Traffic Code - Test 5

Question 1

Sec. 547.001. DEFINITIONS Service vehicle

Answer 1

• owned and operated by or for a governmental agency;
• performs a function requiring a lamp/ illumination; or
• has a public service function (utility vehicles, tow trucks, escort flag vehicle)

Question 2

547.002. APPLICABILITY The rules do not apply to:

Answer 2

(1) an implement of husbandry;
(2) road machinery;
(3) a road roller;
(4) a farm tractor;
(5) a bicycle, a bicyclist, or bicycle equipment;
(6) an electric bicycle,
(7) a golf cart

Question 3

547.004. GENERAL OFFENSES

Answer 3

(a) A person commits an offense that is a misdemeanor if he operates/ moves/permits a vehicle that:
(1) is unsafe so as to endanger a person;
(2) is not equipped in a req’d manner;
(3) is equipped in a prohibited manner; (b) equipped with a non-compliance item.
(c) A court may dismiss a charge if the defendant:
(1) remedies the defect before 1st court appearance; and
(2) pays an administrative fee not to exceed $10.
(d) This Subsection does not apply to an offense involving a commercial motor vehicle

Question 4

547.005. OFFENSE RELATING TO VIOLATION OF SPECIAL-USE PROVISIONS What objects/MVs may NOT use a slow-moving-vehicle emblem? What vehicles may bear the words “school bus”?

Answer 4

(a) A person may not use a slow-moving-vehicle emblem on a stationary object or a vehicle other than a slow-moving vehicle (e.g. tractor, horse carriage)
(b) A person may not operate MV bearing the words “school bus” unless the vehicle is used primarily to transport persons to/from school or a school-related activity. In this subsection, “school” means a privately or publicly supported elementary or secondary school, day-care center, preschool, or institution of higher education and includes a church if the church is engaged in providing formal education.

Question 5

547.301. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEASUREMENTS How are the visibility distance and the mounted height requirements are measured?

Answer 5

(a) a visibility distance requirement for a lamp or device applies when:
- a lighted lamp or device is required;
- is measured as if the vehicle were unloaded;
- on a straight, level, unlighted highway; and
- under normal atmospheric conditions.
(b) A mounted height requirement is measured as if:
- the vehicle were unloaded;
- on level ground;
- is measured from the center of the lamp/device to the ground

Question 6

547.302. DUTY TO DISPLAY LIGHTS When is a vehicle required to display a lighter lamp / illuminating device?

Answer 6

(a) A vehicle shall display each lighted lamp and illuminating device required by this chapter to be on the vehicle:
(1) at nighttime; and
(2) when light is insufficient or atmospheric conditions are unfavorable so that a person or vehicle on the highway is not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead.

Question 7

547.302. DUTY TO DISPLAY LIGHTS What are the requirements for the position and number of lighted lamps

Answer 7

(c) At least one lighted lamp shall be displayed on each side of the front of a motor vehicle.
(d) Not more than four of the following may be lighted at one time on the front of a motor vehicle:
(1) a headlamp or
(2) a lamp, including an auxiliary lamp or spot lamp, that projects a beam with an intensity brighter than 300 candlepower.

Question 8

547.303. COLOR REQUIREMENTS What are the color requirements for the rear reflector ____ and signaling device?

Answer 8

a) a lighting device or reflector mounted on the rear of a vehicle must be or reflect red.
b) a signaling device mounted on the rear of a vehicle may be red, amber, or yellow.

Question 9

547.304. APPLICABILITY The fixed electric light requirement does NOT apply to: - type of vehicle - weight of vehicle

Answer 9

(a) A provision of this chapter that requires a vehicle to be equipped with fixed electric lights does not apply to a farm trailer or fertilizer trailer registered under Section 504.504 or a boat trailer with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less if the trailer is not operated at a time or under a condition specified by Section 547.302(a).

Question 10

547. 322. TAILLAMPS REQUIRED.
          (f) A tail lamp or a separate lamp shall be constructed and mounted to emit a ____ light that:
          (1) illuminates the rear license plate; and
          (2) makes the plate clearly legible at a distance of ___ feet from the rear.

