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Licensing basics

A person applying for a learner license must be at least 15 but no more than 18 years of age.
A provisional license is a driver license issued to persons 16 to 18 years of age that has the Phase Two GDL driving restrictions applied.
During Phase Two, drivers may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless necessary for work, a school-related activity, or a medical emergency.
During Phase Two, drivers may not have more than one passenger in the vehicle under age 21 who is not a family member.
You must score a grade of 70 percent or better to pass any knowledge exam.
A driver must notify the Texas Department of Public Safety of a change of address within 30 days.
After passing all applicable exams, you will be issued a temporary license, which you may use for 45 days or until you receive your permanent license.
New residents exchanging a valid out-of-state license have 90 days to establish residency in Texas in order to secure a Texas driver license.
A learner license will indicate "Learner License" on the front of the card and expire on the minor's 18th birthday.

Sign shapes & colors

Red means stop, yield, or do what is posted on the sign.
Green indicates permitted movements and direction guidance.
Blue is used for motorist services guidance, such as gas, food, and lodging.
Orange is used to warn of construction and maintenance areas.
The round shape is used for railroad advance warning signs.

Right-of-way & turning

Use your right turn signal and slow down at least 100 feet from the corner.
Use the left turn signal and slow down at least 100 feet from the corner.
When signs and signals control an intersection, you must obey them; right-of-way rules for uncontrolled intersections do not apply there.
If you drive on a single or two-lane road that intersects a divided road or one with three or more lanes, you must yield to vehicles on that larger road.
When turning left, always yield the right-of-way to any vehicle coming straight through the intersection from the other direction.

Traffic signals

At a steady red light, you may turn right after stopping unless prohibited by law or a posted sign.
You may also turn left on a steady red light if both streets are one-way, unless prohibited by law.
You can turn left on a green light, but you must yield the right-of-way to all traffic approaching from the opposite direction before turning.
Modern roundabouts use yield signs rather than traffic lights to control vehicles entering the intersection.

Speed & following distance

The handbook states that for speeds of 30 mph or less, the minimum following time in good road conditions is 2 seconds.
For speeds above 30 mph, the handbook instructs drivers to maintain a 4-second gap during good road conditions.
The Approximate Stopping Distances table states it takes the average person about 1-1/2 seconds to think, react, and apply the brakes.
Table 22 lists the speed limit for an urban district as 30 mph.
Table 22 lists the speed limit for an alley as 15 mph.

Parking rules

You may not park or stand a vehicle within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
You may not park or stand within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
You may not park or stand within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station.
Do not park a vehicle, occupied or not, within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

Seat belts & child safety

Any child under 8 years old must be secured in a federally approved child car seat unless the child is more than 4'9" tall.
Driving a vehicle without wearing a safety belt carries a fine of $25 to $50.
A passenger under 8 years old and less than 4'9" tall riding without proper securement in a child safety seat results in a fine of $25 to $250.
The driver and all passengers, regardless of age, are required to use safety belts if occupying a seat equipped with one.
The handbook states your chances of being killed are five times greater if you are thrown from your car.

Distracted driving

The handbook states: 'If drivers react a half-second slower because of distractions, crashes double.'
The handbook states that distracted driving can result when you perform any activity that may shift your full attention from the driving task.
The handbook advises drivers to adjust all mirrors for the best all-round visibility before starting their trip, rather than while driving.

Railroad & light rail crossings

When approaching a railroad grade crossing under conditions requiring a stop, you must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail.
A person who fails to obey the law regarding railroad grade crossings is subject to a fine of $50 to $200.
If red lights are flashing at a railroad crossing, stop. If a train is approaching, remain stopped until the train passes and the lights stop flashing.
If the railroad crossing gates have been lowered, stop, remain stopped, and wait until the train passes and the gates are raised before crossing.
Trains do not and cannot stop at crossings. Trains always have the right-of-way.

Emergency vehicles & work zones

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.
When the posted speed limit is less than 25 mph, you must slow to a speed less than 5 mph when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights activated.
The law requires drivers to reduce their speed to 20 mph below the speed limit if they do not move out of the lane closest to the stopped vehicle.
Do not drive or park on the street where a fire truck has answered an alarm.
A flag person wears an orange vest, shirt, or jacket and uses stop/slow paddles or red flags to direct traffic through work zones.

Financial responsibility & insurance

As of January 1, 2011, the minimum liability insurance in Texas is $30,000 against injury or death of one person.
The minimum liability insurance in Texas is $60,000 against injury or death of two or more individuals.
The minimum liability insurance in Texas is $25,000 against property damage.
You must file a written report with TxDOT on a TxDOT-specified form no later than the 10th day after the crash.
An owner must register a newly purchased vehicle within 30 days of purchase.

Alcohol & drugs

In Texas, a person age 21 and over is considered legally intoxicated if the person has a BAC of 0.08 or more.
A minor whose specimen confirms a detectable amount of alcohol below 0.08 will have their license suspended for 60 days on the 1st offense.
An adult who refuses to give a blood or breath specimen will have their driver license suspended for 180 days (or up to 730 days for subsequent offenses).
In 2018, TxDOT reported that nearly 7% of all fatal crashes involved a driver under the age of 21 who was under the influence of alcohol.
Conviction of the open container offense is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.

Pedestrian rights

A first conviction for failing to yield the right-of-way to a school bus displaying flashing red lights carries a fine of $500 to $1,250.
Without a sidewalk, pedestrians should walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic, and step off the pavement when a car approaches.
Pedestrians should always wear white or light-colored clothing and/or carry a light or reflector when walking at night.

Sharing the road

The average passenger car traveling at 55 mph can stop in approximately 240 feet, which is about three-fourths the length of a football field.
A neighborhood electric vehicle may only be operated on a street or highway when the posted speed limit is 45 mph or less.
Bicyclists must always obey all traffic laws, signs, and signals, and must stop at all stop signs and red lights, just like motor vehicle drivers.
A bicyclist must always ride with the flow of traffic and should never ride opposite the flow of traffic.
A motor assisted scooter is defined as having a gas or electric motor not exceeding 40 cc.

Signals & vehicle controls

Use low beam headlights within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.
The foot brake must stop the car within a distance of 25 feet at a speed of 20 mph.
All vehicles must be equipped with two taillights, except cars manufactured before 1960, which are only required to have one.
Horns must be heard for a minimum distance of 200 feet.

Emergencies and special situations

Texas requires a crash report when no officer investigates and the crash results in injury, death, or apparent damage of $1,000 or more.
Stop serious bleeding with thick cloth pads, as clean as possible, applied with pressure by hand or by bandaging.
The handbook lists staying alert and keeping your eyes moving to track what is happening at all times as a key defensive driving practice.

Driving record & suspensions

Administrative License Revocations (ALR) require a $125 reinstatement fee.
For individuals under 21 years of age, DPS is authorized to suspend a license under ALR for any detectable amount of alcohol.

Road signs

The sign shows the height of the underpass; drivers should not try to enter if their load is higher than the figure shown on the sign.

Pavement markings

White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, such as on a one-way street; yellow lines separate opposing traffic.

Freeway driving

Exit signs are usually placed at least 1,000 yards ahead of the exit, so move into the proper lane well in advance, especially in heavy traffic.