Traffic Code and Crash Investigation Flashcards
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Operator Definition
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in reference to a vehicle, a person who drives or has physical control of a vehicle.
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Authorized emergency vehicle
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Fire department or police vehicle and emergency medical service vehicle authorize under emergency medical service provider license.
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Bicycle
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Using human power and has either 14 inches in diameter, three wheels, two of which are in parallel, and at least one of the three wheels is more that 14 inches in diameter.
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Bus
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A motor vehicle used to transport persons in design to accommodate more than 10 passangers, including operator/compensation.
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Farm Tractor
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motor vehicle design a used primarily as farm implement to draw and implement of husbandry, including a plow or mowing machine
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House Trailer
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Trailer or semi trailer other than a towable recreational vehicle that is transportable on a highway in one or more sections less than 45 feet in length excluding Tobar
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Implements of Husbandry
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vehicle other than passenger car or truck that is designed and adapted for use as farm implement, machinery, or tool for plowing soil/spread fertilizer.
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Light Truck
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including pick up truck panel delivery, truck or carrier truck that has manufactures carrying capacity for 2000 pounds or less
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Moped
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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, and the engine of which:
(A) cannot produce more than five-brake horsepower; and
(B) if an internal combustion engine, has a piston displacement of 50 cubic centimeters or less and connects to a power drive system that does not require the operator to shift gears.
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Motorcycle
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motor vehicle other than tractor or moped that is equipped with a rider saddle in design to have when propelled , not more than three wheels on the ground.
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Multi function, school activity bus
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means a motor vehicle that was manufactured in compliance with the federal motor vehicle safety standards for school buses in effect on the date of manufacture other than the standards requiring the bus to display alternately flashing red lights and to be equipped with movable stop arms, and that is used to transport preprimary, primary, or secondary students on a school-related activity trip other than on routes to and from school. The term does not include a school bus, a school activity bus, a school-chartered bus, or a bus operated by a mass transit authority.
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Passenger Car
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motor vehicle other than motorcycle used to transport person in design to accommodate 10 or fewer passengers, including the operator
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Pole Trailer
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means a vehicle without motive power:
(A) designed to be drawn by another vehicle and secured to the other vehicle by pole, reach, boom, or other security device; and
(B) ordinarily used to transport a long or irregularly shaped load, including poles, pipes, or structural members, generally capable of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections.
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Police Vehicle
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means a vehicle used by a peace officer, for law enforcement purposes that is owned or leased by a governmental entity.
A Vehicle that is owned or leased by the police department of a private institution of higher education that commissions peace officers.
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Road Tractor
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designed and used to draw another vehicle, but not constructed to carry the load independently or part of weight of other vehicles or it’s load.
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School Bus
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are used to transport pre-primary primary or secondary students on a route to or from school or on a school related activity trip, other than on routes to and from school.
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Semitrailer
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with or without motive, power, other than pull trailer constructed, so that part of the vehicle, weight and load rest on or is carried by another vehicle
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Special mobile equipment
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used primarily not transport person or property and that is on incidentally operate on highway., includes ditch, digging apparatus, will boring apparatus in road, construction and maintenance machinery, including an asphalt spreader bituminous mixer bucket loader
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Towable recreational vehicle
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non-motorized vehicle designed to be towable by motor vehicle and for temporary human habitation for uses including recreational camping or seasonal use.
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Trailer
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designed to be drawn by motor vehicle and transport person or property
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Truck
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maintain primarily to transfer property.
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Truck Tractor
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primarily to draw another vehicle, but not constructed to carry a load other than a part of weight of the other vehicle and its load.
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Vehicle
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device that can be used to transport or draw persons or property on a highway
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Electric Bicycle
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means a bicycle that:
(A) is designed to be propelled by an electric motor, exclusively
or in combination with the application of human power;
(B) cannot attain a speed of more than 20 miles per hour
without the application of human power; and
(C) does not exceed a weight of 100 pounds
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Railroad
Means a carrier that operates cars, other than streetcars, on a stationary rails to transport persons or property.
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Railroad Train
steam, engine or electric, or other motor with or without an attached car operated on rails, other than streetcar.
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Streetcar
other than railroad train, used to transport person or property and operated on rails, located primary within a municipality.
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Exhaust emission system
motor vehicle engine modification designed to control or reduce the emission of substance from a motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine model year of 1968
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Metal tire
a tire that has a surface in contact with the highway that is made of metal or another hard, nonresilient material, either in part or in whole.
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Muffler
device that reduces noise using a mechanical design, including a series of chambers or baffle plates to receive exhaust gas from internal concession engine.
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Solid Tire
is made of rubber or another resilient material; and does not use compressed air to support its load.
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Operator
person who drives or has physical control of a vehicle
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Owner
Person who has property, interest or title of a vehicle
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Pedestrian
person on foot
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school crossing guard
responsible person who is at least 18 years of age and is designated by a local authority to direct traffic in a Crossing school zone.
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Department
department of public safety
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Director
public safety, director
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Local Authority
a County municipality or other local entity authorized to enact traffic laws under the law of the state.
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Metropolitan Area
contains at least one municipalities with a population of at least 100,000
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Business Districts
means the territory adjacent to and including a highway if buildings used for business or industrial purposes, including a building used as a hotel, bank, office building, public building, or railroad station:
(A) are located within a 600-foot segment along the highway; and
(B) within that segment the buildings occupy at least 300 feet of frontage on one side of the highway;
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Police Officer
means an officer authorized to direct traffic or arrest persons who
violate traffic regulations.
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Residence District
means the territory, other than a business district, adjacent to and including a highway, if at least 300 feet of the highway frontage is primarily improved with:
(A) residences; or buildings used for business purposes and residences.
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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.
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Traffic
means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, and conveyances, including vehicles and streetcars, singly or together while using a highway for the purposes of travel.
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Alley
means a street that:
(A) is not used primarily for through traffic; and
(B) provides access to rear entrances of buildings or lots along a street.street that is not used primarily for through traffic and provides access to where is uses of buildings.
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Crosswalk
the portion of a roadway, including an intersection, designated as a pedestrian crossing by surface markings, including lines; or
the portion of a roadway at an intersection that is within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable roadway.
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Freeway
Divided controlled access highway for through traffic.
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Freeway main Lane
means a freeway lane having an uninterrupted flow of through traffic
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Highway or Street
means the width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way any part of which is open to the public for vehicular travel.
