Title 42 Traffic Code And Driving

Front 1

A Commercial Driver’s Licence is required if the vehicle is designed to transport 16 or more passengers or is transporting hazardous materials

Back 1

True!

Front 2

Your mom paid her registration with a personal check. It bounced because she did not have sufficient funds in her account. The department sent her a notice in writing to the address she listed on the registration. How many days does she have to pay the required fees?

Back 2

10

Front 3

Which of the following choices from the Point system Schedule are correct?

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DUI or DUI per se: 12, DWAI: 8, Reckless Driving: 8, Careless Driving: 4, 5-9 miles an hour over the posted speed limit: 1

Front 4

Any person found to be a habitual offender, who operates a motor vehicle in this state while the revocation of the department prohibiting such operation is in effect, commits a:

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Class 1 misdemeanor

Front 5

Registration shall be filed numerically and alphabetically under the ID number and the name of the vehicle and the department shall issue to the owner a registration card which shall contain:

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Date issued, registration number of vehicle only, name of owner, address of the owner, Social Security number, Notice that insurance is compulsory

Front 6

The DOR shall immediately revoke a licence of a driver after receiving record that he/she has:

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Committed vehicular homicide or assault, Convicted of driving a motor vehicle while DUI per se, Convicted of being a habitual traffic offender and has two previous convictions of HTO or DUI, DUI per se or DWAI, Been determined to be mentally incompetent

Front 7

The department of revenue may issue an adult an identification card if he or she has proof of current address, true name, and date of birth.

Back 7

True!

Front 8

Trevor has had his licence for six months and due to “circumstances” has had to move to a different apartment. He is required by law to submit, in writing, his change of address in how many days?

Back 8

30

Front 9

The Department of Revenue has the authority to suspend the licence of any driver who has been convicted of traffic violations resulting in the accumulation of which of the following:

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12 points or more within 12 consecutive months or 18 points or more within 24 consecutive months

Front 10

The following applies when a vehicle is being driven by an individual under the age of 18 (42-2-105.5):

Back 10

All persons, including adults, must wear seat belts, even if they are in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Front 11

Upon the DOR suspending or revoking a licence what shall happen and may occur?

Back 11

Licence be surrendered and may apply for replacement at end of suspension period

Front 12

A person must have knowledge of a particular restraint or knowledge of the duration of the restraint to be convicted of driving under restraint?

Back 12

False!

Front 13

(T/F) In the state of Colorado all vehicles, except for motorcycles and street rods, shall have licence plates attached to both the back and front of the vehicle. The registration stickers are to be placed as follows: Month on the bottom right, Year on the bottom left

Back 13

False!

Front 14

John Decides that he wants to buy a 4x4 vehicle. He finds one on the craigslist that is privately owned. He arranges to buy it and does so during his weekend off. The previous owner takes the plates. How many hours does John have to register the jeep?

Back 14

36

Front 15

May Kirk, a student at a local university, drive on his German driver’s licence which was obtained while living in Germany, even though his Colorado license is suspended?

Back 15

No

Front 16

Your registration tags inform you that you will expire on 08 of 2014. By what day of the month must you have your vehicle re-registered?

Back 16

09/31/14

Front 17

A person under the age of 18 with only a valid vehicle/automobile driver's license without any extra training or qualifications is permitted to drive a (42-2-105):

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Rental Sedan

Front 18

Mary, after moving in to her apartment, and after changing her address, became engaged. 11 months later she was married and decided to change her name by adding her husband’s name to her maiden name. She must inform the Department of Revenue of this name change ___ days after she has officially changed it.

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30

Front 19

(T/F) It is permissible to drive with a valid license in a vehicle permitted by the license with a digital photo of your license on your cell phone (42-2-101):

Back 19

False!

Front 20

(T/F) It is state law in Colorado that a vehicle registration must be in the possession, not only of the vehicle, but also the driver.

