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Thursday Thirteen #2

21st February 2008

Thursday Thirteen #2

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This week I have been so focused on getting my Texas driver’s license that I decided it was an appropriate subject for my second Thursday Thirteen.

After spending several hours studying for a written test that I wound up not having to take (thank goodness), I decided to post 13 of the 84 questions that are on the driver’s license review. These are potential questions on the actual test.  I leave it to you to figure out the answers.  :-D

  1. What does a “Do Not Pass” sign mean?
  2. How should you react when a traffic officer tells you to do something which is ordinarily considered to be against the law?
  3. What effects does the use of marijuana and amphetamine have on driving?
  4. How should you react to a flashing red light?
  5. What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you that your driver liecense is about to expire?
  6. Once the brakes have been applied, about how many feet does a car which was going 70 mph travel before it comes to a stop?
  7. About how many feet will the average driver going 50 mph travel from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brakes?
  8. What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to make a turn as you enter an intersection?
  9. What is carbon monoxide, and how may it be harmful to drivers?  (clue:  the word deadly is in the answer to the first part of this question)
  10. What regulation should a bicycle rider observe?  (I thought I was studying for the driver test, not the cyclist test)
  11. When are bicyclists allowed to ride two abreast in a traffic lane?
  12. What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
  13. What are the penalties for minors (persons under the age of 21) convicted of non-driving alcohol related offenses?  (if they’re not driving, why is it on the driving test?)
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  1. 1 On February 21st, 2008, Lady Rose said:

    Good luck on the test!

    happy TT my very first one is up

    Lady Rose’s last blog post..Reasons To Blog – Thursday 13

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 9:08 am

  2. 2 On February 21st, 2008, jayedee said:

    it’s been more years than i care to remember since i took a driver’s test! lol
    happy t13!

    jayedee’s last blog post..the thursday thirteen…

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 9:41 am

  3. 3 On February 21st, 2008, -- a metamorphoself of gabrielle said:

    Thursday Thirteen: I Love You, Bodoh…

    Valentine’s Day is over, but since I haven’t blogged it yet, I’d like to share some details about my boyfriend and hope that’s fine with all the thirteeners

    His name is A.A.
    He is 6 years younger than me, born in April 23. …

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 9:58 am

  4. 4 On February 21st, 2008, Morgan said:

    Wow. I know some of the answers, although I really don’t get #11, LOL. :) Happy Thursday!

    Morgan’s last blog post..Sticky Post: Weighty Issues

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 10:55 am

  5. 5 On February 21st, 2008, ellen b said:

    I seriously doubt that half the people I encounter on the road driving could answer one of these questions correctly LOL!

    ellen b’s last blog post..This is AMAZING!

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 11:10 am

  6. 6 On February 21st, 2008, Rian Fike said:

    Bicyclist should…

    Get out of the way!

    Rian Fike’s last blog post..I am an oxymoron.

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 11:11 am

  7. 7 On February 21st, 2008, Karen said:

    Wow, it is scary how many answers I do not know!

    Karen’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 11:35 am

  8. 8 On February 21st, 2008, Amy @ The Q Family said:

    Good luck on your test! I don’t think I can pass it if I have to take it now. :)

    Amy @ The Q Family’s last blog post..13 Destinations for my Vacation

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 11:49 am

  9. 9 On February 21st, 2008, Penelope Anne ~ The Mama Bear said:

    Wow, I am so glad I have my license not sure I could take another test like that.

    Penelope Anne ~ The Mama Bear’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen – #21 Pop Culture Obsessions

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 12:00 pm

  10. 10 On February 21st, 2008, pussreboots said:

    Interesting TT. I’ve only ever taken the California drive test.

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 12:06 pm

  11. 11 On February 21st, 2008, Missy said:

    Egads! I’m glad I don’t have to take that thing again. I get queasy just thinking about .

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 12:42 pm

  12. 12 On February 21st, 2008, Angelika said:

    I am NOT taking the test, LOL. I did that 30 years ago. And I don’t care! I can’t remember the last time I was pulled over…

    My list is up!

    Angelika’s last blog post..30 Greatest Prince Songs EVER (IMO)

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 12:44 pm

  13. 13 On February 21st, 2008, Skittles said:

    I may not always know the right answers, but I’m pretty good at guessing. I hope I never have to take another driving test. I cannot CANNOT parallel park. LOL!

    Skittles’s last blog post..Contest – Sticky Post

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 12:47 pm

  14. 14 On February 21st, 2008, Di said:

    Is the answer to #2, “Make a citizen’s arrest?”

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 12:47 pm

  15. 15 On February 21st, 2008, On a Limb with Claudia said:

    Ok, I live in Colorado. The joke here is that all accidents are caused by Texans on vacation. lol! Boy, good luck with the test. I bet you’ll ace it!

