NYC Traffic Enforcement Agent
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10 sample questions for the NYC Traffic Enforcement Agent, with the correct answer and an explanation for each. No account needed. Try each one before you open the answer.
Sections covered on the exam: Written Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Information Ordering, Special-Eventmemopassage, Written Expression, Sentencestructure, Wordchoice, Reportwriting, Paragraphorganization, Grammarandagreement, Punctuation, Memorization, Streetscene, Writtenbulletin, Vehicleinspection, Weatherconditions, Suspiciousactivity, Regulationhours, Summonsaccuracy, Pedestriansafety, Mostseriousproblem, Hazardswithoutviolations, Logrule, Priorities, Orderingrule, Orderingerrors, Spatial Orientation, M A P A, M A P B, Deductive Reasoning, Signrules, Violationcodes, Logicalconclusions, Multiplerules, Schoolzonememopassage, Summonscorrectionpassage, Snowemergencypassage, Writtensummary, Vehiclehazards, Normalconditions, Reportaccuracy, Priorityrule, Permitrules, Truckrules.
Question 1 · Written Comprehension
Passage · Questions 1–5 When an agent finds that a parking meter or pay station is not working, the agent must first confirm the malfunction by checking whether the display is blank, shows an error code, or fails to register payment. A meter that simply shows expired time is not considered broken. The agent must then record the meter or pay-station number, the location, the time, and the nature of the defect on a Defective Equipment Report, which must be submitted before the end of the tour. Vehicles parked at a confirmed broken meter may remain for the maximum time posted for that block, but no longer; a vehicle that exceeds the posted maximum may be summonsed even though the meter is broken. When every pay station on a block is out of order, the agent shall notify the supervisor by radio, and the supervisor will decide whether temporary signs must be posted. A driver's statement that a meter "took my coins" is not, by itself, confirmation of a malfunction. The passage is mainly about
Answer: A. how agents confirm, report, and enforce parking at malfunctioning meters
Every sentence deals with confirming a malfunction, reporting it, or enforcing parking where a meter is broken. The causes of breakdowns and exemptions are never discussed, and the supervisor's sign decision is only one detail.
Question 2 · Wordchoice
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: "The closed lane will ____ traffic on the bridge for several hours."
Answer: A. affect
"Affect" is the verb meaning to influence, and after "will" the base form is required. "Effect" as a verb means to bring about, and "affects" and "effects" cannot follow "will."
Question 3 · Writtenbulletin
Which vehicle was last seen on Stone Street?
Answer: A. The green Nissan Altima
Entry 6, the green Nissan Altima (CT BN-66742), was last seen on Stone St.
Question 4 · Information Ordering
For a vehicle with no one inside, which step is performed fifth?
Answer: D. Radio the dispatcher with the plate number to request a tow
All seven steps apply to an empty vehicle, and the fifth is radioing the dispatcher. Completing the summons is fourth; waiting is sixth.
Question 5 · M A P B
Which landmark is directly north of the Garage, across Market St?
Answer: A. Firehouse
The Garage is between Birch and Cedar Avenues south of Market St; the block directly north of it holds the Firehouse. The Church and School are beside the Garage, not across Market St.
Question 6 · Written Comprehension
Passage · Questions 101–105 On school days, agents assigned to school zones are posted from 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. During these periods, agents give priority to vehicles that endanger children, such as vehicles stopped in crosswalks, double-parked near school entrances, or standing in designated school bus loading zones. Parents who stop briefly in a legal space to let children out are not to be approached. A vehicle standing in a school bus loading zone may be summonsed only while the zone's posted hours are in effect; agents must check the sign rather than rely on whether a school bus is present. Agents shall not leave their school posts to perform other enforcement unless directed by a supervisor. At the end of each posting, the agent records on the School Zone Activity Sheet the number of summonses issued and any unsafe conditions observed, such as faded crosswalk markings or broken signals. The passage is mainly about
Answer: D. how agents enforce and report conditions during school- zone postings
The passage covers the posting hours, enforcement priorities, rules for loading zones and parents, staying on post, and the activity sheet. Buses, parents, and supervisors appear only as details.
Question 7 · Wordchoice
Which sentence is written correctly?
Answer: B. The driver had no license and no registration.
"The driver had no license and no registration" states the facts clearly. The other three sentences contain double negatives, which confuse or reverse the meaning.
Question 8 · Writtensummary
Who was driving the SUV?
Answer: B. Ms. Alvarez
Ms. Alvarez drove the SUV; Mr. Chen rode the scooter; Ms. Patel was the witness; Agent Torres prepared the summary.
Question 9 · Information Ordering
An agent put on her vest, walked into the center of the intersection while cars were still moving, and then notified the dispatcher. Which statement describes her errors?
Answer: B. She notified the dispatcher too late and entered before traffic stopped
Notifying the dispatcher must come first, so doing it last is a sequence error; entering while traffic was moving violates the condition in Step 3.
Question 10 · M A P B
A driver at point X must reach point Z. Which is the most direct legal route?
Answer: A. North on Harbor Ave to Duke St, east on Duke St to Oak Ave, then north on Oak Ave to Queen St
Duke St is two-way and Oak Ave runs north, so the route via Duke St and Oak Ave is legal at four blocks. Queen and Prince Streets run west, and Oak Ave does not run south.
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