Back 20

False!

Front 21

Your relative moved to Colorado and became a resident on March 15. By what date must she have her vehicle registered?

Back 21

June 16

Front 22

John went to get his commercial driver's license. He is 20 years old and has just completed two years in the Army during which he drove a truck. He has been hired by a local moving company to do moves only in the state of Colorado. Is he eligible to receive a licence that will enable him to do his job?

Back 22

True

Front 23

(T/F) If you are pulled over and a peace officer requests that you hand him or her your licence that you have in your possession you may may refuse to remove it from its container because it is part of your personal property and the peace officer has no legal justification to remove it from you. (42-2-115)

Back 23

False!

Front 24

How many days after purchasing a vehicle, that will be driven to work, must you register it?

Back 24

60

Front 25

How many days does on officer have to complete the DR 2p447 report?

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5 days

Front 26

An unintentional damage or injury caused by the movement of a motor vehicle or its load is defined as:

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A traffic accident

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S.I.P.D.E.

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Search - Identify - Predict - Decide - Execute

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SMITH System of Defensive Driving (All Good Kids Like Milk)

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AIM HIGH, GET THE BIG PICTURE, KEEP YOUR EYES MOVING, (ALWAYS) LEAVE YOURSELF A WAY OUT. MAKE SURE THE SEE YOU.

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Oversteer

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The rear tires lose traction and slip towards the outside of the curve, Causes the rear of the vehicle to take a wider path through the turn than the front

Front 30

Understeer

Back 30

Front tires lose traction before the rear tires, Gives the sensation of not steering, “Plowing”

Front 31

Locked Wheel skid

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All wheels are locked up and tires are skidding on the road surface

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Threshold Braking

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Braking the vehicle to the point just before the wheels lock up

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Centripetal Force

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Circular force directed towards the center

Front 34

Centrifugal Force

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Circular force directed outward

Front 35

Pursuant to title 42, what distance must another vehicle remain behind a fire truck?

Back 35

500 ft

Front 36

The penalty for obliterating, altering, or changing a VIN is?

Back 36

class 1 misdemeanor

Front 37

The maximum speed limit on any Colorado highway?

Back 37

75mph

Front 38

(T/F)passenger vehicles are not required by statute to stop at all railroad grade crossings?

Back 38

True

Front 39

By statute, it is unlawful for any person to drive any vehicle on any highway when that vehicle is?

Back 39

In an unsafe condition

Front 40

If a person, who is classified as a habitual offender, thereafter drives a motor vehicle and commits reckless driving, that person can be charged with which of the following crimes?

Back 40

Aggravated driving with a revoked license.

Front 41

Any plate issued to a motor vehicle requires that all numerals and letters (except for tabs) must be plainly readable during daylight hours from a distance of?

Back 41

100 feet

Front 42

Maximum speed limit in a residential area when not otherwise posted?

Back 42

30mph

Front 43

What is the required age and weight of a child that must be moved to a forward facing child restraint system?

Back 43

1 year and 20 pounds.

Front 44

What is a name given to a driver’s license issued to a person between the age of 16-21?

Back 44

Minor

Front 45

What class is motorcycle license?

Back 45

Class M

Front 46

If a pedestrian is drunk walking on the roadway and is hit and killed by a drunk driver, what is the charge?

Back 46

Vehicular homicide

Front 47

What is the correct classification of an adult Colorado driver’s license?

Back 47

Class R

Front 48

It is a misdemeanor for any person to drive any vehicle in this state when the person’s BAC is .08 or more at the time of driving or within what time frame?

Back 48

two hours

Front 49

(T/F) An officer is NOT legally authorized to charge someone with driving while privilege revoked when they are on private property?

Back 49

True

Front 50

What is the most important reason to have a good understanding of title 42?

Back 50

You cannot enforce laws that you do not recognize

Front 51

Any self-propelled vehicle which is designed primarily for travel on the public highways and which is generally used to transport persons or property.

