Test 2. 40-1-1 (Definitions) Flashcards
What is the definition of the following:
“Authorized Emergency Vehicle”
> Motor vehicle belonging to a federal, state, or local law agency, provided that vehicle is in use as an emergency vehicle
> Motor vehicle belonging to public utility corporation/DOT and designated as a vehicle by the Department of Public Safety
> Fire department vehicle
What is the definition of the following:
“All-terrain Vehicle”
> Motorized vehicle manufactured for off-highway use
> Equipped with three or more nonhighway tires
> Designed/capable of cross-country travel or over land, water, snow, ice, marsh, or other natural terrain
What is the definition of the following:
“Bicycle”
> Every device propelled by human power
> Having only two wheels, which are in tandem
What is the definition of the following:
“Bus”
> Every motor vehicle designed to carry more than 10 passengers
> Transporation of persons for compensation
What is the definition of the following:
“Commerical Motor Vehicle”
> Any self-propelled/towed motor vehicle used on a highway/interstate to transport passengers or property
> Gross combination weight of 4,536 kg (10,001 lbs)
> Transport more than eight passengers for compensation
> Transport hazardous material
What is the definition of the following:
“Controlled-Access Highway”
> Every highway, street, or roadway that individuals can only access through points determined by the public authority having jurisdiction
What is the definition of the following:
“Crosswalk”
> Part of the roadway at an intersection for pedestrian crossing
> Marked by lines
What is the definition of the following:
“Divided Highway”
> Highway divided into two or more roadways by an intervening space or physical barrier
> Clearly indicated to impede traffic
What is the definition of the following:
“Driver”
> Every person who drives or is in physical control of a vehicle
What is the definition of the following:
“Driver’s license”
> Any license to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of this state
What is the definition of the following:
“Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Device”
> Self-balancing, two tandem wheeled device designed to transport only one person
> Has an electronic propulsion system
What is the definition of the following:
“Fully autonomous vehicle”
> Motor vehicle equipped with automated driving
system
> Perform all functions of dynamic driving without a human driver
What is the definition of the following:
“Golf Cart”
> Any motorized vehicle for conveying one or two persons to play golf
> Average speed less than 15mph
What is the definition of the following:
“Highway”
> Entire width between boundary lines
> publically maintained
> Open to the public for vehicular travel
What is the definition of the following:
“Intersection”
> Lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which join at right angels
> Area where vehicles travel different highways that can join and come in conflict
What is the definition of the following:
“Laned Highway”
> Roadway divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic
What is the definition of the following:
“Local Authority”
> Every county, municipal, and other local board has the authority to enact laws under the Constitution and laws of the state
What is the definition of the following:
“Low-speed Vehicle”
> Any four-wheeled vehicle whose top speed is greater than 20 miles but not greater than 25mph
What is the definition of the following:
“Moped”
> Motor-driven cycle equipped with two or three wheels
> Independent power source
> Combustion engine used
What is the definition of the following:
“Motorcycle”
> Motor vehicles having a seat or saddle for rider to travel
> No more than three wheels
> Excludes tractor, all-terrain vehicle, and moped
What is the definition of the following:
“Passenger Car”
> Every motor vehicle, expect all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, multi-purpose vehicles…etc
> Designed for carrying ten passengers or less and for transportation
What is the definition of the following:
“Nonresident”
> Every person who is not a resident of this state
What is the definition of the following:
“Nonresident’s operating privilege”
> Privilege conferred upon a nonresident by the laws of this state of operating a vehicle
What is the definition of the following:
“Official traffic-controlled devices”
> All signs, signals, markings, or devices placed by public body or officials with jurisdiction
> To regulate, warn, or guiding traffic
