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Signaling, Passing, and Turning — Texas Driver's License Practice Test

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When another vehicle is passing you, what should you do?

TX Driver Handbook (DL-7)

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This Texas Driver's License Signaling, Passing, and Turning practice set has 32 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 70% on the real Texas Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Topic overview

This chapter covers when and how to signal your intentions, the rules for safely passing another vehicle, and the correct step-by-step procedure for making right and left turns.

The most-tested concepts are the situations where passing is prohibited (no-passing zones, near intersections/railroad crossings, hills and curves with limited visibility), the proper sequence of checking mirrors/blind spot/signaling before changing lanes, and the steps for executing a proper turn (moving into the correct lane in advance, signaling early, turning at a reasonable speed).

Common mistakes include signaling too late or not holding the signal long enough before a turn, misjudging distance when passing on a two-lane road, and not understanding the specific rules for turning left from or onto a one-way street.

When is it not safe or legal to pass another vehicle?

You should never pass where signs or markings prohibit it, near intersections or railroad crossings, on hills or curves with limited visibility, or near bridges and tunnels — these situations don't give you enough space or sight distance to pass safely.

What's the correct sequence of steps when making a turn?

Decide on the turn well ahead, check your mirrors and blind spot before changing lanes, move into the correct lane early, signal well before the turn, slow to a safe speed, and complete the turn while staying in the proper lane.

How do I know it's safe to return to my lane after passing?

Wait until you can see the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror before signaling and moving back into the right lane — this gives enough clearance that you won't cut the other driver off.

Written from the official Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) — Signaling, Passing, and Turning ↗· Last checked: 2026-07-10· Reviewed by the PassPrep editorial team· How we verify →

Sample questions

Three questions from the Signaling, Passing, and Turning bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

In which of the following situations must you signal?
- Whenever you change lanes, turn, slow, or stop — Correct answer
- Only when other cars are nearby
- Only when turning left
- Only on the highway
Explanation: You must always signal when changing lanes, turning, pulling away from a parallel parking space, slowing or stopping, entering or leaving a highway, or pulling to the side of the road.
Handbook: Signaling, Passing, and Turning — Signaling
What two methods may you use to signal your intentions?
- Turn signal lights or hand-and-arm signals — Correct answer
- Honking or flashing high beams only
- Hazard lights only
- Eye contact with other drivers
Explanation: You may signal using either your turn signal lights or hand-and-arm signals.
Handbook: Signaling, Passing, and Turning — How to Signal
When signaling a stop, what can you do to attract attention?
- Pump your brakes a few times — Correct answer
- Turn on your high beams
- Speed up briefly
- Open your door
Explanation: Pump your brakes a few times so your brake lights flash and attract the attention of drivers behind you.
Handbook: Signaling, Passing, and Turning — How to Signal