Which of the following is NOT always an "authorized emergency" vehicle?

Which of the following is NOT always an "authorized emergency" vehicle?



a. All fire department vehicles
b. All police department vehicles
c. A vehicle of a blood bank, accredited under the laws of this state or the United States
d. A public ambulance operated by a person who has been issued a license by the Texas
Department of Health


Answer: C - a vehicle of a blood bank, accredited under the laws of this state or the United States

_____ means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily to draw another vehicle but not constructed to carry a load other than a part of weight of the other vehicle and its load.

_____ means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily to draw another vehicle but not constructed to carry a load other than a part of weight of the other vehicle and its load.




a. Road tractor
b. Implement of husbandry
c. Truck
d. Farm tractor
e. Truck tractor



Answer: E - truck tractor

_______ means an individual, association, corporation, or other legal entity that controls, operates, or directs the operation of one or more vehicles that transports persons or cargo over a road or highway in this state.

_______ means an individual, association, corporation, or other legal entity that controls, operates, or directs the operation of one or more vehicles that transports persons or cargo over a road or highway in this state.




a. Motor carrier
b. Railroad
c. Commission
d. Business entity



Answer: A - motor carrier

_______ means a paved shoulder.

_______ means a paved shoulder.




a. Good shoulder
b. Smooth shoulder
c. Safety zone
d. Sidewalk
e. None of the above



Answer: E - none of the above

Larry Cartwright was traveling west on a winding roadway and lost control of the vehicle her was operating because of the speed he was traveling. His vehicle left the roadway and struck another vehicle that had just exited the highway. What violation was committed?

Larry Cartwright was traveling west on a winding roadway and lost control of the vehicle her was operating because of the speed he was traveling. His vehicle left the roadway and struck another vehicle that had just exited the highway. What violation was committed?



a. Fails to control speed
b. Unsafe speed
c. Speeding
d. Negligent collision



Answer: B - unsafe speed

Christopher Estes was traveling west on a winding, narrow roadway and lost control of the vehicle he was operating because of the speed he was traveling. His vehicle struck an illegal parked vehicle on the highway. What violation was committed?

Christopher Estes was traveling west on a winding, narrow roadway and lost control of the vehicle he was operating because of the speed he was traveling. His vehicle struck an illegal parked vehicle on the highway. What violation was committed?




a. Fail to control speed
b. Unsafe speed
c. Speed
d. Negligent collision



Answer: B - unsafe speed

An operator of a vehicle facing a circular green light may proceed straight or turn right or left unless a sign prohibits the turn and shall yield ROW to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully in the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk when the signal is exhibited. What is the correct arrest title for a violation of this statue?

An operator of a vehicle facing a circular green light may proceed straight or turn right or left unless a sign prohibits the turn and shall yield ROW to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully in the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk when the signal is exhibited. What is the correct arrest title for a violation of this statue?



a. Disregard green light
b. Failed to yield ROW to pedestrian
c. Fail to use due care on green signal
d. Fail to yield ROW on green signal



Answer: D - fail to yield ROW on green signal

The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preferred to another vehicle or pedestrian that is approaching from a direction, at a speed, in proximity that could cause a collision unless one grants precedence to the other in the Transportation Code under what section?

The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preferred to another vehicle or pedestrian that is approaching from a direction, at a speed, in proximity that could cause a collision unless one grants precedence to the other in the Transportation Code under what section?




a. TRC 545.352
b. TRC 542.001
c. TRC 541.401
d. TRC 521.371


Answer: C - TRC 541.401

Richard James was traveling north on Barrier Rd. and Calvin King was traveling east on Deco Rd. While turning west (left) onto Deco Rd. Richard James's vehicle was struck in the intersection by the vehicle driven by Calvin King. There are not traffic control devices at the intersection and both highways are two laned, two-way roadways. What violation did Richard James commit?

Richard James was traveling north on Barrier Rd. and Calvin King was traveling east on Deco Rd. While turning west (left) onto Deco Rd. Richard James's vehicle was struck in the intersection by the vehicle driven by Calvin King. There are not traffic control devices at the intersection and both highways are two laned, two-way roadways. What violation did Richard James commit?




a. Failed to yield ROW - turning left
b. Failed to yield ROW - stop sign
c. Failed to yield ROW - open intersection
d. Richard James committed no violation



Answer: A - Failed to yield ROW - turning left


Justin Knight was traveling south on IH 35 feeder road and Abe Mack was entering the feeder road from the highway. There are no traffic control signs at the location. Which driver has the right-of-way?

