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Driving on improved shoulder does not apply to:

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(1) an authorized emergency vehicle responding to a call; (2) a police patrol; (3) a bicycle; or (4) a slow-moving vehicle (25mph or less and not inclu. electric mobility device.

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Who has the right-of-way (r.o.w) on a 3 or 4 lane roadway moving in the same direction? a. An operator entering a lane of traffic from a lane to the right shall yield the r-o-w to a vehicle entering the same lane of traffic from a lane to the left b. An operator entering a lane of traffic from a lane to the left shall yield the r-o-w to a vehicle entering the same lane of traffic from a lane to the right

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a. An operator entering a lane of traffic from a lane to the right shall yield the r-o-w to a vehicle entering the same lane of traffic from a lane to the left

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On the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals an operator, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall:yield the right-of-way; immediately drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the _______ edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection; and stop and remain standing until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed. TC 545.156

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right-hand

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True or False: An authorized emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals does not exempt the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway. TC 545.156

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True

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True or False: An authorized emergency vehicle the operator may: proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, after slowing as necessary for safe operation. TC 546.001

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True

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True or False: An authorized emergency vehicle the operator may not: exceed a maximum speed limit. TC 546.001

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False, they MAY exceed a maximum speed limit, as long as the operator DOES NOT endanger life or property and when permissible per TC 546.002.

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True or False. A mounted height requirement 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. TC 547.301

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True

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An escort flag vehicle may be equipped with alternating or flashing ____ and _____ lights. TC 547.305

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blue and amber lights

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Is a police vehicle required to, be equipped with signal lamps? TC 547.702

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No, a police vehicle is not required to be equipped with signal lamps.

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Notice to appear required: An officer shall issue a written notice to appear on which 3 offenses charged? TC 543.004

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  1. speeding; 2. the use of a wireless communication device; or 3. a violation of the open container law
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Promise to appear; release: To secure release, the person arrested must make a written promise to appear in court by _____ the written notice prepared by the arresting officer. The officer shall then promptly release the person from custody. TC 543.005

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signing;

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True or False: If an officer fails to cite and release for speeding; for the use of a wireless communication device; or a violation of the open container law, and provide the notice to with at least 10 days of the hearing is considered misconduct in office and the officer is be subject to removal from the officer’s position. TC 543.008

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True

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The owner of a vehicle may be parked for _______ period in a parking space or area that is designated specifically for persons with physical disabilities if: the vehicle is being operated by or for the transportation of a person with a disability; and there are: displayed on the vehicle special license plates; or placed on the _________ of the vehicle’s front windshield a disabled parking placard. TC 681.006

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an unlimited; rearview mirror

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The driver’s license must include? TC 521.121

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(1) a distinguishing number assigned by the department to the license holder; (2) a photograph of the entire face of the holder; (3) the full name and date of birth of the holder; (4) a brief description of the holder; and (5) the license holder’s residence address

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A driver’s license must include ________________ a license is not valid until it complies with this subsection.

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a facsimile of the license holder’s signature or a space on which the holder shall write the holder’s usual signature in ink immediately on receipt of the license.

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What shall a person who rents a motor vehicle to another shall maintain? TC 521.460

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(1) license plate issued for the motor vehicle; (2) the name and address of the person to whom the vehicle is rented; (3) the license number of the person to whom the vehicle is rented; (4) the date the license was issued; and (5) the place where the license was issued.

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True or false: An operator being passed by another vehicle may not accelerate until completely passed by the passing vehicle. TC 545.053

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True

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An operator who is permitted to give a hand and arm signal shall give the signal from the left side of the vehicle as follows: to make a ______ turn signal, extend hand and arm horizontally. TC 545.107

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left

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An operator who is permitted to give a hand and arm signal shall give the signal from the left side of the vehicle as follows: to make a _____ turn signal, extend hand and arm upward, except that a bicycle operator may signal from the right side of the vehicle with the hand and arm extended horizontally. TC 545.107

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right

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An operator who is permitted to give a hand and arm signal shall give the signal from the left side of the vehicle as follows: to stop or decrease speed, extend hand and arm _____. TC 545.107

