Term
"A person who drives or has physical control of a vehicle"
a. driver
b. operator
c. owner
d. none of the above |
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Owner is a person who:
a. has property interest in a vehicle
b. has title to a vehicle
c. is the lien holder on a vehicle until the vehicle is paid off
d. a or b |
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School Crossing Guard must be a responsible person who is at least age ____ and designated by local authority to direct traffic in a school Zone.
a. 21
b. 17
c. 18
d. 17 but not yet 21 |
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_____ is an officer authorized to direct traffic or arrest persons who violate traffic regulation.
a. School Crossing Guard
b. Railroad Officer
c. Anyone
d. Police Officer |
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"The territory adjacent to & including a highway if buildings used for business are located within 600 feet of the highway and it occupies at least 300 feet of frontage on a highway" is:
a. Urban district
b. Business district
c. Residential district
d. Metropolitan Area |
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"The territory adjecent to & including a highway, not in a municipality and is improved with structures for business, industry or dwellings, located at intervals of less than 100 feet for a distrance of at lease 1/4 mile on either side of the highway" is:
a. Residential District
b. Urban District
c. Metropolitan Area
d. Business District |
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Which of these is not an authorized emergency vehicle?
a. Police vehicle
b. Publc ambulance licensed by Department of Health
c. Private vehicle of a volunteer fire fighter
d. Blood bank vehicle making an emergency delivery of blood |
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Definition
c. Private vehicle of a volunteer fire fighter |
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Bicycle has two-tandem wheels, at least one of which is _____ in diameter?
a. 21 inches
b. 14 inches
c. More than 14 inches
d. Less than 14 inches |
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"A motor vehicle used to transport persons & designed to accommodate more than 10 passengers including the operator"
a. bus
b. passenger car
c. truck
d. van |
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A Moped is a motor driven cycle that:
a. cannot exceed 30 mph in one mile
b. cannot produce more than 2 bake horsepower
c. has an engine to 50 cc or less
d. all the above |
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A motorcycle with an engine of 250 cc or less is called a :
a. moped
b. motorcycle
c. motor driven cycle
d. road tractor |
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A self propelled vehicle or a vehicle propelled by electric power from overhead trolley wires:
a. motor vehicle
b. vehicle
c. trolley cars
d. none of these
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A motor vehicle other than a tractor that is equipped with a saddle for the rider & designed to have when propelled not more than 3 wheels in ontact with the ground:
a. motor cycle
b. motor trike
c. motor driven cycle
d. tractor |
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A vehicle designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle, to transport persons or property, contrructed so that no part of the vehicle's weight, & load rests on the motor vehicle:
a. road tractor
b. trailer
c. semi trailer
d. truck tractor |
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A vehicle designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle, to transport persons or prioperty, contstructed so that part of the vehicle's weight & load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle:
a. road tractor
b. trailer
c. semi trailer
d. truck tractor |
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A vehicle designed to be drawn by another vehicle and secured to the other vehicle by means of a reach, pole, boom or other security device & ordinarily used to transport long or irregularly shaped loads capable of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections:
a. semi trailer
b. pole trailer
c. trailer
d. special mobile equipment |
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A motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, used to transport persons & designed to accommodate 10 or fewer passengers, including the operator:
a. truck
b. light truck
c. bus
d. passenger car |
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A motor vehicle designed to primarily trasport property:
a. passenger car
b. light truck
c. truck
d. truck tractor |
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Definition
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A motor vehicle designed & used to draw another vehicle but not constructed to carry a load independently or a part of the weight of the other vehicle or its load:
a. road tractor
b. truck tractor
c. truck
d. semi tractor |
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Definition
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A device that can be used to transport or draw persons or property on a highway, but not operated or used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks:
a. motor vehicle
b. vehicle
c. passenger car or light truck
d. none of the above |
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Definition
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Term
An "unmarked crosswalk" only exists at:
a. intersections
b. marked crossing on the street
c. intersections with sidewalks on either side
d. no such thing |
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c. intersections with sidewalks on either side |
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Term
A divided, controlled access highway for through traffic is called:
a. highway
b. freeway
c. interstate highway
d. roadway
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Entire width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way, any part of which is open to the public for vehicular travel:
a. roadway
b. street
c. highway
d. b or c |
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Definition
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A portion of the highway that is designed for parking, is called:
a. parking lot
b. curb or berm
c. shoulder
d. easement |
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Definition
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That portion of the highway, other than the berm or shoulder, that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel:
a. freeway
b. roadway
c. lane
d. ramp |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the below is not considered an intersection where it meets a highway?
a. dirt road
b. alley
c. gravel road
d. any of the above |
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Definition
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Official traffic control devices are used to _____ traffic.
a. regulate
b. warn
c. guide
d. all the above |
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Definition
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That portion of the street that is between the lateral line of the roadway or curb and the adjacent property line and is intended for pedestrian use.
a. shoulder
b. improved shoulder
c. sidewalk
d. crosswalk |
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Term
Improved shoulder is a shoulder that is:
a. maked
b. paved
c. wide enough for a lane of traffic
d. none of these |
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Definition
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Term
A manual, electric or mecanical device that alternately directs traffic to stop & go is a?
a. traffic control device
b. traffic control signal
c. traffic control sign
d. none fo these |
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Definition
b. traffic control signal |
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Term
Injury to any part of the human body, that requires treatment, defines:
a. bodily injury
b. personal injury
c. serious bodily injury
d. deadly conduct |
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Definition
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Term
The common area at the junction of two highways, defines:
a. right of way
b. easement
c. intersection
d. juncture |
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Definition
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Term
From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise defines:
a. nighttime
b. daytime
c twilight
d. none of these |
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Definition
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Term
From 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset defines:
a. nighttime
b. daytime
c. twilight
d. none of these |
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Definition
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Term
To halt a vehicle, other than temporarily while receiving or discharging passengers, defines:
a. stop
b. stand
c. park
d. none of these |
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Definition
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Term
To completely cease movement or halt a vehicle.
a. stop
b. stand
c. park
d. yield |
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Definition
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Term
The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian within hazardous proximity defines:
a. right of way
b. yield
c. stop
d. none of these |
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Definition
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Term
To stand an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
a. stand
b. park
c. stop
d. none of these |
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Definition
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X is riding his horse on the roadway and rode past a stop sign without stopping. This is:
a. no violation
b. violation for "horse on roadway"
c. violation for "disregarded stop sign"
d. b and c |
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Definition
c. violation for "disregarded stop sign" |
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Term
Illegal dumping is to litter within _____ feet of a highway(maximum)
a. 50
b. 100
c. 300
d. 1000 |
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Definition
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Litter is not:
a. decayable waste
b. non-decayable waste
c. sewage
d. old motor vehicle parts |
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Definition
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Term
When SHALL a person be taken before a magistrate for traffic vilation?
a. when arrested for F.S.R.A. misdemeanor
b. when the person demands it
c. when the person refuses to sign their written promise to appear
d. any of the above |
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Definition
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Term
Which offenses require an officer to issue a written notice to appear?
