Texas Peace Officer Exam Chapter 9 Solved 100% Correct

1. Rules of the Road—Definitions—are found in The Transporta¬tion Code Chapter in which of the following statutes? a. 542 b. 547 c. 545 d. 541 e. 543 - ANSWER-d. 541 2. How many days must a police officer give a violator to appear in court when the person has been permitted to sign the traffic ticket? a. Five b. Eight c. Ten d. Twelve e. None of the above - ANSWER-c. Ten 3. For which of the following violations must the police officer permit the violator to sign a promise to appear if the operator is a resident of the state of Texas and is operating a ve-hicle licensed in Texas? a. Disregarding a red light b. Illegal turn, wide right c. Overtaking and passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk d. An expired MVI certificate e. Speeding - ANSWER-e. Speeding 4. A person who is a resident of a state in the Nonresident Violator Compact of 1977 a. should be taken immediately before a magistrate to answer the allegations of a traffic violation. b. is permitted to accept the citation from the officer and to immediately continue af-ter promising to comply with the terms of the citation. c. cannot be given a traffic citation for a violation of the Transportation Code in the state of Texas. d. surrenders her or his driver's license to the police officer. e. None of the above - ANSWER-b. is permitted to accept the citation from the officer and to immediately continue af-ter promising to comply with the terms of the citation. 5. Which of the following circumstances does not require an of¬ficer to take the arrested per-son immediately before a magistrate? a. The violator demands an immediate appearance before a magistrate. b. The violator is charged with "failing to stop for a stop sign" and is permitted to sign a promise to appear. c. The person is arrested upon a charge of negligent homicide while operating a mo-tor vehicle. d. The violator is charged with failure to stop in the event of an accident involving damage to property. e. The violator is arrested for driving while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor. - ANSWER-b. The violator is charged with "failing to stop for a stop sign" and is permitted to sign a promise to appear. 6. The Texas police officer has jurisdiction in all but one circumstance below. In which does the officer not have jurisdiction to investigate and issue a traffic citation if warrant-ed? a. The violator is operating a motor vehicle in a reckless manner in a parking lot for which a fee is paid for parking motor vehicles. b. The operator is involved in a collision on a privately owned access way provided by a business establishment for the convenience of customers. c. An operator fails to stop for a stop sign when exiting a privately owned business onto a state highway. d. The violator is operating a motor vehicle registered in Texas on a city street while displaying an expired MVI certificate on the tenth day of the month. e. None of the above - ANSWER-a. The violator is operating a motor vehicle in a reckless manner in a parking lot for which a fee is paid for parking motor vehicles. 7. Which of the following is not an "authorized emergency vehicle" in accordance with the Transportation Code? a. Police vehicles b. Private vehicles operated by volunteer fire fighters while answering a fire alarm c. A vehicle operated by an employee of the blood bank transporting the daily sup-ply of fresh blood to a local hospital under normal circumstances. d. The operator of a vehicle owned by an eye bank while making an emergency de-livery of eye tissue to the airport. e. None of the above - ANSWER-c. A vehicle operated by an employee of the blood bank transporting the daily sup-ply of fresh blood to a local hospital under normal circumstances. 8. Which of the following is false regarding the operation of an authorized emergency vehi-cle in an emergency? a. While responding to an emergency call, the operator is exempt from the rules reg-ulating traffic in the Transportation Code. b. The operator of an authorized emergency vehicle may proceed past a red light af-ter slowing down as necessary for safe operation. c. The emergency audible and visual signals give the operator the right of way; therefore, the operator may proceed as desired. d. The provisions of the Code do not protect the operator from the consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of others. - ANSWER-c. The emergency audible and visual signals give the operator the right of way; therefore, the operator may proceed as desired. 9. Which of the following groups or persons does not come under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Code while upon a roadway? a. Motor vehicles b. A person riding an animal c. A person riding a bicycle d. A motor-driven cycle e. None of the above - ANSWER-e. None of the above 10. Which of the following maneuvers is not permitted against a green light? a. To proceed straight ahead b. To make a U-turn, unless prohibited by a posted sign c. To make a left turn providing oncoming traffic has cleared the intersection d. To make a right turn e. All of the above are permitted. - ANSWER-e. All of the above are permitted. 