Traffic Stop Spanish Comprehension Test

1. Why did the officer stop the driver?

The driver had a broken light. The driver crossed a red light. The driver was traveling over the speed limit. The driver had no license plate.

2. What is the speed limit on that road?

40. 50. 60. 80.

3. Where is the vehicle registration?

In the driver’s wallet. On the driver’s phone. In the glove compartment. At the police station.

4. How does the driver show proof of insurance?

With a paper in the trunk. With a card in the wallet. With the policy on the phone. The driver has no insurance.

5. What consequence does the driver receive?

A fine and vehicle impoundment. A court summons. A warning. A suspended license.

6. The officer says the driver’s documents are in order.

True False

7. The officer warns that there is heavy pedestrian traffic farther ahead.

True False

8. Match each traffic-stop detail with the correct information.

Items

License Registration Insurance Speed limit

Matches

in the wallet in the glove compartment shown on the phone sixty

9. Complete the dialogue.

Officer

¿Por qué lo detuve?

Driver

Choose an answer.

Complete the dialogue:

Porque iba por encima del límite de velocidad Porque olvidé encender las luces Porque estacioné en una zona prohibida Porque no llevaba pasajeros

10. Complete the dialogue.

Driver

¿Puedo volver a incorporarme al tráfico ahora?

Officer

Choose an answer.

Complete the dialogue:

Sí, cuando sea seguro hacerlo No, tiene que dejar el vehículo aquí Sí, pero solo después de pagar una multa en efectivo No, debe esperar hasta mañana