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Traffic Code

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A FD or police vehicle; an EMS vehicle; vehicle of a blood bank or tissue bank; etc. is called a ________.

a)

Authorized Emergency Vehicle

b)

Commercial Vehicle

c)

Private Passenger Vehicle

d)

Utility Service Vehicle

2.

A device, excluding a moped, that is capable of being ridden solely using human power and has either; 2 tandem wheels at least one of which is more than 14” in diameter; three wheels, 2 of which are in parallel, and at least one is more than 14” in diameter; OR any number of wheels and adaptive technology that allows the device to be ridden by a person with a disability is called a ________.

a)

Bicycle

b)

Scooter

c)

Skateboard

d)

Tricycle

3.

A motor vehicle used to transport persons and designed to accommodate more than 10 passengers including the operator; OR a motor vehicle, other than a taxi, designed and used to transport people for compensation is called a ________.

a)

Bus

b)

Motorcycle

c)

Ambulance

d)

Truck

4.

A motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement to draw an implement of husbandry, including a plow or mower, is called a ________.

a)

Farm Tractor

b)

Dump Truck

c)

Motorcycle

d)

Sedan

5.

A trailer or semi-trailer, other than a towable RV, that is transportable on a highway in one or more sections; is less than 45 feet in length, excluding tow bar; is built on a permanent chassis; and is designed to be used as a dwelling is called a ________.

a)

House Trailer

b)

Flatbed Trailer

c)

Cargo Van

d)

Utility Trailer

6.

A vehicle other than a passenger vehicle, that is designed and adapted for use as a farm implement, machinery, or tool for tilling the soil is called an ________.

a)

Implement of Husbandry

b)

Commercial Vehicle

c)

Passenger Car

d)

Motorcycle

7.

A truck, including a pickup, panel delivery truck, or carryall truck, that has a manufacturer’s rated carrying capacity of 2,000 pounds or less is called a ________.

a)

Light Truck

b)

Heavy Truck

c)

Medium Truck

d)

Utility Van

8.

A motor vehicle that is equipped with a rider’s saddle and designed to have when propelled not more than 3 wheels on the ground, that cannot attain a speed in one mile of more than 30 miles per hour, and the engine of which cannot produce more than 5-brake horse power; 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 shifting gears is called a ________.

a)

Moped

b)

Motorcycle

c)

Scooter

d)

ATV

9.

A MV other than a tractor or moped, that is equipped with a rider’s saddle and designed to have not more than 3 wheels on the ground when propelled is called a ________.

a)

Motorcycle

b)

Scooter

c)

Bicycle

d)

Auto-rickshaw

10.

A self-propelled vehicle or a vehicle that is propelled by electric power from overhead trolley wires is called a ________.

a)

Motor Vehicle (MV)

b)

Bicycle

c)

Rickshaw

d)

Bullock Cart

11.

A school bus used to transport students to and from school based activities other than to and from school routes is called a ________.

a)

Multifunction School Activity Bus

b)

Standard School Bus

c)

Charter Bus

d)

Transit Bus

12.

A MV, other than a motorcycle, used to transport persons and designed to accommodate 10 or fewer passengers, including the operator, is called a ________.

a)

Passenger Car

b)

Cargo Van

c)

School Bus

d)

Limousine

13.

A MV without motor power, designed to be drawn by another vehicle and secured to the other vehicle by pole, reach, boom, or other security device; and ordinarily used to transport a long or irregular shaped load, including pipes, poles, or structural members is called a ________.

a)

Pole Trailer

b)

Flatbed Truck

c)

Dump Trailer

d)

Tanker Trailer

14.

A vehicle used by a peace officer, for law enforcement purposes, is owned or leased by a government entity is called a ________.

a)

Police Vehicle

b)

Fire Truck

c)

Ambulance

d)

School Bus

15.

A MV designed and used to draw another vehicle but not conducted to carry a load independently or a part of the weight of the other vehicle or its load is called a ________.

a)

Road Tractor

b)

Dump Truck

c)

Pickup Van

d)

Motorcycle

16.