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improved Shoulder
means a paved shoulder
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Laned Roadway
roadway that is divided into at least two clearly marked lanes for vehicle travel
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Limited access or controlled access highway
access by persons to enter, or exit the highway or roadway, if restricted under law except a place in the manner determined by the authority that has your jurisdiction over the highway or roadway.
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Private road or driveway
means a privately owned way or place used for vehicular travel and used only by the owner and persons who have the owner's express or implied permission.
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Ramp
means an interconnecting roadway of a traffic interchange, or a connecting roadway between highways at different levels or between parallel highways, that allows a vehicle to enter or exit a roadway.
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Safety Zone
means 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 while so designated.
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Shoulder
means the portion of a highway that is:
(A) adjacent to the roadway;
(B) designed or ordinarily used for parking;
(C) distinguished from the roadway by different design, construction, or marking; and
(D) not intended for normal vehicular travel.
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Sidewalk
portion of a street that is between a curve or lateral line of the roadway in the adjacent property line and intended for pedestrians
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Through Highway
highway or portion of a highway on which vehicle traffic is given preferential right of way. Vehicular traffic answering from the intersecting highway is required by law to yield right of way in a conference with official traffic control device.
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Intersection
junction of two highways other than the junction of an alley and Highway.
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Official traffic control device
Sign, signal, marking or device that is placed or erected by public body or officer having jurisdiction and used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic.
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Railroad, sign or signal
sign signal or device directed by a railroad or public body or public officer to notify traffic of railroad tracks, or an approaching railroad train
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Traffic control signal
Mechanical device that alternately direct traffic to stop and to proceed.
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Daytime
period beginning 1/2 hour before sunrise and ending 1/2 hour after sunset.
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Night time
period beginning 1/2 hour after sunset ending 1/2 hour before sunrise.
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Flammable liquid
a liquid that has a flash point of not more than 70 degrees Fahrenheit
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Gross vehicle weight
weight of vehicle and weight of its load.
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Park or parking
to stand in occupied, or an occupied vehicle, other than temporarily, while loading, or unloading merchandise or passengers
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Personal injury
injury to any part of human body, and that requires treatment
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Right of way
right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner and preference to another vehicle or pedestrian that is approaching from a direction.
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Stand or Standing
means to halt an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while receiving or discharging passengers.
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Stop or stopping
when required, to completely cease movement; and when prohibited, to halt, including momentarily halting, an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, unless necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with the directions of a police officer or a traffic-control sign or signal.
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Dispose and dump
discharge deposit, inject spill leak or place later on or into land of water
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Litter
decayable waste or non decayable solid waste
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Public highway
The entire width between property lines that are open to the public for vehicular traffic, used as a public recreational area or are under the state’s jurisdiction
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Illegal Dumping; Discarding Lighted Materials; Criminal Penalties
* Transports, disposes or allows the disposal of litter or other solid waste that is not a waste site, including a place on or within 300ft of a public highway
o Class C – 5lbs or less or volume of 5g or less
* Discards lighted littler (cigarette) – less than 500lbs or volume of less than 100 cubic ft.
o $500 fine or confinement not to exceed 30d
* Class B – weighs 5-500lbs or volume 5more than 5g less than 100 cubic ft.
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County regulations, all of litter near public highway criminal penalty, 365.034.
* MAY prohibit the accumulation of litter (30d+), provide for the removal of litter and provide for the assessment
* Before this the court SHALL send a notice and will not act until the 30th day after
o If costs not paid within 60d, a lien attaches to the property with interest of 10% annually
o Class C
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Section 542.005 rules on private property.
● Does not prevent an owner of a private property that is private road from regulating or prohibiting use of property by the public of vehicle travel, or requiring conditions different from, or in addition to those specified by the subtitle
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Residence district
means the territory, other than a business district, adjacent to and including a highway, if at least 300 feet of the highway frontage is primarily improved with:
(A) residences; or
(B) buildings used for business purposes and residences.
(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.
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House Trailer
Does NOT include a trailer or semitrailer that is less than 45 ft in length, has a permanent chassis, and can be used as a dwelling
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Personal injury
An injury to any part of the human body and that requires treatment
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Disability
Condition in which a person has mobility problems that substantially impair the person’s ability to ambulate.
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Gross Vehicle Weight
The weight of a vehicle and the weight of its load.
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Tail Lamps
TAIL LAMPS shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle at a height from 15 to 72 inches; and spaced as widely apart
(d) A taillamp shall emit a red light plainly visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the rear of the vehicle.
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License Plate Light
Must be white, and visible for 50ft.
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Turn Signals need to be visiable at?
Red or Amber
Visible 500 ft (at least 80’’ wide)
Visible 300 ft (if less than 80’’ wide)
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mount height and color of rear reflectors?
mounted at a height from 15 to 60 inches; and red in color
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How many headlights are required and their placement.
2 headlights required, 24" - 54"
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how many driving lights can you have?
May have no more that 2 driving lights
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How many fog lamps can you have and the placement?
May have 2 fog lamps 12"-30"
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front turn signals can be what color?
White or amber
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how far away from a fire-hydrant must you park?
15ft
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what is the legal parking distance away from crosswalks, driveways,
20ft
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When making a turn your turn signal is required when?
100ft before the turn
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An operator approaching a railroad grade crossing shall stop not closer than or farther than how many feet?
15ft/50ft
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Can a traffic officer, police officer or escort flagger direct traffic to disregard a traffic control device?
Yes
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When can the operator of a vehicle facing a flashing yellow signal proceed through an intersection or past the signal?
Only with caution
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The operator of a vehicle or streetcar shall comply with an applicable official traffic-control device placed as provided by this subtitle unless the person is:
Operating emergency vehicles
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True or False: A person commits an offense if the person uses, sells, offers for sale, purchases, or possesses for use or sale a traffic-control signal preemption device.
True
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Can a person put up a sign that resembles a traffic control device or railroad sign?
Not where it would affect traffic
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What are the requirements for an operator of a vehicle facing a circular green signal?
Can go forward, but must yield when making a left turn
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A clearly marked stop line
An operator of a vehicle facing only a steady red signal shall stop at _______________________.
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At a flashing signal the operator of a vehicle facing a flashing red signal shall stop at a clearly marked _______________.
Stop line
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At a flashing signal, in the absence of a stop line, the operator shall stop before entering the ________________ on the near side of the intersection.
Crosswalk
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At a flashing signal, in the absence of a crosswalk, the operator shall stop at the place nearest the _________________________ where the operator has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway.