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downward

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A law enforcement agency other than the department that removes an abandoned vehicle in an unincorporated area shall notify the ______. TC 545.305

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sheriff

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An operator of a passenger car or light truck may not draw a trailer, semitrailer, house trailer, or another motor vehicle unless ______ of a type approved by the department are attached in a manner approved by the department from the trailer, semitrailer, house trailer, or drawn motor vehicle to the drawing vehicle. TC 545.410

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safety chains

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The school bus driver was talking on his phone via bluetooth while pulling up to the bus lane at school. Did he commit an offense? TC 545.425

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An operator MAY NOT use a wireless communication device while operating a school bus or passenger bus with a minor passenger on the bus unless the bus is stopped.

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A child shall not stand, or sit on the floor while the school bus is in motion. TC 545.426 True or False

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True

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When is it permissible for an authorized emergency vehicle operator to proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, after slowing as necessary for safe operation and exceed a maximum speed limit? TC 546.002

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(1) responding to an emergency call; (2) pursuing an actual or suspected violator of the law; (3) responding to but not returning from a fire alarm; (4) directing or diverting traffic for public safety purposes; or (5) conducting a police escort.

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Officer Charles is responding to a call and the trafic on the highway could increase the potential for a collision if he uses lights and sirens. Is he permitted to make that decision? TC 546.004

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Yes

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True or False. A firefighter, when performing the firefighter’s official duties, may close one or more lanes of a road or highway to protect the safety of persons or property. The closure shall be limited to the affected lane or lanes and one additional lane unless the safety of emergency personnel operating on the road or highway requires more lanes to be closed. TC 546.007

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True

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Unless expressly provided otherwise, a lighting device or reflector mounted on the rear of a vehicle must be or reflect ______. TC 547.303

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red

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A signaling device mounted on the rear of a vehicle may be ____, _____, or _____. TC 547.303.

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red, amber, or yellow

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True or False. A tow truck may be equipped with and use alternately flashing lighting equipment at all times. TC 547.305

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False, only if the tow truck is under the direction of a law enforcement officer at the scene of an accident or while hooking up to a disabled vehicle on a roadway

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A security patrol vehicle may only be equipped with _____, _____, or _____ lights. TC 547.305

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green, amber, or white lights.

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True or False. A person may operate a motorcycle or moped equipped with LED ground effect lighting that emits a flashing pink or white light. TC 547.306

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False, A person may operate a motorcycle or moped equipped with LED ground effect lighting that emits a non-flashing amber or white light.

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A turn signal lamp shall emit: a ____ or _____ light, or a color in between. if the lamp is mounted on the front of the vehicle; or a ____ or _____ light, or a color in between, if the lamp is mounted on the rear of the vehicle. TC 547.324

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white or amber light; red or amber light

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A clearance lamp, identification lamp, side marker lamp, or reflector mounted on the front, on the side near the front, or in the center of the vehicle must be or reflect _____. TC 547.353

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amber

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A clearance lamp, identification lamp, side marker lamp, or reflector mounted on the rear or the side near the rear of the vehicle must be or reflect ____. TC 547.353

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red

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a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, or combination of those vehicles _____ be equipped with brakes. TC 547.401

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shall

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A vehicle required to have brakes other than a motorcycle or moped, ____ be equipped with parking brakes adequate to hold the vehicle: on any grade on which the vehicle is operated; under all loading conditions; and on a surface free from snow, ice, or loose material. TC 547.404

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shall

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A motor vehicle operator _____ use a horn to provide audible warning only when necessary to insure safe operation. A warning device, including a horn, ____ not emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle. TC 547.501

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shall; may

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a person who operates, outside an urban district or on a divided highway, a truck, bus, or truck-tractor or a motor vehicle towing a house trailer shall carry in the vehicle: at daytime: at least two _____ at least ___ inches square; and standards to support the flags. TC 547.502

