TEA Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield TEA facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. In most U.S. jurisdictions, how long does a motorist typically have to respond to or contest a parking summons? → 30 days
2. When a dispatcher provides a location address, the correct procedure for a Traffic Enforcement Agent is to: → Acknowledge and repeat the address back to confirm accuracy
3. You have just issued a summons when the vehicle owner returns and becomes verbally aggressive. What should you do? → Remain calm, do not argue, and call for police assistance if necessary
4. Which of the following approaches an intersection in a safe manner? → Travelling at a speed that will allow you to stop, if required
5. Why is it important for a Traffic Enforcement Agent to monitor the radio channel continuously while on patrol? → To stay aware of developing situations, officer safety alerts, and dispatch assignments
6. If a Traffic Enforcement Agent witnesses a serious crime in progress, their FIRST action should be: → Radio for sworn police backup immediately
7. Why is it forbidden to drive after drinking? → It increases your risk of being in an accident.
8. A construction vehicle is blocking a travel lane and displays no work permit. What should you do? → Issue a summons and radio for police or your supervisor to verify permit status
9. A food delivery cyclist parks a motor-assisted bicycle in a protected bike lane for more than three minutes. What is the appropriate action? → Issue a violation for obstructing the bike lane if local rules prohibit it
10. What proportion of total output did benches make up throughout the course of the six years? → 40.50%
11. Assume that year three's total production costs were £150,000. How much did it cost to produce one bench if one table cost £2.50 to make? → £10
12. In the context of a Traffic Enforcement Agent's report, what does the term 'disposition' refer to? → The final outcome or resolution of an event or interaction.
13. What is the proper way for a Traffic Enforcement Agent to end a radio transmission? → State their unit number or 'out'
14. Which way should the patrol car typically be angled during a high-risk traffic stop? → Left
15. A vehicle is parked with one wheel on the sidewalk. Which violation is most likely applicable? → Parking on a sidewalk
16. When a Traffic Enforcement Agent needs to report multiple vehicles blocking a major intersection, the MOST appropriate action is: → Radio dispatch with the specific intersection and nature of the blockage
17. How far away from the violator vehicle should the patrol car be during a traffic stop with unknown risk? → 10 feet
18. You notice a vehicle leaking a large amount of fluid in a busy intersection. What is the primary action? → Secure the scene as best you can and radio for police and sanitation assistance
19. Which of the following scenarios constitutes a 'standing' violation rather than a 'parking' violation? → A vehicle is stopped at a bus stop for five minutes while the driver waits for a friend.
20. Which constitutional amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures by government agents, including TEAs? → Fourth Amendment
21. A vehicle is parked at a broken parking meter. Is it subject to a parking violation? → Yes — the driver must still observe posted time limits and regulations
22. A vehicle bearing U.S. government (GSA) license plates is parked illegally on a city street. What is the correct TEA action? → Issue a summons — government plates provide no parking exemption on city streets
23. A school bus is actively loading students in a posted no-stopping zone. What action should you take? → Allow the loading to continue, as school bus loading is typically exempt
24. When serving a summons by affixing it to an unoccupied vehicle, where should the agent place it to ensure it is considered properly served? → In a conspicuous place on the vehicle, such as under the windshield wiper.
25. At this stage of a traffic stop, radio contact with dispatch is required. → Before you activate emergency lights and stop the vehicle
26. Under what circumstances is it permissible to park in a zone designated as 'No Standing Except Trucks Loading and Unloading'? → If you are driving a commercial truck and are actively loading or unloading.
27. You observe a vehicle in a designated accessible parking space with no visible disability placard or plate. What is your first step? → Check all windows and the rear of the vehicle for a placard before issuing a summons
28. What percentage of men to women are unemployed? → 126:136
29. A sworn police officer at the scene of an incident tells you to leave the area immediately. What should you do? → Comply promptly — sworn officers have authority to direct TEAs away from active scenes
30. A Traffic Enforcement Agent encounters a situation requiring immediate police assistance. Which radio priority level should they use? → Emergency