Back 51

“Motor vehicle”

Front 52

The Motor Vehicle Code can be found in which section of the CRS?

Back 52

Title 42

Front 53

Traffic laws are instituted for what following reason?

Back 53

To assist officer in fulfilling their statutory obligation to enforce the laws of the state.

Front 54

Which of the following is a responsibility of an officer assigned to traffic direction at an accident scene?

Back 54

Expediting traffic flow and protecting the scene of the traffic accident

Front 55

By definition a person is considered a resident of Colorado for licensing purposes when:

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He owns or operates a business in Colorado

Front 56

A vehicle is contacted because of a headlight out. During the contact, you find the car was just purchased and the car is still in the previous owner’s name. This Is:

Back 56

A violation because registration automatically expires when the owner of a vehicle assigns its title to another person.

Front 57

How long does a person entering this state have to register his/her vehicle?

Back 57

30 days after becoming a resident

Front 58

A vehicle bearing Colorado registration plates with the tabs “5” or “05” can legally be operated through?

Back 58

June 30, 2005

Front 59

(T/F)Emergency vehicles are exempt from registration?

Back 59

True

Front 60

Under what circumstances are law enforcement officers allowed to violate traffic laws in an authorized emergency vehicle?

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When utilizing emergency audible and visual equipment in accordance with 42-4-213 or When in actual pursuit of a suspected violator to obtain evidence of guilt of a violation

Front 61

Enforcement of the Colorado child restraint law is appropriate under the following circumstances:

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Whenever the child is under four years of age, under 40 pounds or Whenever the child is over 40 pounds and under 16 of age.

Front 62

A vehicle turning right on a red light is required to?

Back 62

Yield to other vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection

Front 63

The Colorado Motor Vehicle code established the prima facie speed limit on reads that are not surfaced, for lane freeways or expressways as?

Back 63

55mph

Front 64

Reckless driving must contain which of the following elements?

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Operating a motor vehicle in a manner so as to indicate a wanton and or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property.

Front 65

Careless driving must contain which of the following elements?

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Driving a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner without due regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic and other circumstances

Front 66

The driver of a motor vehicle involved in a traffic accident is required to report that accident to the nearest duly authorized police authority if?

Back 66

Any one vehicle involved sustained over $100 in damage, Any one person sustained any injuries in the accident, Any one vehicle involved sustained any damage, the accident involved a domestic or wild animal.

Front 67

Of the listed violations, which one does not carry a point assessment upon conviction?

Back 67

Class B traffic violation

Front 68

A person charged with a traffic violation has the right to a jury trial in which of the following cases?

Back 68

Class I traffic offense

Front 69

Driving a motor vehicle in a manner so as to indicate a wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property, is an element of which violation when no accident is involved?

Back 69

Reckless driving

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Vehicles entering an uncontrolled intersection must yield to any vehicle which;

Back 70

Is to the right of the other vehicle

Front 71

When approaching a school bus stopped on the opposite side of a four lane highway discharging passengers a driver must’

Back 71

Only required to stop if the roadway is not divided

Front 72

A driver is required to signal any intended change in travel on any roadway where the speed limit exceeds 40 Mph

Back 72

for 200 feet.

Front 73

When referring to title 42, the statute concerning obedience to police officers addresses;

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Lawful order or directions given concerning the control of traffic

Front 74

According to stature, when must the investigating officer submit his accident report?

Back 74

Within 5 days of the completion of the accident investigation

Front 75

In colorado, it is a violation of CRS 42-4-4-1301 to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of or impaired by any alcoholic beverage or drug:

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Upon any street, highway and elsewhere throughout this state.

