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Abandoned Vehicle

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A vehicle which is physically inoperable and/or is left unattended or remained illegally on a highway or other public property for more than 48 hours or does not have
A: Valid Registration Plate
B: Current Certificate of Inspection
C: Ascertainable Veh. Identification Number

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Alley

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A Street or Highway intended to provide access to the rear or side of lots in buildings in Urban Districts and not intended for the purpose of through Vehicular Traffic

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Antique Motor Vehicle

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Motor Veh. but not a reproduction thereof manufactured more then 25 years prior to the current year which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformance w/manufacturers specifications

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Articulated Bus

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A bus designed to transport passengers and on which passengers are authorized to be transported, consisting of two or more units of sections permanently assembled in tandem by flexible connections which permit passengers movement throughout the length of the bus

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Cancel

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To Void or terminate by formal action of the department any license, registration or privilege issued or granted by the department to which the individual is no longer entitled

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Classic Motor Vehicle

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Motor Veh. but not a reproduction thereof manufactured more then 15 years prior to the current year which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformance w/manufacturers specifications

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Collectible Motor Vehicle

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A reconstructed or modified from the manufacturer’s original specifications and appearance and maintained in a collectible condition as determined by the department of transportation

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Combination

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Two or more vehicles physically interconnected in tandem.

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Converter Gear

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a trailer designed and used exclusively to tow a semitrailer by mounting the semitrailer on the fifth wheel of the converter gear. the term includes the terms “auxiliary axle” and “jeep dolly”

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Department

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The department of transportation of the commonwealth (Penndot)

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Driveaway-towaway Operation

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Any operation in which any motor, trailer or semitrailer, singly or in combination, constitutes the commodity being transported, when one set or more of wheels of the vehicle are on the highway during the course of transportation

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Electrical Mobility Device

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A self balancing, two-non tandem wheeled device designed to transport only one person with an electric propulsion system

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Emergency Vehicle

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Any police, fire,Ems,organ veh,hazmat,armed forces,coroners office,special agent federal or state, office of attorney general (narcotics)and any vehicle under phila. Parking authority or any other vehicle designated under section 6106 by the state police or privately owned veh. used in answering an emergency call.

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Fleet Owner

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A person, Federal, State or local government agency or authority owning or leasing 15 or more vehicles who or which provides servicing and repair of the vehicles.

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Freeway

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A limited access highway to which the only means of ingress and egress is by interchange ramps.

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Full Trailer

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A trailer so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle.

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Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)

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The loaded weight of a combination

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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

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The Federal weight certification label by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle

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Gross Weight

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The combined weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and its load excluding the drivers weight

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Highway

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The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. The term includes a roadway open to the use of the public for vehicular travel on grounds of a college or university or public or private school or public or historical park

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idle or idling

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not in use or operation

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Implement of Husbandry

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Farm equipment which has :

1) is equipped with pneumatic tires
2) is infrequently operated or moved upon a highway
3) is used for agriculture

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Lienholder

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A person holding a security interest in a vehicle

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Limited access highway

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A highway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and persons have no legal right of access except at points and in the manner determined by the authority having jurisdiction over the highway

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Modified Vehicle

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A vehicle of a type required to be registered under this title materially altered by the addiction, deletion substitution or modification of the body, chassis or essential parts new or used

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Motorized Pedalcycle

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a motor driven cycle equipped with operable equipped with operable pedals, a motor rated no more then 1.5 brake horsepower , cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters, an automatic transmission or automatic transmission powered by an electric battery or battery pack powered electric motor with a design speed of no more then 25 miles per hour

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Overtime Parking

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The continuous parking of a vehicle for a period of time exceeding the maximum period established by law

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Park or Parking

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1) when permitted means the temporary storing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, off the roadway
2) When prohibited, means the halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property or passengers.

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Pedal cycle

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A vehicle propelled solely by human powered pedals.

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Pedestrian

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A natural person afoot

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Person

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A natural person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation.

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Private road or driveway

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a way or place in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons.

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Recall

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To withdraw by formal action of the department for an indefinite period the operating privilege of a person for reasons of incompetency

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Registered Gross Weight

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The Maximum gross weight at which a vehicle or combination is registered in this commonwealth to operate upon a highway

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Resident

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A person dwelling permanently or continuously for a period exceeding 60 consecutive days within this commonwealth, except that a person who regularly dwells in 2 or more states shall declare residence to be in any one of the states.

