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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 _________ and __________ means to discharge, deposit, inject, spill, leak, or place litter on or into land or water. | Dispose, dump |
| A person commits an offense if the person disposes of litter... within 300 feet of a public highway, on a ROW, or other public or private property, or into inland or coastal water of the state. | Illegal dumping |
| A railway company commits an offense if a train obstructs for more than _____ minutes a street, railroad crossing or public highway. | ten |
| A person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway during a registration period a passenger car or commercial vehicle that does not display _______ license plates at the front and rear of the vehicle. | two |
| A person commits an offense if, after the ______ working day after the registration for the vehicle expires. | fifth |
| A person commits an offense if the person operates, or owner permits, on a public highway a motor vehicle that has attached to it a number plate or registration issued for a different vehicle. An offense under this is a misdemeanor punishable by fine only not to exceed __________. | $200 |
| A dealer may issue temporary cardboard tags for use on an unregistered vehicle by the dealer or dealer's employees to: | demonstrate, convey, and allow use by charitable organization. |
| A dealer shall issue temporary cardboard buyer's tags ... valid for the operation of the vehicle until ... the _______ day after the date of purchase. | 21st |
| Except as otherwise provided, an offense under this section (503, dealer tags) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of: | not less than $50 or more than $5,000. 503.094 |
| Persons exempt from License Requirement: | (1) military operating military vehicle; (2) person operating road machine, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry on highway, unless a commercial vehicle; (3) nonresident on active duty who holds a license issued by another state or Canada; and (4) spouse or dependent child of (3) above. |
| A person who enters this state as a new resident may operate a motor vehicle in this state for no more than ________ days...(before getting a TX license). | 30 |
| A class A driver's license authorizes the holder of the license to operate: | 1) a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more; or 2) a combination of vehicles that has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 lbs or more if the GVWR of the vehicle or vehicle in tow is more than 10,000 lbs. |
| A class B driver's license authorizes the holder to operate: | (1) a vehicle with a GVWR that is more than 26,000 lbs; (2) a vehicle with a GVWR that is more than 26,000 lbs towing a vehicle less than 10,000 lbs or a farm trailer less than 20,000 lbs. |
| A class C driver's license authorizes the holder to operate: | a vehicle with a GVWR that is less than 26,001 lbs towing a farm trailer with a GVWR that is not more than 20,000 lbs. 521.083 |
| A Class M driver's license authorizes the holder to operate: | a motorcycle or moped. |
| Unless prohibited, the license holder may operate: | any vehicle of the type for which that class of license is issued and any lesser type of vehicle other than a motorcycle or moped. |
| The driver's license must include: | 2) a color photograph of the entire face of the holder (not a side profile). |
| Responsibility of the Department: | 1) designate and clearly mark as a provisional license issued by the department to a person under 18; and 2) for each license issued to a person under 21: A) indicate "UNDER 21" and B) orient the license to clearly distinguish from one issued to over 21. |
| The department may not issue any license to a person who: | 1) is under 15 years of age; 2) is under 18 unless the person complies with 521.204; 3) is shown to be addicted to alcohol, controlled substance, etc.; 4) holds a DL issued by another authority that is revoked, cancelled, or suspended; 5) has been determined to be incapacitated; 6) mentally afflicted; 7) has been reported by a court under Sec 521.3452 for failure to appear...8) has been reported by a court under for failure to appear or default in payment of a fine for a misdemeanor punishable by fine only. |
| A person who is not a resident of this state. | Nonresident |
| The department may not issue a Class A or Class B license to a person who: | 1) is under 17 years of age; 2) is under 18 unless the person has completed approved training. |
| No person under the age of _______ shall have a license issued. | 15 |
| Commercial motor vehicle means: | A) gross combination weight more than 26,001 lbs including towed unit >10,000 lbs; b) GVWR >26,001 lbs; C) designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; D) transporting haz mat and placarded. |
| A license issued that authorizes the person to drive a class of commercial motor vehicle. | Commercial driver's license |
| The holder of a commercial driver's license may not drive a vehicle that requires an endorsement unless the proper endorsement appears on the license. T/F | True |
| On issuing a CDL, the department for good cause may impose one or more restrictions ... including: | 1) prohibiting vehicle with air brakes, 2) prohibit ... A) under 21 years of age; B) does not meet applicable physical guidelines, c) cannot sufficiently read and speak English. |
