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What is the definition of a motor vehicle? |
A vehicle which is self-propelled except for an electric personal mobility device or a vehicle which is propelled solely by human power |
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What is not considered a motor vehicle? |
An autocycle (bicycle) |
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Who has the primary function of creating safety regulations? |
PENNDOT |
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Most vehicle codes are considered what type of violation? |
Summary violations |
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What are the 3 ways you can issue a vehicle citation? |
Issue in person By being filed at magistrate (file all together) Via a criminal complaint |
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What duty’s do drivers have in PA? |
Duty to stop Duty to self ID (exhibit ID, write name in presence of officer) |
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Vehicle code is considered what type of law? |
Absolute law, no intent or culpability specified |
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What limitations are in effect when conducting stops? |
No random stops Must have reasonable and articulable grounds Must relate to Le function Cannot check address for friends Cannot be related to an extra job |
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Unless specified, what is the fine for a summary violation? |
$25 |
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What is another term for the CAT fee? |
Surcharge |
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Do officers have an obligation to show proof if authorized placement of traffic control devices? |
No |
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Speed limit signs must be posted every ______? How long after a sign must an officer wait to enforce a change? |
Every 1/2 mile. Must wait 500ft |
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Can Pedacycle’s be abandoned? |
No |
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In order to not be considered abandoned, what must a vehicle have? |
Valid registration Current inspection Valid VIN |
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How long must a vehicle be on private property to be considered abandoned? |
24 hours |
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Where can alley’s exist? |
Only in urban districts |
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What is a combination vehicle? |
2 or more vehicles connected in tandem |
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What is gross weight? |
The combined weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and load excluding the drivers weight |
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Define highway |
Entire width between boundary lines of every way publically maintained when any part open to public |
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How many people can a limousine carry? |
No more than 9 passengers “exclusive” of the driver (so 10 total, but only 9 passengers) |
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What is a pedestrian? |
A natural person afoot |
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Define person. |
Natural person, firm, co-partnership (rental car), association, or corporation |
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What is a semi-trailer? What tows a semi-trailer? |
Trailer so constructed that some part of its weight rests on. Towed by a tractor |
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Who is authorized to scrape inspection stickers from a vehicle? |
Police, inspection mechanics, and salvers |
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How many times can an individual be tagged for expired inspection? |
Once per 24 hours |
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How many days from purchasing a vehicle does someone have to get it inspected? How many days to get inspected if returning to the commonwealth? |
10 days for both |
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Children under how old must be in restraints in a vehicle? |
4 years old |
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Children under how old must be in restraints in a vehicle? |
4 years old |
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Children of what age are not allowed to be left unattended in a vehicle? |
6 and under |
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True or false, tow trucks must display their business name on both sides and the back of a tow truck? |
False, they only have to display it on both sides |
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What item do motorcycles not require? |
Parking brakes |
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What lights must a school bus have on while in operation? |
Head lamps |
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At what approach distance must cars turn off high beams? At what distance when approaching a vehicle from behind? |
500ft when approaching, 300ft when approaching from behind |
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When are vehicles required to activate hazard lights? |
When driving under 25mph due to weather or road conditions |
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When are passenger vehicles required to have head lights on? Motorcycles? |
From sunset to sunrise, motorcycles must always have their headlights on |
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What three things must be present for a construction zone to be active? |
Posted signs Workers Flashing lights |
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Who is eligible to receive a ticket for racing on a highway? |
All participants to include spectators |
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How far from a school bus with lights on must you stop? |
10ft |
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What must an emergency vehicle be using in order to ignore traffic laws/signals? |
Lights and sirens (visual and audible devices) |
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How must speed limit signs be posted? |
Beginning and end of speed zones Every 1/2 mile Interchanges |
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How often must stopwatches used for speed monitoring be certified? |
Every 60 days |
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How often must speedometers used for speed monitoring be calibrated? |
Every 365 days |
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How often must speedometers used for speed monitoring be calibrated? |
Every 365 days |
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How long must you observe a vehicle if monitoring their speed via speedometer? |
3/10ths of a mile |
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A vehicle and trailer weighing 26,001 lbs total with a 10,000 lb trailer requires what type of license? |
Class B. If the trailer was 10,001 it would require a class A. If total was 26,000 with less than a 10k trailer, no CDL required. |
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How long does one have to produce a license if they don’t have it on them? |
15 days |
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How long does one have to produce a license if they don’t have it on them? |
15 days |
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A driver has how many days to produce registration? |
5 days |
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Unless you’re Ali, how soon after an address or name change do you have to update your license/Registration? |
15 days |
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What ages are considered junior drivers? |
16 & 17yrs old |
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When can junior drivers not drive? If outside of that time, what must they have? |
11p - 5a Paperwork from school/work showing they are coming from or to. |
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What actions must be taken with the title when buying a car? Who is responsible for filing title? |
Buyer and seller must sign Must be notarized Filed within 20 days Buyer responsible |
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How many drivers licenses may you possess in PA? |
1 license |
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What is the fee to register an antique or classic vehicle? |
A one time, $75 dollar fee |
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How much alcohol can a CDL, school bus driver, or minor have in their system while operating a work vehicle or car(minor)? |
0% |
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How much alcohol can a CDL, school bus driver, or minor have in their system while operating a work vehicle or car(minor)? |
0% |
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What is the DUI limit for a CDL driver working? School bus driver? |
.04% and above CDL .02% and above School Bus |
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What two items must you put on a speeding citation? |
Speed going and posted speed limit |
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Why would you most likely see a recalled license? |
Medical condition |
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Why would you most likely see a recalled license? |
Medical condition |
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A resident must reside in PA for how many days? |
60 consecutive |
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A load can project how far off the body of a vehicle? |
No more than 3ft to the front No more than 6ft from rear No more than 12” from right side Not at all from driver side |
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Vehicles used to carry foodstuffs CANNOT carry what? |
Waste |
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What section covers off road lighting? |
4403 (f) |
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What type of license can someone with a suspended license apply for? |
Occupational limited license |
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A bus can carry how many people? |
16 or more, including the driver |