A bus designed to accommodate more than 15 passengers, owned, operated, leased, or rented by a school district and used to transport public school students on a school-related activity trip, other than routes to and from school, is called a ________.

a)

School Activity Bus

b)

Charter Bus

c)

Public Transit Bus

d)

Field Trip Van

17.

A vehicle used to transport students on routes to and from school is called a ________.

a)

School Bus

b)

Ambulance

c)

Fire Truck

d)

Taxi

18.

A motor vehicle with or without motive power, other than a pole trailer, designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to transport persons or property; constructed so that part of the vehicle's weight and load rests on or is carried by another vehicle, is called a ________.

a)

Semi-trailer

b)

Flatbed truck

c)

Dump truck

d)

Tanker

19.

A vehicle that is not designed or used primarily to transport persons or property that is only incidentally operated on a highway, including ditch-digging equipment, mixers, bucket, loader, tractor, etc., is called ________.

a)

Special Mobile Equipment

b)

Commercial Vehicle

c)

Passenger Car

d)

Motorcycle

20.

A non-motorized vehicle, that is designed to be towable by a motor vehicle, for temporary human habitation for things such as camping, and is permanently built on a single chassis, is called a ________.

a)

Towable RV

b)

Motorhome

c)

Convertible

d)

Sedan

21.

A vehicle other than a pole trailer, with or without motive power; designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to transport persons or property; and constructed so that no part of the vehicle weight and load rests on the motor vehicle, is called a ________.

a)

Trailer

b)

Semi-trailer

c)

Tandem axle

d)

Flatbed

22.

A motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily to transport property is called a ________.

a)

Truck

b)

Sedan

c)

Motorcycle

d)

Bus

23.

A motor vehicle 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 is called a ________.

a)

Truck Tractor

b)

Dump Truck

c)

Pickup Truck

d)

Van

24.

A device that can be used to transport or draw persons or property on a highway is called a ________.

a)

Vehicle

b)

Building

c)

Computer

d)

Refrigerator

25.

A bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of fewer than 750 watts; and with a top assisted speed of 28 miles per hour or less, is called an ________.

a)

Electric Bicycle

b)

Moped

c)

Motorcycle

d)

Scooter

26.

A carrier that operates cars other than streetcars, on stationary rails to transport persons or property is called a ________.

a)

Railroad

b)

Bus line

c)

Airline

d)

Shipping company

27.

A steam engine or electric or other motor with or without an attached car operated on rails, other than a streetcar, is called a ________.

a)

Railroad Train

b)

Bus

c)

Bicycle

d)

Airplane

28.

A car, other than a railroad train, used to transport persons or property and operated on rails located primarily within a municipality, is called a ________.

a)

Streetcar

b)

Bus

c)

Taxi

d)

Subway

29.

A motor vehicle engine modification designed to control or reduce the emissions of substances from a motor vehicle engine; model year 1968 or later, is called an ________.

a)

Exhaust Emissions System

b)

Fuel Injection System

c)

Turbocharger

d)

Ignition Timing System

30.

A tire, the surface of which in contact with the highway is wholly or partly made of metal, is called a ________.

a)

Metal Tire

b)

Rubber Tire

c)

Pneumatic Tire

d)

Solid Tire

31.

A device that reduces noise using a mechanical design, including a series of chambers or baffle plates; or turbine wheels to receive exhaust gas from a diesel engine, is called a ________.

a)

Muffler

b)

Radiator

c)

Compressor

d)

Alternator

32.

A tire that is made of rubber and does not use compressed air to support its load is called a ________.

a)

Solid Tire

b)

Radial Tire

c)

Tubeless Tire

d)

Pneumatic Tire

33.

A person who has successfully completed training programs in traffic direction for the safe movement over roads of an oversized or overweight vehicle and its load is called an ________.

a)

Escort Flagger

b)

Traffic Engineer

c)

Road Inspector

d)

Highway Patrol Officer

34.

What does the term 'Operator' mean as used in reference to a vehicle?

a)

A person who owns a vehicle

b)

A person who drives or has physical control of a vehicle

c)

A person who walks on foot

d)

A person who directs traffic

35.

Who is considered an 'Owner' in relation to a vehicle?

a)

A person who drives a vehicle

b)

A person who has property interest in or title to a vehicle

c)

A person who walks on foot

d)

A person who directs traffic

36.