    Happy TT!

    On a Limb with Claudia’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen – Trip to the Haunted Hotel

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 1:03 pm

  16. 16 On February 21st, 2008, Diana said:

    Interesting questions…not sure if I could pass that test!

    Diana’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 1:27 pm

  17. 17 On February 21st, 2008, Thursday Thirteen: San Diego Tourism « Impulsive Hearts said:

    [...] 14 Lynne [...]

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 1:27 pm

  18. 18 On February 21st, 2008, Pamela Kramer said:

    I’m sure you won’t have a problem passing. LOL – Happy TT

    Pamela Kramer’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #17 – Concerts

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 1:32 pm

  19. 19 On February 21st, 2008, Kaige said:

    Wow, that brings back memories! I remember when we moved to TX and had to take the written test. I breezed through it and the woman at the desk asked me if I wanted to check my answers before I turned it in, I’d finished so quickly. I assured her that I had. She grudgingly gave me my 100%. Some of the questions on that thing bordered on insulting. Good luck!

    Kaige’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen: San Diego Tourism

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 1:33 pm

  20. 20 On February 21st, 2008, shawny said:

    This is a good post and its making me think my license is up next year. Oh the fun that will be. have a good day and good luck.
    Love Shawny

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 1:37 pm

  21. 21 On February 21st, 2008, Helene said:

    Ugh! I’m glad we don’t have to retake the test unless we have a bad record!!
    Good luck.
    Helene

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 1:42 pm

  22. 22 On February 21st, 2008, Chris said:

    Good Luck on the test, However watch out for those texas troopers. I got a very big speeding ticking while driving from Houston to Corpus one day :)

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 1:48 pm

  23. 23 On February 21st, 2008, beeker said:

    Thank god my license just transferred when I moved! Happy TT!

    beeker’s last blog post..Thirteen Thursday:13 Things I have heard kids say that cracked me up.

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 1:54 pm

  24. 24 On February 21st, 2008, maggies mind said:

    Questions like those can be so subjective ;) Happy TT!

    maggies mind’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen 2/21/08

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 1:55 pm

  25. 25 On February 21st, 2008, 2boys2teach said:

    New to Texas? Howdy neighbor. Thanks for stopping by. Blessings!

    Drive friendly…the Texas way!

    2boys2teach’s last blog post..Thursday 13 – Church Signs

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 2:05 pm

  26. 26 On February 21st, 2008, ByrningBunny said:

    I hate driving tests, and I hate the paperwork involved in moving and getting a new license. Glad you didn’t have to take it.

    ByrningBunny’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 2:26 pm

  27. 27 On February 21st, 2008, Matthew Didier said:

    Well, I won’t go through all the questions… but I will say that I’ve often wondered why you can fail SOME questions and pass… like “What do you do when you come to an octagonal red sign with the letters STOP written on it?”

    You can’t answer this, you shouldn’t be driving…

    …and hint: It ain’t “SPEED UP”!

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 2:37 pm

  28. 28 On February 21st, 2008, lynne said:

    Di – The answer to #2 is “Obey the traffic officer”. :-D

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 2:44 pm

  29. 29 On February 21st, 2008, No nonsense girl said:

    Happy TT! Thanks for visiting!

    No nonsense girl’s last blog post..13 tv shows I’ve been watching

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 3:04 pm

  30. 30 On February 21st, 2008, Natalie said:

    Welcome to the great state of Texas! Enjoyed your TT! If you need insurance now that you are driving in TX…give my hubby a call, there is a link to our office on my blog. Oh and stop by to read my TT#1!

    Natalie’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen – 1st Edition

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 3:04 pm

  31. 31 On February 21st, 2008, OneLuvGurl said:

    I have never understood driving tests. They are either too easy or you are just like wtf? Happy TT!

    Mine is 13 jokes about men: http://blog.mysocalledsite.com/?p=240

    OneLuvGurl’s last blog post..Jane Fonda says C*nt on Live TV!

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 3:30 pm

  32. 32 On February 21st, 2008, maryt/theteach said:

    Boy, I’m glad I don’t have to take my driving test again! Why didn’t you have to take it?

    maryt/theteach’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 3:32 pm

  33. 33 On February 21st, 2008, Chelle Y. said:

    I am so glad that the days of taking those tests are over! :)

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 3:34 pm

  34. 34 On February 21st, 2008, The Gal Herself said:

    I started out strong, but then … guess I’d better do a hasty review before my license expires! (Thanks for visiting my TT)

    The Gal Herself’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #55 — Enduring Movie Cliches

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 3:37 pm

  35. 35 On February 21st, 2008, Nicole said:

    Isn’t it funny how some of these questions are absolute no brainers, yet people will still miss them. Good luck on your test!