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Revoke

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To terminate by formal action of the department any license, registration or privilege issued or granted by the department. Following a period of revocation any of the above may not be restored except upon submission and acceptance of a new application.

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Roadway

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that portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk, berm or shoulder even though such is used by pedal cycles. in the event a highway includes 2 or more separate roadways the term roadway refers to each roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively.

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Saddle mount operation

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any operation in which any truck or truck tractor tows one or more trucks or truck tractors, each connected by a saddle to the frame or fifth wheel of the vehicle in front of it. The saddle is a mechanism that connects the front axle of the towed vehicle to the frame or fifth wheel of the vehicle in front and functions like a fifth wheel kingpin connection.

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Security interest

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an interest in a vehicle reserved or created by agreement which secures payment or performance of an obligation. The term

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Semi Trailer

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a trailer so constructed that some part of its weight rests upon or is carried by the towing vehicle.

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Stand or Standing

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When prohibited, means the halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.

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State

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A state, territory or possession of the united states, the district of Columbia, the commonwealth of the Puerto Rico or a providence of Canada.

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Stop or Stopping

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1) when required, means complete cessation from movement
2) when prohibited, means any halting even momentarily of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control sign or signal

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Suspend

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To withdraw temporarily by formal action of the department any license, registration or privilege issued or granted by the department. Following a period of suspension, the department shall restore the license, registration or privilege.

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Tow Dolly

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A trailer designed and used exclusively to tow another vehicle by mounting its front or rear wheels on the tow dolly while the other wheels of the towed vehicle remain in contact with the ground.

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Traffic way

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The entire width between property lines or other boundary lines of every way or place of which any part is open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel as a matter of right or custom

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Vehicle

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Every device in upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices used exclusively upon rails or tracks. the term does not include a self propelled wheel chair or an electrical mobility device operated by and designed for the exclusive use of a person with a mobility related disability

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Vehicle Identification number (VIN)

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A combination of numerals or letters or both which the manufacturer assigns to a vehicle for identification purposes, or, in the absence of a manufacturer assigned number, which the department assigns to a vehicle for identification purposes

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49
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Chapter 11 ?

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Certificate of title and security interests

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50
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Chapter 13 ?

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Registration of Vehicles

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51
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Chapter 15 ?

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Licensing of Drivers

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52
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Chapter 16 ?

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Commercial Drivers

53
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Chapter 17 ?

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Financial Responsibility

54
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Chapter 19 ?

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Fees

55
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Chapter 31 ?

A

Traffic Laws

56
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Chapter 33 ?

A

Rules Of the Road in general

57
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Chapter 35 ?

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Special Vehicles and Pedestrians

58
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Chapter 37 ?

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Miscellaneous Provisions (Accident and Serious Traffic Offenses

59
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Chapter 38 ?

A

Driving After Imbibing alcohol or utilizing Drugs

60
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Chapter 41 ?

A

Equipment Standards

61
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Chapter 43 ?

A

Lighting Equipment

62
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Chapter 47 ?

A

Inspection of vehicles

63
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After Stopping, the driver of an emergency vehicle may pass a school bus only after exercising what for the safety of the students ?

A

Due Diligence

64
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When dealing w/ traffic control devices a driver shall have the ________ that a device is conforming to the law?

A

Presumption

65
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Except for special pedestrian signals, traffic control signals shall only use which colors?

A

1) Green
2) Red
3) Yellow

66
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When overtaking a vehicle on the left the passing vehicle must complete the pass before coming within how many feet of an approaching vehicle ?

A

200 feet

67
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No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under what circumstances ?

A

1) upon a crest or curve
2) 100 ‘ of Crossing intersection or rail crossing
3) 100’ of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel

68
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No Vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway within 100’ of any bridge, _______ or tunnel

A

Viaduct

69
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Any person driving w/out registration must pay a fine of $25 if caught with in how many days of expiration or must pay how much if over that period of time?

A

60 days

$75 dollars

70
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The transferee of a title shall apply for a new title within how many days of the assignment of the certificate and it must be sworn in front of whom?

A

20 days

Notary public

71
Q

If a person produces proof of registration with in how many days they shall not be convicted?

A

5 days

72
Q

Refusal to submit to chemical testing for a DUI violation will result in a suspension of how long?

A

12 months

73
Q

Serious traffic offenses shall apply upon both highways and what throughout this commonwealth?

A

Traffic ways

74
Q

Every school bus driver shall carry a certification by a physician indicating they’ve passed eye physical exams with in the proceeding of how many months?