Front 76

A vehicle is parked on the shoulder of a road, completely off the roadway. It is after dark and the road is unlit (insufficient light to reveal a person or object for 1000ft) this vehicle;

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Must display at least one white or amber light visible to the front and one amber or red light visible to the rear located as near to passing traffic as possible

Front 77

Under CRS it is a violation to drive only the following vehicles while under the influence or impaired by alcoholic beverage or drugs for;

Back 77

Any vehicle

Front 78

A person over 21 years of age is presumed to be impaired when their BAC is?

Back 78

0.051% to 0.079%

Front 79

A farm tractor without an electric lighting system traveling on the highway after dark must have at least?

Back 79

One white lamp showing to the front, one red lamp and two red reflectors showing to the rear.

Front 80

A person is not presumed to be under the influence until their BAC in which of the following ranges?

Back 80

0.080% and above

Front 81

A farmer drives a tractor on a highway between fields, he is under the influence of alcohol. the driver is Charged with:

Back 81

DUI

Front 82

Enforcement of the colorado seat belt law is appropriate whenever:

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You may take enforcement action only when you have other probable cause.

Front 83

If you stop a vehicle for a violation 42. Can you ask the driver to remove the license from their billfold, purse, cover, or other container and hand it to you?

Back 83

Yes/true

Front 84

How many days to notify the Department of Motor Vehicle about an address change?

Back 84

30 days

Front 85

You stop a vehicle for speeding and the driver tells you that his license is revoked. Dispatch confirms that he is revoked as a habitual traffic offender. To charge this driver with “aggravated driving with a revoked license” you would need what other charge?

Back 85

DWAI

Front 86

A motorist, who just moved here from another state, wants to know when they have to get Colorado Registration on their vehicle.

Back 86

within 30 days after they became a resident

Front 87

A driver lives in New Mexico and drives into Colorado to work every day. Would this driver need a Colorado registration on his car?

Back 87

False

Front 88

With the exception of motorcycles and street rod vehicles, every self- propelled vehicl is required to have two number registration plates attached?

Back 88

True

Front 89

You see a vehicle that has the noth tab of “11” and the year bab of “05”. When would you be able to stop this vehicle?

Back 89

January 1,2006

Front 90

When a vehicle is approached by an authorized emergency vehicle using audible or visual signals, according to title 42 the driver should do what?

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Yield the right of way, by pulling to the right and stopping

Front 91

Pursuant to CRS a “driver” is defined as:

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An Operator in actual physical control of the motor vehicle

Front 92

At what distance must the driver of a motor vehicle dim his headlights from high to low?

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within 500 feet

Front 93

When are lighted lamps required on a motor vehicle?

Back 93

The vehicle is on a highway between sunrise and sunset; and at any other time when due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1000 feet ahead

Front 94

When responding to an involvement crime, what is your main concern?

Back 94

rapid response by the officer handling the call

Front 95

Once a vehicle registration has expired, how ling does a person have to re-register the vehicle?

Back 95

No later than the last day of the month following the date of expiration

Front 96

When can a foreign vehicle be driven in this state without being registered in the state?

Back 96

When duly registered in the country of origin.

Front 97

What do you need to do under operation of an emergency motor vehicle statute when running code?

Back 97

slow down at intersections, red lights and stop signs to ensure that you are safely operating your motor vehicle

Front 98

How many years does a DUI stay on your record

Back 98

5 years

Front 99

You must mark on the ticket if a person has had a DUI in the last how many years?

Back 99

5 years

Front 100

How many days does a resident have to notify the DMV of an address change?

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30 days

Front 101

what is considered “control” of a motor vehicle’

Back 101

sitting behind the wheel with the keys in the ignition

Front 102

By statutory definition what type of vehicle is considered an automobile?

Back 102

One that holds 15 passengers or less

Front 103

The peace officer's principal decision during Detection Phase Three is______ .

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Should I arrest the operator for DWI?

Front 104

When a vehicle is in a yaw, the rear tires will track to the ____________ of the front tires.

Back 104

Outside

Front 105

What paperwork must the driver produce when asked during a lawful traffic contact?