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 4:20 pm

  36. 36 On February 21st, 2008, Nicole said:

    I’m an idiot. I totally read that you don’t have to take the test, but apparently in my brain you still had to. :) Glad you did NOT have to take the test! :D

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 4:21 pm

  37. 37 On February 21st, 2008, Nicholas said:

    When I had to get my Florida license, I had to answer 20 questions that would not even have taxed the mental abilities of a Neanderthal! “What do you do when you see a Stop sign?” for example. And yet people still fail!

    Nicholas’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #46

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 5:21 pm

  38. 38 On February 21st, 2008, Em Dy said:

    Thanks for visiting. TT is fun.

    Good luck on the test.

    Em Dy’s last blog post..How Do I Love Thee?

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 6:20 pm

  39. 39 On February 21st, 2008, Em Dy said:

    Missed that part too about not having to take the test. I’m clueless about regulations elsewhere.

    Em Dy’s last blog post..How Do I Love Thee?

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 6:23 pm

  40. 40 On February 21st, 2008, Lori said:

    OMG…those are too funny. Happy TT and thanks for stopping by. So, what do you do when a cop tells you to do something thats normally against the law?? Im curious.

    Lori’s last blog post..TT #50

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 8:33 pm

  41. 41 On February 21st, 2008, Natalie said:

    I haven’t taken a driving test in forever, but most of those seem pretty straight forward. But as the wife of a state trooper (in CO) I hear all too often about idiots who just don’t get it.

    Natalie’s last blog post..Friday’s Feast – Feb 22

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 9:36 pm

  42. 42 On February 21st, 2008, Lara said:

    Boy, I hope I never move out of state…!! I’m going to have to do alot of studying!! I don’t think I’ve taken the written portion of the drivers test in 10 years!!

    Lara’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #25

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 9:59 pm

  43. 43 On February 21st, 2008, Maribeth said:

    Wow, I wouldn’t have to take that one over again.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Maribeth:)

    Maribeth’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen Candy Bars

    posted on February 21st, 2008 at 10:06 pm

  44. 44 On February 22nd, 2008, grace said:

    Goodluck with the test!

    grace’s last blog post..The Sky Isn’t Visible From Here

    posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 3:08 am

  45. 45 On February 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Lori – I thought this one was a trick question, but according to the handbook, if a traffic officer asks you to do something that is normally illegal, you are to obey the traffic officer! I’m not sure how comfortable I am with that, guess it would depend on what they’re asking me to do! :-D

    posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 11:20 am

  46. 46 On February 22nd, 2008, Melanie said:

    I didn’t do very well when I took my written test all of those years ago, so I’m sure I wouldn’t do very well now either.

    Melanie’s last blog post..Friday’s Feast #2

    posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 1:07 pm

  47. 47 On February 22nd, 2008, Cricket's Hearth said:

    Good luck on your test

    Cricket’s Hearth’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #6: 13 Traits of a Good Employer

    posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 5:49 pm

  48. 48 On February 22nd, 2008, Sue said:

    Best wishes!!! And happy belated TT :)

    posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 6:05 pm

  49. 49 On February 22nd, 2008, Angela at mommy bytes said:

    Wow, I have to admit that some of those are pretty tough, but I would probably be able to figure them out if they were multiple choice. Especially the cyclist questions! Happy TT and thanks for visiting.

    posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 7:28 pm

  50. 50 On February 23rd, 2008, Reasons To Blog - Thursday 13 - Diet Pulpit said:

    [...] Barb22. Missy23. Susan Helene Gottfried24. Noelle25. Lynne26. Mama Bear27. Janet28. Nicole29. Nicole Austin30. Em [...]

    posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 3:51 am

  51. 51 On February 23rd, 2008, damozel said:

    Some of them kind of answer themselves, but others I don’t know…I don’t drive (disability)!

    Thanks for visiting ours!:
    13 Great Works of Art to be Found in NYC

    damozel’s last blog post..Taylor Marsh on ‘The Progressive Rot at the Core of This Primary Season’

    posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 12:01 pm

  52. 52 On February 23rd, 2008, On A Limb with Claudia » Blog Archive » Thursday Thirteen - Trip to the Haunted Hotel said:

    [...] Alice Audrey30. The Gal Herself31. Robin32. Renee33. Journeywoman34. Darla35. The Mama Bear36. Lynne37. Sue Tessier38. [...]

    posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 7:09 pm

  53. 53 On February 24th, 2008, Nissa said:

    I originally got my license in TX, but I couldn’t answer half those questions right if my test was given today! I had trouble with parallel parking!

    Nissa’s last blog post..To cut, or not to cut..?

    posted on February 24th, 2008 at 11:43 am