Traffic Code - Test 4

Question 1

545.420 RACING ON HIGHWAY.

A person may not participate in any manner in:

(1)  a race;
(2)  a vehicle speed competition or contest;
(3)  a drag race or acceleration contest;
(4)  a test of physical endurance of the operator of a vehicle;  or
(5)  in connection with a drag race, an exhibition of vehicle speed or acceleration or to make a vehicle speed record.

Answer 1

(2) “Race” means the use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to:

(A) outgain or outdistance another vehicle or prevent another vehicle from passing;

(B) arrive at a given destination ahead of another vehicle or vehicles;  or

(C) test the physical stamina or endurance of an operator over a long-distance driving route.

Question 2

545.411 Use of rest of area

Answer 2

545. 411. USE OF REST AREA: OFFENSE
          (a) A person commits an offense if the person remains at a rest area for longer than 24 hours or erects a tent, shelter, booth, or structure at the rest area…

Question 3

545.415. BACKING A VEHICLE.

May NOT back unless… while on shoulder of limited-access FALSE (cannot back on a HWY)

Answer 3

545. 415. BACKING A VEHICLE.
          (a) An operator may not back the vehicle unless the movement can be made safely and without interference with other traffic.
          (b) An operator may not back the vehicle on a shoulder or roadway of a limited-access or controlled-access highway.

Question 4

546.004. EXCEPTIONS TO SIGNAL REQUIREMENT.

PO may run without signals… if he has ______to believe that PROBABLE CAUSE

Answer 4

546.004. EXCEPTIONS TO SIGNAL REQUIREMENT.

(c) A police officer may operate an authorized emergency vehicle for a law enforcement purpose without using the audible or visual signals required by Section 546.003 if the officer is:
(1) responding to an emergency call or pursuing a suspected violator of the law with probable cause to believe that:
(A) knowledge of the presence of the officer will cause the suspect to:
(i) destroy or lose evidence of a suspected felony;
(ii) end a suspected continuing felony before the officer has obtained sufficient evidence to establish grounds for arrest; or
(iii) evade apprehension or identification of the suspect or the suspect’s vehicle;

Question 5

545.09 DRAWING / TOWING

Cable, connecting display ____ White / 12 inches

Answer 5

545. 409 DRAW BARS, TRAILER HITCHES, SADDLE-MOUNT TOWING
     (b) 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 12” SQUARE.

Question 6

545.414. RIDING IN OPEN BEDS

Commits an offense if the with child younger ____

Answer 6

545. 414. RIDING IN OPEN BEDS; OFFENSE.
          (a) A person commits an offense if the person operates an open-bed pickup truck or an open flatbed truck or draws an open flatbed trailer when a child younger than 18 years of age is occupying the bed of the truck or trailer.

Question 7

545.410. TOWING SAFETY CHAINS

May NOT… safety chains - DOES NOT APPLY Semi for hauling hay

Answer 7

545. 410. TOWING SAFETY CHAINS
          (a) An operator of a passenger car or light truck may not draw a trailer, semi-trailer, house trailer, or another motor vehicle unless safety chains of a type approved by the department are attached in a manner approved by the department from the trailer, semi-trailer, house trailer, or drawn motor vehicle to the drawing vehicle.

This subsection does not apply to the drawing of a trailer or semi-trailer used for agricultural purposes.

Question 8

546.006. DESIGNATED EMERGENCY VEHICLE DURING DECLARED DISASTERS.

As emergency vehicle, may be operated by designation organization if… (choose incorrect - PRESIDENT)

Answer 8

546. 6. DESIGNATED EMERGENCY VEHICLE DURING DECLARED DISASTERS.
        (b) A vehicle designated under Subsection (a) may be operated by a designated organization as if the vehicle were an authorized emergency vehicle under this subtitle if: (1) the GOVERNOR declares a state of disaster under Section 418.014, Government Code;

Question 9

546.005. DUTY OF CARE.

Does not relieve the AEV operator from duty… TRUE

Answer 9

546.005. DUTY OF CARE.

This chapter does not relieve the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle from: (1) the duty to operate the vehicle with appropriate regard for the safety of all persons;
or (2) the consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of others.

Question 10

545.421. FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER

Intox commits willfully fails to stop, flees, is Class ____

Answer 10

545. 421. FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER; OFFENSE.
          (d) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor if the person, during the commission of the offense, recklessly engages in conduct that places another in imminent danger of serious bodily injury.
          (d) if the person while intoxicated knowingly operated a motor vehicle during the commission of the offense.