| Pedestrian | A person on foot. |
| Operator | A person who drives or has physical control of a vehicle. |
| Owner | In reference to a vehicle, a person who has property interest in or title to a vehicle. |
| A person who is at least 18 years of age and designated by local authority to direct traffic in a school crossing zone. | School crossing guard |
| An area that: 1) contains at least one municipality with a population >100,000; and 2) includes the adjacent municipalities and unincorporated urban districts. | Metropolitan Area |
| The territory adjacent to and including a highway if the territory: A) is not a municipality; and B) is improved with structures that are used for business, industry or houses and located at intervals of less than 100' for a distance of at least one-quarter mile on either side of the highway. | Urban district |
| A device than can be used to transport or draw persons or property on a highway. This does not include a device used exclusively on stationary rails. | Vehicle |
| A self-propelled vehicle or vehicle propelled by electric power from overhead trolley wires. | Motor Vehicle |
| A) Fire or police vehicle; B) public or private ambulance licensed by TDH; D) private vehicle of volunteer fire or EMS responding to a call; E) industrial emergency response vehicle; F) vehicle of a blood bank or tissue bank making emergency deliveries. | Authorized emergency vehicle |
| A device that a person may ride and is propelled by human power and has two tandem wheels at least one is more than 14" in diameter. | Bicycle |
| A motor vehicle used to transport more than 10 passengers, including the operator. | Bus |
| A motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement to draw an implement of husbandry; including a plow or a mowing machine. | Farm tractor |
| A motor driven cycle than cannot attain a speed in one mile of more than 30 mph and the engine cannot produce more than 2bhp; and 50cc size or less. | Moped |
| Is equipped with a rider's saddle and designed to have not more than three wheels on the ground. | Motorcycle |
| A vehicle with or without motive power, other than a pole trailer, (A) designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to transport persons or property; and (2) constructed so that part of its weight and load rests on or is carried by another vehicle. | Semitrailer |
| 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. | Truck Tractor |
| Special Mobile Equipment | A vehicle not designed primarily to transport persons or property and that is only incidentally operated on a highway. |
| Traffic | Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, and conveyances, including vehicles and streetcars, singly or together, while using a highway for the purposes of travel. |
| Shoulder | That portion of a highway a) adjacent to the roadway, b) designed or ordinarily used for parking, c) not intended for normal vehicular traffic. |
| Roadway | The portion of a highway, other than the berm or shoulder, this is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. |
| Alley | A street that is not used for primarily for through traffic and provides access to rear entrances of buildings or lots along a street. |
| Freeway | A divided, controlled-access highway for through traffic. |
| Improved shoulder. | A paved shoulder. |
| Safety Zone | The area in a roadway officially designated for exclusive pedestrian use and that is protected or so marked or indicated by adequate signs. |
| Sidewalk | The portion of a street that is between a curb or lateral line of a roadway and the adjacent property line and is intended for pedestrian use. |
| Crosswalk | 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 edges of the traversable roadway. |
| Each junction of each roadway of a highway that includes two roadways at least 30 feet apart with the roadway of an intersecting highway, is a _____________. | separate intersection |
| Intersection | The junction of two highways, other than the junction of an alley and a highway (i.e. junction of an alley and street or highway is not an intersection). |
| Within the common area of the connection of the lateral curb lines or lateral boundary lines is the ____________. | intersection |
| A sign, signal marking or device that is placed or erected by a public body or officer having jurisdiction used to regulate, warn or guide traffic. | Official traffic-control device |
| Means a manual, electric or mechanical device that alternately directs traffic to stop and to proceed. | Traffic control signal |
| The period beginning one-half hour after sunset and ending one half-hour before sunrise. | Nighttime |
| The period beginning one half hour before sunrise and ending one half hour after sunset. 541.401 (1) | Daytime |
| Means, when required, to completely cease movement. 541.401 | Stop |
| A chemical compound or mechanical mixture than is commonly intended for use or used to produce an explosion. | Explosive |
| To stand an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while loading or unloading merchandise or passengers. | Park or Parking |
| To halt an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while receiving or discharging passengers. | Stand or Standing |
