FREE TCOLE Traffic Law and Enforcement Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the Texas Transportation Code, what is the specific action a driver must take upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way, drive to a position parallel to the right-hand edge of the roadway clear of any intersection, and stop.

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Slow to 20 mph below the posted speed limit and proceed with caution.

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Stop immediately in their current lane of traffic.

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Change lanes to the left to create an open lane for the emergency vehicle.

Question 2

An officer stops a vehicle and finds a 7-year-old child, who is 4 feet 5 inches tall, secured only with a standard adult seat belt. Under Texas Transportation Code §545.412, what is the violation?

Accepted Answer

Failure to secure a child in a child passenger safety seat system.

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No violation has occurred, as the child is over 6 years old.

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Improper use of an adult safety belt.

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No violation has occurred, as the child is over 4 feet tall.

Question 3

A person is backing out of a parking space and strikes an unoccupied, legally parked vehicle, causing minor damage. According to Texas Transportation Code §550.024, which of the following actions fulfills the driver's legal duty?

Accepted Answer

Locating the owner of the vehicle or leaving a written notice with the striking driver's name and address in a conspicuous place on the damaged vehicle.

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Leaving the scene if the damage is less than $200.

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Calling their own insurance company to report the incident.

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Waiting for a police officer to arrive and file a report.

Question 4

Which of the following best defines the offense of Reckless Driving under Texas Transportation Code §545.401?

Accepted Answer

Operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

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Exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour.

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Failing to signal a lane change on a highway.

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Accidentally running a red light while changing the radio station.

Question 5

A peace officer signals for a driver to pull over using emergency lights and a siren. The driver, knowing it is a police officer, willfully accelerates and refuses to stop. According to the Texas Transportation Code, what is the most specific offense committed?

Accepted Answer

Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer

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Speeding

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Failure to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle

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Disregarding an Official Traffic Control Device

Question 6

An officer conducts a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding. The driver is unable to provide any form of a driver's license or proof of financial responsibility. For the lack of financial responsibility, what is the most likely enforcement action for a first-time offense under Transportation Code §601.191?

Accepted Answer

Issuance of a citation for a misdemeanor offense.

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Immediate arrest and vehicle impoundment.

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A verbal warning with a 24-hour grace period to obtain insurance.

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Suspension of the vehicle's registration on the spot.