a. speeding & driving while intoxicated
b. speeding & violating open container in motor vehicle on highway
c. speeding & F.S.R.A. misdemeanor
d. all the above |
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Definition
b. speeding & violating open container in motor vehicle on highway |
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Term
The time that must be given on the written notice to appear, for the violator to contact the court, must be at least _____ days.
a. 30
b. 30 working days
d. 10
c. 10working days
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A person may comply with Promise to Appear by:
a. appearing in court on the date indicated on the citation
b. appearance by counsel
c. calling in
d. a or b |
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The magistrate that a person must be taken before, when arrested on traffic violation, must be:
a. in the same county as the offense
b. have jurisdiction over that offense
c. the closest or most accessible from place of arrest
d. all the above |
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Definition
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Term
If the person issued a traffic citation, learns that the offense will be dismissed that night in court due to a technicality, then the violator:
a. need not appear
b. must be in court anyway
c. needs an attorney to represent him anyway
d. none of these |
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Definition
b. must be in court anyway |
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Term
Once th violator has signed his/her written promise to appear, the officer shall give them a duplicate copy of the citation and then:
a. may detain temporarily for investigation
b. may check NCIC and TCIC for open warrants
c. shall promptly release the person from custody
d. may release the person from custody within a reasonable time |
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Definition
c. shall promptly release the person from custody |
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Term
The complaint and the notice to appear on the charge of speeding, must specify:
a. the posted speed limit at the location of the offense
b. how speed was determined
c. the alleged speed of the violator
d. all the above
e. a and c only |
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The minimum age to drive a school bus is:
a. 21
b. 18
c. 16
d. 15
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Definition
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Term
The minimum age to drive a taxi is:
a. 21
b. 17 with driver's education
c. 16
d. 18
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Definition
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Term
A person required to have a driver's license shall have it in their possession while dirving & display it upon demand of:
a. a peace officer
b. a magistrate
c. a court officer
d. any of the above |
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A _____ may stop & detain a person operating a motor vehicle to determine if they have valid D.L.
a. magistrate
b. officer of the court
c. peace officer
d. any of the above |
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Definition
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A judge may dismiss a citation for "Driving with expired D.L." if it's renewed within _____ days from arrest.
a. 30 days
b. 30 working days
c. 20 working days
d. 20 days |
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Definition
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Which of the below is exempt from having a Texas D.L. to operate a vehicle in Texas?
a. a peace officer
b. a person in the Service of the Texas Militia in an offical vehicle
c. a U.S. Postal employee in a U.S.
Postal truck
d. b and c only |
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Definition
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A new resident to Texas has ____ days to obtain a new Texas D.L.
a. 90
b. 30 working
c. 10 working
d. 10 |
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Definition
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A person has _____ days to report a change of address or name to DPS for their D.L.
a. 30 days
b. 30 working days
c. 10 working days
d. 10 days |
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Definition
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Term
What class D.L. is required to operate a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or more?
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Either a or b |
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Definition
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To drive a bus with a seating capacity of less than 24 passengers requires a Class ____ D.L.(minimum)
a. Class B
b. Class A
c. Class C
d. None fo the above |
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Definition
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Term
The minumum class D.L. to tow a vehicle that exceeds 10,000 pounds is a Class:
a. Class B
b. Class A
c. Class C
d. Class M |
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Definition
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To operate a Moped requires a Class ____ D.L.
a. Class M restricted (not to exceed 250 cc)
b. Class M
c. Class M (restricted to moped only)
d. None of these |
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Definition
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Term
A D.L. issued to a person under age ____ shall be marked Provisional.
a. 21
b. 18
c. 16
d. 15
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Definition
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To otain a D.L. or to renew a D.L. the applicant must provide:
a. proof of marriage
b. proof of financial responsibility
c. statement that the applicant doesn't own a motor vehicle that reqires insurance
d. b or c
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Definition
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It is unlawful to possess _____ D.L.
a. more than 2
b. more than 1
c. may have as many D.L. as you can qualify for...but none that are expired
d. none of these |
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Definition
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No one under age _____ can be licensed.
a. 18
b. 15
c. 16
d. 21 |
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Definition
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DPS cannot issue a Class A or B, D.L. to anyone under age _____.
a. 17
b. 18 without driver's education
c. 21
d. a or b |
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Definition
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Term
The youngest a person can attain a Class C drivers' license is age _____.
a. 18
b. 17
c. 16
d. 15 |
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Definition
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Term
The youngest a person can attain an Instruction Permit is age _____.
a. 21
b. 18
c. 15
d. 16 |
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Definition
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Term
The youngest a person can attain a hardship Driver's License is age _____.
a. 16
b. 15
c. 14
d. 17
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Definition
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Term
The youngest a person can attain a Restricted Class M is age _____.
a. 16
b. 17
c. 15
d. 18 |
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Definition
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Term
A restricted Class M D.L. is for a motorcycle that does not exceed _____ engine size.
a. 500 cc
b. 250 cc
c. 125 cc
d. 50 cc |
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Definition
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Term
A motor cycle that can not attain a speed of more than 30 MPH in one mile, with an engine that can not produce more than 2 brake horsepower, defines a :
a. motor driven scooter
b. motorcycle
c. moped
d. none of these |
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Definition
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Term
An Instructional Permit is considered a _____.
a. Separate class D.L.
b. Restricted D.L.
c. D.L. endorsement
d. none of these |
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Definition
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Term
Which of these is not a class of drivers' license?
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
D. Commercial D.L.
e. Class M |
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Definition
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Term
To operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate traffic must be minimum age _____.
a. 18
b. 17
c. 21
d. 18 with CDL endorsed for interstate travel |
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Definition
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Where a highway includes two or more roadways _____ feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as seperate intersections.
a. 10
b. 30
c. 50
d. 100
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Definition
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Which of the following does not constitute an intersection, when it meets a street?
a. dirt road
b. gravel road
c. alley
d. none of the above |
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Definition
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Term
Officer X is directing traffic at an intersection and Mr. Z continues to yell at the officer "mocking him". The officer ordered hm to be quiet & he refused. Z can be charged with:
a. disregarded the police
b. disorderly conduct
c. public nuisance
d. nothing |
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Definition
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Term
General penalty for a traffic offense, for which another penalty is not provided, has a minimum fine of:
a. $1.00
b. $200.00
c. $500.00
d. none of these |
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Definition
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Term
A motor vehicle designed & used to draw another vehicle but not constructed to carry a load independently or a part of the weight of the other vehicle or its load:
a. road tractor
b. truck tractor
c. truck
d. semi tractor |
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Definition
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X stopped at a red light on a one-way street at the intersection of a two way street. X wants to turn left on red. X should:
a. turn when the intersection is clear of traffic
b. turn left only after stopping and yielding to traffic in intersection
c. do not turn, wait for green light
d. a and b |
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Definition
c. do not turn, wait for green light |
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Term
Vehicle facing a steady green light
a. shall proceed straight through
b. may proceed straight, turn left, or turn right if not prohibited by sign
c. may only proceed straight
d. may proceed straight or turn right, but left turns are not allowed |
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Definition
b. may proceed straight, turn left, or turn right if not prohibited by sign |
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Term
X is stopped at a red light at a 4-way intersection of two-way traffic. There is a green directional arrow displayed for left turns. X wants to turn right at this intersection & there are no other vehicles in the intersection. X is in the far right hand lane, he can:
a. turn right on red after stopping
b. turn right without stopping
c. may not turn right as long as the green arrow is displayed
d. none of these |
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Definition
c. may not turn right as long as the green arrow is displayed |
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Term
A driver approaching a flashing red signal at an intersection shall stop:
a. at a clearly marked stop line
b. before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection
c. at the point nearest the intersecting roadway without entering the intersection
d. at whichever of the above designated points he arrives at first |
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Definition
d. at whichever of the above designated points he arrives at first |
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Term
Which of these signals does not require a driver to yield?