Back 105

Drivers license or identification card, Registration for the vehicle being driven, Proof of a complying insurance policy

Front 106

A person who uses a bomb to destroy a building is guilty of what criminal offense?

Back 106

1st degree arson

Front 107

When is traffic direction and control required?

Back 107

Whenever the presence of an officer would facilitate safe and efficient flow of traffic

Front 108

Reckless driving must contain which of the following elements?

Back 108

Operating a motor vehicle in a manner so as to indicate a wanton and willful disregard for the safety of person or property.

Front 109

The single most important factor in efficient traffic control is:

Back 109

Nonverbal communication

Front 110

By definition a person is considered a resident of Colorado if:

Back 110

He owns or operates a business in Colorado

Front 111

Alex grabbed Sally's hand and placed her hand on his private parts. What criminal offense has Alex committed?

Back 111

Unlawful sexual contact

Front 112

A _______ would be an example of an illegal weapon.

Back 112

Switchblade knife

Front 113

Title 18 defines a child, for the purpose of the offense of child abuse, as a person under the age of:

Back 113

Sixteen

Front 114

A person breaks into a coin operated newspaper machine. She then takes the coins she finds in the coin box. Which criminal offense has she committed besides the criminal mischief?

Back 114

3rd degree burglary.

Front 115

How many steps must a person take when performing the WALK and TURN maneuver?

Back 115

Nine steps forward, turn, then return nine steps.

Front 116

(T/F) Traffic violations are limited to motor vehicles and do not include pedestrians and bicycles.

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False

Front 117

The compilation of evidence in a DUI case begins?

Back 117

When a traffic violation is observed.

Front 118

At what distance must an on-coming driver dim his/her bright lights at night?

Back 118

500 feet

Front 119

The compilation of evidence in a DUI case begins when?

Back 119

When a traffic violation is observed.

Front 120

The arresting officer is required to take possession of any driver's license issued by any state and in possession of the driver who is under arrest for DUI Per Se or a violation of express consent. Further when a valid driver's license is surrendered, the officer will issue a temporary permit which is valid for?

Back 120

Only 7 days

Front 121

Alcohol is?

Back 121

A depressant

Front 122

What distance must be allowed by vehicles following a fire truck which is responding to an emergency call?

Back 122

500 Feet

Front 123

According to Title 42, when must the investigating officer submit his accident report to the department of motor vehicle?

Back 123

Within 5 day of the accident.

Front 124

When checking for distinct and sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation, the eye is held out for a minimum of ________ seconds.

Back 124

4

Front 125

Sexual assault on a child's main element is?

Back 125

Any sexual contact with a child under the age of fifteen and the actor is four years older

Front 126

Every vehicle within the state between sunset and sunrise and any other time, due to insufficient light, shall display lights up to _______.

Back 126

1000 Feet

Front 127

What color flag must be displayed between two vehicles when one is privately towing the other?

Back 127

White

Front 128

If you acquire too many points on your driver's license during a given period of time you driver's license would be:

Back 128

Suspended

Front 129

How many clues are there in the "One Leg Stand"?

Back 129

2

Front 130

How many days do you have to notify the DMV of an address change?

Back 130

30 days

Front 131

Driving under the influence of alcohol has been judicially interpreted to mean that a driver must?

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Have his/her ability to operate a motor vehicle impaired.

Front 132

A license plate on a motor vehicle must be visible from a minimum distance of?

Back 132

100 feet

Front 133

(T/F) The basic DUI statute states: It is unlawful for any person to operate or be in actual physical control of any vehicle within this state while under the influence of alcohol and/or any drug.

Back 133

True

Front 134

Juan sets fire to his neighbor's barn because the barnyard smell comes in through his bedroom window which has caused him a number of sleepless nights. What criminal offense has Juan committed by doing so?