Justin Knight was traveling south on IH 35 feeder road and Abe Mack was entering the feeder road from the highway. There are no traffic control signs at the location. Which driver has the right-of-way?



a. Abe Mack
b. Justin Knight
c. This classified information and not to be discussed
d. There is no law that covers this situation


Answer: A - Abe Mack

Katrina was traveling north on Jones Rd and Willie was about to enter Jones Rd from a private drive. There are no traffic control devices at this location. Which driver has the right-of-way?

Katrina was traveling north on Jones Rd and Willie was about to enter Jones Rd from a private drive. There are no traffic control devices at this location. Which driver has the right-of-way?




a. Willie
b. Katrina
c. Whichever driver is on the right
d. Whichever driver is struck if there is an accident



Answer: B - Katrina

Which of the following is NOT authorized by the Transportation Code to remove an unlawfully stopped vehicle?

Which of the following is NOT authorized by the Transportation Code to remove an unlawfully stopped vehicle?




a. A license and weight inspector of the department
b. Investigators commissioned by the attorney general under Section 402.009, Government Code
c. Officers commissioned by the State Board of pharmacy
d. An agent of the FBI


Answer: D - an agent of the FBI

James Pamplona was traveling north on Killer Highway. As he came over the crest of a hill, he was unable to stop his vehicle because of the speed he was traveling and his vehicle struck a train that was legally crossing the highway. What violation(s) has he committed?

James Pamplona was traveling north on Killer Highway. As he came over the crest of a hill, he was unable to stop his vehicle because of the speed he was traveling and his vehicle struck a train that was legally crossing the highway. What violation(s) has he committed?



a. Fail to control speed
b. Unsafe speed
c. Failed to stop for train - hazardous proximity
d. A and B



Answer: C - failed to stop for train - hazardous proximity

Reckless driving is punishable by __________

Reckless driving is punishable by __________



a. A fine not to exceed $200.00
b. Confinement in the county jail not to exceed 30 days
c. $1000.00 fine
d. A and B, A or B


Answer: D - A and B, A or B

A person commits an offense if the person is at least __________ years of age; is riding in the front seat of a passenger car while the vehicle is being operated; is occupying a seat that is equipped with a safety belt; and is not secured by a safety belt.

A person commits an offense if the person is at least __________ years of age; is riding in the front seat of a passenger car while the vehicle is being operated; is occupying a seat that is equipped with a safety belt; and is not secured by a safety belt.




a. 4
b. 15
c. 18
d. 21



Answer: B - 15

Lester Pugh is traveling north on Jordan Rd. when stopped by a peace officer. Lester Pugh was found to not be secured by a safety belt and Little Pugh, age 1, was found to not be in a child safety seat system. The peace officer finds that the vehicle that was being operated by Lester Pugh is a 1965 Chevy pick up (no seat-belts were even installed in this vehicle). What violation(s) has Lester Pugh committed?

Lester Pugh is traveling north on Jordan Rd. when stopped by a peace officer. Lester Pugh was found to not be secured by a safety belt and Little Pugh, age 1, was found to not be in a child safety seat system. The peace officer finds that the vehicle that was being operated by Lester Pugh is a 1965 Chevy pick up (no seat-belts were even installed in this vehicle). What violation(s) has Lester Pugh committed?




a. Drove, not secured by safety belts
b. Unsecured child (age 1)
c. Both A and B because he has had over 35 years to get safety belts installed
d. No violations committed



Answer: D - No violations committed

A person may not occupy a house trailer while it is __________.

A person may not occupy a house trailer while it is __________.




a. Being operated on a highway
b. Being inspected on a highway
c. Being moved on a highway
d. None of the above



Answer: C - being moved on a highway

A __________ may not open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic, unless the door may be opened in reasonable safety without interfering with the movement of other traffic. ( give the best answer)

A __________ may not open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic, unless the door may be opened in reasonable safety without interfering with the movement of other traffic. ( give the best answer)




a. Driver
b. Person
c. Passenger
d. Lien holder



Answer: B - Person

What information is NOT required on a "Notice To Appear"?

What information is NOT required on a "Notice To Appear"?




a. Driver license number
b. Name of the person charged
c. Address of the person charged
d. Time the person is to appear



Answer: A - Driver License Number

Which of the following statements are true?

Which of the following statements are true?



a. Ale is alcohol by definition
b. Beer is alcohol by definition
c. Drug has the meaning assigned by 481.002, Health and Safety Code
d. All of the above


Answer: D - All of the Above

Which of the following statements are true?

Which of the following statements are true?




a. Driver means, as used in reference to a vehicle, a person who drives or has physical control of a vehicle
b. Pedestrian means a person on foot
c. A lien holder is the actual owner of a vehicle
d. A and B



Answer: B - Pedestrian means a person on foot