Traffic Flashcards

1
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a FD, PD , ambulance, volunteer private vehicle responding to an emergency, industrial emergency response vehicle, vehicle for a blood bank/tissue bank, etc

A

Emergency Vehicle

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A device that a person may ride and that is propelled by a human power and has two tandem wheels, on of which is more than 14 in in diameter

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bicycle

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3
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what is the height of a wheel to be considered a bicycle

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14in

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4
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A motor vehicle used to transport persons and designed to accommodate more than 10 passengers including the operator

A

bus

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5
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a motor vehicle other than a taxi used to transport persons for compensations

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bus

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6
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motor vehicle designed and used as a farm implement to implement plowing or a mowing machine

A

farm tractor

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7
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a trailer or semitrailer, other than a recreational vehicle that is designed to be used as a dwelling or for commercial purposes

A

house trailer

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8
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What constitutes a house trailer

A

transportable on highway in one or more sections,
less than 40ft in length excluding tow bar while traveling mode
built on permanent chasis
used as a dwelling
includes plumbing, heating, ac, and electric

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9
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What is a light truck

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a truck with a carrying weight of less 2,000lbs or less

one ton truck and less

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10
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A motor driven cycle that cannot attain a speed in one mile of more than 30mph

A

moped

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what constitutes a moped

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can not attain a speed in one mile of 30+mph
can not produce more than two brake horsepower
50cc or less engine

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12
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A motor vehicle other than a tractor, that is equipped with a riders saddle and designed to have when propelled not more than three wheels on the ground

A

motorcycle

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13
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a motorcycle with a 250cc engine or less

A

motor-driven cycle

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14
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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

A

motor vehicle

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15
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a street not used primarily for through traffic and provides access to rear entrances of buildings or lots along a street

A

alley

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16
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the portion of a roadway , including an intersection, designated as a pedestrian crossing by the surface markings

A

crosswalk

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17
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a divided, controlled, asscess highway for through traffic

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freeway

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18
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a freeway lane havng an uninterrupted flow of through traffic

A

freeway main lane

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19
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the width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way any part of which is open to the public for vehicular travel

A

highway or street

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20
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a paved shoulder

A

improved shoulder

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21
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a roadway that is divided into at least two clearly marked lanes for vehicular travel

A

laned roadway

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22
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a motor vehicle that was manufactured in compliance with he federal MV safety standards. Does not require alternating red lights or crossing bar. Used to transport students

A

multifunctional school activity bus

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23
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a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle used to transport persons. Designed to carry 10 or fewer passengers including the operator

A

passenger car

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24
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a vehicle designed to be drawn by another vehicle and secured to the other vehicle by a pole, reach, boom and ordinarily used to transport a long irregularly shaped load like poles, pipes, etc

A

pole trailer

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25
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a vehicle used by a police ofc

A

police vehicle

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26
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a MV designed and used to draw another vehicle but not constructed to carry a load independently or a part of the weight of the other vehicle or its load

A

road tractor

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27
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a bus designed to accommodate more than 15ppl including the driver that is owned or operated by a school district to transport students

A

school activity bus

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28
Q

a MV used to transport students to and from school

A

school bus

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29
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a vehicle designed to be drawn by a MV to transport persons or property and constructed so that part of the vehicles weight and load rests on another vehicle

A

semi trailer

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30
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a vehicle that is not designed or used primarily to transport persons or property and that is only incidentally operated on a highway

A

special mobile equipment

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31
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MV towable by another MV that is for temporary habitation, including recreational camping

A

towable recreational vehicle

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32
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a vehicle other than pole trailer designed to be drawn by a MV and to transport persons or property and constructed so that no part of the weight and load rests on the vehicle pulling it

A

trailer

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33
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a MV designed, used, or maintained primarily to transport property

A

truck

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34
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a MV designed and used primarily to draw another vehicle but not constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the other vehicle and its load

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truck tractor

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35
Q

a device that can be used to transport or draw persons or property on a highway

A

vehicle

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36
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a bicycle that is designed to be propelled by an electric motor, exclusively or in combination with the application of human power

A

electric bicycle

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37
Q

individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation

A

person

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38
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a vehicle, a person who drives or has physical control of a vehicle

A

operator

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39
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a vehicle, a person who has a property interest in or title to a vehicle

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owner

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40
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a person on foot

A

pedestrian

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41
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a person responsible who is at least 18yo and is designated by a local authority to direct traffic in a school crossing zone

A

school crossing guard

42
Q

DPS

A

department

43
Q

director of DPS

A

Director

44
Q

a county, municipality, or other local entity authorized to enact traffic laws under the laws of this state

A

local authority

45
Q

an officer authorized to direct traffic or arrest persons who violate traffic regulations

A

police officer

46
Q

State of Texas

A

state

47
Q

an area containing at least one municipality of 100,000ppl or more, including the adjacent municipalities and unincorporated urban districts

A

metropolitan area

48
Q

district with buildings used for business or industrial purposes that has 600ft hwy frontage where 300ft of that is occupied by structures

A

business district

49
Q

territory other than a business district, adjacent to a highway that has at least 300ft of hwy frontage occupied by residences or buildings

A

residence district

50
Q

territory adjacent to and including a highway that is not in a municipality and is improved with structures

A

urban district

51
Q

an injury to any part of the human body that requires treatment

A

personal injury

52
Q

someone who does not live in the state

A

nonresident

53
Q

pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, and conveyances including vehicles and street cars while using a highway for travel

A

traffic

54
Q

a street that is not used primarily for through traffic and provides access to rear entrances of businesses

A

alley

55
Q

a portion of a roadway designated as a pedestrian crossing by surface markings

A

crosswalk

56
Q

a divided, controlled access highway for through traffic

A

freeway

57
Q

a freeway lane having an uninterrupted flow of through traffic

A

freeway main lane

58
Q

the width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way any part of which is open to the public for vehicular travel

A

highway or street

59
Q

a controlled access highway which a persons, including owners or occupants of abutting real property have no right of access and access by persons to enter or exit the highway or roadway is restricted under law except at a place and in the manner determined by the authority that has jurisdiction over the highway

A

limited access or controlled access highway

60
Q

privately owned way or place used for vehicular travel and used only by the owner and persons having the owners permission

A

private road or driveway.

