Texas DPS Permit Practice Mini Test 4: 12 Questions

Mini Test 4 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Texas driving rules, including warning sign shapes, yield sign shape, prohibited action signs and edge line marking. 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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  1. When you see a yellow sign with a black plus symbol, it means:

    • A. There is a crossroad ahead
    • B. The road is ending
    • C. A hospital is nearby
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    A. There is a crossroad ahead

    A crossroad warning sign alerts you that traffic may be entering from side roads ahead.

  2. A yellow diamond‑shaped sign with a curved arrow and a speed plaque means:

    • A. The limit changes permanently at that point
    • B. You must stop before the curve
    • C. A curve is ahead and the lower number is the recommended safe speed
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    C. A curve is ahead and the lower number is the recommended safe speed

    Advisory speed plaques suggest a safe speed for curves under good conditions; you may need to go slower in poor weather.

  3. A red and white triangular sign pointing downward means:

    • A. No passing allowed
    • B. Yield to cross traffic and pedestrians
    • C. Stop completely at all times
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    B. Yield to cross traffic and pedestrians

    A yield sign means slow down and be ready to stop if necessary to let others go first.

  4. When parallel parking on a street, you should park within about this distance of the curb:

    • A. 3 feet
    • B. 4 feet
    • C. 18 inches
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    C. 18 inches

    Most state rules require you to park fairly close to the curb so your vehicle does not block traffic.

  5. You see a lane marked with a white diamond symbol. This lane is usually reserved for:

    • A. Trucks only
    • B. Vehicles turning right only
    • C. High‑occupancy vehicles, buses, or bicycles as shown by nearby signs
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    C. High‑occupancy vehicles, buses, or bicycles as shown by nearby signs

    Diamond‑marked lanes are reserved lanes. Always read nearby signs to know which vehicles are allowed.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. When you see a yellow sign with a black plus symbol, it means:

    Correct answer: There is a crossroad ahead

    Why: A crossroad warning sign alerts you that traffic may be entering from side roads ahead.

  2. Q2. A yellow diamond‑shaped sign with a curved arrow and a speed plaque means:

    Correct answer: A curve is ahead and the lower number is the recommended safe speed

    Why: Advisory speed plaques suggest a safe speed for curves under good conditions; you may need to go slower in poor weather.

  3. Q3. A red and white triangular sign pointing downward means:

    Correct answer: Yield to cross traffic and pedestrians

    Why: A yield sign means slow down and be ready to stop if necessary to let others go first.

  4. Q4. A regulatory sign with a red circle and a slash over a symbol means:

    Correct answer: That action is not allowed

    Why: The red circle with a slash is used to show prohibited movements, like ‘no U‑turn’ or ‘no left turn.’

  5. Q5. A solid white line along the right edge of the roadway is used to:

    Correct answer: Mark the edge of the travel lane and help you stay on the roadway

    Why: Edge lines show the outer boundary of the drivable portion of the road, especially helpful at night or in bad weather.

  6. Q6. If you drive past your exit on a toll road, you should:

    Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and follow posted signs to turn around legally

    Why: Stopping or backing on a toll road is highly dangerous. Always continue to the next safe place to change direction.

  7. Q7. When parallel parking on a street, you should park within about this distance of the curb:

    Correct answer: 18 inches

    Why: Most state rules require you to park fairly close to the curb so your vehicle does not block traffic.

  8. Q8. If your vehicle breaks down and you must stop on the roadside, the first thing you should do is:

    Correct answer: Move as far off the road as you can and turn on your hazard lights

    Why: Getting your vehicle out of the travel lane and using hazard flashers makes you more visible and reduces crash risk.

  9. Q9. If another driver is tailgating you, the best response is to:

    Correct answer: Increase your following distance and, when safe, change lanes or let them pass

    Why: Creating more space ahead and allowing tailgaters to pass lowers the chance of a rear‑end collision.

  10. Q10. When sharing the road with motorcycles, you should:

    Correct answer: Allow the same full lane width you would give a car

    Why: Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane. Never crowd their space or pass within the same lane.

  11. Q11. If you must drive using your windshield wipers in heavy rain, you should also:

    Correct answer: Turn on your headlights so others can see you more easily

    Why: Headlights in rain make your vehicle easier to see and help you see the road, even during the day.

  12. Q12. You see a lane marked with a white diamond symbol. This lane is usually reserved for:

    Correct answer: High‑occupancy vehicles, buses, or bicycles as shown by nearby signs

    Why: Diamond‑marked lanes are reserved lanes. Always read nearby signs to know which vehicles are allowed.

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