Intersection
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If a lane-direction-control signal is placed over an individual lane of a highway, a vehicle may travel in a lane over which a _____ signal is shown but may not enter or travel in a lane over which a _____ signal is shown.
* Green Signal - Can drive on
* Red Signal - cannot drive on
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At a location controlled by stop and/or yield signs, what must a driver do at a crosswalk?
* Yield the right of way to pedestrians
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Bill is driving on a roadway and is driving left of the center lane to avoid a tree limb in his traffic lane.
No offense
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Joe is passing another vehicle in an authorized passing lane. A vehicle is approaching in the opposite direction and is within 150 feet of Joe’s location. Joe enters his lane and avoids a collision.
* Trans Code 545.054
* Passing to the Left: safe distance (200 ft clearance of on coming vehicles)
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What is a driver being passed supposed to do?
Slow and allow other vehicle to pass safely
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Sam is approaching a railroad grade crossing in Fort Worth. The road is two lane (one in each direction). Sam decides to pass another vehicle and is within 50 feet of the crossing.
Must be between 15 a 50ft from the crossing
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You are approached by a citizen who asks you what the distance is to drive left of center approaching a bridge.
100ft
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You observe a vehicle pass another vehicle that’s turning left by using the shoulder of the roadway.
No offense
106
You observe a vehicle following another vehicle at 10 feet back. Both vehicles are traveling 45 mph.
Following to closely/Following distance
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You are working traffic on a multi-lane roadway. You see a vehicle entering a lane of traffic from a lane to the right and another vehicle entering the same lane of traffic from a lane to the left. Who has the right of way?
The vehicle entering the same lane of traffic from a lane to the left
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You observe a vehicle swerving in and out of a traffic lane on a roadway. You think the driver may be intoxicated and stop him. Is his initial driving behavior a violation of the Transportation Code?
Yes, failure to drive within a signal marked lane of traffic
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Which direction do you drive around a rotary traffic island?
To the right
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Can you drive on an improved shoulder?
Yes - can pass a vehicle to make a left hand turn, to avoid collision, to allow another vehicle traveling faster to pass, to decelerate before making a right turn
111
How about backing on an improved shoulder?
?
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When is use of a turn signal required?
Turning, changing lanes and when leaving any parking lot
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An operator on an unpaved street or roadway approaching an intersection of a paved street or roadway shall do what?
Yield to the paved
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To turn a vehicle right or left the driver must signal continuously for not less than the last ____ of movement of the vehicle before the turn
100ft
115
The correct hand signal for this action is to extend the hand and arm downwards.
Stopping or slowing
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3. 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 left turn signal, extend hand and arm _____
Straight out
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4. It is unlawful to make a “U-Turn” upon any curve where the turning vehicle cannot be seen by a driver approaching from either direction within _____
500ft
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5. Mabel is driving her car on a public street. She intends to turn left at the next intersection. She must give the appropriate signal for the turn continuously during the last ___ ft before turning.
100ft
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Speed Limit on Urban street
30mph
120
Speed limit on number highway outside an urban district, including a farm-to-market or ranch-to-market road
60mph
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speed limit on highway that is outside an urban district and not a highway numbered by this state or the United States
70mph
122
Speed limit of a school bus that has passed a commercial motor vehicle inspection under Section 548.201 and is on a highway numbered by the United States or this state, including a farm-to-market road
60mph
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Speed limit of a school bus that has not passed a commercial motor vehicle inspection under Section 548.201; or(ii) is traveling on a highway not numbered by the United States or this state;
50mph
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You are passing an emergency vehicle with a car stopped on the side of the road. What are you required to do?
Exit the lane closest to the emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the road (if the road has multiple lanes going in the same direction), or
Slow the vehicle down to 20 mph below the applicable speed limit (if the speed limit is already below 25 mph, the driver is required to slow to 5 mph)
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You are about to enter or cross a highway from an alley or a private road. There is a car approaching on the highway. Who has to yield?
You would have to yield
126
You are on a feeder road to a limited access highway. You are about to enter the highway. A vehicle is leaving the highway onto the feeder road. Who has to yield?
The vehicle on the feeder road
127
What are the rules that apply when turning left at an intersection or into an alley or private road or driveway?
Yield right of way to oncoming traffic
128
What are the rules on immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals?
yield the right-of-way; move to the righthand edge or curb and stop and remain standing until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed.
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The driver of a vehicle within a business or residential district that emerges from an alley shall do what?
Yield the right of way
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The driver of any vehicle carrying explosive substances shall, if traveling in excess of 20 mph, reduce the speed of such vehicle to 20 mph before approaching within ______feet from the nearest rail of any railroad crossing.
200 ft from any railroad crossing
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An operator approaching a railroad grade crossing shall stop _______ from the nearest rail if a clearly visible railroad signal warns of the approach of a railroad train.
15ft
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When signals indicate the approach of a train, the driver of a vehicle must stop not more than _____feet away, but not less than _____feet from the crossing.
50 ft but not less than 15 ft
133
Are buses required to stop at railroad grade crossings?
yes
134
* To move heavy equipment across a grade crossing, what is required?
the operator has given notice to a station agent of the railroad and given the railroad reasonable time to provide proper protection at the crossing
135
* Are reports required for certain railroad crossing violations?
An engine employee of the railroad needs to make a report to Law Enforcement.
135
An operator may not stop, park, or leave an attended or unattended vehicle on the main traveled part of a highway outside a business or residence district unless?
A width of highway beside the vehicle is unobstructed and open for the passage of other vehicles;
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An operator who stops or parks on a two-way roadway shall do so with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle where?
Parallel, and no more than 18 inches from the curb
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* A driver of a motor vehicle may not legally park within _____ feet upon approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control device located at the side of the roadway except momentarily to pick up or to discharge passengers.
30ft
138
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 crosswalk at an intersection.
20 ft
139
How far away from fire hydrants do you have to park?
15 ft
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How far away from crosswalks do you have to park?
20 ft
141
What is the parking restriction related to bridges?
You cannot park a vehicle on a bridge
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What is the parking restriction related to a yield sign, stop sign, or traffic signal?
you have to park 30 ft away.
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Parking – distance from the curb?
18 inches
144
When can a peace officer move/tow an unlawfully stopped vehicle?
When it creates a traffic hazard
145
Related to parking of unattended vehicles, what is meant by “presumption”?
If it’s registered to you and parked illegally, it is presumed that you parked it.
