Traffic Code Quiz 3

An operator cannot back a vehicle on shoulders or roadways of Limited-Access or Controlled-Access highways, and should not reverse if it obstructs traffic. (244)

When driving, reduce speed on hills, winding roads, or at intersections, railroad grade crossings, and railroad tracks. (245-247)

Urban Streets have a prima facie speed limit of 30 mph, and Urban Alleys 15 mph. State and federal numbered highways have a speed limit of 70 mph, and non-numbered highways 60 mph. Beaches have a speed limit of 15 mph, and their adjacent county roads have the same limit. (248-250)

A motorcycle or moped without adequate headlights can't drive faster than 35 mph at night, and solid rubber tire vehicles are limited to 10 mph. Self-propelled machinery used for agricultural purposes is restricted to 30 mph unless registered. (251-253)

Drivers cannot park alongside other cars, on the sidewalk, in intersections, or alongside roadwork. They are not permitted to stop at railroad tracks, on bridges, or between a safety zone and the adjacent curb. (255-256)

Drivers can only stop for a short time in front of a private or public driveway. (257)

Drivers must park within certain distances of fire hydrants, fire station entrances, intersection crosswalks, and road signs. (258)

When parking on a roadway, drivers must park with right-hand wheels parallel to and within 18 inches of the curb or road edge. (259)

Buses must stop at all railroad grade crossings, and should listen and look for approaching trains before resuming motion. (261-262)

Bus drivers may be fined between $50 and $200 for failing to stop at a railroad grade crossing. (263)

Operators may not impede normal and reasonable traffic flow except for safe operation or in compliance with the law. (264)

Emergency vehicles, police, doctors, and ambulances are exempt from speed regulations, but municipal ordinances may regulate the speed of emergency medical services vehicles. (265)

Reckless driving is defined as operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property. (266-267)

Reckless driving is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $200 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days. (267)

Vehicles cannot drive through or in safety zones, and peace officers can move unattended vehicles obstructing traffic, stolen vehicles, abandoned vehicles, interfering with emergency services, or blocking entrance to a private driveway. (269)

It is illegal for a railway company train to obstruct a street, railroad crossing, or highway for more than 10 minutes, and they may be fined between $100 and $300 for such an offense. (270-272)

Drivers cannot work or stop on the main traveled part of a highway outside of a business or residence district unless stopping elsewhere is impossible, there is room for others to pass, or the vehicle is visible 200 feet in both directions. (273)

Drivers should yield to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction when making a left turn. (274)

A driver making a left turn should yield to an approaching emergency vehicle and pull over to the right curb. (275)

Drivers cannot make a U-turn when approaching a curve or crest that makes it impossible for their vehicle to be seen from a distance of 500 feet or less. (276)

Drivers must use turn signals to indicate their intention to turn left or right. (277)

Drivers must display their turn signal for 100 feet before making a turn. (278)

A driver must give a stop signal before stopping or suddenly decelerating on the roadway. (279)

On roads divided into three or more lanes with one-way traffic, a left vehicle has the right of way when both a vehicle from the left and right seek to enter the same lane. (280)

Drivers must not impede the movement of traffic unnecessarily, including other vehicles and emergency services, on highways or roads.

Speed regulations do not apply to emergency vehicles, police patrols, or ambulances responding to emergencies, but municipal ordinances may regulate their speeds.

Drivers are not allowed to travel through or in Safety Zones.

Peace officers may move unattended vehicles that obstruct traffic, are reported stolen, believed to have been abandoned, will interfere with emergency services, or unlawfully parked and blocking entrance to a private driveway.

It is illegal for a train to obstruct a street, railroad crossing, or highway for more than ten minutes, and the fine ranges from $100 to $300.

Vehicles making a left turn should yield to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.

Drivers should yield the right of way to authorized emergency vehicles using audible and visual signals and move as close as possible to the right curb.

Drivers may not make a U-turn when approaching a curve or crest that makes it impossible for their vehicle to be seen from a distance of 500 feet or less.

Drivers are required to use turn signals when intending to move left or right.

On roads divided into three or more lanes with one-way traffic, left vehicles have the right of way when both vehicles seek to enter the same lane.

Drivers should drive on the right roadway on highways with clear dividers, unless directed or permitted by a traffic-control device or police officer.

