Texas driver handbook

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   If you do not pass the knowledge and driving exams on your first attempt, your application will be held for 90 days. After 90 days or three failed exams, a new application and fee will be required.

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   Upon successful completion of certain courses, the person is not required to take the Class C knowledge exam, also known as the written exam, at the driver license office. There are three types of knowledge exams.

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   3. Class A or Class B – Rules exam for operators of Class A and Class B vehicles You must score a grade of 70 percent or better to pass any knowledge exam.

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   written exam, at the driver license office. There are three types of knowledge exams. 1. Class C – Knowledge exam for all original applicants 2. Class M – Motorcycle knowledge exam. This exam is waived for applicants who successfully complete a state approved motor - cycle operator training course and present proof of completion. 3. Class A or Class B – Rules exam for

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   driving exam. Individuals who complete the state approved motorcycle operator training course are not required to take a driving exam for a Class M license if the person already has a valid, unrestricted Texas license. Individuals younger than 18 years of age must pass the motorcycle driving exam. Additionally, the driving exam is not required for anyone applying for a learner license. A $10

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   form, a new license or ID card with the correct address information will be mailed to you. Mailing Address: Texas Department of Public Safety Issuance Services PO Box 149008 Austin, TX 78714-9008 To change any other information on your driver license or ID card, you will need to visit a driver license office. Out-of-State Licensees If you are out-of-state but maintaining a Texas driver

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   mail, or by phone at 1-866-DL-RENEW. To check your eligibility to renew, visit us online or call the number provided. A person must appear in a driver license office at least once every sixteen (16) years for a vision exam and to update the photo, signature and fingerprints. Please check the website at www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ to schedule an appointment at a location near you. Alternate

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   5. Flashing red lights on the front except on emergency vehicles, school buses, and church buses.

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   See Chapter 5 for more information. Single or Two-Lane Road Intersecting a Multi-Lane Road If you are driving on a single or two lane road that intersects with a divided road or road with three (3) or more lanes, you must yield the right-of-way to vehicles traveling on the divided or three (3) or more lane road.

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    Railroad Grade Crossings When approaching a railroad grade crossing, stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail if: 1.

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    An approaching train is within about 1,500 feet of the crossing. The train will produce an audible signal to identify the immedi- ate hazard.

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    Right-of-Way Texas Driver Handbook Enter or Leave Controlled-Access Highway The driver traveling on a frontage road of a controlled-access highway must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle: • Entering or about to enter the frontage road from the highway;

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    1. You are not allowed to follow within 500 feet of a fire truck answering an alarm or an ambulance when the flashing red lights are on.

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    Penalties for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way to School Bus Conviction Penalty 1st conviction A fine of $500 - $1,250. 2nd conviction and every conviction after (within 5 years) A fine not less than $1000 or more than $2000, possible suspension of driver license for up to six months.

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    Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers Texas Driver Handbook Barrels Barrels that are engineered to act as an impact cushion reduce the seriousness of crashes. These barrels are usually installed in front of a solid obstacle and in areas of high crash frequency. Hearing Impaired If you see this flag on the back of a bicycle, slow down, as the bicycle operator may be

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    Signal continuously for at least 100 feet before turning or stopping, and be sure to turn off your signal lights once your turn is com- plete. Your unintended signal still means “turn” to other drivers.

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    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 road 5.

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    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 entrance 6. At any place where an official sign prohibits parking or standing Do Not Park a Vehicle 1.

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    Illegally parking in a space reserved for individuals with disabilities is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $500 to $750 for the first offense. This fine increases with additional offenses up to $1,250 for five or more offenses.

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    Be sure your vehicle can be seen for at least 200 feet from each direction 3. If at night, use your parking lights or leave your headlights on dim 4.

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    Disabled Parking It is a violation for a person to park, stand, or stop a vehicle in a parking space designated as disabled parking. Illegally parking in a space reserved for individuals with disabilities is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $500 to $750 for the first offense.

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    Standing Texas Driver Handbook Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing Not all crashes happen while a vehicle is moving. An improperly parked vehicle may also cause a crash. When you leave your vehicle, turn the motor off, set the parking brake and remove the key. Be sure to look behind you for any oncoming traffic before opening your car door. Do Not Park, Stop,

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    obstruct traffic 6. On a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or within a highway tunnel 7. On any railroad track 8. At any place where an official sign prohibits stopping Do Not Park or Stand a Vehicle Whether occupied or not, do not park or allow a vehicle to stand idling: 1. In front of a public or private driveway 2.

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    Between a safety zone and adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the end of a safety zone 5. Alongside or opposite of any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic 6.

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    Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing Texas Driver Handbook Texas law specifically states: 1. You may not park in a disabled parking space unless

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    Unattended Motor Vehicle It is illegal for any driver to permit their car to stand idling unattended without turning off the engine, locking the ignition, remov- ing the key from the ignition, and setting the brake; and when standing on any grade, without turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the road.

