Texas DPS Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions
Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Texas driving rules, including wet road traction, skid recovery, fog driving and drowsy driving response. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Mini Test 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Wet Road Traction
- Skid Recovery
- Fog Driving
- Drowsy Driving Response
- High Beam Glare at Night
- Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way
- Bicyclist Passing Distance
- Lane Change Procedure
- Crash Procedure When Vehicles Can Move
- Driving on Paved Shoulder
- Railroad Crossing Stop Requirements
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When roads are wet and your tires may lose traction, you should:
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A. Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking
Reducing speed and making smooth moves helps prevent skids and hydroplaning.
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If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
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C. Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
Looking and steering toward your intended path helps you regain control without overcorrecting.
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When driving in fog, you should use:
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B. Low‑beam headlights
Low beams reduce glare and give better visibility in fog than high beams.
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If your accelerator sticks and you cannot free it with your foot, you should first:
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A. Shift to neutral, steer to a safe place, and brake firmly
Shifting to neutral lets the engine race without pushing the car forward while you steer and brake to a safe stop.
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If you are involved in a minor crash with no injuries and the vehicles can move, you should:
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C. Move the vehicles out of traffic if possible and then exchange information
Moving out of the traffic lane helps prevent additional collisions and keeps everyone safer.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When roads are wet and your tires may lose traction, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking
Why: Reducing speed and making smooth moves helps prevent skids and hydroplaning.
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Q2. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
Why: Looking and steering toward your intended path helps you regain control without overcorrecting.
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Q3. When driving in fog, you should use:
Correct answer: Low‑beam headlights
Why: Low beams reduce glare and give better visibility in fog than high beams.
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Q4. If you are drowsy behind the wheel, the safest choice is to:
Correct answer: Exit the road and rest before continuing
Why: Only rest and sleep can overcome fatigue. Continuing to drive while sleepy is very dangerous.
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Q5. You are driving at night and a vehicle is approaching with high beams on. You should:
Correct answer: Glance toward the right edge of your lane and avoid looking directly at the lights
Why: Looking toward the right side of the road helps you stay in your lane without being blinded.
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Q6. When a pedestrian is using a white cane or guide dog at a crosswalk, you must:
Correct answer: Stop, yield the right‑of‑way, and allow extra time to cross
Why: Drivers must take special care around people who are blind or have low vision and always yield to them in crosswalks.
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Q7. When passing a bicyclist on the road, you should:
Correct answer: Give plenty of space and change lanes if possible
Why: Extra clearance protects bicyclists from being sideswiped or startled into traffic.
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Q8. Before changing lanes, you should:
Correct answer: Signal, check mirrors, and quickly look over your shoulder for blind spots
Why: A quick shoulder check helps you see motorcycles, bicycles, and vehicles that may be hidden in your mirrors.
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Q9. If you are involved in a minor crash with no injuries and the vehicles can move, you should:
Correct answer: Move the vehicles out of traffic if possible and then exchange information
Why: Moving out of the traffic lane helps prevent additional collisions and keeps everyone safer.
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Q10. When is it legal to drive on a paved shoulder to pass a vehicle that is slowing or stopped on the main travel lane?
Correct answer: Only when specifically allowed by signs or pavement markings
Why: Using the shoulder as a travel lane or to pass is generally not allowed unless signs permit it in that location.
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Q11. If your accelerator sticks and you cannot free it with your foot, you should first:
Correct answer: Shift to neutral, steer to a safe place, and brake firmly
Why: Shifting to neutral lets the engine race without pushing the car forward while you steer and brake to a safe stop.
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Q12. You must always stop before railroad tracks when:
Correct answer: A train is clearly approaching or a signal is warning of a train
Why: Stop when lights are flashing, gates are lowered, a flagger directs you to stop, or a train is clearly approaching.