Drivers may not enter limited access or controlled access roadways except at authorized entrances or exits.

If passing a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, a driver should try to leave the lane closest to the emergency vehicle, and the vehicle must reduce speed appropriately.

Drivers must stop at railroad grade crossings when the crossing gate is lowered, a signal indicates a train is approaching, a train is emitting an audible signal, or a train is plainly visible, at a distance of between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail.

If failing to stop at a railroad grade crossing, the fine ranges from $50 to $200.

Hand and arm signals must be given from the left side of a vehicle.

Drivers approaching an intersection not controlled by a light or sign should yield to any vehicle currently in the intersection.

Drivers stopped for school buses must not resume motion until the school bus indicates it is safe to do so and its visual signal is no longer active.

Failing to stop for a school bus is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine between $200 and $1000.

Drivers must drive as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and only leave the lane if it can be done safely.

Drivers on a three-lane road may not drive in the center lane except for passing a vehicle, preparing to make a left turn, or when the center lane is designated by a traffic-control device for movement in the direction of the vehicle.

Drivers must stay on the right side of the roadway unless passing another vehicle, there is an obstruction that necessitates otherwise, the roadway is divided into three lanes, or the roadway only permits one-way traffic.

It is illegal for drivers to enter or park their vehicles in a spot where a fire truck is stopped due to an alarm.

Drivers must ask for permission from a fireman before traveling over an unprotected fire hose.

Children under 8 years old must be secured in a child passenger safety seat system, unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches.

Violating the child passenger safety seat system requirement is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $25 on the first offense and $250 on subsequent offenses.

School bus operators may not use wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle within a school crossing zone unless the vehicle is stopped or the device is used with a hands-free device.

School bus drivers should require their passengers to sit only in the designated seats and should not allow standing.

Authorized operators of emergency vehicles may disregard most traffic laws, but they must not endanger life or property.

An operator may not back a vehicle on a shoulder or roadway of a limited-access or controlled-access highway, or if it obstructs traffic.

Drivers should reduce their speed when approaching a hill crest, traveling on a narrow winding road, or crossing an intersection or railroad grade crossing.

The prima facie speed limit for state and federal highways is 60 mph, for beaches and county roads adjacent to a public beach is 15 mph.

The manufacturer’s rated carrying capacity for light trucks is not more than 2000 lbs.

Motorcycles and mopeds being operated at night must drive at a speed of 35 mph or slower if they do not have headlamps revealing persons or vehicles 300 feet ahead.

Operators of self-propelled machinery may not drive faster than 30 mph unless the machinery is registered.

Drivers are not allowed to park alongside another car, on the sidewalk, in an intersection, on a crosswalk, or alongside roadwork when it obstructs traffic.

Drivers are not permitted to stop where railroad tracks, on bridges, or between a safety zone and the adjacent curb.

Drivers must not stop in front of a public or private driveway for more than a moment.

Drivers must park their vehicles parallel to and within 18 inches of the curb on a one-way road.

Bus drivers are required to listen and look for approaching trains and should not resume motion until it is safe to do so.

The punishment for a bus driver failing to stop at a railroad grade crossing is not explicitly stated in the text.

A child must be taller than 4 feet 9 inches to ride on a school bus.

School bus operators cannot use a wireless communication device while driving within a school crossing zone unless the device is used with a hands-free device or the vehicle is stopped.

School bus drivers should prohibit passengers from standing or sitting anywhere besides the seats.

Emergency vehicle operators may disregard most traffic regulations while operating an emergency vehicle, but only if it doesn't endanger life or property.

Emergency vehicle operators must slow down and clear an intersection before running a stop signal.

People cannot occupy a house trailer while it is being towed or in motion.

Operating a truck or tractor while another person operates a vehicle being towed is a Class B Misdemeanor.

Racing is a Class B Misdemeanor, but the charge is more severe if the person has been convicted once before or was intoxicated or in possession of an open container at the time.

Drivers must pay a fine between $25 and $200 for willfully failing to stop or attempting to flee a pursuing police vehicle.

It is illegal to operate an open bed pickup truck or tow an open flatbed trailer with an occupant in the bed who is younger than 18 years old.

Operators are not allowed to back their vehicles on a shoulder or roadway of a Limited-Access or Controlled-Access highway.

Vehicles should not be moved in reverse unless it can be done safely and without obstructing traffic.