11. A steady yellow light is a. a warning alerting the operator to proceed cautiously. b. a warning to vehicular traffic that the related green movement is being terminated and that a red light will soon be exhibited. c. an indication that the operator must bring the vehicle to a full stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. d. a warning that the operator may not enter the intersection. e. none of the above. - ANSWER-b. a warning to vehicular traffic that the related green movement is being terminated and that a red light will soon be exhibited. 12. A flashing red signal is a. a stop sign. b. a warning, or caution, signal alerting the operator to proceed with caution. c. not an official traffic control device in the state of Texas. d. none of the above. - ANSWER-a. a stop sign. 13. Which of the following is a violation of the Transportation Code? a. A vehicle turning right on red after making a complete stop and allowing all other vehicles to clear the intersection b. A vehicle making a left turn against a red light when it is accompanied by a green arrow light signaling traffic to move to the left c. A vehicle on a one-way roadway approaching another one-way road making a left turn on red after allowing all other vehicles to clear the intersection d. A vehicle slowing but not making a complete cessation of movement at a stop sign e. None of the above - ANSWER-d. A vehicle slowing but not making a complete cessation of movement at a stop sign 14. In which of the following circumstances are headlights not required? a. At twelve noon during a dust storm in which the visibility is 500 feet b. Half an hour after sunset in clear weather conditions c. Half an hour after sunrise in clear weather conditions d. One hour before sunrise in clear weather conditions - ANSWER-c. Half an hour after sunrise in clear weather conditions 15. What is the first day an officer may stop a vehicle and issue a traffic citation for an ex-pired motor vehicle inspection certificate when said certificate expired on the last day of the preceding month? a. On the first day of the month b. On the fifth day of the month c. On the sixth day of the month d. On the eighth day of the month e. On the tenth day of the month - ANSWER-b. On the fifth day of the month 16. Which of the following is not required to be displayed as a warning device when a truck carrying flammable liquids that is over 30 feet long is disabled on the roadway for more than 10 minutes? a. During daytime in clear weather, one red flag placed 100 feet to the rear and one red flag placed 100 feet in advance of the vehicle b. A lighted flare placed approximately 100 feet from the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane occupied by such vehicle and toward approaching traffic c. A portable emergency reflector 100 feet in the opposite direction from the disa-bled vehicle d. A red reflector placed on the traffic side of the disabled vehicle not less than 10 feet in the rear and in the direction of traffic - ANSWER-b. A lighted flare placed approximately 100 feet from the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane occupied by such vehicle and toward approaching traffic 17. Which of the following states is not a member of the Nonresident Violator Compact Act? a. Ohio b. Oklahoma c. Louisiana d. California - ANSWER-d. California 18. A person's signature on a traffic ticket is a. a plea of guilty. b. a plea of "no contest." c. only a promise to appear in court. d. acknowledgement of culpability for the offense. - ANSWER-c. only a promise to appear in court. 19. Unless otherwise stated, a person found guilty of violating the Transportation Code is charged with a. a class A misdemeanor. b. a class B misdemeanor. c. a misdemeanor (civil violation). d. none of the above. - ANSWER-c. a misdemeanor (civil violation). 20. Who is responsible to ensure that a fifteen-year-old front-seat passenger is wearing a safety belt in a moving automobile? a. The passenger b. The operator c. A peace officer d. The municipal court judge - ANSWER-b. The operator 21. If a sixteen-year-old front-seat passenger is not wearing a safety belt, to whom should the traffic ticket be issued? a. The operator b. The passenger c. Both the driver and the passenger d. Neither the operator nor the passenger because this is not a violation. - ANSWER-b. The passenger 22. Daytime is from a. one-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour before sunset. b. one hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. c. one-half hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. d. one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. - ANSWER-d. one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. 23. The shoulder of a road is that portion of the highway that is a. posted by appropriate signs. b. intended for normal vehicle travel. c. contiguous to the roadway. d. elevated higher than the road surface - ANSWER-c. contiguous to the roadway. 