A 'Pedestrian' is defined as:

a)

A person who drives a vehicle

b)

A person on foot

c)

A person who owns a vehicle

d)

A person who directs traffic

37.

Fill in the blank: A 'Person' can be an individual, ______, partnership, association, or corporation.

a)

firm

b)

animal

c)

vehicle

d)

country

38.

Who is a 'School Crossing Guard'?

a)

Any person who crosses the street

b)

A responsible person at least 18 years of age designated by a local authority to direct traffic in a school crossing zone for protection of children

c)

A police officer

d)

A student

39.

What does 'Department' mean under Governmental Authorities 541.002?

a)

Department of Public Safety (DPS)

b)

Department of Education

c)

Department of Transportation

d)

Department of Health

40.

Who is the 'Director' according to Governmental Authorities 541.002?

a)

The public safety director

b)

The mayor

c)

The police chief

d)

The governor

41.

A 'Local Authority' is defined as:

a)

Any person who owns a vehicle

b)

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

c)

A person who directs traffic

d)

A person on foot

42.

Who is a 'Police Officer' as per Governmental Authorities 541.002?

a)

A person who drives a vehicle

b)

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

c)

A person who owns a vehicle

d)

A person on foot

43.

What is a 'Metropolitan Area' according to 541.101?

a)

An area with only rural land

b)

An area that contains at least one municipality with a population of at least 100,000, and includes the adjacent municipalities and unincorporated urban districts

c)

An area with only one building

d)

An area with no population

44.

Fill in the blank: A 'Business District' is a territory adjacent to and including a highway if buildings used for business are located within a ______-foot segment along the highway.

a)

600

b)

300

c)

1000

d)

150

45.

A 'Residence District' is a territory, other than a business district, adjacent to and including a highway, if at least ______ feet of the highway frontage is improved with residences.

a)

300

b)

100

c)

500

d)

1000

46.

What is an 'Urban District'?

a)

Territory adjacent to and including a highway, if the territory is not in a municipality, and is improved with structures 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

b)

Territory with no buildings

c)

Territory with only one house

d)

Territory with only rural land

47.

According to Traffic 541.301, what does the term 'Traffic' mean?

a)

Only vehicles

b)

Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, and conveyances, including vehicles and streetcars, singly or together while using a highway for the purposes of travel

c)

Only streetcars

d)

Only animals

48.

What is an 'Alley' as per Traffic Area 541.302?

a)

A street that is not used primarily for through traffic; and provides access to rear entrances of buildings or lots along the street

b)

A main highway

c)

A crosswalk

d)

A freeway

49.

Fill in the blank: A 'Crosswalk' is the portion of a roadway, including an intersection, designated as a pedestrian crossing by ______.

a)

surface markings

b)

traffic signals

c)

road signs

d)

barriers

50.

What is a 'Freeway'?

a)

A divided, controlled-access highway for through traffic

b)

A street for local traffic only

c)

A crosswalk

d)

An alley

51.

A 'Freeway Main Lane' is defined as:

a)

A freeway lane having an uninterrupted flow of through traffic

b)

A crosswalk

c)

An alley

d)

A business district

52.

Fill in the blank: A 'Highway or Street' means the width between the boundary lines of a publically maintained way any part of which is open to the public for ______ travel.

a)

vehicular

b)

pedestrian

c)

bicycle

d)

animal

53.

Improved Shoulder means a ________ shoulder.

a)

paved

b)

gravel

c)

muddy

d)

narrow

54.

Laned Roadway is a roadway that is divided into at least ______ clearly marked lanes for vehicular travel.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

55.

