TCOLE Traffic Law and Enforcement 5

Question 1

Under Texas law, a non-commercial driver's license is automatically suspended if the holder is convicted of certain drug offenses even if no vehicle was involved. The suspension period for a first offense is:

Accepted Answer

180 days

Answer

Texas Transportation Code §521.372 mandates a 180-day suspension for a first drug conviction, even if unrelated to driving.

Question 2

A Texas officer stops a vehicle and discovers the driver's license is suspended. The officer should be aware that driving while license invalid (DWLI) is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A Class B misdemeanor

Answer

Texas Transportation Code §521.457 classifies driving while license is invalid as a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.

Question 3

Under Texas Transportation Code, how close to a fire hydrant may a vehicle legally park?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

Answer

Texas Transportation Code §545.302 prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Question 4

A Texas officer encounters a driver who appears intoxicated but refuses field sobriety tests. The officer's BEST next step under Texas law is to:

Accepted Answer

Establish probable cause through other observations and request a statutory blood draw

Answer

FSTs are voluntary; however, an officer may rely on other observations (odor, speech, eyes, driving behavior) to establish probable cause and invoke implied consent for chemical testing.

Question 5

Under Texas Transportation Code §545.351, the 'reasonable and prudent speed' standard means a driver must:

Accepted Answer

Drive at a speed that accounts for conditions including weather, visibility, and traffic

Answer

Texas applies an absolute speed limit AND a basic rule requiring drivers to operate at a speed reasonable for existing conditions, even below the posted limit.

TCOLE - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Practice Test

TCOLE - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Practice Test

TCOLE Traffic Law and Enforcement 5