24. Which of the following is true regarding the prima facie speed limit in the state of Texas? a. The prima facie speed limit in the state of Texas is 70 miles per hour under all circumstances. b. The prima facie speed limit in the state of Texas is 55 miles per hour on state and federal highways. c. The prima facie speed limit can be altered only because of a shortage of fuel, and if reduction of the prima facie speed limit will foster conservation purposes and safety. d. The prima facie speed limits are determined to be the reasonable and prudent speeds under normal conditions; however, no person may operate a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under circumstances that do in fact exist. e. None of the above - ANSWER-d. The prima facie speed limits are determined to be the reasonable and prudent speeds under normal conditions; however, no person may operate a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under circumstances that do in fact exist. e. None of the above 25. Which of the following agencies has the authority to alter the prima facie speed limit in the state of Texas with concurrence from the governor of the state? a. The Department of Public Safety b. The Texas Department of Transportation c. The Texas Turnpike Authority d. The Texas Supreme Court e. None of the above - ANSWER-b. The Texas Department of Transportation 26. The prima facie speed limit for a school bus not traveling on a Texas or U.S. highway is a. 70 miles per hour. b. 60 miles per hour. c. 50 miles per hour. d. 55 miles per hour. e. none of the above. - ANSWER-c. 50 miles per hour. 27. Which of the following is false? a. No person may operate a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is neces-sary for safe operation or in compliance with law. b. The prima facie speed limit may not be set lower than 60 miles per hour unless the federal law, under the threat of loss of federal highway funds, specifies a low-er speed. c. The prima facie speed for passenger cars under normal conditions when the limit has not been altered during daytime is 70 miles per hour. d. Police patrols are always exempt from the prima facie speed limits providing such vehicles use due care to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or other con-veyance on the highway. e. None of the above - ANSWER-e. None of the above 28. Which of the following is false? a. Any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic is required to be operated in the right-hand lane then available for traffic. b. The rule regarding passing states that operators of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the left. c. A person may operate a vehicle on the left side of the roadway when an obstruc-tion exists in the right lane of traffic, providing that it is safe to do so. d. Vehicles may be operated on the left side of the roadway on streets designated for one-way traffic. e. None of the above - ANSWER-e. None of the above 29. Which of the following is false regarding passing another vehicle on the highway? a. Upon approaching a vehicle proceeding in the same direction of travel, the opera-tor of such a passing vehicle is required to pass to the left of the vehicle being overtaken. b. Passing another vehicle on the right is permitted when the overtaken vehicle is making or about to make a left turn, providing that the pass can be made on the roadway or on an improved shoulder with safety. c. On a one-way roadway, a pass on the right is permitted in each circumstance when the roadway is free from obstructions and is wide enough for two or more lanes of moving traffic. d. While making a pass, a vehicle is permitted to exceed the maximum posted speed limit in order to comply with the rule that states that a pass must be completed while allowing 200 feet for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction. e. None of the above - ANSWER-d. While making a pass, a vehicle is permitted to exceed the maximum posted speed limit in order to comply with the rule that states that a pass must be completed while allowing 200 feet for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction. 30. Which of the following conditions does not justify operating a motor vehicle on an im-proved shoulder of the roadway? a. Under normal conditions, the operator wishes to use the improved shoulder as a clearly marked lane of traffic. b. To accelerate prior to entering the main-traveled lane of traffic c. To decelerate prior to making a right turn d. To overtake and pass another vehicle that is slowing or stopped on the main-traveled portion of the highway, that is disabled or that is preparing to make a left turn e. None of the above - ANSWER-a. Under normal conditions, the operator wishes to use the improved shoulder as a clearly marked lane of traffic. 31. Under which of the following circumstances is a vehicle permitted to move to the left side of the roadway? a. When approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing b. To avoid a collision c. When awaiting access to a ferry d. When approaching within 100 feet of a bridge e. None of the above - ANSWER-b. To avoid a collision 32. Which of the following is not a violation of the Transportation Code? a. Failure to drive in a single-marked lane of traffic b. Failure to allow sufficient space between vehicles for passing when proceeding in a funeral procession c. Illegal right turn—wide right d. Illegal left turn—failure to yield to oncoming traffic e. None of the above - ANSWER-b. Failure to allow sufficient space between vehicles for passing when proceeding in a funeral procession 33. Where is a U-turn permitted in accordance with the Transportation Code? a. On the approach to or near the crest of a grade b. On a curve c. At an intersection controlled by an official traffic control device displaying red, yellow, and green signals, unless a sign prohibits the movement d. None of the above - ANSWER-c. At an intersection controlled by an official traffic control device displaying