Back 134

1st degree arson

Front 135

You have stopped a driver, made initial contact, and you now suspect the driver may be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Your next step should be?

Back 135

Request an assisting officer, then ask the driver to perform roadside maneuvers.

Front 136

Registration and driver's license violation cases are heard in?

Back 136

County Court

Front 137

A person who is intoxicated while in possession of a firearm commits which of the below listed crimes?

Back 137

Prohibited use of weapon

Front 138

(T/F) According to law, a person cannot be convicted of DWI/alcohol, if the blood alcohol content is below your state's legal limit.

Back 138

False

Front 139

What must a motorcycle be equipped with if there is a passenger riding the motorcycle?

Back 139

Foot pegs or rests.

Front 140

Acting either alone or with one or more person, commits or attempts to commit arson, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, or sexual assault and in the flight there from does cause the death of another, other than a participant. These elements are essential to prove the crime of?

Back 140

1st degree murder

Front 141

The average person "eliminates" alcohol at the rate of ______ %

Back 141

.015

Front 142

When a school bus is stopped with the signal warning lights and signs on, all vehicles must stop unless they are:

Back 142

On a divided highway.

Front 143

Once a vehicle registration has expired, how long does a person have to re-register the vehicle? This excludes the time of a temporary registration.

Back 143

The last day of the next following month.

Front 144

You arrest a motorist for DUI. Because of habitual criminal laws, it is important to include prior DUI offenses on the summons up to:

Back 144

5 years

Front 145

(T/F) Vehicular assault requires serious bodily injury.

Back 145

True

Front 146

The Colorado Motor Vehicle Code establishes the prima facie speed limit on roadways that are not surfaced, four-lane freeways or expressways as:

Back 146

55 MPH

Front 147

(T/F) The implied consent law states drivers must submit to a chemical test or be subject to license sanctions.

Back 147

True

Front 148

What is the presumptive BAC level in DUI cases involving vehicular homicide?

Back 148

.08

Front 149

Which of the following is one of the validated clues of the Walk and Turn test:

Back 149

"Starting too soon”

Front 150

The "illegal per se" law makes it an offense to operate a vehicle while ______.

Back 150

Having a statutorily prohibited blood alcohol content.

Front 151

What is the specific element involved in 3rd degree burglary?

Back 151

Vault or coin operated machine.

Front 152

The police officer's principal decision during Detection Phase One is __ .

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Do I have sufficient grounds to stop this vehicle?

Front 153

A person commits disorderly conduct if he…

Back 153

If he or she knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly makes a coarse and obviously offensive utterance, gesture or display in a public place and the utterance, gesture, or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace.

Front 154

By definition a "Motor Vehicle" means:

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Any self-propelled vehicle which is designed primarily for travel on the public highways and which is generally used to transport persons or property.

Front 155

How long should a person hold their leg up during a ONE LEG STAND maneuver?

Back 155

Thirty seconds.

Front 156

Which of the below elements are correct for the criminal offense of Unlawful Sexual Contact?

Back 156

Any sexual contact made by the suspect that is unwanted by the victim.

Front 157

What is the difference between the criminal offense of 1st and 2nd degree kidnapping ?

Back 157

A concession is demanded for the safe return of the victim.

Front 158

While patrolling you observe a person hitchhiking at the beginning of an on-ramp to an interstate highway. You notice that the person is staggering. Upon contacting him you find that he is intoxicated. From the list below, select the violations that he could be properly charged with.

Back 158

Pedestrian on highway under the influence

Front 159

Metal marks on the roadway that remove part of the road surface are called _________________.

Back 159

Gouges, Grooves, Chips

Front 160

What is required for motorcycle riders and their passengers over the age of 18 while in operation?

Back 160

It is required that they wear appropriate eye protection devices.

Front 161

Once a vehicle's registration has expired, how long does a person have to re-register the vehicle? This excludes the time of a temporary registration.

Back 161

The last day of the month following the expiration date