Answer 10

547. 322. TAILLAMPS REQUIRED.
          (f) A tail lamp or a separate lamp shall be constructed and mounted to emit a WHITE light that:
          (1) illuminates the rear license plate; and
          (2) makes the plate clearly legible at a distance of 50 FEET from the rear.

Hint: White-haired Gandalf is pointing his stick with 50-point spear toward the rear license plate

Question 11

547. 302. DUTY TO DISPLAY LIGHTS.
          (c) At least one lighted lamp shall be displayed on each side of the front of a motor vehicle.
          (d) Not more than ____ of the following may be lighted at one time on the front of a motor vehicle:
          (1) a headlamp required by this chapter; or
          (2) a lamp, including an auxiliary lamp or spot lamp, that projects a beam with an intensity brighter than ____ candlepower.

Answer 11

547. 302. DUTY TO DISPLAY LIGHTS.
          (c) At least one lighted lamp shall be displayed on each side of the front of a motor vehicle.
          (d) Not more than FOUR of the following may be lighted at one time on the front of a motor vehicle:
          (1) a headlamp required by this chapter; or
          (2) a lamp, including an auxiliary lamp or spot lamp, that projects a beam with an intensity brighter than 300 candlepower.

Question 12

547. 322. TAILLAMPS REQUIRED.
          (b) A motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, pole trailer, or vehicle that is towed at the end of a combination of vehicles shall be equipped with at least ___ tail lamps.
          (c) Tail lamps shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle:
          (1) at a height from __ to ___ inches; and
          (2) at the same level and spaced as widely apart as practicable if a vehicle is equipped with more than one lamp.

Answer 12

547. 322. TAILLAMPS REQUIRED.
          (b) A motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, pole trailer, or vehicle that is TOWED at the end of a combination of vehicles shall be equipped with at least TWO tail lamps.
          (c) Tail lamps shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle:
          (1) at a height from 15 - 72 INCHES; and
          (2) at the same level and spaced as widely apart as practicable if a vehicle is equipped with more than one lamp.

Hint: Tail - Towed - Two - 72

Question 13

547. 4. GENERAL OFFENSES.
        (a) A person commits an offense that is a misdemeanor if the person operates or moves or, as an owner, knowingly permits another to operate or move, a vehicle that:
        (1) is ____ so as to endanger a person;
        (2) is not equipped in a manner that complies with the vehicle equipment standards and requirements established by this chapter; or
        (3) is equipped in a manner prohibited by this chapter.

TEST 5 Q (choose incorrect): has not been certified safe by a mechanic

Answer 13

547. 4. GENERAL OFFENSES.
        (a) A person commits an offense that is a misdemeanor if the person operates or moves or, as an owner, knowingly permits another to operate or move, a vehicle that:
        (1) is UNSAFE so as to endanger a person;
        (2) is not equipped in a manner that complies with the vehicle equipment standards and requirements established by this chapter; or
        (3) is equipped in a manner prohibited by this chapter.

Question 14

547. 322. TAILLAMPS REQUIRED.
          (b) A passenger car or truck that was manufactured or assembled before the model year ____ shall be equipped with at least ____ tail lamp.

Answer 14

547. 322. TAILLAMPS REQUIRED.
          (b) A passenger car or truck that was manufactured or assembled before the model year 1960 shall be equipped with at least ONE tail lamp.

Question 15

547. 323. STOPLAMPS REQUIRED
          (d) A stop lamp shall emit a ___ or ____ light, or a color between ___ and ____, that is:
          (1) visible in normal sunlight at a distance of at least _____ feet from the rear of the vehicle; and
          (2) displayed when the vehicle service brake is applied.

Answer 15

547. 323. STOPLAMPS REQUIRED
          (d) A stop lamp shall emit a RED or AMBER light, or a color between RED and AMBER, that is:
          (1) visible in normal sunlight at a distance of at least 300 FT from the rear of the vehicle; and
          (2) displayed when the vehicle service brake is applied.