61
Q

an authorization issued by the department for the operation of a motor vehicle. includes a temporary license or instruction permit, and occupational license

A

drivers license

62
Q

interconnecting roadway of a traffic interchange or a connecting roadway between highways at different levels or between parallel highways that allow a vehicle to enter and exit the roadway

A

ramp

63
Q

the portion of a highway other than the berm or shoulder, that is improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel

A

roadway

64
Q

the area in a roadway officially designated for exclusive pedestrian use and that is protected or so marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times

A

safety zone

65
Q

a reduced speed zone designated on a street by a local authority to facilitate safe crossing of the street by children

A

school crossing zone

66
Q

a crosswalk designated on a street by a local authority to facilitate safe crossing of the street by students

A

school crosswalk

67
Q

a portion of highway adjacent to the roadway, designed or ordinarily used for parking, not intended for normal vehicular travel

A

shoulder

68
Q

portion of a street that is: between a curb or lateral line of a roadway and the adjacent property line

A

sidewalk

69
Q

a common area at the junction of two highways, other than the junction of an alley and a highway

A

intersection

70
Q

a highway or portion of the highway on which vehicular traffic is given preferential right of way.
traffic entering from an intersection highway is required by law to yield right of way in compliance with an official traffic control device

A

through highway

71
Q

a sign, signal, marking or device that is used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic

A

official traffic control device

72
Q

a sign or signal or device erected by a railroad, public body or public officer to notify traffic of railroad tracks or an approaching railroad train

A

railroad sign or signal

73
Q

a manual, electric, or mechanical device that alternately directs traffic to stop and to proceed

A

traffic control signal

74
Q

a period beginning one half hour before sunrise and ending one half hour after sunset

A

daytime

75
Q

a chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly intended to produce an explosion

A

explosive

76
Q

a liquid that has a flash point at 70 degrees F

A

flammable liquid

77
Q

the weight of a vehicle and he weight of its load

A

gross vehicle weight

78
Q

the period beginning one-half hour after sunset and ending one-half hour before sunrise

A

night time

79
Q

to stand an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while loading or unloading merchandise or passengers

A

park or parking

80
Q

an injury to any part of the human body and that requires treatment

A

personal injury

81
Q

right of a vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian that is approaching from a direction, at a speed, and within a proximity that could cause a collision unless one grants precedence to the other

A

right of way

82
Q

when required, to completely cease movement, when prohibited, to halt, including momentarily halting an occupied or unoccupied vehicle

A

stop or stopping

83
Q

to discharge, deposit, inject, spill, leak or place litter on or into land or water

A

dispose or dump

84
Q

if the person disposes or allows or permits the disposal of litter or other solid waste at a place that is not an approved waste sight

A

illegal dumping

85
Q

Within how many feet of a public hwy, right of way, public or private propert are you not allowed to dump?

A

300ft

86
Q

A person commits an offense if they discard lighted litter and it results in ______ an offense is committed.

A

A fire ignited in result of the conduct

87
Q

When is a public road considered a public highway

A

When setting and enforcing speed restrictions

88
Q

What is a motorized mobility device?

A

A device used to transport ppl with physical disabilities

89
Q

Has 3 or more wheels
Propelled by battery powered motor
Not more than 1 forward gear
No faster than 8mph

A

Motorized mobility device

90
Q

If a fine is not stated specifically what is the fine?

A

$1.00-$200.00

91
Q

Work zone fines, if workers present

A

Fine doubles

92
Q

What’s the penalty for FTYROW resulting in an accident?

A

$500-$2000 if someone suffers bodily injury

$1000-$4000 if someone suffers severe bodily injury

93
Q

Who is exempt from license requirements

A

US military operating a gov vehicle
Person operating a road machine or farm equipment
Nonresident on active duty, with a valid license from their state.
Spouse of dependent child of a non resident who holds a license from their state.

94
Q

How long after moving from out of state to Texas do you have before getting a TXDL?

A

90d

95
Q

How long do you have to complete an address change?

A

30d

96
Q

Who is ineligible to receive a license?

A

Under 15yrs old
Under 18 without a drivers ed course
Someone addicted to alcohol, or controlled substances
Has a DL that’s been revoked, canceled, or under suspension
Determined to be incapacitated

97
Q

What convictions disqualify you from receiving a DL?

A

Any of the intoxication charges. Intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, etc.

98
Q

Who may NOT receive a class A or B license?

A

Under 17yrs of age

Under 18 unless the person has completed a driver training course

99
Q

What is required for a class C DL if they’re under 18?

A
Minimum 16yo
Submitted a certificate for drivers ed
Obtained a HS diploma or is a student
Has written parental or guardian permission
Has passed the Drivers exam
100
Q

what is the restrictions on drivers under 18?

A

not allowed to drive after midnight and before 5am unless necessary for work, school activities, or emergencies
they have more than 1 passenger under 21 that’s not family