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An operator may not drive at a speed greater than is ___________ and ____________ under the circumstances then existing.
Reasonable and Prudent
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An operator is required to slow when approaching and crossing an intersection or railroad grade crossing to what speed?
20 MPH
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Prima facie
A speed in excess of the limits established by Subsection (b) or under another provision of this subchapter is ______ __________ evidence that the speed is not reasonable and prudent and that the speed is unlawful.
149
The speed limit for Texas beaches is
15 mph
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An operator may not drive at a speed
greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing circumstances.
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an operator of a moped or a motorcycle equipped with a motor that has an engine piston displacement of 250 cubic centimeters or less may not drive at a speed of more than ____miles per hour during the time specified by Section 547.302(a) unless the motorcycle or moped is equipped with a headlamp or lamps that reveal a person or vehicle ____ feet ahead.
35mph / 300 ft ahead
152
An operator of a vehicle equipped with solid rubber or cushion tires may not drive at a speed of more than ____ miles per hour.
10 mph
153
What vehicles do speed restrictions not apply?
* An authorized emergency vehicle responding to a call
* Police Patrol Vehicle
* Physician or ambulance responding to an emergency
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What constitutes reckless driving?
If the person drives a vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
155
If leaving a vehicle unattended, the operator must do what?
Stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove key from ignition, set parking brake turn front wheels towards curb/highway (if standing on a grade)
156
Sam was northbound on Butternut Street in the left turn lane. He planned to turn left onto South 7th Street, but the light turned red. Instead of disobeying the traffic light, Sam drove across the Wal-Mart parking lot and onto South 7th Street. Which violation best applies?
Trans Code 545.423 - Crossing Property
An operator may NOT cross or drive in or on a sidewalk, driveway, parking lot or business/residential entrance
157
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 ____ years of age is occupying the bed of the truck or trailer.
18 y/o
158
Texas law permits adults 18 years and older to ride in the open bed of a truck or open trailer. Conversely, passengers under 18 years old are prohibited from doing so, and a driver that permits a minor to ride in the bed of a truck is subject to a $25 to $200 fine, except under certain exceptions
What are the restrictions for riding in open beds?
159
You cannot follow closer than ____ feet of a fire apparatus or ambulance.
500 ft - Trans Code 545.407
160
An operator may not, without the consent of who, drive over an unprotected hose of a fire department if the hose is on a street or private driveway?
The fire department official in command.
161
A draw bar may not exceed ___ feet except for a connection between two vehicles transporting poles, pipe, machinery, or other objects of structural nature that cannot readily be dismembered.
May NOT exceed 15 ft between vehicles
162
An operator drawing another vehicle and using a chain, rope, or cable to connect the vehicles shall display on the connection a white flag or cloth not less than ___ inches.
12 inches square
163
A motor vehicle may not draw more than ______ motor vehicles attached to it by the triple saddle-mount method.
3 motor vehicles
164
Is it an offense to stay too long at a rest area?
Yes, more than 24 hours, or erects a tent, shelter, booth, or structure
165
Child Saftey Seat age and height requirements
Less than 8 years of age / 4 ft 9 in
166
Can a person ride in a boat that’s being towed?
only to pull a boat out of a lake into a public parking lot. Not on a public road
167
Are there limitations to carrying passengers on a motorcycle?
It must be designed to carry a passenger and equipped with footrests and handholds
168
What are the restrictions on a driver under 18?
May not drive with more than one passenger in the vehicle under the age of 21 who is not a family member.
May not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless the operation of the vehicle is necessary for the driver to work, to attend or participate in a school-related activity, or due to a medical emergency.
Individuals who are under 18 years of age are restricted from using a wireless communication device, including a hands-free device, until they reach the age of 18, except in the case of an emergency.
169
What are the restrictions for operating a school bus?
No standing, passengers need to be seats
Must stop before all railroad crossings
170
4. When measuring lights for height standards, to what point on the light is the measurement made?
From the center of such lamp to the level ground upon which the vehicle stands when such vehicle is without a load.
171
When does the duty to display lights apply?
At night or when light is not sufficient (reduced visibility - 1000 ft)
172
Unless expressly provided otherwise, a lighting device or reflector mounted on the rear of a vehicle must be or reflect what color?
Red
173
What are the allowances and restrictions for displaying LED ground effects lighting on a motorcycle or moped?
Non-flashing amber or white light.
174
What are the rules related to headlights? How many, number, height, etc.
2, one on each side
24’’ - 54"
175
What are the rules related to taillights? Color, number, height, minimum visibility, prior to 1960, etc.
* Amber or Red
* 2 on the rear
* 15’’ - 72’’
* only 1 needed prior to 1960.
* Light must come on with the HEAD LAMP or auxiliary driving lamp is lighted.
176
What are the rules related to auxiliary lights? Color, number, height, etc.
* Only on the front
* Not more than 2, between 24’’ - 42’’
177
What are the rules related to license plate lights? Color, number, height, etc.
White
clearly visible from 50 ft away
178
What are the rules related to stop lights? Color, number, height, visibility, prior to 1960, width requirements, etc.
* Red or Amber
* 15’’ - 72’’
* Visible at a distance from 300 ft away
* Must have 2 (only 1 needed prior to 1960)
* can be combined with another light.
*
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What are the requirements for slow moving vehicles?
o Display a slow-moving vehicle emblem
o has a reflective surface designed to be clearly visible at a distance of 500 ft.
o Is mounted base down on the rear of the vehicle, height that does not impair the emblem
o Is maintained in a clean, reflective condition.
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A multifunction school activity bus may not be painted _________________________.
National school bus glossy yellow.
181
Is there a required label for sun screening? Trans code 547.609
* Legible label on light transmission and luminous reflectance of the device.
* If device is placed on or attached to a windshield or a side or rear window, states that the light transmission of the device
* Permanently installed between the material and the surface to which the material is applied.
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When are hazard lamps required to be activated?
When the vehicle is stopped on a railway or shoulder
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How far must a horn be audible?
200 feet
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Are there certain sounds a horn cannot emit?
Unreasonable loud hash noise, siren or whistle
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When does the duty to display lights apply?
At night or when light is not sufficient (reduced visibility - 1000 ft)
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What are the allowances and restrictions for displaying LED ground effects lighting on a motorcycle or moped?
Non-flashing amber or white light.
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What are the rules related to headlights? How many, number, height, etc.
* 2, one on easy side
* 24’’ - 54’’
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What are the rules related to taillights? Color, number, height, minimum visibility, prior to 1960, etc.
