TEA Traffic Enforcement Agent Written Comprehension 2

Question 1

A posted sign reads: 'NO PARKING 7AM-9AM MON-FRI.' A vehicle is parked there at 8:30 AM on a Saturday. What should the TEA do?

Accepted Answer

Allow the vehicle to remain; the restriction does not apply on Saturday

Answer

The restriction is only in effect Monday through Friday, so a vehicle parked there on Saturday is not in violation.

Question 2

According to standard TEA procedures, when writing a summons, what information is most critical to record accurately?

Accepted Answer

The license plate number, state, and exact location of the violation

Answer

Accurate license plate number, state, and location are essential to properly identify the vehicle and the violation.

Question 3

A TEA reads the following instruction: 'Do not issue summonses to vehicles displaying valid handicapped placards in designated accessible spaces.' A vehicle with an expired placard is in an accessible space. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Issue a summons because the placard is expired and therefore not valid

Answer

An expired placard is not a valid placard, so the vehicle does not meet the exemption criteria and is subject to a summons.

Question 4

A supervisor's memo states: 'All agents must log meal breaks in the field activity report.' An agent forgets to log a break. Which best describes the consequence?

Accepted Answer

The agent is in violation of a written departmental procedure

Answer

Failing to follow a written departmental procedure constitutes a violation of that policy regardless of intent.

Question 5

A sign states: 'STREET CLEANING TUE & FRI 11AM-1PM.' A TEA arrives at 11:15 AM on a Friday. Which vehicles may receive summonses?

Accepted Answer

All vehicles parked on the affected side of the street

Answer

Once the street cleaning restriction is in effect, all vehicles parked on the restricted side are in violation and subject to summons.

Traffic Enforcement Agent Test Practice Test

Traffic Enforcement Agent Test Practice Test

TEA Traffic Enforcement Agent Written Comprehension 2