| An injury to any part of the human body and that requires treatment. | Personal Injury |
| A provision of the transportation code relating to the operation of vehicles applies only to: | The operation of a vehicle on a highway unless the provision specifically applies to a different place. |
| General Penalty | A person convicted of an offense that is a misdemeanor under this subtitle ... shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1 or more than $200. |
| A person may not willfully fail or refuse to comply with a lawful order or direction of: (1) a police officer; or (2) a school crossing guard who; (A) is performing crossing guard duties in a school crosswalk to stop and yield to a pedestrian; or (B) has been trained under Section 600.004 and is directing traffic in a school crossing zone. | Obedience required to Police Officers and to School Crossing Guards. |
| A person arrested for a violation punishable as a misdemeanor shall be immediately taken before a magistrate if 1) the person is arrested for failure to stop in the vent of an accident causing damage to property; or 2) demands an immediate appearance or refuses to sign. (b) The person must be taken before a magistrate who 1) has jurisdiction of the offense 2) in the county of the offense; and 3) is nearest or most accessible to the place of arrest. | Person Arrested to be taken before a Magistrate |
| Notice to Appear Required: Certain Offenses: an officer shall issue a written notice to appear if: | 1) the offense charged is speeding or a violation of the open container law. |
| The time specified in the notice to appear must be at least ________ after the date of arrest unless the person demands an earlier hearing. | 10 days |
| A violation by an officer of a provision of Sections 543.003-543.007 is: | Misconduct in office and the officer is subject to removal from the officer's position. |
| The complaint and summons or notice to appear on a charge of speeding must specify: | 1) the maximum or minimum speed limit applicable at the location; and 2) the speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven. |
| The operator of a vehicle or street car shall comply with an applicable official traffic control device unless: | 1) otherwise directed by traffic or police officer; 2) operating an authorized emergency vehicle subject to exceptions; (b) may not be enforced if the device is not in the proper position and legible to an ordinarily observant person. |
| Approaching an intersection controlled by a signal with red lens flashing red, drivers must _______. | stop |
| The operator facing a flashing red signal stop shall stop at a clearly marked stop line. In the absence of a stop line, the operator shall stop: | Before entering the crosswalk or intersection. |
| 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 green signal is shown, but may not enter or travel in a lane over which a red signal is shown. |
| An operator of a vehicle on a roadway moving more slowly than the normal speed of other vehicles at the time and place under the existing conditions shall: | Drive in the right-hand lane available for vehicles, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. |
| An operator may not drive to the left side of the roadway if the operator is approaching within: | 100' of an intersection, RR crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel. |
| An operator may drive on an improved shoulder if necessary and can be done safely but only to: | (1) stop, stand, or park; (2) to accelerate before entering the lane (3) to decelerate before making a right turn (4) to pass another vehicle that is slowing or stopped on the main portion disabled or making a left turn; (5) to allow another vehicle traveling faster to pass; (6) as permitted or required by an official traffic control device; or (7) to avoid a collision. |
| An operator moving around a rotary traffic island shall drive only to the ______ of the island. | right |
| An operator on a roadway divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic: | (1) shall drive as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane; and (2) may not move from the lane unless that movement can be made safely. |
| An operator shall, if following another vehicle, maintain: | an assured clear distance between the two vehicles. |
| An operator shall _______ for a school bus operating a visual signal. | stop |
| To make a turn at an intersection: ________: as close as practicable to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway. ___________: (1) from the left lane, turn into any available, safe lane if a 2 way street. (2) If turning left from a one way to a one way, turn as close as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway. | Right turn; Left turn |
| An operator may not turn the vehicle to move in the opposite direction (U-turn) when approaching a curve or crest of a grade if the vehicle is not visible to another vehicle approaching from either direction within ________. | 500' |
| (a) An operator shall use ___________ to indicate an intention to turn, change lanes or start from a parked position. (b) An operator intending to turn shall signal continuously for not less than ________ before the turn. (c) An operator _______ use the turn signals to indicate a parked car, disabled car or as a courtesy signal to another operator approaching from the rear. 545.104 | turn signal; 100' ; may not |
