Generally, who may not ride in the open bed of a pickup truck in Texas?
Correct answer: Anyone younger than 18
It is an offense to drive an open-bed truck or flatbed while a child younger than 18 is in the bed, except in limited situations such as parades or emergencies.
Source: Chapter 14: Additional Safety Tips – Vehicles with Open Beds
Question 6
When does Texas law require you to use your headlights?
Correct answer: From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, or when visibility is under 1,000 feet
Headlights are required from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and any time people or vehicles can't be seen clearly at 1,000 feet.
Source: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations – Headlights
Question 7
You are driving with high beams at night. When must you switch to low beams for an oncoming vehicle?
Correct answer: Within 500 feet
Use low beams within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.
Source: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations – Headlights
Question 8
When following another vehicle at night, within what distance should you use low beams?
Correct answer: Within 300 feet
Use low beams when you are within 300 feet behind another vehicle.
Source: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations – Headlights
Question 9
Which headlights should you use when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Low beams
Use low beams in fog, heavy rain, sleet, snow, or dust; high beams reflect back and reduce visibility.
Source: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations – Headlights
Question 10
The headlights of an oncoming car are blinding you. Where should you look?
Correct answer: Down toward the lower right side of your lane
Avoid looking into oncoming headlights; shift your eyes down to the lower right side of your lane.
Source: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations – Headlights
Question 11
Is it a good idea to wear sunglasses when driving at night?
Correct answer: No, never wear sunglasses at night
Wear good sunglasses on bright days, but never at night—they cut the light you need to see.
Source: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations – Highway Safety Tips
Question 12
You are an adult driver and a text message arrives while you are driving. What does Texas law say?
Correct answer: It is illegal to read, write, or send messages while driving
Texas prohibits reading, writing, or sending electronic messages while driving; you may use the phone to contact police or in an emergency.
Source: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations – Texting While Driving
Question 13
According to the handbook, what happens to crashes if distractions make drivers react just half a second slower?
Correct answer: They double
A half-second delay in reaction caused by distraction doubles crashes.
Source: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations – Distracted driving
Question 14
Why should you never leave your engine running in a closed garage?
Correct answer: Carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless deadly gas, can build up
Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can kill in an enclosed space.