Activity 3

Question 1

Limitation in # of lights

Answer 1

no more than 4 lights of 300 candle power or more on the front vehicle lit @ one time. Headlights must be installed 24-54 in. max. from center of lamp 2 ground.

Question 2

cut outs

Answer 2

prohibited to use a muffler cut out

Question 3

what 4 times should you use the head lights?

Answer 3

after sunset before sunrise

any other time you cant see beyond 1000ft

Any time you can use windshield wipers

Switch to low beams 500ft before meeting another vehicle or when in 200ft of vehicle youre following

Question 4

Turn signals

Answer 4

All vehicles after 1953 must have 2 turn signals. Front: may be white-Amber. Back: Amber-red. Both must be visible @ least 100ft in normal sunlight. Vehicles made prior 1953 or during,must have a working signal light

Question 5

fog lights

Answer 5

2 (white/yellow) lights mounted 12-30in. above ground. Light beams must drop @ least 4 in.

Question 6

wipers

Answer 6

required to be on in snow and other moisture from wildshield

Question 7

responsibilty of owner

Answer 7

reg. certificate & proof of liability insurance must accompany the motor vehicle whenever it’s operated. License plate must be affixed to rear in designated position & have sticker showin yr. & month of expiration on lower right hand corner. Reg. expires @ midnight on day of the month indicated on sticker. NO GRACE PERIOD.

Question 8

Headlights

Answer 8

@least 2 white multiple beam lights required. High beams must be aimed & strong enough to reveal persons/vehicles 350ft. Low beams 100ft. Must be adjusted to not blind other drivers w light. When windshield is on, lights must be on.

Question 9

fine for not having everyone in car buckled

Answer 9

83.50+ court costs

Question 10

step 3 in registering vehicle

Answer 10

title: make app. 4 DE title & registration. If vehicle coming from a state that issues certification as of a title, certification title, certificate. Must be surrendered to DMV same time app. is filed.(read rest in book)

Question 11

noise devices

Answer 11

no ordinary vehicle shall be equipped w. any siren ot exhaust or compression whistle

Question 12

parking of emerg. brake

Answer 12

Must stop vehicle w/ in 54ft going 20mph

Question 13

rear vision mirror

Answer 13

must be placed so that driver can see any vehicle traveling in same direction. If view from inside mirror is blocked, vehicle must have outside mirrors on left and right side

Question 14

other lights and original design changes

Answer 14

no light,lamp,reflector tending to change and original design change-original design/performance of vehicle may be installed

Question 15

Windshield and windows

Answer 15

Windshiled & all side & rear windows must be made of auto motive saftey glass. No stickers/signs on glass unless certificates required by law or DMV approved

Question 16

horn

Answer 16

must make sound able to be heard under normal conditions @ least 200ft away

Question 17

red lights

Answer 17

Prohibited in front: No ordinary vehicle can have red lights to front of vehicle, Only on emerg. vehicles

Question 18

studed tires

Answer 18

legal from oct.15-april 15 inclusivel illegal april 16-oct 14. inclusive states vary time periods when permitted; few dont allow @ any time. Must abide by their laws when passing through those states

Question 19

Stop lights

Answer 19

Amber/red light on the rear when on pedal or break

Question 20

Spotlights

Answer 20

2 may be mounted. No part of intense beam shall be no aimed to left of no more than 100ft ahead of the vehicle

Question 21

out of state inspection

Answer 21

DE residdents who are temp. out of state more than 200 mi may renew reg. by mail. Ex: military, college students. Info. details may be obtained from DMV, Attn:vehicles services Helpdesk

Question 22

Parking lights

Answer 22

@ least 1 white/Amber light visible from 500ft. & @ least 1 red light visible 500ft. Rear lights must be same as tail lights

Question 23

step one to registering vehicle

Answer 23

15,30,10 thousannd $ for…

15-bodily injury,death of one person in any one accident

30- for bodily injury or death of 2+ in any accident

10- for injury to.destruction of property of others in any one accident.

