Texas Driver Handbook

Book excerpt: The Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division, is committed to creating a faster, easier, and friendlier driver license experience and a safer Texas. One step toward achieving these important goals is to continuously improve the Texas Driver Handbook by providing you with accurate information on traffic laws, clear images of road signs, examples of common driving situations, and general safety tips. We have also included special tips to emphasize important information you need to know. Although the Texas Driver Handbook has been revised, its primary purpose remains the same: 1) to help you qualify for a Texas driver license, and 2) to help you become a safer driver. The information contained in this handbook is not an official legal reference to Texas traffic laws. The information provided is only intended to explain applicable federal and state laws you need to understand in order to successfully operate a motor vehicle in Texas. If you would like to know the actual language of any traffic or criminal laws referenced in this handbook, please refer to the Texas Transportation Code and Texas Penal Code. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Your License to Drive Chapter 2: Vehicle Inspection and Registration Chapter 3: Safety Responsibility Chapter 4: Right-of-Way Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing Chapter 8: Speed and Speed Limits Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes Chapter 12: Pedestrian Safety Chapter 13: Bicycle Laws and Safety Chapter 14: Additional Safety Tips Appendix A: Glossary of Terms Appendix B: Driver License Offices Appendix C Appendix D: Fees