a. yield sign
b. flashing red
c. flashing yellow
d. stop sign |
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Definition
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Term
A flashing yellow light is a _____ signal.
a. yield
b. warning
c. caution
d. directional |
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Definition
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The operator of a vehicle facing a steady red signal at an intersection, shall stop at
a. an indicated stop line
b. before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection (if no stop line)
c. at the point nearest the intersection roadway with out entering the intersection
d. at whicherver of the above you arrive at first
e. a or b (only) |
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Definition
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The operator of a vehicle approaching a stop sign at an intersection shall stop at:
a. an indicated stop line
b. before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersecton (if no stop line)
c. at the point nearest the intersecting roadway without entering the intersection
d. all the above
e. at whichever of a,b,or c you arrive at first |
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Definition
e. at whichever of a,b,or c you arrive at first |
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Term
The operator of a vehicle facing a flashig red signal shall stop:
a. same rule as steady red signal at intersection
b. same rule as stop sign
c. at indiated stop line on pavement
d. none of these |
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Definition
b. same rule as stop sign |
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Term
The operator of a vehiicle approaching a Yield sign at an intersection, if safety requires, shall:
a. yield to vehicles approaching from the right
b. yield to vehicles approachig from the left
c. stop
d. yield to all traffic within hazordous proximity |
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Definition
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Operator of a vehice approaching a steady red sigal, not at an intersection, shall stop:
a. at an indicated stop line or marking on the pavement
b. at a sign on the pavement indicating where to stop
c. at the signal in the absence of a or b
d. same rule as a flashing red signal |
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Definition
c. at the signal in the absence of a or b |
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Term
Displaying an Unauthorized Traffice Control Device, in view of a highway, is considered a :
a. public nuisance violation
b. Class B misdemeanor
c. Class A misdemeanor
d. a misdemeanor |
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Definition
a. public nuisance violation |
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Term
A police officer may not enforce an official traffic control device, if at the time of the violation the device was:
a. properly positioned and insufficiently legbile
b. not properly positioned and sufficiently legible
c. not improperly positioned and insufficiently legible
d. none of the above |
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Definition
b. not properly positioned and sufficiently legible |
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Term
The operator of a _____ shall comply with Official Traffic Conrol Devices, unless directed otherwise by a police officer.
a. motor vehicle
c. vehicle
c. conveyance
d. device |
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Definition
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Which of the below situations allows an operator to drive "left of center of roadway"?
a. passing another vehicle proceeding in opposite direction
b. when there is an obstruction in his lane
c. upon a 3 lane roadway for two-way traffic.
d. all the above
e. b and c |
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Definition
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Operator of a vehicle moving in the opposite direction of another vehicle shall move or remain to the _____ of the other vehicle.
a. left
b. right
c. left of the center of the other vehicle
d. none of these |
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Definition
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An operator of a vehicle passing another vehicle shall return to an authorized lane before coming within _____ feet of the approaching vehicle (two way roadway).
a. 100
b. 50
c. 200
d. 500
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Definition
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An operator being passed by another vehicle, shall upon _____ signal, move to the right in favor of the passing vehicle.
a. visual
b. electronic turn indicator
c. audible
d. visual (flashig of head lamp)
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No vehicle shall be dirven left of center of roadway, when approaching with _____ feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
a. 50
b. 500
c. 1000
d. 100 |
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Definition
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"No passing zone" prohibits:
a. passing within the zone
b. dirving on the left side of roadwy within the no passing zone
c. driving on the left side of pavement striping marking a no passing zone
d. all the above
e. b and c above |
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Definition
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Term
An operator may pass another vehicle to the right (proceeding in same direction) only with safety & only if the vehicle being passed is:
a. making or about make a right turn
b. making or about to make a left turn
c. there is unobstructed pavement to the right to allow the vehicle to pass
d. b and c |
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Definition
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Term
An operator may not pass a vehicle to the right if he leaves the:
a. roadway
b. freeway main lane
c. pavement
d. shoulder |
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Definition
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Term
An operator may drive on the improved shoulder to the right of the roadway, only to:
a. stop, stand or park
b. accelerate to enter the main lanes on the highway
c. decelerate to turn right
d. all the above |
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Definition
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Term
An operator may drive upon the improved shoulder to the left of the roadway, only to:
a. stop, stand or park
b. accelerate to enter the highway
c. decelerate prior to a right turn
d. to avoid a collision |
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Definition
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Term
Limitations on driving on improved shoulders do not apply to:
a. authorized emergency vehicle
b. police patrols
c. bicycles
d. b and c |
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Definition
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Term
On a roadway divided into 3 or more marked lanes, providing for one-way traffic, an operator entering a lane from a lane to the _____ shall yield to a vehicle entereing the same lane from lane to the _______.
a. right/left
b. left/right
c. right/ceter
d. median/feeder |
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Definition
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To avoid the charge of "following too closely," the operator of a vehicle shall maintain _____ between the two vehicles so he can stop without colliding with the preceeding vehicle.
a. a proper distance
b. one car length for every ten miles an hour
c. a two-second-response interval
d. an assured clear distance |
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Definition
d. an assured clear distance |
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Term
The only caravan or motorcade exempt from the "following distance" rule is the _____.
a. military convoy
b. presidential entourage
c. funeral processions
d. there are no exceptions |
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Definition
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On a highway with two or more separate roadways, with a dividing space between them an operator shall drive on the right-hand roadway unless:
a. directed otherwise by a peace officer
b. directed otherwise by a police officer
c. directed otherwise by official traffic control device
d. all the above
e. b or c |
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Definition
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An operator may not drive onto a _____ except at an entrance/exit extablished by a public authority.
a. highway
b. roadway
c. freeway with main lane
d. controlled access roadway |
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Definition
d. controlled access roadway |
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Term
An operator on a highway when approaching a school bus stopped on the highway to receive or discharge a school child shall:
a. slow to a reasonale speed while passing the bus
b. stop before reaching the school bus
c. stop before passing the school bus
d. stop and then proceed when there are no children standing on the roadway |
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Definition
b. stop before reaching the school bus |
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Term
An operator stopped for a school bus may proceed past the school bus when:
a. the school bus resumes motion
b. the flashing red lights on the bus are turned off
c. the school bus driver signals the operator to proceed
d. any of the above
e. a and b only
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Definition
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Which of the below is true about left turns at an intersection?
