TEA Traffic Enforcement Written Comprehension 2

Question 1

A traffic enforcement agent reads a posted sign that says 'NO PARKING 7AM-9AM MON-FRI.' A vehicle is parked there at 8:30 AM on a Thursday. What should the agent do?

Accepted Answer

Issue a parking citation

Answer

The vehicle is parked during a restricted time on a restricted day, so a citation is warranted.

Question 2

An officer's incident report states a vehicle 'failed to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.' Which violation does this most likely describe?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrian right-of-way violation

Answer

Failing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk is a pedestrian right-of-way violation under traffic law.

Question 3

A regulation states vehicles may park for a maximum of 2 hours between 8AM and 6PM. An agent marks a tire at 10:15 AM and returns at 12:20 PM. The vehicle has not moved. What should the agent do?

Accepted Answer

Issue a citation for overtime parking

Answer

The vehicle has been parked for over 2 hours within the restricted window, so a citation is appropriate.

Question 4

A posted sign reads 'TOW-AWAY ZONE NO STOPPING ANY TIME.' An agent finds a vehicle parked there. Which action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Issue a citation and arrange for towing

Answer

A tow-away zone with 'no stopping any time' means the vehicle is subject to both citation and immediate towing.

Question 5

A memo instructs agents to prioritize enforcement near school zones between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM on school days. An agent is available at 9:00 AM on a school day. Where should they focus?

Accepted Answer

Shift to their regular patrol route as the priority window has passed

Answer

The morning priority window ended at 8:30 AM, so the agent should return to regular patrol duties.

Traffic Enforcement Agent Test Practice Test

Traffic Enforcement Agent Test Practice Test

TEA Traffic Enforcement Written Comprehension 2