Hint: 300 Spartants STOP persian in normal sunlight

Question 16

547. 703. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SLOW-MOVING VEHICLES.
          (d) A ____ that is operated at a speed of not more than ____ mph is required to display a slow-moving-vehicle emblem when it is operated on a public highway,

Answer 16

547. 703. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SLOW-MOVING VEHICLES.
          (d) A GOLF CART that is operated at a speed of not more than 25 MPH is required to display a slow-moving-vehicle emblem when it is operated on a public highway,

Question 17

547. 2. APPLICABILITY.
        (a) Unless a provision is specifically made applicable, this chapter and the rules of the department adopted under this chapter do not apply to:
        (1) an implement of husbandry;
        (2) road machinery;
        (3) a road roller;
        (4) a farm tractor;
        (5) a bicycle, a bicyclist, or bicycle equipment;
        (6) an electric bicycle, an electric bicyclist, or electric bicycle equipment; or
        (7) a golf cart not required to be registered under Section 502.284

Question 18

547.325. REFLECTORS REQUIRED.

A motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with at least two red reflectors on the rear of the vehicle. A red reflector may be included as a part of a tail lamp.

(b) A reflector shall be:
(1) mounted at a height from 15 to 60 inches; and
(2) visible at night at all distances:

(A) from ___ to ___ feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps

Answer 18

547.325. REFLECTORS REQUIRED.

A motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with at least two red reflectors on the rear of the vehicle. A red reflector may be included as a part of a tail lamp.

(b) A reflector shall be:
(1) mounted at a height from 15 to 60 inches; and
(2) visible at night at all distances:

(A) from 100 - 600 FT when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps

Question 19

547. 324. TURN SIGNAL LAMPS REQUIRED.
          (e) A turn signal lamp must be visible in normal sunlight at a distance of:
          (1) at least ___ feet from the front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is at least 80 inches wide (greater than); and
          (2) at least 300 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is less than 80 inches wide.

Answer 19

547. 324. TURN SIGNAL LAMPS REQUIRED.
          (e) A turn signal lamp must be visible in normal sunlight at a distance of:
          (1) at least 500 FT From the Front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is at least 80 inches wide (greater than); and
          (2) at least 300 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is less than 80 inches wide.

Hint: From the Front 500

Question 20

547.602. MIRRORS REQUIRED.

A motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle used to tow another vehicle, shall be equipped with a mirror located to reflect to the operator a view of the highway for a distance of at least ___ feet from the rear of the vehicle.

Answer 20

547.602. MIRRORS REQUIRED.

A motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle used to tow another vehicle, shall be equipped with a mirror located to reflect to the operator a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 FT from the rear of the vehicle.

Hint: two mirrors - 200 feet

Question 21

547. 326. MINIMUM LIGHTING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED.
          (a) A vehicle that is not specifically required to be equipped with lamps or other lighting devices shall be equipped with at least one lamp that emits a white light visible at a distance of at least ____ feet from the front and:
          (1) ____ lamps that emit a red light visible at a distance of at least ___ feet from the rear; or:
          (2) one lamp that emits a red light visible at a distance of at least ___ feet from the rear and two red reflectors visible when illuminated by the lawful lower beams of headlamps at all distances from 100 to 600 feet to the rear.

Answer 21

547. 326. MINIMUM LIGHTING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED.
          (a) A vehicle that is not specifically required to be equipped with lamps or other lighting devices shall be equipped with at least one lamp that emits a white light visible at a distance of at least 1,000 FT from the front and:
          (1) TWO lamps that emit a red light visible at a distance of at least 1,000 FT from the rear; or:
          (2) one lamp that emits a red light visible at a distance of at least ___ feet from the rear and two red reflectors visible when illuminated by the lawful lower beams of headlamps at all distances from 100 to 600 feet to the rear.

Hint: minimum downpayment on light fixture is $1,000

Question 22

621. 201. MAXIMUM WIDTH.
          (b) The total width of a passenger vehicle and its load may not be greater than ___ feet. This subsection does not apply to a motor bus or trolley bus operated exclusively in the territory of a municipality, in suburbs contiguous to the municipality, or in the county in which the municipality is located.