a. approach in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available
b. on a two-way street, turn left-of-center of the intersection
c. on a one-way street, make the turn as close as possible to the left hand curb
d. exit the intersection after turning in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of the turn
e. all the above
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Operator turning right at an intersection shall:
a. make the approach as close to the right curb as possible
b. make the turn as close to the right curb as possible
c. remain to right of center on the intersection
d. all the above |
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An operator may not turn the vehicle in the oposite direction approaching a curve or crest of a grade, when approaching traffic is not visible for _____ feet.
a. 100
b. 500
c. 200
d. 1000 |
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An operator intending to turn right or left, shall signal continuously for not less than the last ____ feet of movement before turning.
a. 100
b. 50
c. 200
d. 250 |
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An operator shall use signal lamps to indicate an intention to _____.
a. turn
b. change lanes
c. start from a parked position
d. all the above
e. a and b only |
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An ooperator required to give a stop or turn signal shall do so by:
a. lighted signal lamps approved by the department
b. hand and arm
c. all the above
d. a or b |
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Electric signal lamps are required on vehicles that are:
a. more than 14 ft in length from the steering wheel to the extreme end of vehicle
b. more than 2 ft from the steering wheel to the left outside limit of the cab or load
c. all motor vehicles are required to have signal lamps
d. a or b |
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An operator giving hand & arm signals shall give them from:
a. the driver's side
b. the left side of the vehicle
c. the driver's seat
d. anywhere the signal is visible |
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b. the left side of the vehicle |
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Which operator is allowed to signal a right turn by hand & arm, from the right side of vehicle?
a. all operators
b. motorcycle operators
c. bicycle operators
d. b or c |
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An operator on a single lane or two-lane street that intersects with a three-lane roadway, without traffic cotrol device, shall _____.
a. have right of way
b. yield to the 3-lane street
c. may have right of way if not in hazardous proximity
d. none of the above |
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b. yield to the 3-lane street |
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An operator on an un-paved street that intersects with a paved street, shall:
a. yield to the paved street
b. yield to the un-paved street
c. have right of way
d. yield only if there is a traffic control device |
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a. yield to the paved street |
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When two roadways of the same configuration intersect without traffic control devices in place, which operator yields?
a. operator shall yield to vehicle approaching on his left
b. operator shall yield to vehicle approaching from his right, already in the intersection
c. operator shall yield to vehicles approaching from the right in hazardous proximity
d. b and c |
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"X" is approaching a T intersection on the terminating street. "Y" is approaching the same intersection othe through sreet. Who ields, if there are no traffic control devices in lace?
a. X
b. Y
c. No yield requirement because there is no sign
d. none of the above |
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A vehicle turning left from a roadway into a private road, drive or at an intersection, on a two-way roadway, shall yield to:
a. all traffic approaching from opposite direction
b. traffic approaching from opposite direction already in the intersection
c. traffic approaching from opposite direction in hazardous proximity
d. b and c |
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Preferential right-of-way at an intersection, may be indicated by:
a. stop sign only
b. yield sign only
c. stop sign or yield sign
d. right-of-way sign
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c. stop sign or yield sign |
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An operator approaching an intersection controlled by a stop, shall:
a. stop
b. yield right-of-way to vehicles already in the intesection
c. yield right-of-way to vehicles aproaching within hazardous proximity
d. all the above |
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An operator approaching an intersection controlled by a yield sign, shall:
a. stop for vehicles already in the intersection
b. slow to a reasonable speed
c. yield to vehicles in the intersection or approaching in hazardous proximity
d. both b and c |
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An operator on a feeder road shall yield to:
a. traffic entering the feeder from the highway
b. traffic entering the highway from the feeder
c. traffic about to enter the feeder from the highway
d. all the above
e. only a or b |
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Operator about to enter a highway from a private drive, alley or building shall yield to:
a. traffic to the right
b. traffic in hazadous proximity from the left
c. all traffic on the highway
d. none of the above |
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c. all traffic on the highway |
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An operator is required to yield, drive to right hand curb, stop parallel to curb, clear of any intersection, stop and remain standing until these vehicles have passed. Which one(s)?
a. authorized emergency vehicle
b. police vehicle sounding siren
c. authoized emergency vehicle sounding siren and red lights
d. all the above
e. b and c |
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An operator, unless on official business, may not follow fire apparatus responding to an alrm closer than _____ feet.
a. 15
b. 50
c. 500
d. 100
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An operator is not allowed to _____, where a fire apparatus has responded to an alarm.
a. drive into the same block
b. park in the same block
c. walk into the same block
d. all the above
e. a or b |
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An operator may not follow an ambulance closer than _____, when it has its headlights on.
a. 500 feet
b. 50 feet
c. an assured clear distance
d. 1 car length per 10 mph |
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c. an assured clear distance |
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The only person that can authorize a person to drive across an "unprotected fire hose" across a street at the scene of a fire, is:
a. traffic control officer
b. DPS trooper at the scene
c. fire department official in command at the scene
d. police officer working the scene |
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Definition
c. fire department official in command at the scene |
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An operator of a passenger vehicle, transporting a child under age _____ & _____ tall or less shall secure the child in a safety seat.
a. 4 / 24 inches
b. 8 / 4 feet 9 inches
c. 4 / 30 inches
d. 5 / 3 feet |
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An operator of a passenger vehicle transporting a child _____ or less in height, shall secure the child in a safety seat.
a. 4 feet 9 inches
b. 3 feet
c. 4 feet 6 inches
d. 5 feet |
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An operator of a passenger vehicle transporting a child at least age 8 but younger than 17 must secure the child
by ...
a. safety seat system
b. safety belt, anywhere in the vehicle
c. safety belt in front seat only
d. safety belt in back seat only |
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Definition
b. safety belt, anywhere in the vehicle |
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A passenger commits a "Seat Belt" violation if they are at least age _____ riding _____ in a passenger vehicle, equipped with seat belts and is not secured by a seat belt.
a. 4 / in the back seat
b. 15 / anywhere
c. 15 / in the front seat
d. 15 / in the back seat |
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It's unlawful to operate an open-bed pickp truck with a child under age _____ in the open bed, on the highway.
