TCOLE Traffic Law and Enforcement 2

Question 1

Under Texas Transportation Code, what is the minimum age for a Class A commercial driver's license for interstate commerce?

Accepted Answer

21 years old

Answer

Federal regulations require drivers to be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce.

Question 2

A Texas officer stops a vehicle for a defective tail lamp at night. Under Transportation Code, how many functioning tail lamps are required?

Accepted Answer

One

Answer

Texas Transportation Code §547.322 requires at least one tail lamp that emits red light visible from 1,000 feet to the rear.

Question 3

When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with lights activated on a divided highway, Texas law requires drivers to:

Accepted Answer

Move over one lane OR slow to 20 mph below the speed limit

Answer

Texas Move Over Law requires vacating the closest lane if safe, or if unable to change lanes, reducing speed to 20 mph below the posted limit.

Question 4

Under Texas law, which blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level triggers a DWI arrest for a commercial driver?

Accepted Answer

0.04

Answer

Commercial drivers are held to a stricter standard; a BAC of 0.04 or greater while operating a commercial vehicle constitutes DWI in Texas.

Question 5

A Texas officer observes a driver making a U-turn in a business district. Under the Transportation Code, this is generally:

Accepted Answer

Permitted unless a sign prohibits it

Answer

Texas Transportation Code §545.102 allows U-turns in a business district only where permitted by an official sign; absent a prohibition, local ordinances govern.

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TCOLE Traffic Law and Enforcement 2