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(22.30) Investigation by peace officer - TC 550.041 A peace officer who is notified of a motor vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a person or property damage to an apparent extent of at least $________ may investigate the accident and file justifiable charges relating to the accident without regard to whether the accident occurred on property to which this chapter applies.

$1000

If Mary causes a crash by failure to yield right of way, and that crash resulted in SBI, what is the range of fine that could be imposed.

$1000-$4000

A person may establish financial responsibility by making a deposit with the county judge of the county in which the motor vehicle is registered. The deposit must be made in cash or a cashier's check in the amount of at least

$55,000

When passing a stationary authorize emergency vehicle, tow truck, TXDOT vehicle, utility service vehicle using visual signals on a single lane roadway, the operator slow to a speed:

20 mph below the posted speed

"Alcohol concentration" means the number of grams of alcohol for breath

210 liters

Headlamp shall be mounted at a height

24-54 inches

A special restricted Class M license authorizes the holder to operate only a motorcycle that has not more than a _____ cubic centimeter piston displacement.

250

49.08. INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER is a felony of the ________ degree.

2nd

What is the maximum number of vehicles that may be drawn by way of saddle-mount towing?

3

If the crash occurred on or next to a freeway in a metropolitan area, and each vehicle can be driven, they ____________ move them from that area.

shall

(T.C. 550.062) Officers accident report Officers ____________ make a written report of an accident if it resulted in; Injury Death Damage to any one persons' property of at least 1000.00.

shall_

05. CRIMINALLY NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE. (a) A person commits an offense if he causes the death of an individual by criminal negligence. An offense under this section is a _ ____________ felony.

state jail

If a person drives a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property but while in a vacant private parking area provided for a client by a business, what offense has been committed?-

reckless driving

This class of motorcycle is defined as a regular motorcycle that range from 250cc to 1100cc engines. The riders of these bikes are in all age groups.-

street bikes

Persons operating bicycles on a roadway may ride __________ abreast.

2

For which of the following violations must the police officer permit the violator to sign a promise to appear if the operator is a residence of the state of Texas and is operating a vehicle licensed in Texas?

-speeding -use of a wireless communication device -a violation of the open container law

(22.31) Obedience required - TC 542.501 A person may not willfully fail or refuse to comply with a lawful order or direction of who?

1. Police officers. 2. School crossing guards. 3. Escort flaggers.

(T.C. 550.061) Operators accident report An operator of a vehicle involved in an acc. shall make a written report of the accident if it's not investigated by law enforcement and the acc. resulted in; Injury Death Property damage of at least 1000.00 to any one persons' property. They have ____________ days to file this report.

10

Except when travel conditions require the downshifting or use of lower gears to maintain reasonable momentum, a person commits an offense if the person operates, or as an owner knowingly permits another person to operate, a vehicle that emits visible smoke for _________ seconds or longer

10

(22.30) Immediate report of crash - TC 550.026 The operator shall immediately give notice of the accident to the: (1) local police department if the accident occurred in a _ municipality__; (2) local police department or the sheriff's office if the accident occurred not more than ______ outside the limits of a municipality; or (3) sheriff's office or the nearest office of the department if the accident is not required to be reported under Subdivision (1) or (2).

100

"Alcohol concentration" means the number of grams of alcohol for blood

100 mililiters

(22.30) Officer's crash report - TC 550.062 (b) The report required by Subsection (a) must be filed electronically with the department not later than the ________ day after the date of the accident.

10th

Taillamps shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle at a height from

15 to 72 inches

A motor-assisted scooter may be operated only on a street or highway for which the posted speed limit is ____ miles per hour or less

35

49.07. INTOXICATION ASSAULT is a felony of the ____________ degree.

3rd

A trailer is not required to be equipped with brakes if its gross weight is less than _______ pounds or its gross weight is heavier than __________ pounds but not heavier than 15,000 pounds, and it is drawn at a speed of not more than 30 miles per hour.

4500

"Alcohol concentration" means the number of grams of alcohol for urine

67 milliliters

How long are driver's licenses issued for if they are not a provisional, learners, or occupational license?

8 years

Each original driver's license of a person ___________ years of age or older expires on the license holder's second birthday after the date of the license application.