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red flags; 12 inches square

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a person who operates, outside an urban district or on a divided highway, a truck, bus, or truck-tractor or a motor vehicle towing a house trailer shall carry in the vehicle: at nighttime: at least ____ flares and at least ____ red-burning fusees; at least ____ red electric lanterns; or at least _____ portable red emergency reflectors. TC 547.502

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three for each item

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A person who operates an explosive cargo vehicle at nighttime: shall carry in the vehicle three red _____ or three portable _________; and may not carry in the vehicle a flare, fusee, or signal produced by ____. TC 547.502

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electric lanterns; red emergency reflectors; flame

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A vehicle ____ be equipped with and a person may not use on a vehicle a siren, whistle, or bell unless the vehicle is: a commercial vehicle that is equipped with a theft alarm signal device arranged so that the device cannot be used as an ordinary warning signal; or an authorized emergency vehicle that is equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell. TC 547.501

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may not

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The operator of an explosive cargo vehicle ____ display as a warning device a flare, fusee, or signal produced by flame. TC 547.504

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may not

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The operator of an explosive cargo vehicle that is disabled, or stopped for more than 10 minutes, on a roadway outside an urban district or on a roadway of a divided highway when lighted lamps are not required shall display _____. TC 547.505

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two red flags

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True or False. Safety guards or flaps shall be at least as wide as the tires they are protecting.

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True

46
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True or False. Restrictions on window tint does apply to: a motor vehicle that is not registered in this state. TC 547.613

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False, it does not apply to a motor vehicle that is not registered in this state

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A school bus _____ be equipped with: a convex mirror or other device that reflects to the school bus operator a clear view of the area immediately in front of the vehicle that would otherwise be hidden from view. TC 547.701

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shall

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A motorcycle or moped that is designed to carry more than one person must be equipped with _____ and _______ for use by the passenger. TC 547.617

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footrests; handholds

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True or false. Disclosure of a motor vehicle’s vehicle identification number with the last six digits deleted or redacted is not disclosure of the identity of the owner or driver. TC 547.615

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True

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True or False: A school bus shall be equipped with: rooftop warning lamps and movable stop arms. TC 547.701

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False A school bus MAY be equipped with: rooftop warning lamps and movable stop arms.

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True or False: A multifunction school activity bus may be painted National School Bus Glossy Yellow. TC 547.7012

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False, a multifunction school activity bus may NOT be painted National School Bus Glossy Yellow.

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If a motor vehicle displaying a slow-moving-vehicle emblem tows machinery, including an implement of husbandry, and the visibility of the emblem is not obstructed, the towed unit is ______ to display a slow-moving-vehicle emblem. TC 547.703

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not required

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A motorcycle or a moped shall be equipped with: a taillamp or separate lamp to illuminate the _______ and at least ____ stoplamp and ____ red reflector. TC 547.801

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rear license plate; one stoplamp; one red reflector

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True or False: A motorcycle may not be operated at any time unless at least one headlamp on the motorcycle is illuminated. This subsection does not apply to a motorcycle manufactured before the model year 1976. 547.801

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False, This subsection does not apply to a motorcycle manufactured before the model year 1975.

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True or False: A person operating a bicycle, coaster, sled, or toy vehicle or using roller skates may not attach either the person or the bicycle, coaster, sled, toy vehicle, or roller skates to a streetcar or vehicle on a roadway. TC 551.102

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True

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True or False: A person may not operate an electric personal assistive mobility device on a path set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles.

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False, they MAY operate an electric personal assistive mobility device on a path set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles.

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True or False: A person may not operate an electric personal assistive mobility device on a path set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles. TC 551.202

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False, they MAY operate an electric personal assistive mobility device on a path set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles.

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Any person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device on a residential street, roadway, or public highway shall ride as close as practicable to the ____-hand edge. TC 551.202

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right

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A person ____ operate an electric personal assistive mobility device on a sidewalk. TC 551.203

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may

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True or False: A person is required to register a neighborhood electric vehicle operated in compliance with limited operation. TC 551.304

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False, A person is not required to register a neighborhood electric vehicle operated in compliance with limited operation.