a. 18
b. 21
c. 17
d. 12 |
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Definition
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"X" missed his exit on I-10 and backed up 30 feet on the paved shoulder. No one was hit, this is:
a. unsafe backing
b. backed upon roadway of controlled access highway
c. backed upon shoulder of controlled access highway
d. reckless driving |
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c. backed upon shoulder of controlled access highway |
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An operator may not drive a vehicle when the front seat has a number of persons exceeding _____ that obstructs the driver's view or control of the vehicle.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 5
d. 4 |
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A passenger may not ride in a position that interferes with the operator's:
a. view to the front
b. view to the sides
c. control of the driving mechanism of the vehicle
d. any of the above |
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A person may not open the door on a vehicle, on the traffic side,:
a. unless it is done safely
b. without interfering with other traffic
c. without leaving it open longer than necessary to load or unload a passenger
d. all the above
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"The operation of two or more vehicles at a point side-by-side, at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to out distance each other", defines:
a. racing
b. drag racing
c. exhibition of acceleration
d. speed contest
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"The use of one or more vehicles over a common selected course, from the same point to the same point, for the purpose of comparing relative speeds or powers of acceleration in a specified distance or time", defined:
a. racing
b. drag racing
c. exhibition of acceleration
d. a speed contest |
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"The use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to out gain, out distance or prevent another vehicle from passing..." defines
a. racing
b. drag racing
c. exhibition of acceleration
d. a speed contest |
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To file "Fleeing from the police" the officer attempting to stop the violator must...
a. be in police uniform, displaying his badge
b. be in a marked police car
c. have given a signal to stop by hand, voice, light or siren
d. all the above |
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A person may not drive a _____ upon a sidewalk except at a permanent or authorized temporary driveway.
a. motor vehicle
b. vehicle
c. bicycle
d. motor driven cycle or moped |
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An operator may not drive in, on or across a _____ at an intersection, to turn right or left from one highway to another.
a. sidewalk
b. driveway
c. parking lot or business or residential entrance
d. any of the above |
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An operator of an Authorized Emergency Vehicle may do all of the followig EXCEPT:
a. park or stand where prohibited
b. proceed past a red or stop signal after slowing for safe operation
c. exceed maximum speed limit without endangering life or property
d. disregard restrictions on traffic direction or truning movements
e. may do all of the above |
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Definition
e. may do all of the above |
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An operator of an Authorized Emergency Vehicle may,
- park or stand where prohibited
- proceed past a red or stop signal
- exceed maximum speed limit
- and disregard restrictions on traffic direction
only when:
a. responding to an emergency call
b. pursuing a violator of the law
c. responding to but not returning from, a fire alarm
d. a, b, or c |
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Operator of an Authorized Emergency Vehicle responding to emergency situations shall use _____.
a. audible and visual signals required by law
b. audible signal only
c. visual signal only
d. audible or visual signal authorized by law |
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Definition
d. audible or visual signal authorized by law |
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Which of the below authorized emergency vehicles is NOT required to be equipped with or display a red light visible to the front, to run "emergency traffic"
a. volunteer fire fighter in his personal vehicle
b. police vehicle
c. fire department vehicles
d. ambulance of a municipality |
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A police vehicle may operate as an emergency vehicle without red lights or siren when the officer believes that knowledge of his presence will cause:
a. the suspect to destroy evidence of a crime
b. the suspect to end a suspected continuing crime before officer can arrest
c. because of traffic conditions on a multilane roadway, vehicles moving in response to the siren may increase potential for collision
d. all the above |
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c. because of traffic conditions on a multilane roadway, vehicles moving in response to the siren may increase potential for collision |
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Which emergency vehicle is not required to be equipped with a siren when responding to an alarm?
a. volunteer fire fighter in his personal vehicle
b. police vehicle |
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Definition
a. volunteer fire fighter in his personal vehicle |
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A vehicle shall display lighted lamps, when?
a. night time
b. when light is insufficient to discern a person or vehicle on the highway at 1,000 ft.
c. when atmospheric conditions are unfavorable to discern a person or vehicle on the hghway at 1,000 ft.
d. any of the above |
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Not more than _____ lighted lamps may be displayed to the front on the highway, with an intensity greater than 300 candlepower.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 1 |
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Lights on the rear of vehicles must be _____ in color.
a. white
b. red
c. white to amber
d. red to amber |
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Definition
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Signal devices on the rear of vehicles must be _____ in color.
a. red
b. yellow
c. amber
d. may be red, yellow, or amber
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d. may be red, yellow, or amber |
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A motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least _____ headlamps.
a. 2
b. 4
c. one
d. NO restrictions by law |
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At least _____ headlamp(s) shall be mounted on each side of the front of the vehicle.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 1
d. no limit |
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Passenger cars or trucks manufactured or assembled prior to model year _____ need only 1 tail lamp.
a. 1970
b. 1935
c. 1960
d. 1989 |
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Definition
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The rear registration lamp shall emit the color _____.
a. red
b. yellow or amber
c. white
d. any of the above |
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All motor vehicles shall be equipped with 2 stop lamps, except those manufactured prior to:
a. 1970
b. 1960
c. 1935
d. 1989 |
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Turn signal lamps shall emit _____ color.
a. white or amber to the front
b. red or amber to the rear
c. white only, front and rear
d. a or b |
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Vehicles less than 80 inches in width, made prior to _____ don't need turn signal lamps.
a. 1935
b. 1960
c. 1989
d. 1970
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An operator approaching an on-coming vehicle within _____ feet shall dim his headlights.
a. 1000
b. 500
c. 250
d. 200 |
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Definition
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An operator approaching a vehicle from the rear within _____ feet shall dim his headlights.
a. 1000
b. 500
c. 300
d. 200 |
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Definition
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An operator approaching a vehicle from the rear within _____ feet shall dim has headlights.
a. 1000
b. 500
c. 300
d. 200 |
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A vehicle transporting a load that extends to the rear at least _____ feet beyond the bed of the vehicle, shall display red lights night time or red flags day time, on the load.
a. 8
b. 4
c. 6
d. 2
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A motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least _____ parking lamp on left fender.
a. 2
b. 1
c. 4 on left side front and rear
d. none of the above |
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Definition
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A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a working horn, audible for _____.
a. 200 feet
b. 200 yards
c. 20 yards
d. 500 feet |
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An operator shall use a horn to give audible warning when:
a. entering traffic way
b. necessary for safe operation
c. signaling to other motorists
d. there are no restrictions on the use of a horn |
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b. necessary for safe operation |
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A "horn" may not emit a _____ sound.
a. unreasonably loud
b. harsh
c. whistle
d. any of the above |
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Definition
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A muffler is considered in "good working condition" if it:
a. prevents noise
b. prevents unusual noise
c. prevents excessive noise
d. b or c |
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A motor vehicle shall have a rear view mirror, that reflects to the operator, a view of the highway for a distance of _____ feet to the rear.
a. 50
b. 200
c. 2000
d. 500
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Motorcycles manufactured after 1975 shall display a lighted headlamp.
a. at nighttime
b. any time driven
c. when persons or vehicles are not discernible for 1000 feet on the highway
d. a or c |
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A motorcycle shall be equipped with not more than _____ headlamp(s).
a. 2
b. 3
c. 1
d. a total of 4 |
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Which of the following are not required to have a Motor Vehicle Inspection Stricker?
a. motor vehicles
b. trailers, semi trailers, pole trailers
c. mobile homes
d. all the above must have a M.V.I. sticker |
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d. all the above must have a M.V.I. sticker |
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How many days grace period does an operator of a motor vehicle have, after a violation exists for expired M.V.I. sticker?
a. 10 working days
b. 5 working days
c. 5 days
d. none |
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A motorcycle is required to display the M.V.I. sticker...