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    Parking on Hills Turn wheels to curb Turn back of wheels to curb Turn wheels to right no curb Leaving a Parking Space Use caution when leaving any parking space and check all of your mirrors to make sure nothing is obstructing your vehicle’s path, especially pedestrians or children. Children often play between parked cars.

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    Table 22: Speed Limits Type of Roadway Speed (MPH) Urban District 30 Alley 15 Beaches and County Roads adjacent to a public beach (if declared by the commissioners court of the county) 15 Highway numbered by Texas or the U.

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    60 50 The Texas Transportation Commission, regional mobility authorities and local governments have authority to raise or lower speed limits based on traffic studies and other statutory requirements. Many limited access highways have speed limits of 75 up to 85 mph.

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    Headlights Slow down when driving at night and be sure you can stop within the distance lit by your headlights. You must use your headlights beginning 30 minutes after sunset and ending 30 minutes before sunrise, or anytime when individuals or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1,000 feet.

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    To make Texas safer, the Texas legislature enacted laws to deter people from drinking and driving by penalizing those who choose to drink and drive. In Texas, a person, age 21 and over, is considered legally intoxicated if the person has a BAC of 0.08 or more.

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    A minor who gives a breath or blood specimen that confirms he/she has been operating a motor vehicle in a public place with any detectable amount of alcohol in his/her system and the amount is below the 0.08 BAC legal limit of intoxication will have his/her license suspended or driving privilege denied if not licensed.

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    Possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage increases the minimum confinement to six days. 2nd offense Class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $4,000, confinement in jail for 30 days to 1 year, and suspension of the driver license (or privilege denied if not licensed) for 180 days to 18 months.

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    of 0.08 or greater, their driver license may be suspended for 90 days or up to 365 days for subsequent offenses. Anyone with a BAC of 0.08 or more is considered intoxicated. Table 31: Penalties for DWI and DUI of Alcohol or Drugs-Adults Offense Fine Confinement Driver License Suspension 1st offense Up to $2,000 72 hours to 180 days in jail 90 days to

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    A person who refuses to give a blood or breath specimen for analysis will have their driver license suspended for 180 days or up to 730 days for subsequent offenses. If a person submits to a blood or breath specimen and the results show a BAC of 0.08 or greater, their driver license may be suspended for 90 days or up to 365 days for subsequent offenses.

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    Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking in order to reduce the chance of a bicyclist impacting the open door of a parked vehicle 2. Assist bicyclists with lateral position in lanes too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane 3.

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    Bicycle Laws and Safety Bicycle Traffic Laws A bicycle is a vehicle. Any person riding a bicycle has the same rights and responsibilities that apply to a driver operating a vehicle unless these cannot, by their nature, apply to a person operating a bicycle.

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    A lamp on the front emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet in front of the bicycle, and b. A red, DPS-approved reflector on the rear visible from distances of 50 feet to 300 feet.

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    Meet all other requirements for a first time driver license (original) applicant Table 1: Learner License Minimum Age Fee* Expiration 15 with driver education $15 for license + $1 fee = $16 For applicants less than 18 years of age, the license expires on their 18th birthday * A $1 administrative fee is included in most transactions.

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    In better control of your car Whatever your reason for not wearing safety belts, it is dangerous and violates state law. Penalties for Driving Without a Safety Belt A driver can receive a citation for not wearing his/her safety belt and for not having each child under the age of 17 in a safety seat or safety belt.

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    A path set aside for the exclusive operation of a bicycle 3. On a residential street, road, or public highway with a maximum speed limit of 30 mph only:

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    Be at least 15 years of age but not more than 18 2. Complete and pass a driver education course (a driver education course includes both the classroom and behind the wheel phase), vision, knowledge, and driving exams 3.

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    5) 18. Once the brakes have been applied, about how many feet does a car which was going 70 mph travel before it comes to a stop?

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    Driver License Fees License type *Fee Information Driver license (Class A, B or C) Under 18: new $16 Expires on your 18th birthday Age 18 to 84: new $33 Expires after eight years (on your birthday) Age 18 to 84: renewal $33 Expires eight years after previous expiration date Age 85 and older: new $9 Expires after two

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    Between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless the operation of the vehicle is necessary for the driver to work, to attend or participate in a school-related activity, or due to a medical emergency All drivers who are under 18 years of age are restricted from using a wireless communication device, including a hands-free device, except in case of an emergency.

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    1. With more than one passenger in the vehicle under the age of 21 who is not a family member 2.

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    attend or participate in a school-related activity, or due to a medical emergency All drivers who are under 18 years of age are restricted from using a wireless communication device, including a hands-free device, except in case of an emergency. Provisional License A provisional license is a driver license issued to persons 16 to 18 years of age that has the Phase Two GDL