Which of the following actions by the colonists is most similar to the one recommended in the excerpt above? (Virginia delegates to the First Continental Congress)
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 device that a person may ride and that is propelled by human power and has two tandem wheels at least one of which is more that 14 inches in diameter.
a. Motorcycle
b. Bicycle
c. Moped
d. Motor driven cycle
_____ 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
_______ means a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, used to transport persons and designed to accommodate 10 or fewer passengers, including the driver.
_______ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Shanna is walking west on a sidewalk and Beatrice has to cross the sidewalk while existing a building while operating a motor vehicle. Who has the right-of-way?
a. Shanna
b. Beatrice
c. Whichever is on the other's right
d. There is not law that covers this situation
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
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
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.
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
A person commits an offense if the person operated an open-bed pick up truck when a child younger than __________ years of age is occupying the bed of the truck.
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)
The time and place specified in the notice to appear must be at least __________ after the date of arrest unless the person arrested demands an earlier hearing.
a. 5 working days
b. 10 days
c. 20 working days
d. 30 days
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
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