DKT Test (Core) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What happens if you pay a bribe to a testing officer to pass your driving test?

Nothing, there is no penalty
Only the testing officer will be investigated
There will be repercussions for you. Fines and jail are among the harshest consequences. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: There will be repercussions for you. Fines and jail are among the harshest consequences.

Explanation: It's not worth taking the chance. Learn the rules of the road online, then practice driving with a trained driving teacher to pass your test quickly.

Question 2: What happens if you're caught on the knowledge test cheating?

Nothing, there is no penalty
For the next six weeks, you will not be permitted to take another test. (Correct answer)
You will never be allowed to take another test

Correct answer: For the next six weeks, you will not be permitted to take another test.

Explanation: You will lose your test fee and will have to reapply and pay it again.

Question 3: What happens if a testing officer offers you a bribe in exchange for passing your driving test, and you accept it?

All those implicated will face consequences. Fines and jail are among the harshest consequences. (Correct answer)
Only the testing officer will be investigated
Money will be donated to charity, and you will be required to reapply for and pay for your test.
Nothing, there is no penalty

Correct answer: All those implicated will face consequences. Fines and jail are among the harshest consequences.

The correct answer: All those implicated will face consequences. Fines and jail are among the harshest consequences.

Question 4: What is the two-second rule's purpose?

To give you ample time to stop if the vehicle in front of you comes to a complete stop. (Correct answer)
To allow overtaking vehicles to safely return to the traffic line if necessary.
If necessary, two seconds is enough time to come to a complete stop in any weather condition.

Correct answer: To give you ample time to stop if the vehicle in front of you comes to a complete stop.

Explanation: It is simply there to enable you to securely stop in dry weather. Use the four-second rule if it is wet. When it comes to overtaking, a vehicle shouldn't do it if it can't be done safely.

Question 5: Visible smoke shouldn't be produced by a vehicle for more than:

12 seconds
5 seconds
8 seconds
10 seconds (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 10 seconds

Explanation: A car can only emit smoke for ten seconds at most. Pollution is unnecessary when a vehicle is smoky. This also holds true for smoke brought on by traction loss, which is an offense in and of itself.

Question 6: Turning your head and inspecting your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging into traffic is known as:

An excellent driving habit. (Correct answer)
This is a bad driving habit.
It is not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.
Unnecessary.

Correct answer: An excellent driving habit.

Explanation: Always look in your blind zones before changing lanes. To do this, glance in the direction of the next lane, over your shoulder. Don't rely solely on mirrors.

Question 7: The right edge of the highway has a solid white line that slopes left. That demonstrates:

Just ahead is an intersection.
The road will become narrower. (Correct answer)
You're getting close to a construction zone.
Just ahead, you will have to make a left turn.

Correct answer: The road will become narrower.

Explanation: The edge of the road, indicating the separation between the traffic lane and the shoulder, is shown by a solid line. The road is narrower up ahead if the edge line slopes toward the road's center.

Question 8: Which offense will result in an immediate suspension of a license?

Lending a license to another individual
Racing while on a public roadway
Graffiti
All of the above (Correct answer)

Correct answer: All of the above

Explanation: Your license and driving privileges are automatically suspended if you are found guilty of certain offenses. Graffiti, street racing, and lending a license to someone else are some of these offenses.

Question 9: Your vehicle collides with an unattended parked vehicle, and you are unable to locate the vehicle's owner. You:

Have done everything you can.
Had to stay till the police show up.
You may go on your way.
You are required to leave a written notification with your name, address, and the details of the accident. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: You are required to leave a written notification with your name, address, and the details of the accident.

Explanation: Stop and look for the owner if you hit an unattended car. Leave a written notification with your name, address, and the details of the accident if you are unable to locate the owner.

Question 10: If a driver is using a non-prescription medication, they should:

Instead, consume alcohol.
Regardless of any warning labels, keep driving.
Before driving, read the drug's labeling. (Correct answer)
Drive only during the daytime.

Correct answer: Before driving, read the drug's labeling.

Explanation: Numerous over-the-counter drugs may impair your capacity to drive safely. Check the label of any drug you take, including over-the-counter medications for allergies or colds, to see if there are any side-effect warnings. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about driving while taking the prescription if you have any questions.

Question 11: If you are cut off by an aggressive driver, you should:

Maintain your cool and move out of the way of the aggressive driver. (Correct answer)
Make a police call right away.
Use your car's lights to flash the aggressive driver a message that he is in the wrong.
Take your own driving action to retaliate against the aggressive driver.