| Hand signals are used on the _________ side of a motor vehicle. 545.107 | left |
| On approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with lights flashing, operator shall: | vacate the lane closest; or slow to a speed not to exceed 20 mph less than the posted speed limit. |
| An operator approaching a railroad crossing shall stop not closer than ______ or farther than ______ from the nearest rail if (required)... a railroad engine approaching within 1500' of the highway crossing emits an audible signal. | 15'; 50' |
| An operator emerging from an alley, driveway, or building in a business or residence district shall: | 1) stop before moving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area, 2) yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian to avoid collision, and 3) on entering the roadway, yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle. |
| An operator may not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger, stand or park: | 1) in front of a public or private driveway; 2) within 15 feet of fire hydrant; 3) within 20' of a crosswalk; 4) within 30' of a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or traffic control device; 5) within 20' of the entrance to a fire station. |
| An operator who stops or parks on a two-way roadway shall do so with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle within ______ of the right-hand curb or edge of roadway. | 18" |
| An operator may not drive at a speed greater than is __________ and _________ under the circumstances then existing. | reasonable; prudent |
| Unless otherwise posted, max of _______ in an urban district, ________ in an alley and maximum speed on a beach is ___________. | 30mph, 15mph; 15mph |
| The regulation of the speed of a vehicle does not apply to: | 1) an authorized emergency vehicle responding to a call; 2) a police patrol; or 3) a physician or ambulance responding to an emergency call. |
| Moving a Parked Vehicle. | An operator may not begin movement of a stopped, standing or parked vehicle unless the movement can be made safely. |
| An operator may not leave the vehicle unattended without: | (1) stopping the engine; (2) locking the ignition; (3) removing the key from the ignition; (4) setting the parking brake; and (5) if standing on a grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway. |
| An operator... may not follow closer than _______ a fire truck, ambulance, etc. with lights flashing. 545.407 | 500' |
| An operator may not, without the consent of the fire department official in command, drive over an ________________. | unprotected fire hose |
| An operator must transport a child younger than ________ of age and less than _______ in height in a child passenger safety seat system. | eight years; 4'9" |
| A person commits an offense if the person operates an open-bed pick-up truck or an open flatbed truck or draws an open flatbed trailer when a child younger than _____ is occupying the bed of the truck or trailer. | 18 |
| 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. |
| A person may not occupy a __________ while it is being moved. | house trailer |
| The operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other. | Drag race |
| Crossing Property | (a) An operator may not cross a sidewalk or drive through a driveway, parking lot, or business or residential entrance without stopping the vehicle. (b) An operator may not cross or drive in or on a sidewalk, driveway, parking lot, or business or residential entrance at an intersection to turn right or left from one highway to another highway. |
| A vehicle shall display each lighted lamp and illuminating device required by this chapter to be on the vehicle: | 1) at nighttime; and 2) when light is insufficient so that a person or vehicle on the highway is not clearly discernible at a distance of 1000'. |
| Not more than four (headlamps) or lamps with greater than ____________ may be displayed at one time on the front of a motor vehicle. | 300 candlepower |
| Except as expressly authorized by law, a person may not operate or move equipment or a vehicle, other than a police vehicle, with a lamp or device that displays: | a red light visible from directly in front of the center of the equipment or vehicle. |
| A motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least two headlamps... at a height from ____________. | 24" to 54" |
| A taillamp shall emit a red light plainly visible at a distance of : | 1000' from the rear of the vehicle. |
| A taillamp ... of white light that illuminates the rear license plate; and makes the plate clearly legible at a distance of: | 50' from the rear. |
| Turn signals are not required on a passenger car or truck less than ____________ manufactured before 1960. | 80" wide |
| A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than ______ spot lamps. | two |
| Hazard lamps must be... (2) visible at a distance of at least: | 500' in normal sunlight. |
| An operator shall dim his hi-beams within _______ of an approaching vehicle, and within _________ approaching a vehicle from the rear. 547.333 | 500', 300' |