Private Road or Driveway is 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.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

A Ramp is 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.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

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

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Safety Zone is an 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.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

School Crossing Zone means a reduced-speed zone designated on a street by a local authority to facilitate safe crossing of the street by children going to or leaving a public or private elementary or secondary school during the time the reduced speed limit applies.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

A Safe Crosswalk means a crosswalk designated on a street by a local authority to facilitate safe crossing of the street by children going to or leaving a public or private school.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Shoulder is the portion of highway that is adjacent to the roadway; designed or ordinarily used for parking; distinguished from the roadway by different design, construction, or marking; and not intended for normal vehicular travel.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Sidewalk is the portion of street that is: between the curb or lateral line of a roadway and the adjacent property line; and intended for pedestrian use.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Through Traffic means vehicular traffic is given the preferential right-of-way; and vehicular traffic entering from an intersecting highway is required by law to yield right-of-way in compliance with an official traffic-control device.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

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

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Official Traffic Control Device means a sign, signal, marking, or device that is: consistent with this subtitle; placed or erected by a public body or officer having jurisdiction; and used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Railroad Sign or Signal means 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)

True

b)

False

67.

Traffic Control Signal means a manual, electric, or mechanical device that alternately directs traffic to stop and to proceed.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Daytime is defined as the period beginning ______ before sunrise and ending ______ after sunset.

a)

one-half hour; one-half hour

b)

one hour; one hour

c)

fifteen minutes; fifteen minutes

d)

two hours; two hours

69.

What does GVW stand for?

a)

Gross Vehicle Weight

b)

General Vehicle Width

c)

Gross Value Weight

d)

General Vehicle Weight

70.

Nighttime is the period beginning ______ after sunset and ending ______ before sunrise.

a)

one-half hour; one-half hour

b)

one hour; one hour

c)

two hours; one hour

d)

forty-five minutes; thirty minutes

71.

Park/Parking means to stand an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while loading or unloading.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Personal Injury is an injury to any part of the ______ and that requires ______.

a)

human body; treatment

b)

animal body; surgery

c)

vehicle; repair

d)

property; insurance

73.

Stand/Standing means to halt an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while receiving or discharging passengers.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Stop/Stopping means to completely ______ movement.

a)

cease

b)

start

c)

continue

d)

increase

75.

Dispose/Dump means to discharge, deposit, inject, spill, leak or place litter on or into land or water.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Litter includes decayed waste from a ______ or ______ establishment.

a)

public; private

b)

commercial; industrial

c)

domestic; agricultural

d)

educational; recreational

77.

Public Highway is the entire width between property lines of a road, street, way, thoroughfare, bridge, beach, or park in this state.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

If a person disposes or allows the disposal of litter at a place not approved, within 300 ft of a public highway, what is the penalty?

a)

Fine not more than $500 and/or 30 days confinement

b)

Fine not more than $1000 and/or 60 days confinement

c)

No penalty

d)

Only a warning

79.

A person who attempts to commit or conspires to commit an act declared to be an offense is guilty of the offense.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

What is the minimum and maximum fine for a person convicted of a misdemeanor under the subtitle for which another penalty is not provided?

a)

Not less than $1 or more than $200.

b)

Not less than $10 or more than $500.

c)

Not less than $50 or more than $1000.

d)

Not less than $5 or more than $100.

81.

Fines under section 542.404 for offenses in construction or maintenance zones are:

a)

Half the minimum and maximum if convicted

b)

The same as regular fines

c)

Twice the minimum and maximum if convicted

d)

No fines are given

82.

What is the penalty for failure to yield right-of-way resulting in collision if the person suffered bodily injury?

a)

$500-$2000

b)

$100-$500

c)

$2000-$5000

d)

$50-$250

83.

What is the penalty for failure to yield right-of-way resulting in collision if the person suffered SBI (serious bodily injury)?

a)

$1000-$4000

b)

$500-$1000

c)

$4000-$6000

d)

$100-$500

84.

A person may not willfully fail or refuse to comply with a lawful order or direction from which of the following?

a)

Police officer

b)

School crossing guard

c)

Escort flagger

d)

All of the above

85.

What does 'Driver’s license' mean according to section 521.001?

a)

An authorization issued by the department for the operation of a motor vehicle.

b)

A permit to own a vehicle.

c)

A certificate of vehicle insurance.

d)

A document for vehicle registration.

86.

What is the penalty for a first offense of not carrying and exhibiting a license on demand while operating a motor vehicle?

a)

$200 or less fine

b)

Jail time up to 6 months

c)

Community service for 40 hours

d)

License suspension for 1 year

87.

