Texas: Freeway driving — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “You should never drive on the left side of the road when pavement markings or signs indicate what?” · “Which of the following is an exception that allows you to drive somewhere other than the right side of the road?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Texas Driver Handbook" (Revised January 2026), Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
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You should never drive on the left side of the road when pavement markings or signs indicate what?
- A "No Passing Zone"
- A broken white lane line
- A speed limit sign
- A yield sign
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Correct answer: A "No Passing Zone"
You should never drive on the left side of the road when pavement markings or signs prohibit it, such as a "No Passing Zone" or solid lane lines.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 38
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You should never drive on the left side of the road when there are how many traffic lanes in each direction?
- Two or more
- Exactly one
- None, it is always allowed
- Only on a divided highway
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Correct answer: Two or more
You should never drive on the left side of the road when there are two or more traffic lanes in each direction.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 38
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You should never drive on the left side of the road within how many feet of, or while crossing, an intersection or railroad crossing?
- 10 feet
- 1,000 feet
- 100 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 100 feet
You should never drive on the left side of the road within 100 feet of, or while crossing, an intersection or railroad crossing.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 38
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You should never drive on the left side of the road on a hill, curve, or any other place where what condition exists?
- The road was recently repaved
- Your vision is limited
- There is a speed bump
- There is a school nearby
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Correct answer: Your vision is limited
You should never drive on the left side of the road on a hill, curve, or any other place where your vision is limited.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 38
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You should never drive on the left side of the road within 100 feet of which of these structures?
- A shopping center
- A residential driveway
- A bridge, viaduct, or tunnel
- A gas station or car wash
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Correct answer: A bridge, viaduct, or tunnel
You should never drive on the left side of the road within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 38
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Which of the following is an exception that allows you to drive somewhere other than the right side of the road?
- Passing another vehicle on a two- or three-lane street
- Approaching a school zone during school hours
- Driving near a hospital or a fire station
- Driving during the morning or evening rush hour
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Correct answer: Passing another vehicle on a two- or three-lane street
You may keep other than to the right when passing another vehicle on a two- or three-lane street.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 38
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You are also excused from keeping to the right when doing which of these?
- Driving on a one-way street
- Driving through a construction zone at high speed
- Driving in heavy rain
- Driving at night with your high beams on
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Correct answer: Driving on a one-way street
The handbook also excuses keeping to the right when driving on a one-way street or when the right side of the road is blocked.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 38
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What is the first basic safety rule you should follow before passing another vehicle?
- Sound your horn continuously
- Flash your high beams repeatedly
- Make certain the way is clear
- Accelerate immediately to close the gap
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Correct answer: Make certain the way is clear
The handbook's basic safety rules for passing begin with making certain the way is clear.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 38
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Before changing lanes to pass, and after you have passed, what should you do according to the basic safety rules?
- Signal before changing lanes, and don't cut in too quickly when you return
- Nothing is required since you have the right of way while passing
- Only check your mirror, signaling is not necessary
- Wait for the other driver to flash their lights first
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Correct answer: Signal before changing lanes, and don't cut in too quickly when you return
Give the proper signal before changing lanes to pass, and avoid cutting in too quickly if you must return to your original lane.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 38
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What should you do with your horn when necessary to avoid surprising the driver ahead while passing?
- Keep it fully pressed until you pass
- Avoid using it under any circumstance
- Only use it after you have already passed
- Tap your horn
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Correct answer: Tap your horn
Tap your horn when necessary to avoid surprising the driver ahead.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 38
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Before passing on a two-lane road, why should you check your rearview mirror, side mirrors, and look over your shoulder?
- To see whether a police car is following you
- To find a safe place to pull over and park
- It is not necessary before passing on a two-lane road
- To make sure the road is clear and no vehicle is passing you
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Correct answer: To make sure the road is clear and no vehicle is passing you
Checking your mirrors and blind spot ensures the roadway is clear and that no other vehicles are already passing you before you begin.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 39
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Before passing on a two-lane road, you should check well ahead for signs and pavement markings for what, and also check for what on the road?
- Gas stations, and bicycle lanes
- Speed bumps, and school zones
- No passing zones, and oncoming traffic in the left lane
- Parking meters, and pedestrians on the sidewalk
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Correct answer: No passing zones, and oncoming traffic in the left lane
Check well ahead for signs and pavement markings for no passing zones, and always check for oncoming traffic in the left lane.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 39
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When passing on a two-lane road, you should have enough time and space to return to the right lane before an approaching car comes within how many feet of you?
- 500 feet
- 50 feet
- 200 feet
- 20 feet
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Correct answer: 200 feet
Be sure you have enough time and space to overtake the car ahead and return to the right lane before an approaching car comes within 200 feet of you.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 39
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When passing on a two-lane road, on which side should you pass, and when should you return to the right lane?
- Pass on the right, and return as soon as your front bumper clears theirs
- Pass on either side, and return immediately
- Pass on the left, and return as soon as the other driver honks
- Pass on the left, and wait until you see the passed car in your rearview mirror
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Correct answer: Pass on the left, and wait until you see the passed car in your rearview mirror
Pass on the left and do not return to the right lane until you have safely cleared the overtaken vehicle, waiting until you can see it in your rearview mirror.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 39
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After passing and before returning to the right lane, what should you do with your turn signal?
- No signal is needed since you are returning to your own lane
- Flash your hazard lights
- Turn on your right signal, then turn it off after the lane change
- Leave your left turn signal on
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Correct answer: Turn on your right signal, then turn it off after the lane change
Turn on your right turn signal and return to the right lane, then turn your signal off after completing the lane change.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 39
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In Texas, when is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?
- Only on interstate highways
- Only if the vehicle ahead signals you to do so
- Only when it is safe, such as on a one-way road
- Never under any circumstance
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Correct answer: Only when it is safe, such as on a one-way road
In Texas, you can pass on the right only when conditions permit you to do so safely, such as when the road is clear and wide enough for two or more lanes in each direction, or on a one-way road.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 39
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You may pass on the right using a paved shoulder when the vehicle you are passing is doing which of these?
- Passing another car itself
- Slowing, stopped, disabled, or about to turn left
- Simply driving at the speed limit
- Turning on its hazard lights for no reason
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Correct answer: Slowing, stopped, disabled, or about to turn left
You may pass on a paved shoulder when the vehicle you are passing is slowing or stopped on the main traveled portion of the highway, disabled, or preparing to make a left turn.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 39
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When passing on the right, what should you never do?
- Signal your intention
- Watch for the vehicle you're passing to slow down
- Pass by driving off the paved portion of the highway
- Check that the shoulder is wide enough
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Correct answer: Pass by driving off the paved portion of the highway
Do not pass on the right by driving off the paved portion of the highway.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 39
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When another vehicle is passing you and the lanes are not marked, what should you do?
- Speed up to make the pass quicker for both of you
- Move toward the center of the road
- Brake suddenly to let them pass faster
- Don't speed up, and safely move as far right as you can
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Correct answer: Don't speed up, and safely move as far right as you can
When another vehicle is passing you, do not increase your speed, stay in your lane, and safely move as far to the right as you can when being passed on the left and the lanes are not marked; make it as safe and easy as possible for the other driver to pass.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 39
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When you are passing another vehicle, what should you avoid doing regarding the other driver's blind spot?
- Lingering in it rather than passing or slowing down
- Using your turn signal before changing lanes
- Checking your own blind spot before changing lanes
- Maintaining a safe following distance
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Correct answer: Lingering in it rather than passing or slowing down
When passing, do not drive or linger in the other driver's blind spot; either pass the other driver or slow down, since they likely cannot see you there.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 39