85

The complaint and the summons or notice to appear on a charge of speeding under this subtitle must specify the maximum or minimum speed limit applicable in the district or at the location and

; the speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven

____________ section of the roadway where incident response activities take place.

Activity area

_______________ established upstream of the incident to alert drivers of the upcoming incident scene. All advance warning devices should also be upstream of any traffic queues so that warning is given to road users before encountering stopped traffic

Advanced warning area

__ ___________ is the act of positioning a responder vehicle upstream of an incident to obstruct the flow of moving traffic in one or more lanes, and/or the shoulder.

Blocking

A person who knowingly swears to or affirms falsely before a person authorized to take statements under oath any matter, information, or statement required by the department in an application for an original, renewal, or duplicate driver's license or certificate has committed what level of offense

Class A

(22.30) Crash involving damage to vehicle - TC 550.022 If the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person does NOT immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident, immediately return to the scene of the accident, or remain at the scene of the accident that person can be charged with: (2) _______ misdemeanor, if the damage to all vehicles is $200 or more

Class B

What level of offense is it when a person holds an occupational license and operates a motor vehicle in violation of a restriction imposed on the license?

Class B

(22.30) Crash involving damage to vehicle - TC 550.022 If the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person does NOT immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident, immediately return to the scene of the accident, or remain at the scene of the accident that person can be charged with: (1) _______ misdemeanor, if the damage to all vehicles is less than $200; or

Class C

(T.C. 550.022) Acc. involving damage to vehicle (cont.) If convicted, the offense is; Class "____________" if damage to all vehicles is less than 200.00.

Class C

If an accident occurs on a main lane, ramp, shoulder, median, or adjacent area of a freeway in a metropolitan area and each vehicle involved can be normally and safely driven, each operator shall move the operator's vehicle as soon as possible to a designated accident investigation site to complete the requirements of Section 550.023 (Duty to give information and render aid) and minimize interference with freeway traffic. A person commits an offense if the person does not comply with the requirements of this subsection. An offense under this subsection is a ______ misdemeanor.

Class c

To make a right turn at an intersection, an operator shall make both the approach and the turn as __ __________ as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

Closely

Operating a motor vehicle on a highway after the person's driver's license has been canceled, or if the person does not have a license that was subsequently issued.

Driving while license invalid

.C. 550.021) Acc. involving personal injury or death An operator involved in an accident resulting in injury or death shall; Stop at the scene Immediately return if they didn't stop. __ ____________ with parties involved.

Exchange info

A person who has four or more convictions that arise out of different transactions in 12 consecutive months, or seven or more convictions that arise out of different transactions in 24 months is considered by Texas Transportation Code as a

Habitual violator

_________________means a device that uses a deep-lung breath analysis mechanism to make impractical the operation of a motor vehicle if ethyl alcohol is detected in the breath of the operator of the vehicle.

Ignition interlock device

(T.C. 550.026) Immediate report of accident The operator of a vehicle involved in an acc. that results in; (any of the following)InjuryDeathDamage to a vehicle so bad that it can't be driven Shall _ ___________ the closest law enforcement agency of the accident.

Immediately

___ ___________means a manual, electronic, or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle and switch between two or more license plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the license plate displayed on the operator's vehicle.

License plate flipper

___ _____________means the ratio of the amount of light that passes through a material to the amount of light that falls on the material and the glazing.

Light transmission

Which of the following is a defense to prosecution for not wearing a seat belt?

Mail carrier on rounds

What are 4 Penal Code charges commonly associated with crash investigation?

Manslaughter - PC 19.04 Criminal Negligent Homicide - PC 19.05 Intoxication assault - PC 49.07 Intoxication manslaughter - PC 49.08

Due to what court ruling, although permitted in certain circumstances by statute, officers should not secure a mandatory blood specimen the test for intoxication except in exigent circumstances.

Missouri v. McNeely

(22.33) __ _________ is 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.

Nomograpgh

(22.32) What are 4 physical obstructions and environmental conditions that may contribute to a crash?

Physical conditions of roadway Debris on roadway Weather Nighttime

Procedures for responding to the traffic crash scene include Position patrol unit to __________ crash scene and prevent further damage or injury.