red, yellow, and green signals, unless a sign prohibits the movement 34. When are turn or directional signals prohibited from being used? a. When pulling away from a parking space b. When changing lanes c. In making a right- or left-turn movement d. When parked or disabled as a courtesy "do-pass" signal to operators of other ve-hicles approaching from the rear e. None of the above - ANSWER-d. When parked or disabled as a courtesy "do-pass" signal to operators of other ve-hicles approaching from the rear 35. Which of the following is true regarding the right-of-way rules? a. The Transportation Code never gives the right-of-way to any vehicle but rather places responsibility on one vehicle to yield the right-of-way to another in specific circumstances. b. At an unregulated intersection, the operator of the vehicle on the right is required to yield the right-of-way to the operator of the vehicle on her left. c. The operator of a vehicle approaching a yield-the-right-of-way sign is required to slow down but never to stop. d. Superior roads yield the right-of-way to inferior roads. e. None of the above - ANSWER-a. The Transportation Code never gives the right-of-way to any vehicle but rather places responsibility on one vehicle to yield the right-of-way to another in specific circumstances. 36. Which of the following vehicles does not have a burden to yield the right-of-way? a. The operator of a vehicle approaching the intersection of a street or roadway from a roadway that terminates at the intersection not otherwise regulated b. The operator of a vehicle proceeding on an access or feeder road of a controlled-access highway c. The operator of a vehicle intending to turn left within an intersection or into an al-ley, private road, or driveway d. The operator of a vehicle intending to proceed straight through an intersection without turning e. None of the above - ANSWER-d. The operator of a vehicle intending to proceed straight through an intersection without turning 37. Regarding right-of-way rules, which of the following is false? a. Whenever an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visible signals approaches, vehicles yielding to the emergency vehicle are required to move to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the right-hand edge of the roadway clear of any intersection and to stop there until the emergency vehicle has passed. b. A police patrol vehicle making use of visual and audible signals is given the right-of-way and therefore does not have to worry about due regard for the safety of others. c. Operators of vehicles emerging from an alley must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian approaching on a sidewalk. d. None of the above - ANSWER-b. A police patrol vehicle making use of visual and audible signals is given the right-of-way and therefore does not have to worry about due regard for the safety of others. 38. When a stop is required at a railroad grade crossing, what are the authorized distances within which the stop may be made? a. Within 55 feet but not less than 15 feet of the nearest rail b. Within 50 feet but not less than 10 feet of the nearest rail c. Within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet of the nearest rail d. Within 40 feet but not less than 10 feet of the nearest rail e. None of the above - ANSWER-c. Within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet of the nearest rail 39. Which of the following vehicles is not required to stop at all railroad grade crossings? a. A school bus b. A commercial bus carrying passengers for hire c. The operator of a vehicle carrying explosive substances when approaching a rail-road grade crossing not within the limits of an incorporated city, providing the operator slows down to a speed of 20 mph and no train is approaching d. The operator of a vehicle carrying flammable liquids as its principal cargo when approaching a railroad grade crossing within the city limits of an incorporated city, providing the operator slows down and then looks and listens in both direc-tions e. None of the above - ANSWER-c. The operator of a vehicle carrying explosive substances when approaching a rail-road grade crossing not within the limits of an incorporated city, providing the operator slows down to a speed of 20 mph and no train is approaching 40. Under which of the following conditions is any peace officer authorized to have a vehicle removed to the nearest garage? a. When the officer finds a vehicle unattended on a bridge b. When any vehicle is illegally parked so as to block the entrance to any private driveway, and it is impractical to move such vehicle to another point c. When the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a vehicle has been aban-doned d. When a vehicle is disabled so that its normal operation is impossible or impracti-cal and the person or persons in charge of the vehicle are incapacitated by reason of physical injury e. All of the above - ANSWER-e. All of the above 41. Under which of the following circumstances may a vehicle stand momentarily to pick up passengers? a. On the roadway side of a vehicle that is parked at a curb b. On a crosswalk c. In front of a public driveway d. On a railroad track e. On a sidewalk - ANSWER-e. On a sidewalk 42. Which of the following is true? a. Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles with the exception of those provi-sions of the Transportation Code that by their nature cannot apply. b. While being operated on a public street, a bicycle is required to move on the left side of the road facing traffic. c. The rider of a bicycle may carry a passenger on the handlebars. d. Bicycle riders may never ride two abreast on a public roadway. e. None of the above - ANSWER-a. Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles with the exception of those provi-sions of the Transportation Code that by their nature cannot apply. 43. Which of the following is a violation of the Transportation Code? a. A bicycle overtakes and passes another vehicle proceeding in the same direction. b. A bicycle rider holds onto a moving motor vehicle while traveling down a public highway. c. A bicycle rider is carrying a package in one arm while holding onto the handle-bars with the other. d. None of the above - ANSWER-b. A bicycle rider holds onto a moving motor vehicle while traveling down a public highway. 44. Whenever a person is authorized to take a driver's safety course to have a ticket removed from his or her operator's record, the person has ____ days to successfully complete the course. a. 30 b. 60 c. 90 d. 120 e. None of the above - ANSWER-c. 90 45. Under which of the following conditions is a vehicle not authorized to operate on an im-proved shoulder? a. To stop, stand, or park b. To accelerate prior to entering traffic c. To allow another vehicle to pass d. At any time to avoid a collision e. None of the above, since each is a legal movement. - ANSWER-e. None of the above, since each is a legal movement. 46. Which of the following movements is not permitted by a vehicle passing another vehicle on the right side? a. When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn b. Upon a street with unobstructed pavement not occupied by a parked vehicle and of sufficient width for two or more lines of traffic in each direction c. When such movement is made by driving off the main-traveled portion of the highway d. None of the above - ANSWER-b. Upon a street with unobstructed pavement not occupied by a parked vehicle and of sufficient width for two or more lines of traffic in each direction 47. In order to issue a citation to a person for consuming an alcoholic beverage while operat-ing a vehicle in a public place, an officer must a. see the person drink the beverage. b. see an open container in the vehicle. c. see any occupant of the vehicle drink an alcoholic beverage. d. smell the alcoholic beverage on the operator's breath. e. do none of the above. - ANSWER-a. see the person drink the beverage. 48. Unless a person has a medical exemption, he or she must wear protective headgear while operating or riding on a motorcycle a. at all times regardless of age. b. only if the person is under twenty-five years of age. c. on all public streets or highways if the person is under twenty-one years of age. d. on all public and private spaces regardless of age. - ANSWER-c. on all public streets or highways if the person is under twenty-one years of age. 49. A person may not operate an open-bed pickup with a child younger than _ years of age is occupying the bed of the truck. a. 25 b. 35 c. 15 d. 30 e. 18 - ANSWER-e. 18 50. Which of the following offenses may not be dismissed by taking a driving safety course? The offense charged is a. 26 mph over the speed limit. b. 20 mph over the speed limit. c. 23 mph over the speed limit. d. 24 mph over the speed limit. e. all of the above except b. - ANSWER-a. 26 mph over the speed limit. 51. In order to have a ticket dismissed by a driving safety course, an eighteen-year-old person must a. have a valid Texas driver's license or permit. b. enter a plea of no contest or guilty to the court. c. have not completed a driver safety course within the one year preceding the date of the alleged offense. d. all of the above are conditions of the dismissal. - ANSWER-d. all of the above are conditions of the dismissal. 52. A vehicle facing a flashing red traffic signal at an intersection shall a. stop and then proceed. b. stop and then proceed when safe to do so. c. slow to less than 5 mph and look both ways before proceeding. d. stop and may not proceed until the flashing red signal changes. - ANSWER-b. stop and then proceed when safe to do so. 53. A signal of intention to turn a vehicle shall be given continuously for at least __ feet prior to the turn. a. 50 b. 75 c. 100 d. 200 - ANSWER-c. 100 54. The term "vehicle" under the traffic laws does not include a. bicycle. b. motorcycle. c. passenger car. d. railroad train operated on rails. - ANSWER-d. railroad train operated on rails. 55. Upon reaching an uncontrolled intersection of equal design and surface, an operator of a vehicle must yield right-of-way to a. the vehicle on his right. b. the vehicle on his left. c. no other vehicle. d. the vehicle that has the stop sign - ANSWER-a. the vehicle on his right. 56. Vehicle headlamps must be turned on within __ minutes after sunset. a. 15 b. 30 c. 60 d. None of the above is correct. - ANSWER-b. 30 57. A "motorcycle" as defined in the Transportation Code must a. have not more than three wheels. b. be self-propelled. c. have a saddle for the use of the rider. d. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER-d. All of the above are correct. 58. Preferential traffic right-of-way at intersections is designated by a. stop signs.