doing so, slow down and leave a clear path for the emergency vehicle.
You must not follow within 500 feet of a fire truck answering an alarm or an ambulance when the flashing red lights are on. Do not drive into or park in the block where the fire truck has answered an alarm or park your vehicle so as to interfere with the arrival or departure of an ambulance to or from the scene of an emergency.

Steering out of a skid-An automobile skids when its tires lose their grip on the road surface. If your car starts to skid :
- DON'T JAM ON THE BRAKES. Take your foot off the gas pedal.
- TURN YOUR STEERING WHEEL IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SKID. As you recover control, gently straighten the wheels.
- You can avoid a skid if you slow down when road and weather conditions are poor. Also check your tires-poor tires are dangerous.

You must use your headlights between one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, or any other time when persons or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1000 feet.

Convictions of the following offenses will result in the automatic suspension of a driving privilege :
- driving while intoxicated (DWI) by use of alcohol or drugs
- drug offense
- intoxication manslaughter (homicide en état d'ivresse)
- intoxication assault
- failure to stop and render aid
- causing the death or serious injury of anyone while operating a motor vehicle
- any offense punishable as a felony under the motor vehicle laws of Texas,
- overtaking and passing a school bus (subsequent conviction)
- boating while intoxicated
- evading arrest
- driving while license invalid
- altered/unlawful use of driver license
- displaying or possessing a driver license or identification card that is fictitious or altered
- lending a driver license or identification card to someone else

Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Cars produce carbon monoxide which is a deadly gas. Make sure that you are getting plenty of fresh air.

DON'T :
- leave the motor running in a garage.
- leave the vents open when following closely behind another car.
- leave the motor running and the windows closed while the car is parked.
- drive with a defective muffler or exhaust system.
- operate the heater or air conditioner in a parked car with the windows closed.

DO : move a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning to fresh air and give artificial respiration.

If you should have a flat or blowout :
Do NOT "slam" on the brakes.
Take your foot off the gas and gently apply the brakes.
Steer straight ahead to a stop.

If you are approaching a surface ahead is in downgrade; Slow down. It may be necessary to use a lower gear to slow your vehicle.

If you are operating a motor vehicle that collides with and damages an unattended vehicle, you must immediately stop and :
Locate the operator or owner of the unattended vehicle and give that person the name and address of the operator and owner of the vehicle that struck the unattended vehicle; or
Leave in a conspicuous place in (or securely attach in a plainly visible way to) the unattended vehicle a written notice giving the name and address of the operator and the owner of the vehicle that struck the unattended vehicle and a statement of the circumstances of the collision.

If the crash is not investigated by a law enforcement officer and the crash resulted in injury to or the death of a person or damage to the property of any one person to an apparent extent of $1,000 or more, you must make a written report of the crash and file the report with the Texas Department of Public Safety not later than the 10th day after the date of the crash.

When required to maintain proof of financial responsibility, this proof must remain on file for two years.
- Financial responsibility law :
law that requires you to prove that you can pay for collision damages you cause that result in death, injury, or property damage.

Driving down a steep hill :
Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down. Never coast in neutral or with your foot on the clutch.

- Instruction permit :
This is a permit issued without a photograph for the purpose of permitting a student driver to legally practice when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age and has had at least one year driving experience and who is occupying the seat beside the driver.
- Minimum Age : 15 with driver education.

Next birth day of occuring after the date of issuance

On a roadway allowing two-way traffic, the driver must park with the vehicle's right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the righthand curb or edge of roadway.

Stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you. In bad weather increase the time to at least 4 seconds. Watch the cars ahead of you. Be ready if one of them should stop suddenly.

If you have a change of address, a duplicate license or ID certificate may also be obtained online at www.txdps.state.tx.us.
Change of name and address must be reported to the Driver License office within 30 days.
A license expiring in less than 12 months or in less than 30 days for provisional license should be renewed rather than duplicated.
The cost for a duplicate license or change of address is $10.00.

Marijuana :
affect concentration, judgment, and the sensory and perceptual skills needed for careful driving.
People who are under marijuana's influence have impaired sensory and perceptual abilities.
Amphetamine :
make drivers less coordinated, edgy, and, as one accident study found, four times more likely to be involved in a car crash.

1st DWI (Driving While Intoxication) fine : 0-$2,000 and confinement of 72 hours-180 days in jail and DL (driving lisense) supension of 90 days-365 days
2nd DWI (Driving While Intoxication) fine : 0-$4,000 and confinement of 30 days-1 year in jail and DL (driving lisense) supension of 180 days-2 years

Proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow after yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

Stop completely before entering the crosswalk or intersection, then proceed when you can do so safely. Vehicles on the intersecting roadway may not have to stop.

Anything that extends more than 3 inches beyond the left side or 6 inches beyond the right side of the body, running board, or fenders of your car is NOT allowed.

