Texas Permit Practice Test 4

25 questions written from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

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Right of way & intersectionsTexas rule

You are on a two-lane road and come to an intersection with a four-lane road. There are no signs or signals. Who must yield?

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About this test

These questions were written from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) (Revised January 2026). 14 of the 20 Texas questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Texas or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. You are on a two-lane road and come to an intersection with a four-lane road. There are no signs or signals. Who must yield?

    • A Traffic on the four-lane road must yield to you
    • B Whoever is on the right goes first
    • C Whoever arrives first goes first
    • D You must yield to traffic on the four-lane road
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    D. You must yield to traffic on the four-lane road

    If you are on a single- or two-lane road that meets a divided road or one with three or more lanes, you must yield to traffic on the larger road. It usually carries faster, heavier traffic.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 26

  2. Unless another limit is posted, what is the Texas speed limit in an urban district?

    • A 25 mph
    • B 35 mph
    • C 15 mph
    • D 30 mph
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    D. 30 mph

    The Texas speed limit in an urban district is 30 mph unless a different limit is posted. Cities and counties can change limits based on traffic studies.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 52

  3. Solid yellow line on your side of the center line
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    Solid yellow line on your side of the center lineYouSolid line on your side

    There is a solid yellow line on your side of the center line. What does it mean?

    • A You may pass if no one is coming
    • B The lane ends ahead
    • C The lane is for left turns only
    • D You may not pass from your side
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    D. You may not pass from your side

    A solid yellow line on your side marks a no-passing zone. A broken line on your side lets you pass when it is safe.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 40

  4. Who may supervise a Texas learner license holder while they practice driving?

    • A A licensed driver 21 or older with one year of experience
    • B Any licensed driver who is at least 18 years old
    • C A licensed driver at least 25 with three years of experience
    • D Any adult passenger, licensed or not, who is over 21
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    A. A licensed driver 21 or older with one year of experience

    The supervisor must be a licensed driver who is at least 21 and has at least one year of driving experience. That combination means the person beside you has real experience to help you react to hazards.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 7

  5. Your brakes fail. What does the Texas handbook advise?

    • A Pull the parking brake as hard as you can
    • B Turn the engine off immediately
    • C Shift into neutral and coast
    • D Shift to a lower gear and apply the parking brake cautiously
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    D. Shift to a lower gear and apply the parking brake cautiously

    If your brakes fail, do not panic. Shift to a lower gear and apply the parking brake cautiously so you do not lock the wheels and skid.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 55