27. Traffic (100Q) Flashcards
Question 3 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Authorized emergency vehicle means:
A private ambulance.
A private vehicle of a volunteer firefighter.
A private vehicle of a certified emergency medical services employee when responding to a medical emergency.
A vehicle of a blood or tissue bank
A private vehicle of a certified emergency medical services employee when responding to a medical emergency.
Review: TC (541.201) VEHICLES. In this subtitle: (1) “Authorized emergency vehicle” means: G) a private vehicle of a volunteer firefighter or a certified emergency medical services employee or volunteer when responding to a fire alarm or medical emergency
Question 5 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Which of the following is the correct charge to file on an intoxicated operator of a motor vehicle involved in a traffic collision in which another person dies as a result of the collision?
None listed are appropriate in this case.
The officer would file only a DWI charge since the voluntary introduction of intoxicating substances would constitute a defense to prosecution in the case.
Intoxication manslaughter.
Murder with a motor vehicle.
Voluntary manslaughter.
Intoxication manslaughter.
Review: PC (49.08) INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) operates a motor vehicle in a public place, operates an aircraft, a watercraft, or an amusement ride, or assembles a mobile amusement ride; and (2) is intoxicated and by reason of that intoxication causes the death of another by accident or mistake.
Question 9 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
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 warranted?
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.
An operator fails to stop for a stop sign when exiting a privately owned business onto a state highway.
The operator is involved in a collision on a privately owned access way provided by a business establishment for the convenience of customers.
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.
None listed
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.
Review: TC (542.005) RULES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. This subtitle does not prevent an owner of private property that is a private road from: (1) regulating or prohibiting use of the property by the public for vehicular travel; or (2) requiring conditions different from or in addition to those specified by this subtitle.
Question 11 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
A damage rating scale of LFQ-5 indicates that
none listed
the left front quarter panel sustained minor damages.
the left side of the damaged vehicle sustained distributive damage resulting in an inoperable vehicle.
the left back quarter of the damaged vehicle sustained relatively minor damage.
none listed
Review: BPOC (22.35) Texas Peace Officer Crash Report CR3“Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report,” Form CR - 3
Question 12 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
An arrested traffic violator may be released on his promise to appear if the
the offense is a misdemeanor
violator is not taken before a magistrate
violator signs the promise
all are correct
violator signs the promise
Review: TC (543.005) PROMISE TO APPEAR; RELEASE. To secure release, the person arrested must make a written promise to appear in court by signing the written notice prepared by the arresting officer. The signature may be obtained on a duplicate form or on an electronic device capable of creating a copy of the signed notice. The arresting officer shall retain the paper or electronic original of the notice and deliver the copy of the notice to the person arrested. The officer shall then promptly release the person from custody.
Question 18 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
All witnesses to an accident should
provide oral statements that the officer reduces to writing.
complete written statements.
be interviewed collectively to gain the group story as to how the accident occurred.
be asked to provide traffic control duties so that they will not leave the accident scene.
complete written statements.
Question 19 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Bill is driving his vehicle upon a roadway and approaches a flashing red signal. Bill should:
Slow down and look both ways
none are correct
Slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.
Stop before entering the intersection and proceed subject to the rules governing a stop at a stop sign.
Stop, look and listen.
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.
Stop before entering the intersection and proceed subject to the rules governing a stop at a stop sign.
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 20 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Under which of the following conditions is the operator of an automobile not required to bring the vehicle to a full stop and wait until authorized to proceed?
On a controlled-access highway, an operator approaches a school bus displaying alternately flashing red lights from the rear of the school bus on the same side of the road-way.
On a divided highway, the operator of a vehicle sees a stopped school bus displaying alternately flashing red lights on the opposite side of the roadway where pedestrians are not permitted to cross the roadway.
Outside of a residential district, the operator meets a school bus displaying alternately flashing red lights stopped in a lane of traffic directly ahead.
None listed
On a divided highway, the operator of a vehicle sees a stopped school bus displaying alternately flashing red lights on the opposite side of the roadway where pedestrians are not permitted to cross the roadway.