Question 11

545.408 CROSSING FIRE HOSE

May not without consent _____

Answer 11

545.408. CROSSING FIRE HOSE.

An operator may not, without the consent of the fire department official in command (chief), drive over an unprotected hose of a fire department if the hose is on a street or private driveway and is intended for use at a fire or alarm of fire.

Question 12

545.412. CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SEAT SYSTEMS;

child younger than ___ years unless the child is taller than _____

Answer 12

545. 412. CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SEAT SYSTEMS; OFFENSE
          (a) A person commits an offense if the person operates a passenger vehicle, transports a child who is younger than 8 years of age, unless

the child is taller than 4’9”

and does not keep the child secured during the operation of the vehicle in a child passenger safety seat system according to the instructions of the manufacturer of the safety seat system.

Question 13

546.001. PERMISSIBLE CONDUCT.

Emergency vehicle operator may… (choose incorrect)

Proceed signal red or stop/ slowing to dispatch location

Answer 13

546. 1. PERMISSIBLE CONDUCT.
        (a) In operating an AEV the operator may:

(1) 546.001. PERMISSIBLE CONDUCT.irrespective of another provision of this subtitle;
(2) proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, after slowing (state; STOP for SAPD) as necessary for safe operation;
(3) exceed a maximum speed limit, except as provided by an ordinance adopted under Section 545.365 (speed limit exception for emergencies), as long as the operator does not endanger life or property; and
(4) disregard a regulation governing the direction of movement or turning in specified directions.

Question 14

546.002. WHEN CONDUCT PERMISSIBLE.

applies only when (chose incorrect): responding to and FROM fire alarm

Answer 14

546. 2. WHEN CONDUCT PERMISSIBLE.
        (b) Section 546.001 applies only when the operator is:
        (1) responding to an emergency call;
        (2) pursuing an actual or suspected violator of the law;

(3) responding to but not returning from a fire alarm;

(4) directing or diverting traffic for public safety purposes; or
(5) conducting a police escort.

Question 15

545.401. RECKLESS DRIVING;

Choose incorrect - Always ticketed (it’s class B - take to jail)

Answer 15

545. 401. RECKLESS DRIVING; OFFENSE.
          (a) A person commits an offense if the person drives a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
          (b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:

(1) a fine not to exceed $200;
(2) confinement in county jail for not more than 30 days; or
* *(3) both the fine and the confinement.**

Question 16

472.022. OBEYING WARNING SIGNS AND BARRICADES.

Choose incorrect:

Following PO
Low water / Class B
Though cones, lane closure - Class B (it’s a class C)
Separate offense

CLARIFY

Answer 16

472. 22. OBEYING WARNING SIGNS AND BARRICADES.
         (a) A person commits an offense if the person:
         (1) disobeys the instructions, signals, warnings, or markings of a warning sign; or
         (2) drives around a barricade.
         (2) if a person commits an offense under Subsection (a) where a warning sign or barricade has been placed because WATER is over any portion of a road, street, or highway, the offense is a CLASS B misdemeanor.
         (c) Each violation of this section is a separate offense.

Question 17

545. 417. OBSTRUCTION OF OPERATOR’S VIEW OR DRIVING MECHANISM
          (a) An operator may not drive with ____ (number of person)

Answer 17

545. 417. OBSTRUCTION OF OPERATOR’S VIEW OR DRIVING MECHANISM
          (a) An operator may not drive a vehicle when it is loaded so that, or when the front seat has a number of persons, exceeding three, so that:
          (1) the view of the operator to the front or sides of the vehicle is obstructed; or
          (2) there is interference with the operator’s control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.

Question 18

545. 407. FOLLOWING OR OBSTRUCTING
          (b) An operator may not follow closer than 500 feet an ambulance that is flashing red lights unless the operator is on official business.

How about an ambulance with FLASHING YELLOW lights?

Answer 18

Assured, clear distance?

CLARIFY

Question 19

545. 417. OBSTRUCTION OF OPERATOR’S VIEW OR DRIVING MECHANISM
          (a) An operator may not drive a vehicle when it is loaded so that, or when the front seat has a number of persons, exceeding two.

True of False?

Answer 19

FALSE

(a) An operator may not drive a vehicle when it is loaded so that, or when the front seat has a number of persons, exceeding three

Question 20

545.413 SAFETY BELTS; OFFENSE
A person commits an offense if the person allows a child who is younger than _______ of age and who is not required to be secured in a child passenger safety seat.

Answer 20

17 years of age