Texas: Speed & following distance — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “According to Table 22 in the handbook, what is the speed limit in an urban district in Texas (unless otherwise posted)?” · “What does the handbook say about street racing (also known as drag racing)?”
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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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According to Table 22 in the handbook, what is the speed limit in an urban district in Texas (unless otherwise posted)?
- 15 mph
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
- 35 mph
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Correct answer: 30 mph
Table 22 lists the speed limit for an urban district as 30 mph.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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According to Table 22, what is the speed limit in an alley in Texas?
- 10 mph
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
- 25 mph
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Correct answer: 15 mph
Table 22 lists the speed limit for an alley as 15 mph.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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According to Table 22, what is the speed limit on beaches and county roads adjacent to a public beach, if declared by the county commissioners court?
- 10 mph
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
- 25 mph
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Correct answer: 15 mph
Table 22 lists the speed limit for beaches and county roads adjacent to a public beach, when declared by the commissioners court, as 15 mph.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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According to Table 22, what is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a highway numbered by Texas or the U.S. outside an urban district (such as Farm to Market roads)?
- 60 mph
- 65 mph
- 70 mph
- 75 mph
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Correct answer: 70 mph
Table 22 lists 70 mph as the speed limit for passenger cars, motorcycles, light trucks, and similar vehicles on a Texas- or U.S.-numbered highway outside an urban district.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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On that same type of highway (numbered by Texas or the U.S., outside an urban district), what is the speed limit for a school bus that has passed a commercial vehicle inspection?
- 50 mph
- 55 mph
- 60 mph
- 70 mph
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Correct answer: 60 mph
Table 22 lists 60 mph as the speed limit for school buses that have passed a commercial vehicle inspection on this type of highway.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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According to Table 22, what is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a highway that is not numbered by Texas or the U.S., outside an urban district?
- 50 mph
- 55 mph
- 60 mph
- 65 mph
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Correct answer: 60 mph
Table 22 lists 60 mph for passenger cars, motorcycles, and similar vehicles on a highway not numbered by Texas or the U.S., outside an urban district.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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According to Table 22, what is the speed limit for a school bus that has not passed a commercial vehicle inspection, or that is traveling on a highway not numbered by Texas or the U.S.?
- 40 mph
- 45 mph
- 50 mph
- 55 mph
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Correct answer: 50 mph
Table 22 lists 50 mph for school buses that have not passed a commercial vehicle inspection, or that are on a highway not numbered by Texas or the U.S.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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According to the handbook, some limited access highways in Texas have speed limits as high as:
- 70 mph
- 75 mph
- 80 mph
- 85 mph
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Correct answer: 85 mph
The handbook states that many limited access highways have speed limits of 75 up to 85 mph.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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Which entities does the handbook say have authority to raise or lower speed limits based on traffic studies and other statutory requirements?
- Only the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- The Texas Transportation Commission, regional mobility authorities, and local governments
- Only individual county sheriffs
- The Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, and NHTSA
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Correct answer: The Texas Transportation Commission, regional mobility authorities, and local governments
The handbook states that the Texas Transportation Commission, regional mobility authorities, and local governments have the authority to raise or lower speed limits based on traffic studies and other statutory requirements.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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What does the handbook say about street racing (also known as drag racing)?
- It is legal as long as it is done on private property
- It is illegal and can result in serious injuries or fatalities
- It is legal at night when traffic is light
- It is only a minor parking violation
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Correct answer: It is illegal and can result in serious injuries or fatalities
The handbook states that street racing, also known as drag racing, is illegal and can result in serious injuries or fatalities.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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Which of the following is listed among the activities a person may not participate in under Texas' street racing law?
- A defensive driving course
- A driver's physical endurance test
- A state vehicle safety inspection
- A driver's education class
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Correct answer: A driver's physical endurance test
Texas law prohibits participating in a race, a speed competition or contest, a drag race or acceleration contest, a test of physical endurance of the operator, or an exhibition of vehicle speed or acceleration.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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What is the range of criminal penalties for a conviction of street racing (Speed Racing) in Texas, according to the handbook?
- A warning only, with no criminal penalty
- A Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor
- A Class B misdemeanor to a second-degree felony
- A first-degree felony only
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Correct answer: A Class B misdemeanor to a second-degree felony
The handbook states that the criminal penalty for a conviction of Speed Racing ranges from a Class B misdemeanor to a second-degree felony.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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What is the state speed limit for automobiles in urban districts unless otherwise posted?
- 20 mph
- 30 mph
- 45 mph
- 60 mph
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Correct answer: 30 mph
Unless a different speed limit is posted, the default speed limit in an urban district in Texas is 30 mph.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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Does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean you may always drive 55 mph on that highway under any conditions?
- Yes, but only at night
- No, you must always drive slower than the posted limit
- No; you must adjust your speed in heavy traffic or bad weather
- Yes, the posted limit must always be driven regardless of conditions
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Correct answer: No; you must adjust your speed in heavy traffic or bad weather
Speed limits are designed for the orderly flow of traffic under normal driving conditions. During heavy traffic, bad weather, low visibility, or other poor driving conditions, you must adjust your speed and following distance to help avoid crashes.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46
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When following another car, what is a good rule of thumb for following distance?
- Exactly 5 feet regardless of speed
- There is no recommended following distance
- 2 seconds up to 30 mph and 4 seconds above 30 mph
- As close as possible to save time
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Correct answer: 2 seconds up to 30 mph and 4 seconds above 30 mph
For speeds of 30 mph or less, the minimum gap is 2 seconds in good road conditions; above 30 mph, keep a 4-second gap. Allow more time in poor road conditions.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 45
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What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a numbered Texas or U.S. highway outside an urban district (unless otherwise posted)?
- 70 mph
- 35 mph
- 45 mph
- 85 mph
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Correct answer: 70 mph
Outside urban districts, the default maximum speed limit for passenger cars on numbered state and U.S. highways is generally 70 mph, unless a different limit is posted.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 46