Could You Pass the Driving Test Today? | Gillman Honda in San Benito

It's been awhile since most of our team at Gillman Honda in San Benito has taken the Texas driving test. This got us thinking recently - could we still pass it today? We put together a list of some questions from a driving test to test our skills and wanted to share it with our community as well. If you can't remember everything, don't worry - this will help you relearn and be prepared when you're on the road.

See how many you can get right:

1. A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:

1. the turning traffic must stop

2. the turning traffic must slow down

3. the turning traffic must increase speed and turn quickly

4. the turning traffic must proceed with the same speed

2. Drivers must be cautious if it starts to rain on a hot day, because pavement can be very slippery for the first few minutes due to:

1. oil in the vehicle

2. oil in the asphalt

3. water in the asphalt

4. melting of tires

3. When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:

1. all traffic behind your vehicle

2. all traffic coming from the same direction

3. all traffic to the right of your vehicle

4. all traffic coming from the opposite direction

4. Which of the following must NOT be done if your vehicle's tire blows out?

1. Brake immediately

2. Steer straight ahead

3. Slowly ease your foot off the accelerator

4. Hold the steering wheel tightly

5. What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?

1. You must overtake the bicycle first to give extra room to the oncoming vehicle

2. You must slow down and let the vehicle pass first to give extra room to the bicycle

3. You must sound your horn to alert the bicyclist

4. You should leave a little room to the oncoming vehicle while overtaking the bicycle

6. If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then:

1. you may cross the line only if the other side has a broken line

2. you may cross the line to pass other vehicles

3. you may not cross the line

4. none of the above

7. In preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, a driver should:

1. look over his/her shoulder

2. indicate his/her intention by signaling

3. look in the rear view mirror

4. All of the above

8. If you see a yield sign in your driving lane, you must:

1. proceed with an increased speed

2. pull over your vehicle to the edge of the road

3. slow down and stop your vehicle if necessary

4. move over to the left lane

9. When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn around can be performed using:

1. a four-point turn

2. a two-point turn

3. a three-point turn

4. a single point turn

10. __________ are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols.

1. Service signs

2. Regulatory signs

3. Destination signs

4. Warning signs

Check your answers below to see how well you know your Texas driving rules and regulations! If you get seven or more answers correct, congrats! You would pass your DMV permit test.

Answers:

1. A

2. B

3. D

4. A

5. B

6. B

7. D

8. C

9. C

10. D

Now that you've passed your driving test again, reward yourself by visiting our Honda dealership in San Benito to see our selection of Honda cars and SUVs.  Our Honda professionals are always happy to answer questions and give test drives. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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