* Amber or Red
* 2 on the rear
* 15’’ - 72’’
* Prior to 1960 - only needed one taillight.
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What are the rules related to stop lights? Color, number, height, visibility, prior to 1960, width requirements, etc.
* Red or Amber
* 15’’ - 72’’
* Visible at a distance from 300 ft away
* Must have 2 (1 needed prior to 1960)
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Are reflectors required? If so, at what height? Visibility requirements? Color?
* Yes, 2 required at the rear of vehicle
* Mounted 15’’ - 60’’
* Visible 100 - 600 ft (when directly in front of lower beams)
* Visible 100 - 350 ft (when directly in front of upper beams)
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When is a trailer required to be equipped with brakes?
when its gross weight is more than 4,500 lbs
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When can a police officer respond in an emergency vehicle without complying with the audio and visual requirements?
o Responding to an emergency call
o Knowledge of the presence of the office that will cause the suspect to:
o Destroy/lose evidence
o Evade apprehension
o Traffic conditions on a multi lanes roadway
o Complying with written regulations
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A vehicle may be operated for up to how many working days after the registration expires without penalty.
5 days
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Vehicles at least 25 years old will be issued one Antique plate to be displayed on the rear of the vehicle and is good for how many years?
5 years
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Your license will be suspended automatically for how many days if it is your first test refusal
and
how many days for your subsequent in a 10 year span
180 days
2 years
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A person can be given a citation for not wearing a seatbelt at what age?
15 or older.
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Total width of a vehicle OTHER THAN a passenger vehicle allowed on a highway
102 inches
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Total width of a passenger vehicle MAY NOT be greater than _____ feet.
8 feet
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A passenger vehicle may not carry a load extending more than ___ inches from the left fender and no more than ___ inches from the right.
3 inches from the left, 6 inches from the right
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A motor vehicle, other than a truck tractor, may not be longer than ___ feet.
45 feet
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A semitrailer that is operated in a truck tractor/ semitrailer combination may not be longer than ___ feet.
59 feet
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No more than ___ vehicles are allowed in vehicle combinations.
3 vehicles
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In regards to vehicle combinations, the total length of the combination cannot be longer than ___ feet.
65 feet
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A vehicle or combination of vehicles may not carry a load that extends more than ___ feet beyond its front or more than ___ feet beyond its rear.
3 feet in front
4 feet from rear
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A vehicle and its load may not be higher than ___ feet.
14 feet
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A person who drops or permits to be dropped or thrown on a highway destructive or injurious material _____ immediately remove the material or cause it to be removed.
Shall
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A person who removes a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a highway ____ remove glass or another injurious substance dropped on the highway from the vehicle.
Shall
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if the person is younger than 21 years of age and has any detectable amount of alcohol in the person's system, the person's license to operate a motor vehicle will be automatically suspended for not less than ____ days even if the person submits to the taking of the specimen,
60 days
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a Class C misdemeanor if the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs ___ pounds or less or has a volume of 5 gallons or less.
5lbs
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a Class B misdemeanor if the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs more than ___ pounds but less than ___ pounds
More than 5lbs
Less than 500lbs
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a Class A misdemeanor if the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs ___ pounds or more but less than ___ pounds
500lbs
less than 1000lbs
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a state jail felony if the litter or solid waste weighs ____ pounds or more
1000lbs
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a self-propelled device with:
(i) at least two wheels in contact with the ground during operation;
(ii) a braking system capable of stopping the device under typical operating conditions;
(iii) a gas or electric motor
motor assisted scooter
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a self-propelled vehicle that is equipped with an electric motor or internal combustion engine having a piston displacement of less than 50 cubic centimeters, is designed to propel itself with not more than two wheels in contact with the ground, has a seat or saddle for the use of the operator, is not designed for use on a highway,
Pocket bike or minimotorbike
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a motor vehicle that is:
(A) equipped with a seat or seats for the use of:
(i) the rider; and
(ii) a passenger, if the motor vehicle is designed by the manufacturer to transport a passenger;
(B) designed to propel itself with three or more tires in contact with the ground;
(C) designed by the manufacturer for off-highway use;
(D) not designed by the manufacturer primarily for farming or lawn care; and
(E) not more than 50 inches wide.
All terrain vehicle
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a device designed for transportation of persons with physical disabilities that:
(1) has three or more wheels;
(2) is propelled by a battery-powered motor;
(3) has not more than one forward gear; and
(4) is not capable of speeds exceeding eight miles per hour.
motorized mobility device
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a motor vehicle, other than a tractor, that is:
(1) designed to have when propelled not more than three wheels on the ground;
(2) equipped with a steering wheel;
(3) equipped with seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride the seat;
autocycle
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Color of placard issued to a person with a permanent disability
white on a blue shield
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Color of placard issued to a person with a temporary disability
white on a red shield
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a vehicle that:
(A) is used for construction;
(B) is built from the ground up;
(C) is not mounted or affixed to another vehicle such as a trailer;
(D) was originally and permanently designed as machinery;
(E) was not in any way originally designed to transport persons or property; and
(F) does not carry a load, including fuel.
construction machinery
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_________ means the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Department
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Not more than ____ days after purchasing a vehicle or becoming a resident of this state, the owner of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer shall apply for the registration of the vehicle for:
30 days
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A person commits an offense if, after the ___ working day after the date the registration for the vehicle expires:
5th
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a dealer shall issue to a person who buys a vehicle ___ temporary buyer's tag for the vehicle
1
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The commission by rule may impose restrictions on the weight and size of vehicles to be operated on state highways on the following holidays only:
(1) New Year's Day;
(2) Memorial Day;
(3) Independence Day;
(4) Labor Day;
(5) Thanksgiving Day; and
(6) Christmas Day.
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The overall gross weight on a group of two or more consecutive axles may not be heavier than _______ pounds
80,000lbs
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that the maximum gross weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles powered by natural gas may not exceed _________ pounds.