a. on the windshield
b. on the fender
c. on the rear shock absorber
d. near the rear license plate |
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Definition
d. near the rear license plate |
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Term
How many days grace period does an operator have after his M.V.I. sticker expires, before a violation exits?
a. 5 days
b. 5 working days
c. 10 days
d. 30 days |
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Definition
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Any Texas Peace Officer can stop a motorist not displaying a valid M.V.I. sticker on his/her _____.
a. vehicle
b. windshield
c. motor vehicle
d. person |
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Which of the following are exempt from having a M.V.I. sticker?
a. farm machinery
b. road building equipment
c. vehicles with antique auto plates
d. all the above |
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"X" needed a new M.V.I. sticker for his car. His wife's car had a valid sticker but was not drivable so "X" removed her sticker and displayed it on his windshield. When "X" was stopped by a police officer (that graduated from this academy and knew his traffic law), he was arrested for...
a. displaying a counterfiet M.V.I. sticker
b. displaying a fictitious M.V.I. sticker
c. displaying an unauthorized M.V.I. sticker
d. expired M.V.I. sticker |
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b. displaying a fictitious M.V.I. sticker |
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Window tint is illegal if the light transmission is _____.
a. 33% or more
b. 25% or more
c. less than 33%
d. less than 25% |
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Definition
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Window sun screening device that has a luminous reflectance of _____ is illegal.
a. 35% or less
b. 33% or more
c. 25% or more
d. more than 25% |
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Which of these is NOT correct concerning operation of a bicycle?
a. operator shall ride only on the permanent seat attached to the bicycle
b. operator may not carry more persons than the bicycle was designed for
c. operator must keep at lease one hand on handlebars at all times
d. operator may not attach bicycle to another vehicle on the highway
d. all the above are correct |
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d. all the above are correct |
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Operator of bicycle on the roadway, moving more slowly than other traffic, shall ride:
a. entirely within a single lane
b. in the right-hand lane
c. as close to right-hand curb or edge of roadway as practical
d. right of center of roadway |
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c. as close to right-hand curb or edge of roadway as practical |
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Operator of a bicycle upon a one-way roadway with two marked lanes may ride:
a. as near as practical to the left curb
b. as near as practical to the right curb
c. In any lane moving in authorized direction
d. a or b |
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Definition
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Operator of bicycles upon the roadway _____.
a. shall ride in a single file
b. may ride two abreast
c. may ride three abreast
d. when riding two-abreast, shall ride in a single lane |
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Definition
d. when riding two-abreast, shall ride in a single lane |
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Term
A person may not operate a bicycle at night unless the bicycle is equipped with...
a. white light to the front, visible 500 feet
b. a red reflector to the rear, visible up to 300 feet
c. may use red lamp to the rear, visible 500 feet
d. all of the above
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A pedestrian facing a _____ signal, may not enter a roadway.
a. steady red
b. steady yellow
c. steady green
d. a or b |
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Operator of a vehicle shall yield right of way to pedestrian in a crosswalk, if:
a. no traffic control signal is in place or in operation
b. pedestrian is on the same half of roadway as the vehicle is traveling
c. pedestrian is approaching the vehicles half of roadway in hazardous proximity
d. a and b or c |
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Pedestrians crossing roadway in crosswalk shall proceed:
a. upon center of crosswalk
b. upon right-half of crosswalk
c. within the crosswalk, not in the roadway
d. with caution |
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b. upon right-half of crosswalk |
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Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation, a pedestiran may cross _____.
a. only in a crosswalk
b. only in a marked crosswalk
c. only in an un-marked crosswalk
d. only with caution |
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b. only in a marked crosswalk |
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Where sidewalks are provided, pedestrians shall walk:
a. on the left side of roadway facing approaching traffic
b. on the sidewalk
c. on the left-hand sidewalk, facing approaching traffic
d. as near as practicable to the curb along the right hand roadway |
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Where sidewalks are not provided pedestrian shall walk:
a. on left side of roadway facing approaching traffic
b. on right side of roadway, moving in same direction as traffic
c. on left side of roadway moving in same direction as traffic
d. none of the above |
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Definition
a. on left side of roadway facing approaching traffic |
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Term
Which of the below is not illegal?
a. soliciting a ride (hitch-hiking) on the shoulder
b. soliciting a ride in the roadway
c. soliciting for charitable contribution in roadway
d. soliciting the watching or guarding of a vehicle on the highway |
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Definition
a. soliciting a ride (hitch-hiking) on the shoulder |
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Operator of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians on the roadway by:
a. sounding the horn when necessary
b. use precaution upon observing a child or obviously confused person in roadway
c. use precaution upon observing an incapacitated person in the roadway
d. all the above |
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A person that drops or permits to be dropped or thrown on a highway, destructive or injurious materials, _____.
a. shall immediately remove it
b. shall cause it to be removed, immediately
c. may remove it or provide for its removal in a timely manner
d. a or b |
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When a wrecked or damaged vehicle is removedfrom the roadway, who is responsible for removing glass or other injurious substances dropped onthe highway from that vehicle?
a. owner of the vehicle
b. operator of the damaged vehicle
c. wrecker driver removing the vehicle
d. police officer investigating the accicent |
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Definition
c. wrecker driver removing the vehicle |
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Term
A law enforcement agency (other than DPS) that removes an abandoned vehicle in an unincorporated area shall notify the ______.
a. Owner of the vehicle
b. DPS
c. Sheriff
d. City Police |
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When a vehicle is removed & stored for being abandoned, ______ is liable for all reasonable towing and storage fees.
a. Towing police agency
b. County
c. Owner of the vehicle
d. State of Texas |
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The fastest an operator can drive on a Texas highway is:
a. 70 mph daytime
b. The posted speed limit
c. A reasonable prudent speed
d. a or b |
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c. A reasonable prudent speed
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“X” was traveling the posted speed limit on I-10 west and collided with another vehicle. “X” can be charged with:
a. Fail to control speed
b. unsafe speed
c. speeding
d. reckless driving |
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Definition
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“X” was traveling west on I-10 during heavy rain. He was traveling at the posted speed limit and lost control of his vehicle in the rain, skidding off the highway into a ditch. He can be charged with:
a. Fail to control speed
b. Unsafe speed
c. Speeding
d. Reckless driving |
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The prima facie speed limit for Urban District is:
a. 30 mph
b. 35 mph
c. 15 mph
d. 45 mph |
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Definition
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The prima facie speed limit in an Alley is:
a. 20 mph
b. 15 mph
c. 25 mph
d. The urban speed limit |
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The prima facie speed limit on a beach is:
a. 20 mph
b. 25 mph
c. 30 mph
d. 15 mph |
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Definition
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The maximum speed a School Bus can travel is…
a. 60 mph with commercial M.V.I. on U.S. or state hwy.
b. 50 mph without commercial M.V.I. or on a highway not a U.S. or state hwy.
c. 70 mph daytime… 65 mph night, on U.S. or state hwy.
