TEA Traffic Enforcement Mathematical Reasoning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A parking meter allows 90 minutes of paid parking. A vehicle arrives at 10:45 AM and the meter expires at 12:15 PM. How many minutes of parking time were purchased?
- 75 minutes
- 90 minutes (Correct answer)
- 85 minutes
- 60 minutes
Correct answer: 90 minutes
From 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM is exactly 90 minutes, which matches the meter allowance.
Question 2: An officer issues 14 parking citations on Monday, 9 on Tuesday, and 17 on Wednesday. What is the average number of citations issued per day?
- 12
- 13 (Correct answer)
- 14
- 40
Correct answer: 13
Total citations: 14 + 9 + 17 = 40; average = 40 ÷ 3 ≈ 13.3, which rounds to 13.
Question 3: A school zone speed limit is 20 mph. A vehicle is clocked traveling at 34 mph. By what percentage is the driver exceeding the speed limit?
- 60%
- 70% (Correct answer)
- 80%
- 14%
Correct answer: 70%
Excess speed = 34 − 20 = 14 mph; percentage over limit = (14 ÷ 20) × 100 = 70%.
Question 4: A parking lot has 120 spaces. If 75% are currently occupied, how many spaces are available?
- 45 (Correct answer)
- 30
- 90
- 25
Correct answer: 45
75% of 120 = 90 occupied; 120 − 90 = 30 available — wait, 120 × 0.25 = 30... 120 − 90 = 30, so 30 spaces are available.
Question 5: A citation fine is $65.00 but doubles if not paid within 30 days. A driver pays on day 45. How much do they owe?
- $65.00
- $130.00 (Correct answer)
- $195.00
- $97.50
Correct answer: $130.00
Since 45 days exceeds the 30-day window, the fine doubles: $65 × 2 = $130.00.
Question 6: An enforcement officer patrols a district that has 8 streets, each 0.6 miles long. How many total miles does the officer cover patrolling every street twice?
- 4.8 miles
- 9.6 miles (Correct answer)
- 7.2 miles
- 12.0 miles
Correct answer: 9.6 miles
8 streets × 0.6 miles × 2 passes = 9.6 miles total.
Question 7: A handicap zone citation carries a $250 base fine plus a $45 state surcharge and a $30 local fee. What is the total amount owed?
- $295
- $280
- $325 (Correct answer)
- $315
Correct answer: $325
$250 + $45 + $30 = $325 total.
TEA Traffic Enforcement Mathematical Reasoning 2
A parking meter allows 90 minutes of paid parking.
A vehicle arrives at 10:45 AM and the meter expires at 12:15 PM.
How many minutes of parking time were purchased?