82,000lbs
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According to the Texas Peace Officer Code Sheet B stands for
Black
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According to the Texas Peace Officer Code Sheet W stands for
White
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According to the Texas Peace Officer Code Sheet H stands for
Hispanic
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According to the Texas Peace Officer Code Sheet A stands for
Asian
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According to the Texas Peace Officer Code Sheet the letter I stands for
Native American or Alaskan
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According to the Texas Peace Officer Code Sheet 95 stands for
Autonomous
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According to the Texas Peace Officer Code Sheet 98 stands for
Other
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According to the Texas Peace Officer Code Sheet 99 stands for
Unknown
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Penalties for Failure to Yield Right of Way Resulting in Accident and BI
Punishable by a fine $500 - $2,000, if a person (NOT the operator) suffered BI
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Penalties for Failure to Yield Right of Way Resulting in Accident and SBI
Punishable by a fine $1,000 - $4,000, if a person (NOT the operator) suffered SBI
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Notice of Change of Address or Name
o SHALL notify the change within 30 days and apply for a duplicate
o A court may dismiss a charge remedied by the 20th working day and pay a fine $20
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Effect of Military Service on License Requirement
o A license remains valid until the 91st day after discharge or day of return
o may operate a vehicle with foreign license not more than 90 days
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Dismissal of Expired License Charge
* A judge may dismiss a charge if remedied within 20d or before first court appearance date, whichever is later
* may assess a fine not to exceed $20
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License to Be Carried and Exhibited on Demand: Criminal Penalty
Driver SHALL have in their possession and display it on demand
* officer may stop and detain a person to determine if the person has a driver’s license
misdemeanor not to exceed $200
* second conviction within one year after, fine $25 - $200
* third conviction within one year after the date of the second
fine $25 - $500, jail for 72 hrs. - 6 months or both
* if operating with no insurance and caused SBI or death, Class A
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Classification of Driver’s Licenses - Class A license
* a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 lbs. or more
* combination rating of 26,001 lbs. or more, if in tow is more than 10,000 lbs.
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Classification of Driver’s Licenses - Class B license
* a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating that is more than 26,000 lbs.
* towing vehicle rating not more than 10,000 lbs.
* a farm trailer rating not more than 20,000 lbs.
* 24 passenger bus including operator
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Classification of Driver’s Licenses - Class C license
* a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,001 lbs.
* towing a farm trailer rating not more than 20,000 lbs.
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Appearance of Driver’s License for persons under 21 y/o
(1) designate and clearly mark as a provisional license each original driver's license issued by the department to a person who is under 18 years of age;
(2) license issued to a person who is under 21 years of age:
(A) indicate “UNDER 21” on the face of the license; and
(B) orient the information on the license to clearly distinguish the license from a license that is issued to a person who is 21 years of age or older
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Persons Ineligible for License/license ineligibility in general
The department may not issue any license to a person who:
(1) is under 15 years of age;
(2) is under 18 years of age unless the person has a permit
(3) is shown to be addicted to the use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or another drug that renders a person incapable of driving;
(4) holds a driver's license issued by this state or another state or country that is revoked, canceled, or under suspension;is under 15 y or under 18 y (except 16 w/ permit)
o is addicted to alcohol/controlled substance
o holds a license that is revoked/canceled/suspended
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Restricted Licenses
* Learner License
o learner license to 15 - 18 y/o
o passed all courses/exams and is with 21 y/o or older with a license
* Hardship License
o may issue for economic/medical/educational hardship
o Applicant must be 15 years of age or older and must:
have pass driver education course and examination of license applicants
* Restricted Class M License
o operate only a motorcycle that has not more than a 250CC piston displacement
eligible if 15 - 18 y/o
has completed a motorcycle operator training course
o course available on the 16th birthday and restriction removed
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Essential Need
a need of a person for the operation of a motor vehicle in the performance or transportation of an occupation or trade, educational facility or in the performance of essential household duties
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Ignition Interlock Device
a device that uses a deep-lung breath analysis mechanism to make impractical the operation of a motor vehicle if ethyl alcohol is detected in the breath
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Habitual Violator
person having four or more convictions in 12 months, or seven or more convictions in 24 months
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Occupational License
Petition
o May apply if more than 1 has not been issued in a 10y period
* Order Requirements
o Specify the hours, reasons, areas needed for operation
o operate for 4 - 12 hours in any 24 hr. period
* Issuance of Occupational License
o send a copy of the petition and the court order to the department
o can be used until the 45th day after it takes effect
* Criminal Penalty
o operate a vehicle in violation of a restriction and fails to have copy in their possession – Class B
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License Expirations
* General license is good for 8 years
* provisional and learners expires on the 18th birthday
* occupational driver's license expires on the 1st anniversary of the court order
* Person at Least 85 Years of Age license expires on their 2nd birthday after the date application
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Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade
An operator may not turn the vehicle to move in the opposite direction when approaching a curve or the crest of a grade if the vehicle is not visible to the operator of another vehicle approaching from either direction within 500 feet.
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Passing authorized emergency vehicle
* Move two or more lanes over
* Go 20 mph less than posted speed limit
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Special Stops and Speed Restrictions for train crossings
Obedience to Signal Approach of Train
* Stop 15 – 50ft from nearest rail
* Within 1500ft railroad must emits audible signal
* Drive around/under/through a crossing gate = $50-200 fine
Vehicles Carrying Explosive/Flammable Substances
* Reduce speed to 20mph or less before 200ft near the railroad
* $50 – 200 fine
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Stopping, Standing, and Parking distance requirements
* Within 30ft of safety zone
* Within 30ft of a traffic control signal
* Within 20ft of a crosswalk
* Within 20ft of the entrance to a fire station or across the street within 75ft
* Within 15ft of a fire hydrant
* Within 15-50ft of nearest rail of railroad crossing
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Prima Facie Speed Limits
o 30mph in urban district
o 15mph in an alley, on a beach or on a county road adjacent to it
o 70mph on a highway numbered by this state
o 60mph on a highway outside an urban district and not a highway numbered by this state
o 60mph for a school bus, passed inspection, on a highway numbered by this state
o 50mph for a school bus, not passed inspection, on a highway not numbered by this state
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Authority of Texas Transportation Commission to Alter Speed Limits
o Due to the weather, can increase speeds (prima facie)
o Their authority applies to state highways both inside and outside the limits of a municipality
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Authority of County Commissioners Court to Alter Speed Limits
o Can decrease speeds
o For county roads or highways
o 30mph on county road/highway, 20mph in a resident district or on a road within 500ft of a school
o With a population more than 2.8 million of not more than 75mph
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Speed Limit Limitations
* Operator of motorcycle/moped with more of 250CC or less may not drive 35mph unless it is equipped with a headlamp to reveal a person/vehicle 300ft ahead
* Operator of a vehicle with solid rubber or cushion tires may not drive more than 10mph
* An operator of self-propelled machinery for applying plant food materials or agricultural chemicals may not go more than 30mph
**Minimum Speed Regulations**
* may not drive so slowly as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic
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Reckless Driving
o drives a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons/property
o $200 fine or 30d in jail
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Child Saftey Violations
**Child Passenger Safety Seat Systems**
o Child younger than 8 y/o unless taller than 4ft 9in
o $25-250 fine if not in the car seat
*** Safety Belts**
o 15 y/o passenger or operator of a bus - $25-200 fine
o if you allow a child younger than 17 y/o to not be in seat belt – $100-200 fine
*** Riding in Open Beds**
o Child younger than 18 y/o
o $25-200 fine
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Operation of Vehicle by Person Under 18
may not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device, except in case of emergency.