d. a and b |
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Speed laws do not apply to…
a. Police patrol
b. Authorized emergency vehicle responding to call
c. Physician responding to medical emergency
d. All the above |
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Definition
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A person commits the offense of ________ if he drives a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of person’s property.
a. speeding
b. racing
c. reckless driving
d. unsafe speed |
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“X” got into his parked car, started it up and upon pulling into the traffic on the street he struck another vehicle. This is the offense of:
a. unsafe speed
b. fail to control speed
c. reckless driving
d. unsafe start from parked position |
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Definition
d. unsafe start from parked position |
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Term
An operator is not required to do which of the following, when leaving a vehicle unattended:
a. stopping the engine and locking the ignition
b. removing the ignition key and setting the parking break
c. turn wheels to curb when on a grade
d. locking the vehicle doors |
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Definition
d. locking the vehicle doors |
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Term
An operator approaching a railroad crossing, when required to stop, shall stop...
a. no closer than 50 ft. from nearest rail
b. no farther than 50 ft. from nearest rail
c. no closer than 15 ft. from nearest rail
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Which of the following conditions required an operator to stop at a railroad crossing?
a. crossing gate is lowered
b. approaching train is plainly visible in hazardous proximity
c. approaching train sounds audible signal within 1500 ft. & is in hazardous proximity
d. all the above |
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Which of the below vehicles are required to stop before crossing railroad tracks at grade?
a. taxi
b. a school bus with a school child on board
c. a motorbus carrying passergers for hire
d. all the above
e. b and c |
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An operoator of a vehicle hauling explosive/flammable liquid as its principal cargo, before crossing railroad tracks at grade, shall...
a. slow to 20 mph or less befor coming w/in 200 ft of the crossing outside a municipality
b. stop no closer than 15 ft or farther than 50 ft from nearest rail, in a municipality
c. only cross the tracks when safe to proceed
d. all the above |
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An operator may leave a vehicle in the roadway if there is clear, unobstructed pavement for vehicles to get around it & is visible for ____ feet in both directions.
a. 200
b. 100
c. 50
d. 75
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An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle in which of the following places?
a. on a sidewalk
b. in a crosswalk
c. in an intersection
d. on railroad tracks
e. any of the above
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An operator may not stand or park a vehicle within ____ feet of a fire hydrant.
a. 15
b. 50
c. 100
d. 75 |
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An operator may not stand or park a vehicle within ____ feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
a. 15
b. 20
c. 30
d. 50 |
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An operator whom parks on a two-way roadway shall do so with right hand wheels parallel & within _____ of right hand curb.
a. one and one half feet
b. two feet
c. 18 feet
d. one car width |
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An operator that parks a vehicle on a one-way street shall...
a. have right-hand wheels within 18 in. of right curb
b. have left-hand wheels within 18 in. of left curb
c. face in the direction of authorized traffic movement
d. a or b and c
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In order for a peace officer to be able to have a vehicle removed from the highway for being "abandoned" it had to be been unattended for longer than...
a. 24-hours
b. 48-hours
c. 30-days
d. 24-days |
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A peace officer may remove which of the following vehicles for being unattended where found?
a. vehicle unlawfully blocking entrance to private drive
b. vehicle unattended in a bridge
c. vehicle unattended in a tunnel
d. all the above |
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a. vehicle unlawfully blocking entrance to private drive
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First time offense of “operating a motor vehicle without proof of financial responsibility” is a minimum fine of:
a. 1.00
b. 175.00
c. 200.00
d. 350.00 |
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If the person charged with “fail to maintain proof of financial responsibility” produces in court a valid motor vehicle liability insurance policy or certificate of self-insurance in his name, that was valid on the date of the offense the charge _________.
a. may be dismissed
b. shall be dismissed
c. stands as is
d. must be appealed to a court of record |
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Upon the 2nd conviction of “fail to maintain proof of financial responsibility” the DPS shall suspend his ________ for 2 years from the date of the 2nd conviction, unless the person obtains insurance.
a. drivers license
b. license plates
c. state I.D. card
d. a and b |
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Upon the 2nd or subsequent conviction of “fail to maintain proof of financial responsibility” the Court shall order the ______ to impound the motor vehicle operated by the defendant at the time of the offense, if it was owned and operated by the defendant.
a. Sheriff
b. Constable
c. DPS
d. local police having jurisdiction |
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A person found operating a motor vehicle upon the highway during the suspension period of his Drivers License, upon conviction could receive a maximum punishment of:
a. 500.00
b. 100.00
c. 72-hours in jail and a 100.00 fine
d. six months in jail and a 500.00 fine |
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d. six months in jail and a 500.00 fine |
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A person may operate or ride a motorcycle without a helmet when:
a. and 21 or over
b. over age 21
c. completed a motorcycle operator training course
d. has medical insurance coverage of 10,000.00 minimum
e. a and c or d |
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As a rule who are required to wear helmets on a motorcycle?
a. everyone
b. all persons under age 21
c. all persons age 21 or under
d. all minors |
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A person younger than _______ operating an all-terrain vehicle must be accompanied by a parent guardian or adult.
a. 21
b. 18
c. 14
d. 16 |
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An all-terrain vehicle operated on public property must be equipped with which of these?
a. good breaks
b. good muffler
c. a United States forest service spark arrester
d. all the above |
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When is an all-terrain vehicle required to have a display headlights and taillights?
a. not required by law
b. during nighttime operation on public property
c. when crossing a public street or highway
d. b and c |
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Operator of an all-terrain vehicle when on public property shall wear:
a. an approved helmet
b. eye protection
c. boots and adequate clothing for safe operation
d. all the above
e. a and b only |
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An operator of an all-terrain vehicle on public property may only carry passengers when:
a. the ATV is equipped with a passenger seat
b. with approved helmet for passenger
c. with approved eye protection and safety equipment for passenger
d. both b and c |
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a. the ATV is equipped with a passenger seat
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Operator of an all-terrain vehicle may cross a controlled access highway or interstate if:
a. never
b. come to complete stop and cross immediately at a 90-degree angle
c. must have headlamp and tail lamp lighted
d. yield right of way to traffic on highway and only cross at intersection
e. B,C, and D |
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A motor vehicle that is equipped with a saddle for the use of the rider, designed to propel itself with three or four tires in contact with the ground, designed for off highway use by the operator only and not designed for farming or lawn care.
a. motorcycle
b. farm tractor
c. all-terrain vehicles
d. moped |
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A motor vehicle, other than a tractor, that is equipped with a saddle for the rider and designed to have when propelled not more than 3 wheels in contact with the ground.
a. motorcycle
b. moped
c. motor driven cycle
d. all-terrain vehicle |
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A motorcycle equipped with an engine of 250 cc or less.
a. moped
b. motor driven cycle
c. all-terrain vehicle
d. scooter |
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Which of these is restricted to an engine of 50 cc or less and the power driven unit does not require the operator to shift gears?
a. motorcycle
b. moped
c. motor driven cycle
d. all-terrain vehicle |
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A ________ by definition cannot attain a speed of more than 30 mph in one mile.
