28. Traffic (50 Q) Flashcards
Question 5 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
You are directing traffic at an intersection. Which of the following has the highest traffic priority?
A bus
An emergency vehicle driving Code 3
A police vehicle on patrol
Rush traffic
A large truck approaching the intersection
An emergency vehicle driving Code 3
Review: TC (545.156) VEHICLE APPROACHED BY AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE. (a) On the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals that meet the requirements of Sections 547.305 and 547.702, or of a police vehicle lawfully using only an audible or visual signal, an operator, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall: (1) yield the right-of-way; (2) immediately drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection; and (3) stop and remain standing until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed.
Question 6 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
You must dim your headlights when you are __ feet from an oncoming vehicle.
200
1,000
900
750
500
500
Review: TC (547.333)
MULTIPLE-BEAM LIGHTING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED. (c) A person who operates a vehicle on a roadway or shoulder shall select a distribution of light or composite beam that is aimed and emits light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle at a safe distance ahead of the vehicle, except that: (1) an operator approaching an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet shall select: (A) the lowermost distribution of light or composite beam, regardless of road contour or condition of loading; or (B) a distribution aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the lamp projects into the eyes of an approaching
Question 9 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Which person may not be issued a driver’s license in the state of Texas?
A seventeen-year-old person who files for a class C license in November; the applicant attended class eighty-five days in the fall.
A sixteen-year-old person currently enrolled in high school who is seeking a class C driver’s license.
A seventeen-year-old person seeking a class C license to go to work because she dropped out of high school after forty days of class for hardship reasons to seek work to help her family.
A fifteen-year-old person who is currently enrolled as a full-time student seeking a hardship license.
A seventeen-year-old person seeking a class C license to go to work because she dropped out of high school after forty days of class for hardship reasons to seek work to help her family.
Review: TC (521.223) HARDSHIP LICENSE. (a) The department may issue a license to a person who complies with the requirements of Subsection (b) if the department finds that: (1) the failure to issue the license will result in an unusual economic hardship for the family of the applicant; (2) the license is necessary because of the illness of a member of the applicant’s family; or (3) the license is necessary because the applicant is enrolled in a vocational education program and requires a driver’s license
to participate in the program.
Question 11 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
A gap skid mark is a mark interrupted by release and reapplication of the brakes. Gap skids
result from a bounce or skip of the wheel.
are usually 10 feet or longer.
result when the tires are free to rotate but are also slipping in a direction parallel to the wheel axles.
are usually less than 5 feet long.
are usually 10 feet or longer.
Question 12 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Which of the following conditions does not justify operating a motor vehicle on an improved shoulder of the roadway?
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.
To decelerate prior to making a right turn.
To accelerate prior to entering the main-traveled lane of traffic.
Under normal conditions, the operator wishes to use the improved shoulder as a clearly marked lane of traffic.
None listed
Review:
Under normal conditions, the operator wishes to use the improved shoulder as a clearly marked lane of traffic.
TC (545.058) DRIVING ON IMPROVED SHOULDER. (a) An operator may drive on an improved shoulder to the right of the main traveled portion of a roadway if that operation is necessary and may be done safely, but only: (2) to accelerate before entering the main traveled lane of traffic; (3) to decelerate before making a right turn; (4) to pass another vehicle that is slowing or stopped on the main traveled portion of the highway, disabled, or preparing to make a left turn;
Question 15 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Under which of the following conditions is the operator of a vehicle involved in a collision required by statutes to remove a vehicle from the accident scene if the vehicle can be safely driven?
When a collision occurs on a freeway in a metropolitan area.
When a collision occurs involving a pedacycle and a motorcycle.
When a collision occurs in a rural agricultural area during crop harvest periods of the year.
When a collision occurs in a congested downtown metropolitan area.
none listed
When a collision occurs on a freeway in a metropolitan area.
Review: TC (550.022) ACCIDENT INVOLVING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. (b) If an accident occurs on a main lane, ramp, shoulder, median, or adjacent area of a freeway in a metropolitan area and each vehicle involved can be normally and safely driven, each operator shall move the operator’s vehicle as soon as possible to a designated accident investigation site, if available, a location on the frontage road, the nearest suitable cross street, or other suitable location to complete the requirements of Section 550.023 and minimize interference with freeway traffic.
Question 18 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations fil
Under which of the following conditions may a person operate a vehicle over an unprotected fire hose laid down on a street to be used at a fire emergency?
only to enter the private driveway of one’s residence
no person may ever cross any such fire hose
only with the permission of the fire department official in charge
anytime, fire hoses are designed so vehicles may safely cross them
only with the permission of the fire department official in charge
Review: TC (545.408) CROSSING FIRE HOSE. An operator may not, without the consent of the fire department official in command, drive over an unprotected hose of a fire department if the hose is on a street or private driveway and is intended for use at a fire or alarm of fire.