Correct answer: Maintain your cool and move out of the way of the aggressive driver.

Explanation: Keep your composure and move out of the way if a reckless driver cuts you off on the road. Trying to retaliate against an aggressive motorist runs the risk of intensifying the conflict and raising the stakes.

Question 12: When a big truck is passing you, you should:

Reduce your speed just a little. (Correct answer)
Speed up.
Make it harder for the truck to pass you.
Crowd the truck.

Correct answer: Reduce your speed just a little.

Explanation: Keep to the far side of your lane to assist the truck driver when one passes you. If you slightly slow down, you'll make it safer for the truck driver to pass. When a truck is passing your car, don't accelerate.

Question 13: You are driving along when you see a sign that reads, "Reduced speed, 35 mph." This implies:

That the following speed restriction sign marks the start of the new 35 mph speed limit.
That the time before the zone of decreased speed is ample for you to slow down.
At this sign, the new 35 mph speed restriction starts. (Correct answer)
That, but only in bad weather, you should restrict your speed to 35 mph.

Correct answer: At this sign, the new 35 mph speed restriction starts.

Explanation: Drivers are advised to slow down by "reduced speed" signs. If one of these signs has a new speed restriction posted on it, the new limit starts there.

Question 14: When approaching a road that is submerged in water, you should:

Turn around and head the other direction. (Correct answer)
When you believe the water is too deep, keep driving.
It is unlikely that the standing water will grow too deep, so drive through.
To gauge the depth of the water, go out into it.

Correct answer: Turn around and head the other direction.

Explanation: If you encounter a flooded road, move around and take a another route. Trying to drive through the water is not advised. Your car can get carried away or submerged because it is impossible to gauge the current or depth.

Question 15: What can you do to avoid having to make an emergency stop when driving in traffic?

To alert people to your presence, honk your horn.
Only use the right lane.
Keep a safe following distance and keep your eyes forward. (Correct answer)
Rather than following the traffic, drive more slowly.

Correct answer: Keep a safe following distance and keep your eyes forward.

Explanation: Maintaining a safe following distance can allow you to respond to an impending issue without having to make an emergency stop, which could result in a collision with the back of your car from a driver behind you.

Question 16: Alcohol-related car accidents account for ____% of all fatal car accidents.

5 percent
29 percent (Correct answer)
10 percent
3 percent

Correct answer: 29 percent

Explanation: All Texans are affected by the problem of drunk driving. Alcohol-related incidents account for 29 percent of all fatalities in motor vehicle traffic accidents.

Question 17: Motor vehicles must have the following features:

A license plate solely on the front of the vehicle.
The car has license plates on the front and back. (Correct answer)
There is only a back license plate.
License plates, but only if the driver decides to have them.

Correct answer: The car has license plates on the front and back.

Explanation: Texas law mandates that license plates be secured to the front and back of a vehicle. Any motor vehicle owned by a Texas resident must be legally registered and display license plates in order to park or travel on a public street or highway.

Question 18: When traveling in a vehicle, young children should:

Never be let to travel in the car while standing. (Correct answer)
May be held safely by an adult who is strong.
They will be safe if they stand on the floor in the back of the vehicle.
They are so little that they won't be harmed in an accident.

Correct answer: Never be let to travel in the car while standing.

Explanation: When a child is too tiny to use a conventional safety belt, special child seats are available. No adult is strong enough to hold onto a kid during an accident or quick stop, regardless of their size. Never let a youngster ride in a car or truck unless they are securely buckled into a seat.

Question 19: You intend to leave your driveway in reverse. You notice some children playing nearby. To begin moving your car, you should:

Rev your engine to alert the children that you are on the move.
Make a horn sound so the kids can hear you.
Inform the kids to keep off the driveway.
To make sure the path is clear, make your way to the back of the car. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To make sure the path is clear, make your way to the back of the car.

Explanation: Look out your back window for pedestrians and other impediments before you reverse your car. Don't just rely on your mirrors, especially if there are kids around. Get out of the car and look behind your car before you enter or exit a driveway.

Question 20: You have discovered a car problem that may impair the vehicle's safety. You must:

When you have the money, fix the flaw.
Drive the car at a slower pace.
Fix the flaw as soon as you can. (Correct answer)
Drive safely.

Correct answer: Fix the flaw as soon as you can.

Explanation: Any flaw that could jeopardize a vehicle's ability to operate safely should be fixed right away. Before driving the car, any problems need to be fixed.

DKT Test (Core)

What happens if you pay a bribe to a testing officer to pass your driving test?