Protect

_________is the practice of rapidly, safely, and aggressively removing temporary obstructions from the roadway.

Quick clearance

______________means flexible tension members connected from the front of a drawn vehicle to the rear of the drawing vehicle to maintain connection between the vehicles if the primary connecting system fails.

Safety chains

__ _____________ 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.

School crossing zone

__ _________________ are those crashes that occur within the incident scene or with the queue or backup, including the opposite direction, resulting from an original incident.

Secondary Crashes

(22.32) List 6 factors that may contribute to a vehicular crash.

Speed Fail to yield right-of-way Improper turning movement Faulty equipment Weather conditions Driver conditions

(22.31) Removing Material from Highway - TC 600.001 Who is required to remove glass or another injurious substance dropped on the highway?

The responding towing company

A requirement for an operator to carry another person on a motorcycle or moped is:

The vehicle is equipped with footrests and handholds for use by the passenger

The safety chain requirement for vehicles being towed applies to:

Trailers for agriculture

When is it legal to disregard a traffic control device?

When directed by an escort flagger

An operator, unless on official business, may not follow closer than ________ feet a fire apparatus responding to a fire alarm or drive into or park the vehicle in the block where the fire apparatus has stopped to answer a fire alarm.

_500

(22.32) When interviewing, officers should interview each person _______

_seperately

Motorcycle or moped equipped with LED ground effect lighting that emits a non-flashing ______________ light.

amber__ or _white

What is the alcohol limit for a person driving a commercial motor vehicle?

any detectable amount

(22.30) Crash report forms - TC 550.064 An accident report form prepared by the department must: (1) require sufficiently detailed information to disclose the _______of and the persons and vehicles involved in an accident if the form is for the report to be made by a person investigating the accident;

cause and conditions

(22.30) Duty on striking unattended vehicle - TC 550.024 An offense under this section is: (1) ________ misdemeanor, if the damage to all vehicles involved is less than $200; or (2) ________ misdemeanor, if the damage to all vehicles involved is $200 or more.

class c/ class b

Law Enforcement Duties at a crash scene include ____________ crash investigations

conduct

Departing traffic is called-

downstream

A disabled parking placard issued to a state resident with a permanent disability is valid for-

four years

(22.30) Immediate report of crash - TC 550.026 The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of a person or damage to a vehicle to the extent that it cannot be normally and safely driven is required to _______to local law enforcement.

give notice

(22.32) Upon approach to vehicles after ascertaining and taking care of any __ _______, officers should ask who was operating each vehicle involved at time of crash.

injuries

(22.30) Officer's crash report - TC 550.062 A law enforcement officer who in the regular course of duty investigates a motor vehicle accident shall make a written report of the accident if the accident resulted in __ ______ __ of a person or damage to the property of any one person to the apparent extent of _________ or more.

injury or death/ _$1000

What is one possible way to keep a motorcycle operator occupied during a traffic stop?-

instruct them to remain astride the motorcycle with the kickstand up

From which lane must a vehicle traveling upon a three-lane roadway turn left when at an intersection?

left

A pedestrian may or may not NOT walk along and on a roadway if an adjacent sidewalk is provided and is accessible to the pedestrian

may not

(22.30) Crash involving damage to vehicle - TC 550.022 If an accident occurs on a main lane, ramp, shoulder, median, or adjacent area of a freeway in a _ ________ area and each vehicle involved can be normally and safely driven, each operator shall move the operator's vehicle as soon as possible to a designated accident investigation site, if available.

metropolitan

This is a group of people that ride motorcycles in organized activities. They may wear distinctive clothing to identify their club. Their primary activities involve the sport of motorcycling.-

motorcycle club

(22.30) Immediate report of crash - TC 550.026 The operator shall immediately give notice of the accident to the: (1) local police department if the accident occurred in a _ ___________; (2) local police department or the sheriff's office if the accident occurred not more than _100__ outside the limits of a municipality; or (3) sheriff's office or the nearest office of the department if the accident is not required to be reported under Subdivision (1) or (2).