Drivers must reduce their speed when approaching a hill crest, traveling on a narrow winding road, or crossing an intersection or railroad grade crossing.

The prima facie speed limit for state and federal highways not numbered is 60 mph.

A "Light Trucks" manufacturer's rated carrying capacity is not more than 2000 lbs.

An operator of a vehicle equipped with solid rubber or cushion tires may not drive at a speed of more than 10 miles per hour.

An operator of self-propelled machinery may not drive at a speed of more than 30 mph unless the machinery is registered.

Drivers are not allowed to park alongside another car, on the sidewalk, in an intersection, on a crosswalk, or alongside roadwork when it obstructs traffic.

Drivers are not permitted to stop where railroad tracks, on bridges, or between a Safety Zone and the adjacent curb.

A driver may not stop in front of a public or private driveway for more than a moment.

Drivers must park their vehicles on a roadway in such a manner that the right-hand wheels are parallel to and within 18 inches of the curb or road edge.

Bus drivers should listen and look for an approaching train and should not resume motion until it is safe to do so.

A bus driver who fails to stop at a railroad grade crossing will be fined between $50 and $200.

Drivers may not travel through or in Safety Zones.

Peace officers may move unattended vehicles that are unlawfully stopped if they are obstructing traffic, reported stolen, believed to have been abandoned, will interfere with emergency services, or unlawfully parked and blocking entrance to a private driveway.

Drivers may not enter limited access or controlled access roadways except at authorized entrances or exits.

Drivers must remain stopped for a school bus until the bus driver indicates they may resume motion and the bus's visual signal is no longer active.

An operator on a roadway divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic should drive as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and not leave the lane unless it can be done safely.

Drivers must stay on the right side of the roadway unless they are passing, turning left, or if the right side is designated for their use.

Emergency vehicle operators may violate parking laws, run stop signals, and exceed speed limits if it doesn't endanger life or property (Sec. 229).

Before running a stop signal, emergency vehicle operators must slow down and clear the intersection (Sec. 230).

Emergency vehicle operators can disregard regulations governing the direction of movement or turning in certain directions (Sec. 231).

It's illegal for people to occupy a house trailer while it's being towed or in motion (Sec. 232).

Racing is a Class B Misdemeanor offense, and a Class A Misdemeanor if the person has a previous conviction or was intoxicated or in possession of an open container (Sec. 235, 236).

Failing to stop or attempting to flee from a pursuing police vehicle with reckless conduct is a Class A Misdemeanor (Sec. 238).

Operating an open bed pickup truck or towing an open flatbed trailer with an underage occupant is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine between $25 and $200 (Sec. 241, 242).

Operators may not back their vehicle on a shoulder or roadway of a Limited-Access or Controlled-Access highway (Sec. 243).

Drivers should reduce their speed when approaching a hill crest, narrow winding roads, or railroad grade crossings (Sec. 245, 257).

Drivers are prohibited from parking alongside a highway, on the sidewalk, in an intersection, on a crosswalk, alongside roadwork, or on railroad tracks, bridges, or within a safety zone (Sec. 255, 256, 259, 260, 263).

Drivers may not stop in front of a public or private driveway for more than a moment (Sec. 257).

Drivers must park their vehicles parallel to the curb or road edge, within 18 inches, on a one-way road, in the direction of authorized traffic movement, and within 18 inches of the curb (Sec. 259, 260, 262).

Bus drivers must listen and look for approaching trains and not resume motion until it's safe to do so (Sec. 262).

Drivers should not impede normal and reasonable traffic flow by driving too slowly, except for safe operation or in compliance with law (Sec. 264).

Drivers may not travel through or in safety zones (Sec. 268).

Peace officers can move unattended vehicles that are obstructing traffic, reported stolen, believed to have been abandoned, will interfere with emergency services, or unlawfully parked and blocking a private driveway (Sec. 292).

Drivers may not enter limited access or controlled access roadways except at authorized entrances or exits (Sec. 292).

School bus drivers must indicate and stop drivers from resuming motion until the school bus driver indicates that it's safe to do so, and the bus's visual signal is no longer active (Sec. 296).

Drivers should stay in their lane on a multi-lane roadway, unless they're passing another vehicle, the roadway is divided into three lanes, or the roadway only permits one-way traffic (Sec. 299).