Licensing

9 · Special conditions

Night, fog, skids, blowouts, bicycles.

0.00 m · 24.64 m if you master this set · 10 cards · Elenchus · seeded from DL-7 · Texas DPS Driver Handbook, January 2026

• 01

  Front

  What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?

  Back

  Take your foot off the accelerator. Do not brake hard. Steer in the direction of the skid.

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• 02

  Front

  At what time of the day should your headlights be turned on?

  Back

  From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, or whenever persons or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for 1,000 feet.

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• 03

  Front

  Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while driving.

  Back

  Do not brake hard. Ease off the gas, apply the brakes gently, and steer straight ahead to a controlled stop.

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• 04

  Front

  What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with standard transmission?

  Back

  Shift to a lower gear to help control speed. Never coast in neutral or with the clutch in.

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• 05

  Front

  In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?

  Back

  A lower gear. Never coast in neutral.

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• 06

  Front

  Under what conditions should headlights be used?

  Back

  From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise; whenever visibility is less than 1,000 feet; and in fog, heavy rain, sleet, snow, or dust (use low beams).

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• 07

  Front

  You should dim your lights when you are within how many feet of an approaching car?

  Back

  500 feet. Also dim within 300 feet when following another vehicle.

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• 08

  Front

  What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?

  Back

  Parking lights or low-beam headlights, if you must park on an unlighted highway.

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• 09

  Front

  Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog?

  Back

  Low beams. High beams reflect back and reduce visibility.

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• 10

  Front

  What are the three most common motorist caused car-bicycle crashes?

  Back

  1) A motorist turns left in front of oncoming bicycle traffic. 2) A motorist turns right across the path of a bicycle instead of merging with it. 3) A motorist pulls away from a stop sign and fails to yield to bicycle cross traffic.

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