What is the penalty for a second offense of not carrying and exhibiting a license on demand while operating a motor vehicle?

a)

$25-$200

b)

$500-$1000

c)

Community service only

d)

License suspension for 1 year

88.

What is the penalty for a third offense of not carrying and exhibiting a license on demand while operating a motor vehicle?

a)

$25-$500 and/or confinement in county jail for not less than 72 hours or more than 6 months

b)

$10-$100 and/or community service for up to 30 days

c)

Warning only, no monetary penalty or jail time

d)

$1000 fine and mandatory license suspension for 1 year

89.

A judge may dismiss the charge of driving with an expired license if the defendant remedies the defect within how many working days or before the first court appearance, whichever is later?

a)

20 working days

b)

10 working days

c)

5 working days

d)

30 working days

90.

Who is exempt from the license requirement while operating a motor vehicle?

a)

A person in the United States military while operating an official MV in the scope of that service

b)

Person operating a road machine, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry on a highway

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

91.

Who is exempt from holding a Texas driver's license while operating a motor vehicle in Texas?

a)

Nonresident on active duty in the armed forces of the US who holds a license issued by the person’s state of residence; A person who is the spouse or dependent child of a nonresident exempt under active-duty military.

b)

Any Texas resident over the age of 16.

c)

Anyone with a valid out-of-state fishing license.

d)

A person who has lived in Texas for less than 30 days.

92.

According to section 521.028, how long does a TX license remain valid for an active-duty military member who is absent from the state?

a)

Until the 91st day after the date of discharge or the date the person returns to Texas, whichever is earlier.

b)

Until the end of the calendar year in which the person is discharged.

c)

For one year after the person leaves Texas, regardless of discharge status.

d)

Until the person notifies the Texas Department of Public Safety of their return.

93.

A new resident may operate a motor vehicle in Texas for no more than how many days after entering the state, according to section 521.029?

a)

90 days

b)

30 days

c)

120 days

d)

60 days

94.

What are the requirements for a new resident to operate a motor vehicle in Texas under section 521.029?

a)

The person must be 16 years of age or older and have a driver’s license from their home state.

b)

The person must be 18 years of age and have a Texas learner’s permit.

c)

The person must pass a vision test only.

d)

The person must register their vehicle before applying for a license.

95.

How soon must a person notify the department of a change of address or name according to section 521.054?

a)

Not later than 30 days after the date the change takes effect.

b)

Within 60 days after the change takes effect.

c)

Not later than 10 days after the change takes effect.

d)

Within 90 days after the change takes effect.

96.

What does a Class A license authorize the holder to operate?

a)

A vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more; or a combination of vehicles that has a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more, if the GVWR of any vehicle or vehicles in tow is more than 10,000 pounds.

b)

A motorcycle or motor-driven cycle only.

c)

Any single vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds, regardless of what is being towed.

d)

A passenger car or light truck only.

97.

What does a Class B license authorize the holder to operate?

a)

A bus with a seating capacity of 24 passengers or more OR a vehicle with a GVWR that is more than 26,000 pounds; a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or more towing a vehicle, other than a farm trailer, with a GVWR that is not more than 10,000 pounds; OR a farm trailer with a GVWR that is not more than 20,000 pounds.

b)

A motorcycle or moped only.

c)

Any vehicle regardless of weight or passenger capacity.

d)

Only vehicles used for agricultural purposes.

98.

What does a Class C license authorize the holder to operate?

a)

A vehicle not described in CLASS A or B licensure; AND a vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds towing a farm trailer with a GVWR that is not more than 20,000 pounds.

b)

A motorcycle or moped only.

c)

Any vehicle with a GVWR of more than 26,001 pounds, including trailers over 10,000 pounds.

d)

A bus designed to transport more than 24 passengers.

99.

What does a Class M license authorize the person to operate?

a)

A motorcycle

b)

A commercial truck

c)

A school bus

d)

A boat

100.

According to section 521.144, what must a new resident submit with the application for a driver's license?

a)

Evidence that each motor vehicle owned is registered, OR an affidavit that the applicant does not own a motor vehicle.

b)

A copy of their birth certificate and social security card.

c)

Proof of employment in the state.

d)

A letter of recommendation from a previous state of residence.