may not operate a motor vehicle after midnight and before 5 a.m. except: to attend or participate in employment or a school-related activity or because of a medical emergency
may not operate a motor vehicle with more than one passenger in the vehicle under 21 years of age who is not a family member.
a person under 18 years of age may operate a moped after midnight and before 5 a.m. if the person is in sight of the person's parent or guardian.
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Autonumous Vehicles info
* Automated Driving System: hardware and software that is collectively capable of performing, without any intervention or supervision by a human operator
* Automated Motor Vehicle: a motor vehicle on which an automated driving system is installed
Entire Dynamic Driving Task: the operational and tactical aspects of operating a vehicle
* Automated Motor Vehicle Operation – can operate in this state
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General Provisions Regarding Lighting Requirements
* General Provisions Relating to Measurements
o measured unloaded from the center of the lamp or device to the ground
* Duty to Display Lights
o One lamp on each side, not more than 4. 300 candlepower
* Color Requirements
o Red reflector on the rear
o Red, amber or yellow signaling device on the rear
* Restrictions on Use of Lights
o Lamp/device directed at distance of more than 75ft from vehicle
o Security – green, amber or white
o Escort – flashing blue and amber
o Emergency – flashing blue
o Can’t have red in the front only for police (red, white and blue)
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Additional Lighting Requirements for Certain Large Vehicles
* a bus, truck, trailer, or semitrailer that is at least 80in wide
2 clearance lamps on the front and back
4 side marker lamps and reflectors on the side
Hazards
* a bus or truck that is at least 30ft long shall be equipped with hazard lamps
* a trailer or semitrailer that is at least 30ft long
2 side marker lamps and reflectors centrally mounted
Hazards
* a pole trailer
1 reflector at the front and one combination marker emitting amber in the front and red in the rear
Hazards if 30-80in wide
* a truck-tractor
2 clearance lamps on the sides
Hazards if 30-80ft long
* a vehicle at least 80 inches wide
not more than 3 front and rear ID lamps
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Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device
A two non-tandem wheeled device designed for transporting one person that is self-balancing and propelled by an electric propulsion system with power of 750 watts or 1 horsepower
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Neighborhood Electric Vehicle
A vehicle that can attain a maximum speed of 35 miles per hour on a paved level surface
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Motor-Assisted Scooter
A self-propelled device with at least two wheels in contact with the ground during operation, a braking system, a gas or electric motor not exceeding 40CC, a deck designed to allow a person to stand or sit, the ability to be propelled by human power alone (NOT pocket bike or minimotorbike)
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Pocket Bike or Minimotorbike
A self-propelled vehicle that is equipped with an electric motor or internal combustion engine having a piston displacement of less than 50CC, is designed to propel itself with not more than two wheels in contact with the ground, has a seat or saddle for the use of the operator, is not designed for use on a highway
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Golf Cart
A motor vehicle designed by the manufacturer primarily for use on a golf course
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All-Terrain Vehicle
Motor vehicle equipped with seats if designed to transport with three or more tires, designed to propel itself, off highway use; not more than 50in wide
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Off-Highway Vehicle
An all-terrain vehicle or recreational off-highway vehicle, a sand rail or utility vehicle
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Utility Vehicle
a motor vehicle equipped with side-by-side seating designed with at least four tires, off highway use only and for utility work not recreational purposes
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Autocycle
A motor vehicle that is designed to have not more than three wheels on the ground, a steering wheel and seating that doesn’t require straddling or sitting astride
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Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices
* Operation on Roadway
o 30mph or less
o While crossing highway where there is no sidewalk available
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Golf Carts
* golf cart operated in Master Planned community is not required to display a golf cart license plate
* counties that can authorize golf cart operation
* need a license plate to operate on a highway or cross a highway – not more than 35mph
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Electric Bicycles
* Class 1 Electric Bicycle: motor assists when pedaling, top speed of 20mph or less
* Class 2 Electric Bicycle: motor used to propel without the pedaling, top speed of 20mph or less
* Class 3 Electric Bicycle: motor assists when pedaling, top speed 20-28mph
* Top Assisted Speed: speed at which the bicycles motor ceases propelling the bicycle or assisting the rider
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Pedestrian Regulations
* Pedestrians have the right of way
* Must follow the “walk, don’t walk and wait” signals
* Keep to the right of the crosswalk
* May not stand in a roadway to solicit a ride, money, employment or business
* No one shall carry a white cane unless they are totally or partially blind
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Motorized Mobility Devices
a device used for transportation of persons with physical disabilities that has three or more wheels, battery powered motor, not more than one forward gear and a speed of 8mph
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7 -step Violator Contact Protocol
* Greeting and identification of agency
* Statement of violation committed
* Identification of driver and check of conditions of violator and vehicle
* Statement of action to be taken
* Take action stated
* Explain what violator must do
* Leave
*Remain professional and deal with the violation and not the appearance of the operator or perceived prejudices or attitudes
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Abandoned Motor Vehicle Regulations
* Abandoned Motor Vehicle
o Inoperable
o more than 5y old
o left unattended for more than 48hrs on public property or highway
o left unattended for more than 24hrs on turnpike project
* officer may take an abandoned vehicle
* shall send notice to last known owner and lienholder (sent by mail by 10th day)
* right to claim the item by the 20th day
* storage fees for not more than 10 days – when item is taken until the day the notice is sent and the day after the notice is sent and ending on the day charges are paid and the item is removed
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Special Registrations
* 72- or 144-Hour Permits
o Temporary registration permit
o $25 for 72hrs
o $50 for 144hrs
* One-Trip or 30-Day Trip Permits
o One trip valid for no longer than 15d for $5
Is for the transit of the vehicle only
o May obtain multiple 30d permits for $25 each
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Failure to Maintain Responsibility
* Operation of Motor Vehicle in Violation of Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Requirement
o a misdemeanor punishable by a fine $175-$350
o previous conviction is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine $350-$1,000
* Defense: financial responsibility in effect at time of alleged offense
o Valid financial responsibility at the time the offense is alleged to have occurred – the court shall dismiss the charge
* Defense: possession of motor vehicle for maintenance or repair
