Texas: Road signs — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “A sign tells you that the road you are on joins with another road ahead. What should you do?”
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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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A Keep Right sign is posted in advance of an island or median. What should you do?
- Drive to the left of the sign
- Stop before the sign
- Drive straight through the island
- Drive to the right of the sign
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Correct answer: Drive to the right of the sign
Drive to the right of this sign; it is used in advance of islands and medians.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 30
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What does this sign at a divided highway mark?
- A place to cross over to the other side of the divided highway
- The point where the divided highway ends
- A lane for buses and carpools from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- The speed at which the exit ramp may be traveled safely
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Correct answer: A place to cross over to the other side of the divided highway
This sign marks a place where you may cross over to the other side of the divided highway.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 31
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A sign tells you that the road you are on joins with another road ahead. What should you do?
- Speed up to merge ahead of the other traffic
- Ignore the sign since you have the right-of-way
- Come to a complete stop regardless of other traffic
- Slow down or stop if necessary to yield the right-of-way
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Correct answer: Slow down or stop if necessary to yield the right-of-way
This sign tells you the road you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow down or stop if necessary so you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles, pedestrians, or bicycles on the other road.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 31
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In a school zone, what does a sign prohibiting wireless communication devices mean?
- Using a wireless communication device is prohibited in the school zone
- Wireless devices may be used only by parents dropping off children
- Wireless devices are allowed while driving below the posted speed limit
- The prohibition only applies after school hours
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Correct answer: Using a wireless communication device is prohibited in the school zone
The use of a wireless communication device is prohibited in the school zone.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 31
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A School Zone sign shows a reduced speed with a yellow flashing light. When is that lower speed limit in effect?
- Only when school buses are visible nearby
- Only on weekends
- When the yellow light is flashing
- At all times, 24 hours a day
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Correct answer: When the yellow light is flashing
The speed shown on a School Zone sign is in effect when the yellow light is flashing. Be extremely careful for school children.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 31
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Additional signs below a stop sign advise that all approaching traffic at that intersection must stop. In what order should vehicles proceed?
- Whichever vehicle is largest goes first
- Vehicles turning left always go first, then all others
- Vehicles going straight always go last
- In order of arrival; if two arrive together, yield to the right
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Correct answer: In order of arrival; if two arrive together, yield to the right
These signs advise that all approaching traffic must stop before proceeding in the order they arrived. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 31
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What does a Red Light Photo Enforced sign warn drivers about?
- Photography is prohibited at that intersection
- The red light is photo enforced
- The red light is inactive at that intersection
- The traffic signal is broken and being repaired
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Correct answer: The red light is photo enforced
The handbook lists this sign simply as "Red light photo enforced": compliance with the red light is enforced by photo.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 31
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What should drivers do when double white lines mark the roadway?
- Not change lanes or turn across the double white lines
- Change lanes freely since the lines are only decorative
- Cross the lines only to pass slower vehicles
- Stop before crossing the lines at every intersection
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Correct answer: Not change lanes or turn across the double white lines
Drivers should not change lanes or turn across double white lines.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 31
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You are facing a green arrow signal while turning left at an intersection. What does this mean?
- The green arrow applies only to vehicles turning right
- You must wait for a steady green light instead
- You may turn; oncoming traffic must stop, so you are protected
- You must wait until the arrow turns yellow before turning
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Correct answer: You may turn; oncoming traffic must stop, so you are protected
Vehicles facing the signal with the green arrow may proceed safely into the intersection. While turning left, you are protected from oncoming traffic that must stop for vehicles at the intersection.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 31
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A sign designates the shoulder of the road for use only by vehicles that...
- Are traveling slower than the posted speed limit
- Want to pass other vehicles
- Are turning left at the next intersection
- Must stop because of a breakdown or other emergency
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Correct answer: Must stop because of a breakdown or other emergency
The shoulder of the road should only be used by vehicles required to stop because of mechanical breakdown, tire trouble, lack of fuel, or other emergencies.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 31
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A Road Closed sign means the road ahead is...
- Open but under a speed restriction
- Not open to any traffic; find a detour
- Open only to local traffic
- Open only during daylight hours
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Correct answer: Not open to any traffic; find a detour
The road ahead is not open to any traffic. Look for a detour or other route.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 31
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A sign instructs drivers that all traffic on the roadway must...
- Merge into one lane
- Stop immediately
- Reduce speed to 15 mph
- Use the shoulder only
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Correct answer: Merge into one lane
This sign instructs drivers that all traffic on the same roadway must merge into one lane.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 31
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A guide sign tells you a litter barrel is one mile ahead. Where else can litter barrels be found?
- At all rest and picnic areas
- Only at gas stations
- Only in school zones
- Only near railroad crossings
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Correct answer: At all rest and picnic areas
The only place you may lawfully throw trash on the highway is a litter barrel. This sign advises one is a mile ahead; litter barrels are also found at all rest and picnic areas.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 32
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This guide sign is posted above one lane of the highway. What does it tell you about that lane?
- That lane exits ahead
- That lane is closed for construction
- That lane is for carpools only
- That lane merges with oncoming traffic
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Correct answer: That lane exits ahead
The lane that has this sign above it exits ahead.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 32
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What do Texas Route Marker signs tell you?
- The maximum speed limit for that highway
- The distance remaining to the next rest area
- That you are entering a business district
- What road you are or will be traveling on
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Correct answer: What road you are or will be traveling on
Texas Route Marker signs tell you what road you are or will be traveling on. Plan your trip and know which road you want to take.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 32
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What do Interstate Route Marker signs tell you?
- The location of the nearest exit only
- That tolls are required ahead
- What road you are on, to help you plan your trip
- The current weather conditions on the interstate
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Correct answer: What road you are on, to help you plan your trip
Interstate Route Marker signs tell you what road you are on. Plan your trip and know which roads you want to take.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 32
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A guide sign shows a highway number branching off the regularly numbered highway and going through the business portion of a city. What is this sign called?
- A business route marker
- An interstate route marker
- A milepost marker
- A litter barrel sign
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Correct answer: A business route marker
This sign indicates an officially designated highway that branches off the regularly numbered highway and goes through the business portion of the city.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 32