TCOLE PRACTICE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Which of the following is true regarding the prima facie speed limit in
the state of Texas? (9.1.14)
a. The prima facie speed limit in the state of Texas is 70 miles per hour
under all circumstances
b. The prima facie speed limit in the state of Texas is 55 miles per hour
on state and federal highways
c. The prima facie speed limit can be altered only because of a shortage
of fuel, and if reduction of the prima facie speed limit will foster
conservation purposes and safety
d. The prima facie speed limits are determined to be the reasonable and
prudent speeds under normal conditions; however, no person may
operate a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under
circum-stances that do in fact exist.
Answer: D
⩥ The circular patrol pattern technique involves (24.3.2)
a. starting from the center of the area of the beat and driving in ever-
increasing circles toward the outer perimeters
b. starting from the outer perimeters of the area or beat and driving
toward the center in ever-decreasing circles.
,c. circling the area or beat on the outer perimeters and cris-crossing the
inner areas.
d. either a or b.
Answer: B
⩥ The cycle of abuse is threefold. Which of the following is not one of
the cycle components? (26.1.3)
a. Tension building
b. Honeymoon
c. Loving stage
d. Violent Episode.
Answer: C
⩥ A triggering event or stressor might be: (26.1.2)
a. A young couple with unrealistic high expectations.
b. Communication skills are lacking.
c. Unresolved conflicts.
d. All the above are triggering events..
Answer: D
⩥ In reference to Penal Code 30.04 - Burglary of Vehicle, "entry" into a
vehicle would include which of the following? (8.7.3)
a. An arm
, b. An object connected with the body
c. The entire body
d. All of the above
e. None of the above.
Answer: D
⩥ An ex-parte restraining order is: (26.2.6)
a. a permanent injunction
b. an order to show cause
c. a temporary restraining order until a hearing is held
d. unconstitutional.
Answer: C
⩥ A capias may be served by: (6.8.1)
a. Only by a specially named person
b. Only by a certified peace officer
c. By either a specially named person or a certified peace officer
d. Anybody
e. Only by registered voters.
Answer: B
2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Which of the following is true regarding the prima facie speed limit in
the state of Texas? (9.1.14)
a. The prima facie speed limit in the state of Texas is 70 miles per hour
under all circumstances
b. The prima facie speed limit in the state of Texas is 55 miles per hour
on state and federal highways
c. The prima facie speed limit can be altered only because of a shortage
of fuel, and if reduction of the prima facie speed limit will foster
conservation purposes and safety
d. The prima facie speed limits are determined to be the reasonable and
prudent speeds under normal conditions; however, no person may
operate a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under
circum-stances that do in fact exist.
Answer: D
⩥ The circular patrol pattern technique involves (24.3.2)
a. starting from the center of the area of the beat and driving in ever-
increasing circles toward the outer perimeters
b. starting from the outer perimeters of the area or beat and driving
toward the center in ever-decreasing circles.
,c. circling the area or beat on the outer perimeters and cris-crossing the
inner areas.
d. either a or b.
Answer: B
⩥ The cycle of abuse is threefold. Which of the following is not one of
the cycle components? (26.1.3)
a. Tension building
b. Honeymoon
c. Loving stage
d. Violent Episode.
Answer: C
⩥ A triggering event or stressor might be: (26.1.2)
a. A young couple with unrealistic high expectations.
b. Communication skills are lacking.
c. Unresolved conflicts.
d. All the above are triggering events..
Answer: D
⩥ In reference to Penal Code 30.04 - Burglary of Vehicle, "entry" into a
vehicle would include which of the following? (8.7.3)
a. An arm
, b. An object connected with the body
c. The entire body
d. All of the above
e. None of the above.
Answer: D
⩥ An ex-parte restraining order is: (26.2.6)
a. a permanent injunction
b. an order to show cause
c. a temporary restraining order until a hearing is held
d. unconstitutional.
Answer: C
⩥ A capias may be served by: (6.8.1)
a. Only by a specially named person
b. Only by a certified peace officer
c. By either a specially named person or a certified peace officer
d. Anybody
e. Only by registered voters.
Answer: B