first step- establish owner financial responsiblity, by insurance commision to operate in DE. min. coverage listed above

Question 24

Colored Lights

Answer 24

other than factory- equiped marker lamps & turn signal lamps, no colored lights are permitted on the vehicle. Only on emerg. vehicles

Question 25

brakes

Answer 25

must be adjusted 2 work evenly on all sides & meet fed. braking requirements

Question 26

License plate light

Answer 26

Must be white& strong enough to see registration plate from 50ft

Question 27

renewing registration

Answer 27

Prior to reg. renewal-must present proof that the vehicle is covered by adequate liability insurance & have passed the state's vehicle saftey inspection & emission test. may have yourj vehicle inspected anytime 90 days prior to expiration, w.o renewing early. $18 fee up to $20 in oct 1,2015

Question 28

officers may do what if they see anyone in vehicle is not buckled

Answer 28

pull over vehicle.

Question 29

towed vehicle

Answer 29

NO motor vehicle shall tow mote than a single vehicle. Drawboard/ connection between cant be more than 15ft. if a chain,rope, cable used, red flag @ least 12 in² must be attatched to it

Question 30

license plate additions

Answer 30

unauthorized frames,accesories,designs,symbols on plate-prohibited

Question 31

step 2 in regestering vehicle

Answer 31

vehicle inspection **_poor condition of any equipment items may be cause for ejection$_** $10 fee -$20 in oct.1,2015

Question 32

Marker lights

Answer 32

All passenger vehicles after 1972 require side marker lamps. Must be visible to 500ft & have 4 square inches of luminous lens area of 2 Amber lamps to the front sides & 2 red lamps to the rear. For trailers and motorcycles refer to FMVSS 108 or DMV inspection facility

Question 33

Reflectors

Answer 33

All passenger vehicles after 1953 require 2 red reflectors to the rear. Vehicles after 1977 require min. 6 reflectors. 2 Amber on front sides, 2 reflectors on rear. 2 red on rear of vehicle. Must be viable 500ft & have 4 square inch of reflective area. Reflectors may be incorporated in light license 4 trailers and motorcycles

Question 34

Seat belts

Answer 34

must be installef for all front seat occupants. PAssenger cars manufactured after jan. 1, 1968, trucks, buses, and multi-passenger manufactured after july 1,1971

Question 35

tinted windows

Answer 35

prohibited on front windshield below top 5 inches of the windshield, and on L and R driver side windows. Tint material cant be installed over any lights or license plate. Vehicles w. aftermarket tint t the immediate R or L of the driver must have approved waiver & be kept inside vehicle @ all times

Question 36

back up lights

Answer 36

may be mounted on rear of vehicle to project light 4 backing. MAy be from in first 25ft. White/amber color

Question 37

requirements for applications under 18

Answer 37

app. for a certificate of title must be signed by legla gaurdian, or court appointed custodian(w/ legal doc.) granting consent to the application

Question 38

DE law required what about seatbelts

Answer 38

all occupants of a vehicle be property restrained in a seat belt/child saftey seat

Question 39

Flashing lights

Answer 39

prohibited-generally prohibite except emrg. vehicles, school buses,snow removal equipment, any vehicle as means of indication left or right turns,indicating a traffic hazzard)4-way flashers)

Question 40

Taillights

Answer 40

Least 2,original design,red lights requires on the rear. Must be visible from 500ft.

Question 41

Change of name

Answer 41

30 days to apply 4 new reg. card & title. May be done by visiting an office of the diviison. Must present certificate, old reg., proof of insurance & marrige certificate/court orders envidence $25.$35 fee if theres a lien by oct. 1,2015

Question 42

change of address

Answer 42

30 days to notifiy vehicle services and driver license sections of DMV. cAN BE SUBMITTED ONLINE @ dmv WEBSITE, Print ur own reg. card. when requesting in writting, include liscense plate # . DMV sends new reg. card 4 free

Question 43

muffler

Answer 43

all vehicles must have muffler in good working order & in constant fed. noise standards must be met. Loud or excessive noise is not permitted