TCOLE Traffic Laws and Enforcement Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the Texas Transportation Code, what is the prima facie maximum speed limit for a passenger car on a street in an urban district, if no other speed limit is posted?

Accepted Answer

30 miles per hour

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25 miles per hour

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45 miles per hour

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35 miles per hour

Question 2

An officer stops a vehicle and observes a 7-year-old child in the back seat who is 4 feet, 7 inches tall. The child is secured only by a standard adult lap and shoulder belt. According to the Texas Transportation Code, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

An offense has been committed because the child is younger than 8 years old AND less than 4 feet, 9 inches tall.

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No offense has been committed because the child is older than 5.

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No offense has been committed because the child is properly secured for their height.

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An offense has been committed, but it is only a secondary violation.

Question 3

Under the Texas "Move Over/Slow Down" law, which of the following actions is required of a driver on a multi-lane highway when approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle on the roadside with its lights activated?

Accepted Answer

Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle if possible; or slow to 20 mph below the posted speed limit.

Answer

Come to a complete stop until signaled to proceed by emergency personnel.

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Honk twice to acknowledge the emergency vehicle and maintain speed.

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Slow down to 10 mph below the posted speed limit in the current lane.

Question 4

A peace officer lawfully detains a driver for a traffic violation. The driver verbally provides their correct name and date of birth but refuses to produce their physical driver's license for the officer to inspect. Which offense, if any, has the driver committed?

Accepted Answer

Violation of Driver's License Law (Failure to Display License)

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Failure to Identify (Penal Code §38.02)

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No offense, as they provided their name and date of birth.

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Interference with Public Duties

Question 5

Under which of the following circumstances is a Texas peace officer authorized to make a custodial arrest for a routine traffic violation that is punishable by fine only?

Accepted Answer

The driver refuses to sign the written promise to appear on the citation.

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The driver is a resident of a different county within Texas.

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The officer has discretion to arrest for any and all traffic violations.

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The violation occurs in a designated construction zone with workers present.

Question 6

Which of the following is a key element that must be proven to convict a person of Reckless Driving under Texas Transportation Code §545.401?

Accepted Answer

The person was operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

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The person was driving more than 25 mph over the posted speed limit in a residential area.

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The person was operating a vehicle while using a wireless communication device.

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The person caused a collision that resulted in property damage exceeding $1,000.