You must ALWAYS stop when :
- Approching of a train (railroad grade crossing)
- If you approach (in both direction) a school bus which is displaying alternately flashing red lights
- Seeing a steady red light (traffic signal)
- Seeing a "Stop" sign
- Seeing a Stop line
- Seeing a Traffic stop (flag person wear orange)

When entering or crossing a road, street, or highway from a private road, alley, building, or driveway after stopping prior to the sidewalk, you shall yield the right-of-way to all approaching vehicles and pedestrians.

Stoping distance for xx MPH (distance during the first 1-1/2 sec think, react and apply + distance while skidding to stop) :
- Going 20 MPH : 44 feet + 19 feet to stop
- Going 30 MPH : 66 feet + 43 feet to stop
- Going 40 MPH : 88 feet + 76 feet to stop
- Going 50 MPH : 110 feet + 119 feet to stop
- Going 60 MPH : 132 feet + 171 feet to stop
- Going 70 MPH : 154 feet + 233 feet to stop

Memento :
speed² / 20 + speed = Overall stopping distance in feet.
Distance during think, react and apply : 1.5 sec
1 MPH == 1.5 feet/sec

Exemple : driving at 60MPH will be :
Distance to react : (1.5*60MPH)feet/sec * 1.5 sec ≅ 135 feet
Distance to stop : (60MPH)²/20 = 180 feet

DO NOT PARK OR STAND A VEHICLE :
1. In front of a public or private driveway.
2. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
3. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
4. Within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or other traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway.
5. Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of said entrance.

Indicate the maximum speeds permitted on the roadway for daytime and nighttime

70 MPH daytime, 65 MPH nighttime

NEVER drive on the left half of the road in the following instances :
1. When pavement markings prohibit driving on the left (a "No Passing Zone").
2. When there are two or more traffic lanes in each direction.
3. When within 100 feet (about five car lengths) of or crossing an intersection or railroad crossing.
4. When on a hill, curve, or any other place where vision is limited.
5. When within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.

Do not pass on the right by driving off the paved portion of the highway

The followwing offenses will result in the automatic suspension of a driving privilege :
driving while intoxicated (DWI) by use of alcohol or drugs
drug offense,
intoxication manslaughter,
intoxication assault,
failure to stop and render aid,
causing the death or serious injury of anyone while operating a motor vehicle,
overtaking and passing a school bus (subsequent conviction),
altered/unlawful use of driver license,

When approaching an intersection of this type, you shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection on your right or is approaching the intersection from your right. If the road to your right is clear, or if approaching vehicles are far enough from the intersection to make your crossing safe, you may proceed. Since there are no traffic controls at this intersection, make sure that there are no approaching vehicles from the left. You may legally have the right-of-way, but you should be sure the other driver yields to you before you proceed.

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You must use your headlights between one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, or any other time when persons or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1,000 feet.

You should lower (dim) your headlights when you are :
1. Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.
2. When following closely (within 300 feet) behind another vehicle.
3. When driving on lighted roads.
4. When driving in fog, heavy rain, sleet, snow, or dust.

There is at least 2 kinds of headlights :
- low beam
- high beam
The low beam is used when there are other vehicles approaching or when you are following another vehicle.
The high beam is used when driving on poorly lit roads where there is no visible traffic.

You should lower (dim) your headlights when you are :
1. Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.
2. When following closely (within 300 feet) behind another vehicle.
3. When driving on lighted roads.
4. When driving in fog, heavy rain, sleet, snow, or dust.

Evidence of financial responsibility must be presented to the proper authorities at the time a person applies for a driver license, registers a motor vehicle, or obtains a motor vehicle inspection certificate.
Every owner and/or operator of a motor vehicle in Texas is required, as a condition of driving, to furnish upon request, evidence of financial responsibility to a law enforcement officer or to another person involved in a crash.

Combining alcohol with other drugs severely reduces your driving abilities and can cause serious health problems, including death.

Read the labels on the drug before driving.

All 1968 or later models must be equipped with an exhaust emission system to help reduce air pollution.

Seat belts help to keep you :
- From being thrown from your car. (Your chances of being killed are five times greater if you are thrown from your car.)
- From hitting the dashboard too hard.

Protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations by using a space management system.

Class A - weight > 26,000 pounds and towing > 10,000 pounds (poid lourd) : over 18 or 17 with completion of an approved driver education course
Class B (Bus) - weight > 26,000 pounds and towing (remorquer) < 10,000 pounds : over 18 or 17 with completion of an approved driver education course
Class C - < 26,000 pounds : over 18 or 16 with completion of an approved driver education course

A person operating a bicycle on a roadway who is moving slower than the other traffic on the roadway shall ride as near as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway unless :
a. The person is overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction.
b. The person is preparing for a left turn at an intersection or onto a private road or driveway.
c. There are unsafe conditions in the roadway such as fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, potholes, or debris.
d. The lane is too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to safely travel side by side.
A person operating a bicycle on a one-way roadway with two or more marked traffic lanes may ride as near as practicable to the left curb or edge of the roadway.

