TCOLE Traffic Laws and Enforcement 5

Question 1

Under Texas Transportation Code, a vehicle traveling on a roadway must pass a bicycle being operated in the same direction at a distance of at least:

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

Texas law requires motor vehicles to pass bicycles with at least 3 feet of clearance when overtaking them in the same direction.

Question 2

In Texas, a driver convicted of DWI with a child passenger under 15 years old faces an enhanced charge of:

Accepted Answer

DWI with Child Passenger - State Jail Felony

Answer

DWI with a passenger younger than 15 is a separate offense — a state jail felony — distinct from standard DWI charges.

Question 3

A Texas officer uses radar to clock a vehicle at 78 mph in a 70 mph zone. The officer's radar unit must be:

Accepted Answer

Tested with a tuning fork before and after each shift

Answer

Traffic radar units in Texas should be verified with a calibrated tuning fork at the start and end of each shift to ensure accuracy.

Question 4

Texas law prohibits operating a motor vehicle on a highway while using a handheld mobile device to read, write, or send an electronic message. This offense is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A Class C misdemeanor

Answer

Texting while driving is a Class C misdemeanor under Texas Transportation Code §545.4251, with enhanced penalties if it causes serious injury or death.

Question 5

Under Texas law, a driver approaching an intersection controlled by a steady red arrow signal intending to turn right may:

Accepted Answer

Not turn until the signal shows a green arrow or green circle

Answer

A steady red arrow prohibits the turn in the indicated direction; drivers must wait for a permissive green signal unless a sign specifically permits turning on red.

TCOLE - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Practice Test

TCOLE - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Practice Test

TCOLE Traffic Laws and Enforcement 5