Question 20 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
“_____________” means the period beginning one-half hour before sunrise and ending one-half hour after sunset.
Daytime
Nighttime
Evening
Dawn
Twilight
Daytime
Review: TC (541.401) MISCELLANEOUS TERMS. (1) “Daytime” means the period beginning one-half hour before sunrise and ending one-half hour after sunset.
Question 21 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
“Urban District” means the territory continuous to and including any highway or street which is built up with structures devoted go business, industry, or dwelling houses, situated at intervals of less than _______ feet for a distance of _______ mile on either side of the highway.
100 feet and 1/4 mile.
200 feet and 1/2 mile.
300 feet and 1/4 mile.
100 feet and 1/2 mile.
100 feet and 1/4 mile.
Review: TC (541.102) RESTRICTED DISTRICTS. (3) “Urban district” means the territory adjacent to and including a highway, if the territory: (A) is not in a municipality; and (B) is improved with structures that are used for business, industry, or dwelling houses and located at intervals of less than 100 feet for a distance of at least one-quarter mile on either side of the highway.
Question 24 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
A “moped” means a motor-driven cycle that cannot attain a speed in one mile of more than ______ miles per hour.
30
20
40
50
30
Review: TC (541.201) VEHICLES. In this subtitle: (8) “Moped” means a motor vehicle that is equipped with a rider’s saddle and designed to have when propelled not more than three wheels on the ground, that cannot attain a speed in one mile of more than 30 miles per hour.
Question 28 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
A person may not occupy a ____________________ while it is being moved:
Moving Trailer
Boat
Cattle Trailer
House trailer
House trailer
Review: TC (545.419) RIDING IN HOUSE TRAILER. A person may not occupy a house trailer while it is being moved.
Question 32 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Which of the following is not a violation of the Transportation Code?
A person sets up an information booth without a permit at a public roadside park to inform visitors about a local rodeo.
A family parks their travel trailer on the premises of a public picnic area for thirty-six hours.
A person erects a tent at a scenic overlook.
A nonprofit organization has a permit to serve coffee and snacks to drivers on Memorial Day weekend at a public rest area and remains in the rest area for seventy-two hours.
Review: TC (545.411) USE OF REST AREA: OFFENSE. (c) It is an exception to Subsection (a) if a nonprofit organization erects a temporary structure at a rest area to provide food services, food, or beverages to travelers and the Texas Department of Transportation: (1) finds that the services would constitute a public service for the benefit of the traveling public; and (2) issues a permit to the organization.
A nonprofit organization has a permit to serve coffee and snacks to drivers on Memorial Day weekend at a public rest area and remains in the rest area for seventy-two hours.
Review: TC (545.411) USE OF REST AREA: OFFENSE. (c) It is an exception to Subsection (a) if a nonprofit organization erects a temporary structure at a rest area to provide food services, food, or beverages to travelers and the Texas Department of Transportation: (1) finds that the services would constitute a public service for the benefit of the traveling public; and (2) issues a permit to the organization.
Question 34 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
A vehicle facing a flashing red traffic signal at an intersection shall
stop and may not proceed until the flashing red signal changes.
slow to less than 5 mph and look both ways before proceeding.
stop and then proceed.
stop and then proceed when safe to do so.
stop and then proceed when safe to do so.
Review: TC (544.008) FLASHING SIGNALS. (a) The operator of a vehicle facing a flashing red signal shall stop at a clearly marked stop line. In the absence of a stop line, the operator shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. In the absence of a crosswalk, the operator shall stop at the place nearest the intersecting roadway where the operator has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway. The right to proceed is subject to the rules applicable after stopping at a stop sign.
Question 35 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
A “tail-lamp” shall emit a red light plainly visible at a distance of ________ feet from the rear of the vehicle.
200
500
300
1,000
Question 35 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
A “tail-lamp” shall emit a red light plainly visible at a distance of ________ feet from the rear of the vehicle.
200
500
300
1,000
Review: TC (547.322) TAILLAMPS REQUIRED. (d) A taillamp shall emit a red light plainly visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the rear of the vehicle.
1000
Review: TC (547.322) TAILLAMPS REQUIRED. (d) A taillamp shall emit a red light plainly visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the rear of the vehicle.
Question 36 of 50 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
“________________” means a self-propelled vehicle or a vehicle that is propelled by electric power from overhead trolley wires. The term does not include an electric bicycle or an electric personal assistive mobility device.
Mass Transient Vehicle
Special Mobile Equipment
Motor Vehicle
Transportation Vehicle
Motor Vehicle
Review: TC (541.201) VEHICLES. In this subtitle: (11) “Motor vehicle” means a self-propelled vehicle or a vehicle that is propelled by electric power from overhead trolley wires. The term does not include an electric bicycle or an electric personal assistive mobility device, as defined by Section 551.201.