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A person may operate a motor-assisted scooter on a path set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles or on a ______, unless prohibited by a governing body of the county or municipality. TC 551.352

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sidewalk

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True or False: A person may ride a mini motor bike on any highway, road, street or path set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles or sidewalk. TC 551.353

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False, A mini motor bike may not operate in any of those places.

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A person may operate a golf cart on a highway in a manner authorized only if the vehicle displays a _____. TC 551.402

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license plate

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A golf cart _____ cross a highway at an intersection, with a highway that has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. TC 551.405

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may

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A pedestrian ____ yield the right-of-way to a vehicle on the highway if crossing a roadway at a place: other than in a marked crosswalk or in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection; or where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided. TC 552.005

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shall

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If a sidewalk is not provided, a pedestrian walking along and on a highway shall if possible walk on: the ____ side of the roadway; or the shoulder of the highway facing _________ traffic. TC 552.006

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left; oncoming

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A person may not stand in a roadway to solicit a ride, contribution, employment, or business from an occupant of a vehicle, except that a person may stand in a roadway to __________ if authorized to do so by the local authority having jurisdiction over the roadway. A person may not stand on or near a highway to solicit the watching or guarding of a vehicle parked or to be parked on the highway. TC 552.007

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solicit a charitable contribution

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No person may carry a ____ cane on a public street or highway unless the person is totally or partially blind. TC 552.010

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white

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A person may comply with a written promise to appear in court by an appearance by counsel. A person who wilfully violates a written promise to appear in court, commits a ____ regardless of the disposition of the charge on which the person was arrested. TC 543.009

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misdemeanor

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The complaint and the summons or notice to appear on a charge of speeding must specify: the _____ or _____ speed limit applicable in the district or at the location; and the speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven. TC 543.010

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maximum or minimum

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Motorcycle Operator Profiling Awareness: The popularity of the motorcycle as a primary means of transportation has grown in the past decade. More and more people are buying and riding motorcycles and they represent all facets of society. All races, genders, and occupations are represented in this area. There is no such thing as “the typical biker” no more so than trying to describe “the typical criminal type” or “the typical Texan”. As an officer, remember that, “Violators” are defined by their _______ not how they look.

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“Violators” are defined by their actions not how they look

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Stopping Motorcycle Operators: Be sure that the reason for the stop is an identified violation of the law and not due to _____________. Follow the 7-step violator contact protocol, but have the operator remain astride his motorcycle with the kickstand up (this keeps the operator occupied with balancing the motorcycle and reduces the possibility of attempting anything with the officer).

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stereotype

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A disabled parking placard must bear a hologram designed to prevent the ________ of the placard or the production of a counterfeit placard. In addition to the expiration date included on a disabled parking placard, the expiration date must be indicated on the placard by a month and year ______ system. TC 681.002

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reproduction; hole-punch

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The exemption designated specifically for persons with physical disabilities does not apply to a fee or penalty: imposed by a branch of the United States government; or imposed by a governmental unit for parking at a meter, in a parking garage or lot, or in a space located within the boundaries of a ___________. TC 681.006

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municipal airport

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A registration receipt for a one-trip and 30-day permit shall be carried in the vehicle at all times during the period in which it is valid. The temporary tag must contain all pertinent information required by this section and must be displayed in the ____ window of the vehicle so that the tag is clearly visible and legible when viewed from the ____ of the vehicle. if it is not possible to place in that location the temporary tag must be attached on or carried in the vehicle to allow ready inspection. The registration receipt must be carried in the vehicle at all times during the period in which it is valid. TC 502.095

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rear; rear

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An owner _____ register the following vehicles for operation on a public highway: 1. power sweepers; 2. motorized mobility devices; 3. electric personal assistive mobility devices; and 4. electric bicycles TC 502.143

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may not

77
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On the sale or transfer of a vehicle, the registration insignia issued for the vehicle shall be ______. The registration period remaining at the time of sale or transfer _______ at the time of sale or transfer. TC 502.491

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removed; expires

78
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If the transferor of a vehicle with the registration insignia, has paid for more than one year of registration, the department may credit the transferor for any time remaining on the registration in _________ increments. TC 502.491

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annual

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