Review: TC (545.066) PASSING A SCHOOL BUS; OFFENSE. (f) For the purposes of this section: (1) a highway is considered to have separate roadways only if the highway has roadways separated by an intervening space on which operation of vehicles is not permitted, a physical barrier, or a clearly indicated dividing section constructed to impede vehicular traffic; and (2) a highway is not considered to have separate roadways if the highway has roadways separated only by a left turn lane.
Question 21 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
A citizen, concerned about the speed of vehicles traveling in front of his residence, places a “slow” sign next to the road.
No offense has been committed.
Both are correct.
The citizen has committed an offense.
The sign may be removed without notice.
Review: TC (544.006) DISPLAY OF UNAUTHORIZED SIGNS, SIGNALS, OR MARKINGS. (a) A person may not place, maintain, or display on or in view of a highway an unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device that: (1) imitates or resembles an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal; (e) A sign, signal, light, or marking prohibited under this section is a public nuisance. The authority with jurisdiction over the highway may remove that sign, signal, light, or marking without notice.
Both are correct.
Review: TC (544.006) DISPLAY OF UNAUTHORIZED SIGNS, SIGNALS, OR MARKINGS. (a) A person may not place, maintain, or display on or in view of a highway an unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device that: (1) imitates or resembles an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal; (e) A sign, signal, light, or marking prohibited under this section is a public nuisance. The authority with jurisdiction over the highway may remove that sign, signal, light, or marking without notice.
Question 22 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
A person who enters this state as a new resident may operate a vehicle in this state for no more than _____ days after the date on which the person enters this state if they are at least 16 years old and currently have a valid license issued by another state or country of previous residence.
90
10
15
60
90
Review: TC (521.029) OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE BY NEW STATE RESIDENTS. (a) A person who enters this state as a new resident may operate a motor vehicle in this state for no more than 90 days after the date on which the person enters this state if the person: (1) is 16 years of age or older; and (2) has in the person’s possession a driver’s license issued to the person by the person’s state or country of previous residence.
Question 24 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
An operator, may not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger, stand or park an occupied or unoccupied vehicle within ______ feet of a fire hydrant.
10
30
20
15
15
Review: TC (545.302) STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle: (2) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
Question 25 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
“____________________” means a vehicle that is not designed or used primarily to transport persons or property and that is only incidentally operated on a highway.
Farm tractor
Vehicle
Implement of husbandry
Special Mobile Equipment
Special Mobile Equipment
Question 26 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
A person may not operate an open bed pickup at a speed that exceeds _ miles per hour on the street or highway when a child younger than _ years of age is occupying the bed of the truck.
None listed
30; eleven
15; thirteen
35; twelve
25; ten
None listed
Younger than 18
Review: TC (545.414) RIDING IN OPEN BEDS; OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person operates an open-bed pickup truck or an open flatbed truck or draws an open flatbed trailer when a child younger than 18 years of age is occupying the bed of the truck or trailer.
Question 29 of 100 - 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 30 of 100 - 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.
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.
Question 42 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
In accordance with T.C. 601.191, which of the following violations is punishable by a fine of not less than $175 for the first offense?
Failure to show proof of financial responsibility to a police officer upon request.
Failure to properly register a motor vehicle.
Crossing an unprotected fire hose with a motor vehicle.
Failure to restrain a child when the child is in a moving mo-tor vehicle without a seat belt or child seat as required.
None listed
Failure to show proof of financial responsibility to a police officer upon request.
Review: TC SUBCHAPTER G. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE ESTABLISH FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; CRIMINAL PENALTIES (601.191) OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT; OFFENSE. (d) If the court determines that a person who has not been previously convicted of an offense under this section is economically unable to pay the fine, the court may reduce the fine to less than $175.
Question 43 of 100 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Which of the following is false regarding the operation of an authorized emergency vehicle in an emergency?
The provisions of the Code do not protect the operator from the consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of others.
The emergency audible and visual signals give the operator the right of way; therefore, the operator may proceed as desired.
The operator of an authorized emergency vehicle may proceed past a red light after slowing down as necessary for safe operation.
While responding to an emergency call, the operator is exempt from the rules regulating traffic in the Transportation Code.
The emergency audible and visual signals give the operator the right of way; therefore, the operator may proceed as desired.
Review: TC (546.005) DUTY OF CARE. This chapter does not relieve the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle from: (1) the duty to operate the vehicle with appropriate regard for the safety of all persons; or (2) the consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of others.