municipality

(22.30) Duty on striking unattended vehicle - TC 550.024 (a) The operator of a vehicle that collides with and damages an unattended vehicle shall immediately stop and: (2) leave in a conspicuous place in, or securely attach in a plainly visible way to, the unattended vehicle a written notice giving the __ ____________ of the operator and the owner of the vehicle that struck the unattended vehicle and a statement of the circumstances of the collision.

name and address

(22.30) Duty on striking fixture or highway landscaping - TC 550.025 (a) The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a structure adjacent to a highway or a fixture or landscaping legally on or adjacent to a highway shall: (1) take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the property of the accident and of the operator's _ _____ __ and the _ _______ __ of the vehicle the operator was driving; and (2) if requested and available, show the operator's _ _________ to the owner or person in charge of the property.

name and address/ registration number/ driver's license

Participating in a contest to determine who can drive at or under the posted speed limit the farthest without stopping is an example of what offense?-

no offense

When making a traffic stop in an unmarked car, if the person refuses to bring the vehicle to a stop, they have committed?-

no offense

A dealer or an employee of a dealer may or may NOT use a dealer's temporary tag as authorization to operate a vehicle for the dealer's or the employee's personal use.

not

(22.30) Duty on striking unattended vehicle - TC 550.024 (a) The operator of a vehicle that collides with and damages an unattended vehicle shall immediately stop and: (2) leave in a conspicuous place in, or securely attach in a plainly visible way to, the unattended vehicle a written notice giving the name and address of the _ ___________ of the vehicle that struck the unattended vehicle and a statement of the circumstances of the collision.

operator the owner

Which of the following may not be operated on a highway, road, or street?

pocket bike

(22.30) Investigation by peace officer - TC 550.041 A peace officer who is notified of a motor vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a person or property damage to an apparent extent of at least $1,000 may investigate the accident and file justifiable charges relating to the accident without regard to whether the accident occurred on property to which this chapter applies. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) a _ ______ __ residential parking area; or (2) a privately owned parking lot where _______ is charged for parking or storing a vehicle.

privately owned/ a fee

An operator on a highway, when approaching from either direction a school bus stopped on the highway to receive or discharge a student, shall stop before reaching the school bus when the bus is operating a visual signal and may not proceed until:

the school bus resumes motion; the operator is signaled by the bus driver to proceed; or the visual signal is no longer actuated

(22.30) Crash involving damage to vehicle - TC 550.022 In this section, a vehicle can be normally and safely driven only if the vehicle: (1) does not require ____________; and (2) can be operated under _ __________ and in its usual manner, without additional damage or hazard to the vehicle, other traffic, or the roadway.

towing/ its own power

(22.30) Crash report forms - TC 550.064 An accident report form prepared by the department must include: a way to designate whether an individual involved in an accident wants to be contacted by a person seeking to provide services such as an attorney, chiropractor, physician, surgeon, private investigator, etc. true or false

true

(22.30) Immediate report of crash - TC 550.026 If a section of road is within 100 feet of the limits of more than one municipality, the municipalities may agree regarding the maintenance of reports made. true or false

true

(22.31) Removal of personal property from Roadway or ROW - TC 545.3051 An authority or a law enforcement agency may remove personal property from a roadway or right-of-way if the authority or law enforcement agency determines that the property blocks the roadway or endangers public safety. true or false

true

(22.31) Removal of personal property from Roadway or ROW - TC 545.3051 The owner and any carrier of personal property removed under this section shall reimburse the authority or law enforcement agency for any reasonable cost of removal and disposition of the property. true or false

true

A driver may not leave a vehicle unattended without setting the parking brake effectively. true or false

true

A wireless communication device can be used to navigate using a GPS only if the device was permanently or temporarily affixed to the vehicle. true or false

true

(22.34) In a 2 vehicle crash, what is the vehicle called that caused the collision?

unit 1

(22.34) In a 2 vehicle crash, what is the vehicle called that is not at fault for a collision?

unit 2

Approaching traffic is

upstream

(22.30) Officer's crash report - TC 550.062 A law enforcement officer who in the regular course of duty investigates a motor vehicle accident shall make a _ _________ of the accident if the accident resulted in injury to or the death of a person or damage to the property of any one person to the apparent extent of $1,000 or more.

written report


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