o the motor vehicle operated by the person charged was in the possession of that person for the sole purpose of maintenance or repair and was not owned by that person
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Over Size and Weight Restricted vehicles can not operate on the following holidays and at night
o New Years
o Memorial Day
o Independence Day
o Labor Day
o Thanksgiving
o Christmas
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Maximum Weight of Vehicle or Combination
o single axle weight heavier than 20,000lbs
o tandem axle weight heavier than 34,000lbs
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Maximum Width
o Vehicle on a public highway not greater than 102in
o Passenger vehicle and its load not greater than 8ft (3in beyond the left fenders or 6in beyond the right fenders)
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Maximum Length of Motor Vehicle
o Motor vehicle not longer than 45ft
o Motor bus 35-45ft
o House trailer or towable recreational vehicle not longer than 65ft
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Maximum length of Semitrailer or Trailer
* Semi in a truck tractor combo not longer than 59ft
* Semi or trailer in a truck tractor, semi and trailer combo not longer than 28.5ft
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Maximum Length of Vehicle Combinations
Combo of not more than three vehicles not longer than 65ft
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Maximum Extended Length of Load
o May not be more than 3ft beyond the front
o Except as permitted by law, more than 4ft beyond the rear
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Maximum Height
o May not be higher than 14ft
o The operator of a vehicle higher than 13ft 6in shall ensure that it will pass through each vertical clearance without touching
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Criminal Offenses and Penalties Regarding Warning Signs and Barricades
* Tampering with Warning Devices
o commits an offense if the person tampers with, damages, or removes a barricade, flare pot, sign, flasher signal, or other device warning of construction, repair, or detour on or adjacent to a highway
o fine $25-1000, jail 2y or both
* Obeying Warning Signs
o commits an offense if the person disobeys the instructions, signals, warnings, or markings of a warning sign or drives around a barricade
o misdemeanor by a fine $1-200
o if in a work zone fine is $2-400
o if water is over the road – Class B
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Crash Involving Personal Injury or Death
o SHALL stop close to or at the scene if involved without obstructing traffic
o Determine if anyone needs aid
Failure to stop results in the following:
Cause death – F2
Cause SBI – F3
Cause any injury – SJ $5,000 fine or jail 1y
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* Crash Involving Damage to Vehicle
o SHALL Stop at or near the scene without obstructing traffic
o Get off main highway to a safer location and minimize freeway interference
Damage less than $200 – Class C
Damage more than $200 – Class B
Don’t move off of highway – Class C
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* Immediate Report of Crash
o SHALL immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of the accident to police or DPS
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Investigation of crash
* Investigation by Peace Officer
o Accident resulting in injury or death or property damage of at least $1000
o May investigate and file charges
Does not apply to a privately owned residential parking area or a privately owned parking lot where a fee is charged for parking or storing a vehicle
Written Crash Report
* SHALL make a report of the accident resulting in injury, death or property damage of at least $1000
* Electronically no later than 10th day after accident
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Penal Code Charges Commonly Associated with Crash Investigation
* Manslaughter
* Criminal Negligent Homicide
* Intoxication assault – by accident or mistake
* Intoxication manslaughter – by accident or mistake
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Traffic Crash Investigation Equipment
* Tape measure (100 ft.)
* Roll-tape (300 ft.)
* Laser measuring device (lidar)
* Chalk, crayon, or marking paint
* Flares or warning markers/cones
* Flashlight (for nighttime)
* Sketch paper
* Traffic vest
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* Plan route of approach
* Position patrol unit to protect crash scene and prevent further damage or injury
* Set priorities for action at crash scene
* Evaluate scene to determine severity of crash
* Determine if the situation is hazardous and whether utilities are damaged and contact appropriate utility provider
* Request the dispatch of appropriate personnel and equipment to the scene
* Where is the crash? Where are you? Time of Day? Weather conditions? Construction?
Procedures for Responding To the Traffic Crash Scene
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Crash Scene Management
* Coordinate and manage on-scene resources (Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, and vehicle recovery)
* Care for injured or dead
* Consider other relative safety factors and take appropriate action
* Administer first aid; summon additional medical aid if available. Do NOT remove seriously injured from vehicle except in case of fire
* In case of fire, notify fire department; remove injured from vehicle
* Check surrounding area for persons who may have been injured in crash
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Crash Scene Traffic Control
* Implement traffic control measures
o Vehicle positioning
o Cone/flare patterns
o Directing traffic
* Summon appropriate assistance in directing traffic at scene
* Restore traffic flow which could include alternate traffic routing
* If spilled fuel/liquids on roadway notify appropriate agency to wash down, if appropriate
* In event of damage to roadway, notify appropriate agency
* Crowd control
* Remove vehicles and debris
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Property Collection, Inventory and Release from Crash scenes
* Secure property of any crash victim transported from scene, inventory and release per department procedures
* Inventory vehicles, secure and remove
* Secure any other property, notify owner and release
* Secure and mark evidence. Maintain chain of custody
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Upon reaching an uncontrolled intersection of equal design and surface, an operator of a vehicle must yield right-of-way to
The vehicle to his right
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What is used to determine the minimum speed, based on skid marks, of a vehicle involved in a traffic collision?
A nomograph.
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Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossings
(1) a crawler-type tractor, steam shovel, derrick, or roller; and
(2) any other equipment or structure with:
(A) a normal operating speed of 10 miles per hour or less; or
(B) a vertical body or load clearance of less than one-half inch per foot of the distance between two adjacent axles or less than nine inches measured above the level surface of a roadway.
(b) An operator of a vehicle or equipment may not move on or across a track at a railroad grade crossing unless the operator has given notice to a station agent of the railroad and given the railroad reasonable time to provide proper protection at the crossing.
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Classes of street mototcycles
Sport Bikes
Street Bikes
Cruiser Class
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Differences in motorcycle club and criminal street gang
the club is a group of people that ride motorcycles in organized activities that wear distinctive clothing to identify their club.
the ganag is 3 or more persons with common identifying sign or symbol who reguarly associate in the comission of criminal activities.
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Five areas of a work zone
Advanced warning area
Transition area
Buffer area
Work area
Termination area