| A vehicle transporting a load that extends to the rear at least four feet... shall display a red flag at least: | 12" square marking the extremities of the load. |
| A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a horn in good working condition that emits a sound audible under normal conditions for at least _______. | 200' |
| A motor vehicle shall be equipped with __________ if safety belt anchorages were part of the manufacturer's original equipment on the vehicle. 547.601 | safety belts |
| Window tint must allow ____________ of light transmission. 547.613 | 25% or more |
| Arterial Street | Means: 1) a roadway assigned a number by this state or the United States; 2) a controlled access highway; or 3) a major radial or circumferential street or highway. |
| An operator of vehicle involved in an accident shall make a written report of the accident if it is not investigated by a law enforcement officer and the accident resulted in death or injury or damage greater than _______ or more. The report shall be filed with the department not later than the ___________ day after the date of the accident. | $1,000 ; 10th |
| An officer shall make a written report of a traffic accident that causes ________ of damages. 550.062 | $1000 or more |
| A person operating a bicycle... may not attach either the person or the bicycle... to a streetcar or vehicle on a roadway. T/F | True |
| A person may not operate a bike at night without: | (1) a white headlamp visible for 500' and (2) on the rear: (a) red reflector or (b) red lamp visible for 500' to the rear. |
| The operator of a vehicle approaching from the rear of a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross ________ pass the stopped vehicle. | may not |
| Solicitation by Pedestrian: | (a) A person may not stand in a roadway to solicit a ride, contribution, employment, or business... except a charitable contribution authorized... (b) A person may not stand in or near a highway to solicit the watching or guarding of a vehicle parked or to be parked on the highway. |
| Surety Bond | A deposit of $55,000 with the comptroller's office instead of liability insurance. |
| A person that commits an offense of not maintaining evidence of financial responsibility can be assessed a fine not to exceed $500. 601.195 | A person that commits an offense of not maintaining evidence of financial responsibility can be assessed a fine not to exceed $500. 601.195 |
| A person commits an offense if the person: | 1) operates or rides as a passenger on a motorcycle on a public street or highway; and 2) is not wearing protective headgear that meets safety standards adopted by the department. All persons under 21 require headgear. |
| Any peace officer may stop and detain a person who is a motorcycle operator or passenger to: | inspect the person's protective headgear for compliance. |
| A motor vehicle is _____________ if: 1) is inoperable, >5 years old, and left unattended on public property more than 48 hours; 2) has remained illegally on public property more than 48 hours; 3) has remained on private property without consent for more than 48 hours; 4) has been left unattended on right of way of county, state, federal highway more than 48 hours; or 5) unattended more than 24 hours on right of way on Turnpike or controlled access highway. | abandoned |
| A condition in which a person has mobility problems that substantially impair the person's ability to ambulate. | Disability |
| Mobility problem that substantially impair the person's ability to ambulate means: | (A) cannot walk more than 200'; (B) cannot walk without use of cane, crutch, assistance, etc.; (C) needs a wheelchair or similar; (D) restricted by lung disease... (E) uses portable oxygen; (F) cardiac condition Class III or IV... (G) severely limited due to arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition; (H) disorder of the foot... (I) another debilitating condition per doctor. |
| A law enforcement agency shall send notice of abandonment ... by certified mail not later than the __________ day after the date the agency takes ... the vehicle. | 10th |
| Concept for stopping Motorcycle Operators: | Be sure that the reason for the stop is a violation of the law and not due to stereotype. |
| Three or more persons having a common identifying sign or symbol or identifiable leadership who continuously or regularly associate in the commission of criminal activities. | Criminal Street Gang |
| A _____________ is a group of people that ride motorcycles in organized activities, may wear distinctive clothing of their club and primary activity is the sport of motorcycling. | motorcycle club |
| Factory built bikes that resemble professional racing motorcycles and generally attract younger riders. | Sport bikes |
| Street bikes | Regular motorcycles that range from 250cc to 1100cc in size and attract all age groups. |
| A graph on which three or more scales are arranged so that a straight line drawn through values on any two will cross the third at a corresponding value. | Nomograph |
| Whistle Commands: One long blast | Attract drivers' attention to stop |
| Whistle Commands: Two short blasts | Attract drivers' attention to start |
| Whistle Commands: Short rapid blasts (normally three) | Used to give warning signal |
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