a. all-terrain vehicle
b. moped
c. motor driven cycle
d. none of these |
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A person with a Restricted Class M drivers license can only operate which of the below on the highway?
a. moped or motor driven cycle
b. all-terrain vehicles
c. only motorcycles
d. all the above |
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a. moped or motor driven cycle
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Disabled parking placard, must bear an international symbol of access, be at least 3 inches high, and be _____ on a ______ shield for permanent disability.
a. white/red
b. white/blue
c. blue/white
d. red/white |
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Which color combination is a temporary disability placard?
a. white on red
b. red on white
c. white on blue
d. blue on white |
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For a vehicle to park in a handicap space it must bear:
a. special license plates for handicap
b. disabled parking placard on rear view mirror of windshield
c. handicap bumper decal
d. all the above
e. A or B |
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A police officer finds a vehicle parked at a city meter and the meter is expired. The vehicle is displaying a disabled parking placard on the mirror. The officer may cite the vehicle for:
a. illegal parking
b. expired meter, illegal parking
c. nothing
d. improperly parked vehicle |
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Who may enforce the violation of parking in a handicap zone on public and private parking lots?
a. police officers only
b. peace officers
c. person designated by political subdivision to enforce parking
d. commissioned security officer employed by owner of the private property where the handicap zone is
e. B,C, or D |
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Every owner of a motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer used upon the highways of Texas, shall apply __________ for registration of each vehicle.
a. every 6 months
b. each year
c. every 5 years
d. every 2 years |
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An operator approaching a stationary Police vehicle, displaying emergency lights, on a two lane, two-way roadway in a 20 mph school zone, shall ___________.
a. vacate the lane nearest the police vehicle
b. slow to 20 mph while passing
c. reduce speed at least 20 mph
d. do not exceed 5 mph while passing the police unit |
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d. do not exceed 5 mph while passing the police unit |
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The owner of a motor vehicle shall submit with application for registration, evidence of:
a. no moving violations
b. good credit
c. liability insurance
d. citizenship |
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How many days “grace period” exist after expiration of registration, before a violation exists?
a. 5 days
b. 5 working days
c. 10 days
d. 10 working days |
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The owner of a registered motor vehicle may obtain replacement license plates if the plates have been:
a. lost
b. stolen
c. mutilated
d. any of the above |
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It is against the law to operate a vehicle upon the highway that has not been:
a. inspected in 6 months
b. registered
c. sold
d. approved |
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Buyers’ temporary tag, issued by a dealer, is valid until the earlier of:
a. the date the vehicle is registered
b. the 60th day after date of purchase
c. 21 days after date of purchase
d. either a or b |
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A vehicle bearing a dealer’s temporary cardboard tag; may only be used by the dealer or his employees for:
a. demonstrating the vehicle
b. conveying an unregistered vehicle to place a business
c. charitable organizations use
d. any of the above |
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No person shall sell, trade or transfer a used vehicle without providing:
a. current proof of registration
b. 30 day warranty
c. an assigned certificate of title
d. A and C |
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A person commits an offense if he operates on a public highway during a registration period, a passenger car that does not display _______ license plates.
a. 2
b. 1 year
c. 2 (1 on front and 1 on rear)
d. none of the above |
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c. 2 (1 on front and 1 on rear)
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The correct whistle signal for “go” is __________.
a. one long blast
b. two short blasts
c. two long blasts
d. three short blasts |
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The correct whistle signal for “stop” is __________.
a. one long blast
b. two short blasts
c. two long blasts
d. three short blasts |
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The correct whistle signal for a “warning” is ___________.
a. one long blast
b. two short blasts
c. two long blasts
d. three short blasts |
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An operator approaching a stationary police vehicle, displaying emergency lights, on a two lane two way roadway in a 35 mph zone shall _________.
a. vacate the lane nearest the police vehicle
b. slow to 20 mph while passing
c. slow to 15 mph while passing
d. slow to 5 mph while passing |
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c. slow to 15 mph while passing
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An operator approaching a stationary police vehicle, displaying emergency lights, on a multi-lane roadway with 2 lanes in each direction, and a posted speed of 55 mph, shall ________________.
a. vacate the lane nearest the police vehicle
b. slow to 35 mph while passing
c. slow to 25 mph while passing
d. both a and b |
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a. vacate the lane nearest the police vehicle
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Operator approaching a railroad grade crossing with crossing gates lowered and an approaching train sounds its horn within 1,500 feet of the crossing, shall…
a. stop and may only proceed when safe
b. stop and may only proceed when directed by a police officer or flagger
c. yield right of way and proceed at a reasonable speed
d. if required for safety, stop at a clearly marked stop line |
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a. stop and may only proceed when safe
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Operator approaching a railroad grade crossing equipped with railroad crossbuck signs without electronic devices or crossing gate, shall…
a. stop and only proceed when safe
b. yield to trains in hazardous proximity and only proceed at a reasonable speed
c. if required for safety, stop no closer than 15 feet or farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail
d. b or c |
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“A vehicle not designed or used primarily to transport persons or property and is only incidentally operated on the highway”, defines a ____________.
a. road tractor
b. special mobile equipment
c. implement of husbandry
d. self-propelled vehicle |
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b. special mobile equipment
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“A roadway assigned a number by the U.S. or Texas”, is a ___________.
a. highway
b. freeway
c. arterial street
d. controlled access highway |
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Rear signal lamps ______________ in color.
a. shall be red
b. may be red
c. may be red to yellow
d. may be red to amber |
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Rear turn signal lamps __________ in color.
a. shall be red
b. may be red to yellow
c. may be red to amber
d. shall be yellow |
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Rear stop signal lamp (brake lights) _______________.
a. shall be red in color
b. may be red to amber in color
c. may be red to yellow in color
d. none of the above |
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b. may be red to amber in color
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Which of the following vehicles do not need “proof of financial responsibility” to operate?
a. a vehicle at least 25 years old, is a collector’s item only used for parades
b. a golf cart
c. a vehicle owned and operated by a volunteer fire department
d. all the above |
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As a condition of operating a vehicle in Texas, the operator on request shall provide to _________ evidence of financial responsibility.
a. a peace officer
b. a police officer
c. a person involved in an accident with the operator
d. all the above
e. a or c above |
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In the absence of an actual Liability Insurance Policy, the operator may show ________.
a. an insurance binder
b. a surety bond
c. a certificate of self-insurance
d. any of the above |
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The owner of a motor vehicle may provide proof of financial responsibility for the operator of the owner’s vehicle, when:
a. never
b. the operator is an employee of the owner
c. the operator is an immediate family member of the owner
d. b or c |
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A standard proof of liability insurance form, must include all but the following:
a. name of the insurer and the policy number
b. name and address of each person insured
c. policy period and statement the policy covers the minimum liability required by Texas
d. name and office phone of the insurance agent on the policy |
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d. name and office phone of the insurance agent on the policy |
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A person can be certified as a “self-insurer” if he/she owns more than ____ vehicles in his/her name.
a. 2
b. 25
c. 20
d. 10 |
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