TRAFFIC CODE STUDY GUIDE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
How many days must a police officer give a violator to appear in court when the person
has been permitted to sign the traffic ticket?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
E. None of the above - ANSWER-C. 10 Days
For which violations must a peace officer permit the violator to sign a promise to appear
if the operator is a resident of the state of Texas and is operating a vehicle licensed in
Texas?
A. Disregarding a red light
B. Illegal turn, wide right
C. Overtaking and passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian an a crosswalk
D. An expired MVI certificate
E. Speeding and open container - ANSWER-E. Speeding and Open container
Under which circumstance is an officer not required to take the arrested person
immediately before a magistrate?
A. The violator demands an immediate appearance before a magistrate
B. The violator is charged with "failing to stop for a stop sign" and is permitted to sign a
promise to appear
C. The person is arrested upon a charge of negligent homicide while operating a motor
vehicle
D. The violator is charged with failure to stop in the event of an accident involving
damage to property
E. The violator is arrested for driving while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor -
ANSWER-B. The violator is charged with "failing to stop for a stop sign" and is permitted
to sign a promise to appearWhen the violator is permitted to sign a promise to appear
Under which circumstances does the officer not have jurisdiction to investigate and
issue a traffic citation if warranted?
A. The violator is operating a motor vehicle in a reckless manner in a parking lot for
which a fee is paid for parking motor vehicles.
B. The operator is involved in a collision on a privately owned access way provide by a
business establishment for the convenience of customers
C. An operator fails to stop for a stop sign when exiting a privately owned business onto
the state highway
D. The violator is operating a motor vehicle registered in Texas on a city street while
displaying an expired MVI certificate on the Tenth day of the month
, E. None of the above - ANSWER-A. The violator is operating a motor vehicle in a
reckless manner in a parking lot for which a fee is paid for parking motor vehicles.
Which of the following is not an "authorized emergency vehicle" in accordance with the
Transportation Code?
A. Police vehicles
B. Private vehicles operated by a volunteer fire fighters while answering a fire alarm
C. A vehicle operated by an employee of the blood bank transporting the daily supply of
fresh blood to a local hospital under normal circumstances
D. The operator of a vehicle owned by an eye bank while making an emergency
delivery of eye tissue to the airport
E. None of the above - ANSWER-C. A vehicle operated by an employee of the blood
bank transporting the daily supply of fresh blood to a local hospital under normal
circumstances
Which of the following is false regarding the operation of an authorized emergency
vehicle in an emergency?
A. While responding to an emergency call, the operator is exempt from the rules
regulating traffic in the Transportation Code
B. The operator of an authorized emergency vehicle may proceed past a red light after
slowing down as necessary for safe operation
C. The emergency audible and visual signals give the operator the right of way;
therefore, the operator may proceed as desired
D. The provisions of the Code do not protect the operator from the consequences of
reckless disregard for the safety of others - ANSWER-C. The emergency audible and
visual signals give the operator the right of way; therefore, the operator may proceed as
desired
Which of the following groups or persons does not come under the jurisdiction of the
Transportation Code while upon a roadway?
A. Motor vehicles
B. A person riding an animal
C. A person riding a bicycle
D. A motor-driven cycle
E. None of the above - ANSWER-E. None of the above
Which of the following maneuvers is not permitted against a green light?
A. To proceed straight ahead
B. To make a U-turn, unless prohibited by a posted sign
C. To make a left turn providing incoming traffic has cleared the intersection
D. To make a right turn
E. All of the above are permitted - ANSWER-E. All of the above are permitted
A Steady yellow light is
A. A warning alerting the operator to proceed cautiously
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
How many days must a police officer give a violator to appear in court when the person
has been permitted to sign the traffic ticket?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
E. None of the above - ANSWER-C. 10 Days
For which violations must a peace officer permit the violator to sign a promise to appear
if the operator is a resident of the state of Texas and is operating a vehicle licensed in
Texas?
A. Disregarding a red light
B. Illegal turn, wide right
C. Overtaking and passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian an a crosswalk
D. An expired MVI certificate
E. Speeding and open container - ANSWER-E. Speeding and Open container
Under which circumstance is an officer not required to take the arrested person
immediately before a magistrate?
A. The violator demands an immediate appearance before a magistrate
B. The violator is charged with "failing to stop for a stop sign" and is permitted to sign a
promise to appear
C. The person is arrested upon a charge of negligent homicide while operating a motor
vehicle
D. The violator is charged with failure to stop in the event of an accident involving
damage to property
E. The violator is arrested for driving while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor -
ANSWER-B. The violator is charged with "failing to stop for a stop sign" and is permitted
to sign a promise to appearWhen the violator is permitted to sign a promise to appear
Under which circumstances does the officer not have jurisdiction to investigate and
issue a traffic citation if warranted?
A. The violator is operating a motor vehicle in a reckless manner in a parking lot for
which a fee is paid for parking motor vehicles.
B. The operator is involved in a collision on a privately owned access way provide by a
business establishment for the convenience of customers
C. An operator fails to stop for a stop sign when exiting a privately owned business onto
the state highway
D. The violator is operating a motor vehicle registered in Texas on a city street while
displaying an expired MVI certificate on the Tenth day of the month
, E. None of the above - ANSWER-A. The violator is operating a motor vehicle in a
reckless manner in a parking lot for which a fee is paid for parking motor vehicles.
Which of the following is not an "authorized emergency vehicle" in accordance with the
Transportation Code?
A. Police vehicles
B. Private vehicles operated by a volunteer fire fighters while answering a fire alarm
C. A vehicle operated by an employee of the blood bank transporting the daily supply of
fresh blood to a local hospital under normal circumstances
D. The operator of a vehicle owned by an eye bank while making an emergency
delivery of eye tissue to the airport
E. None of the above - ANSWER-C. A vehicle operated by an employee of the blood
bank transporting the daily supply of fresh blood to a local hospital under normal
circumstances
Which of the following is false regarding the operation of an authorized emergency
vehicle in an emergency?
A. While responding to an emergency call, the operator is exempt from the rules
regulating traffic in the Transportation Code
B. The operator of an authorized emergency vehicle may proceed past a red light after
slowing down as necessary for safe operation
C. The emergency audible and visual signals give the operator the right of way;
therefore, the operator may proceed as desired
D. The provisions of the Code do not protect the operator from the consequences of
reckless disregard for the safety of others - ANSWER-C. The emergency audible and
visual signals give the operator the right of way; therefore, the operator may proceed as
desired
Which of the following groups or persons does not come under the jurisdiction of the
Transportation Code while upon a roadway?
A. Motor vehicles
B. A person riding an animal
C. A person riding a bicycle
D. A motor-driven cycle
E. None of the above - ANSWER-E. None of the above
Which of the following maneuvers is not permitted against a green light?
A. To proceed straight ahead
B. To make a U-turn, unless prohibited by a posted sign
C. To make a left turn providing incoming traffic has cleared the intersection
D. To make a right turn
E. All of the above are permitted - ANSWER-E. All of the above are permitted
A Steady yellow light is
A. A warning alerting the operator to proceed cautiously