TEST Q: The answer is in inches, not feet

Answer 22

621. 201. MAXIMUM WIDTH.
          (b) The total width of a passenger vehicle and its load may not be greater than EIGHT FT (96 IN). This subsection does not apply to a motor bus or trolley bus operated exclusively in the territory of a municipality, in suburbs contiguous to the municipality, or in the county in which the municipality is located.

TEST Q: The answer is in inches, not feet

Question 23

547. 303. COLOR REQUIREMENTS.
          (a) Unless expressly provided otherwise, a lighting device or Reflector mounted on the Rear of a vehicle must be or reflect ____.
          (b) A signaling device mounted on the rear of a vehicle may be red, amber, or yellow.

Answer 23

547. 303. COLOR REQUIREMENTS.
          (a) Unless expressly provided otherwise, a lighting device or Reflector mounted on theRear of a vehicle must be or reflect RED.
          (b) A signaling device mounted on the rear of a vehicle may be red, amber, or yellow.

Hint: Reflector, Rear, Red

Question 24

547. 325. REFLECTORS REQUIRED.
          (a) Except as provided by Subchapter F, a motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with at least two red reflectors on the rear of the vehicle. A red reflector may be included as a part of a tail lamp.
          (b) A reflector shall be:
          (1) mounted at a height from __ to___inches; and
          (2) visible at night at all distances:

(A) from 100 to 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps

Answer 24

547. 325. REFLECTORS REQUIRED.
          (a) Except as provided by Subchapter F, a motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with at least two red reflectors on the rear of the vehicle. A red reflector may be included as a part of a tail lamp.
          (b) A reflector shall be:
          (1) mounted at a height from 15-60 INCHES; and
          (2) visible at night at all distances:

(A) from 100 to 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps

Question 25

547. 301. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEASUREMENTS.
          (b) A mounted height requirement imposed by this chapter for a lamp or device is measured as if the vehicle were unloaded and on level ground and is measured from the _____ of the lamp or device to the ground.

Answer 25

547. 301. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEASUREMENTS.
          (b) A mounted height requirement imposed by this chapter for a lamp or device is measured as if the vehicle were unloaded and on level ground and is measured from the CENTER of the lamp or device to the ground.

Question 26

547. 322. TAILLAMPS REQUIRED.
          (d) A tail lamp shall emit a ___ light plainly visible at a distance of ___ feet from the rear of the vehicle.

Answer 26

547. 322. TAILLAMPS REQUIRED.
          (d) A tail lamp shall emit a RED light plainly visible at a distance of 1,000 FT from the rear of the vehicle.

Hint: Red dragon with a 1,000 ft tail

Question 27

547. 328. FOG LAMPS PERMITTED.
          (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two fog lamps.
          (b) A fog lamp shall be:
          (1) mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height from ___ to ___ inches

Answer 27

547. 328. FOG LAMPS PERMITTED.
          (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two fog lamps.
          (b) A fog lamp shall be:
          (1) mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height from 12 - 30 INCHES; and

Hint: 1,2,3 SWAT officers are breaching a house covered in fog

Question 28

547. 321. HEADLAMPS REQUIRED.
          (a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least ___ headlamps.
          (b) At least one headlamp shall be mounted on each side of the front of the vehicle.
          (c) Each headlamp shall be mounted at a height from __ to __ inches.

Answer 28

547. 321. HEADLAMPS REQUIRED.
          (a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least TWO headlamps.
          (b) At least one headlamp shall be mounted on each side of the front of the vehicle.
          (c) Each headlamp shall be mounted at a height from 24 - 54 INCHES.

Hint: 2-headed medusa has 4

Question 29

547. 305. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF LIGHTS
          (c) A person may not operate a motor vehicle equipped with a ___, ___, or ___ beacon, flashing, or alternating light unless the equipment is:
          (1) used as specifically authorized by this chapter; or
          (2) a running lamp, headlamp, taillamp, backup lamp, or turn signal lamp that is used as authorized by law.

Answer 29

547. 305. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF LIGHTS
          (c) A person may not operate a motor vehicle equipped with a RED, WHITE or BLUE beacon, flashing, or alternating light unless the equipment is:
          (1) used as specifically authorized by this chapter; or
          (2) a running lamp, headlamp, taillamp, backup lamp, or turn signal lamp that is used as authorized by law.