If they not impede the normal and reasonable flow of traffic on the roadway.
PS :
Laned roadway : roadway which is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.

1. The most common motorist caused car-bicycle collision is a motorist turning left in the face of oncoming bicycle traffic. Oncoming bicycle traffic is often overlooked or its speed misjudged.
2. The second most common motorist caused car-bicycle collision is a motorist turning right across the path of the bicycle traffic. The motorist should slow down and merge with the bicycle traffic for a safe right-hand turn.
3. The third most common motorist caused car-bicycle collision is a motorist pulling away from a stop sign, failing to yield right-of-way to bicycle cross traffic. At intersections, right-of-way rules apply equally to motor vehicles and bicycles.

There is a Texas' ZERO TOLERANCE LAW for non-driving alcohol-related offense by minors :
- fee + hours of community service and could be jail up to 180 days if it's the third offense).

There is a Texas' ZERO TOLERANCE LAW for non-driving alcohol-related offense by minors :
- fee + hours of community service and could be jail up to 180 days if it's the third offense).

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When you see a "Roadwork Ahead" sign you should look for the roadwork.

You should NEVER drive on the shoulder to pass a car.

When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection you should slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

Scanning the road ahead for hazards helps drivers to see road signs, cars, people up ahead or driving information.

If you're following a truck, stay out of its "blind spot" at the rear. Avoid following too closely, and position your vehicle so the truck driver can see your vehicle in the truck’s sideview mirror.
An excellent rule of thumb for motorists sharing the road with a tractor-trailer is, "if you can’t see the truck driver in his side mirror, he can't see you." Then you will have a good view of the road ahead, and the truck driver can give you plenty of warning for a stop or a turn. You will have more time to react and make a safe stop.

Apply hard steady pressure without locking up your wheels.

Only as fast as is safe to drive

Look toward the right edge of your lane

It is always illegal to park in a tunnel, on a bridge, in a bicycle lane.

Cross a double solid yellow line only when you are making a left turn into a business or home driveway

If your car begins to skid, you should take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the direction of the skid.

Only if you turn and glance over your shoulder

Understand the effects of the medication and adjust your driving accordingly

Steer with one hand, while looking out the rear window

The first rain after several dry weeks

Never

Slow down before entering a curve and avoid braking while in the curve.

At all times as a driver and as a passenger.

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Always leave extra space in front of you when in bad weather, someone is following you closely or you are following a motorcycle.

Use your low beams

Signal, check over shoulder, then pull out when safe.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

If traffic conditions require.

Use your turn signal at least 100 feet before the turn.

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

School crossing ahead.
Slow down, and prepare to stop suddenly if necessary. Watch for children.

School crossing ahead.
Slow down, and prepare to stop suddenly if necessary. Watch for children.

Slippery when wet.
Reduce the speed as it safe

Keep to the right.

Stop before the crosswalk or intersection. Do not block the pedestrian crosswalk. A stop sign means that you must bring you car to a complete stop. Slowing down is not enough.

Right lane ends ahead, stay to the left.

If another vehicle passes you on the left, slow down slightly and keep to the right. When the vehicle has safely passed and is well ahead of you, resume your normal speed.
If you find that many vehicles are passing you on the right, you should move into the right lane and allow them to pass you on the left.

The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror.

OK if no signs forbid passing on the right.

Turn left.

A NO STANDING sign means you may stop only temporarily to load or unload passengers.

A NO PARKING sign means you may stop only temporarily to load or unload merchandise or passengers.

You can help by parking in reserved spaces only if you have a permit or plates for people with disabilities, and only when the person who received the permit or plates is in the vehicle.
It is illegal for any vehicle to park, stop, or stand in a space reserved for the disabled unless it has license plates for the disabled.

Keep traffic flowing smoothly.
Slow to a speed not more than 20 mph less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 mph or more; or
Slow to a speed not more than 5 mph when the posted speed limit is less than 25 mph.

You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

Think before you act.

Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit.

Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go.

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, the safest way to enter is to stop and wait for a large gap in traffic. Then enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.
To avoid conflicts with other entrance lane traffic, stop only if necessary and merge into expressway traffic as soon as possible.

Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, try pumping it to build up pressure.
If that does not help, use your emergency or parking brake - but use it gently. Shifting to a lower gear will also help your vehicle slow down.

100 feet

There is a low place in the road. Slow down in order to avoid losing control of your vehicle or an uncomfortable jolt.

There is a significant drop from the pavement shoulder. If you must leave the pavement–slow down and steer firmly.