A

12 months

75
Q

if a person does not carry and exhibit a driver’s license on demand they have how many days to show proof of possessing a license?

A

15 days

76
Q

the department shall recall operating privileges of any person who is deemed to be what?

A

incompetent

77
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Failure to stop for a school bus w/ flashing red lights will result in a fine of _______ and a ____ day suspension?

A

$250 dollar fine

60 day suspension

78
Q

Define qualifications of the following licenses :
Class A
Class B
Class C

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Class A: Any combo of vehicles w/ GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more, provided vehicle being towed is less than 10,000 lbs
Class B: Any single Vehicle w/ GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more, provided vehicles being towed is greater than 10,000 lbs
Class C: Any single Vehicle w/ GVWR of not more than 26,000 lbs or any combo of vehicles of same weight

79
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No passing zones shall be marked how often?

A

At the beginning and the end

80
Q

True or False:
Special privileges are extended to any person operating a vehicle w/ handicapped plates, even if they themselves are not handicapped

A

False

81
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If a person’s registration plate is illegible from this distance they are in violation of section of section 1332

A

A reasonable distance

82
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Any unlicensed driver shall be charged a fine of how much? Unless they prove they’ve held a license w/in how long? then the fine shall be $25

A

$200

1 year

83
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Probationary licenses may be issued to whom?

A

1) habitual offenders

2) Cumulative suspensions of 5 years or more

84
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Any person found to be a hibitual offender shall have their driving privileges what?

A

Revoked

85
Q

No licensed junior driver shall drive between what hours?

A

11pm-5am

86
Q

Occasional transportation according to antique, classic or collectible registered vehicles means how often?

A

1 day per week

87
Q

Veterans plates and placards may only be used on vehicles w/a RGW of not more than how many lbs?

A

10,000

88
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A person has how many days to notify the department of a change of name and/or address?

A

15 days

89
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a driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is _______ and _______?

A

Reasonable and prudent

90
Q

The department may regulate or prohibit use of any limited access highway of traffic if what is found?

A

They’re incompatible w/ the normal and safe movement of traffic

91
Q

a driver shall yield to vehicles and pedestrians in a maintenance area ingaged in work when what warning signal is activated?

A

Advanced warning signs

Vehicles w/ flashing or revolving yellow lights

92
Q

turn signals must be activated how far before turning at speeds under 35mph and how far at over 35 mph?

A

100 ft

300 ft

93
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How far before a school bus with red flashing lights must a driver stop ?

A

10 ft

94
Q

may an officer move or cause a vehicle to be moved in violations pertaining to stopping, standing and parking?

A

Yes

95
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Speed limit signs shall be required to be posted where? and at what distances?

A

Beginning and end of each speed zone

No greater than 1/2 mile

96
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No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater then what?

A

Reasonable and prudent

under conditions with regard to hazards

97
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When finding a speed of a vehicle the officer shall time the speed for what distance?

A

1/3 mile

98
Q

Speedometers shall be tested for accuracy how often?

A

Every year

99
Q

Electric speed devices shall be tested how often?

A

Every 60 days

100
Q

Any person under the age of______ shall wear a helmet?

A

12 years of age

101
Q

Any motorcycle carrying a passenger shall be equipped w/footrests and handholds except when?

A

Passenger is in an enclosed cab

102
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Does an operator or any occupant of a 3 wheel motorcycle equipped w/ an enclosed cab have to wear a helmet and eye protection?

A

NO

103
Q

When shall the headlamp on a motorcycle manufactured in 1986 or later be turned on?

A

At all times

104
Q

Pedestrians may not solicite an operator of a vehicle where?

A

In a roadway

105
Q

A driver may not follow or stop behind any fire apparatus responding to an alarm by what distance?

A

500 ft

106
Q

A person is guilty of careless driving if they operate a vehicle in what manner?

A

Careless disregard

107
Q

Any person who recklessly or with gross negligence causes the death of another person while operating a vehicle is guilty of what?

A

Homicide by vehicle

108
Q

Eluding a police officer constitutes what grade of crime w/what fine ?

A

Misdemeanor 2 and $500 dollar fine

109
Q

While fleeing an officer and committing a violation of 3802, crossing state lines or endangering any person constitutes what grade of crime?

A

Felony 3

110
Q

What fine is imposed if a person drives without lights to evade identification or arrest ?

A

200 dollars

111
Q

Aggravated assault by vehicle while under the influence constitutes what grade crime?

A

Felony 2

112
Q

Any person who drives in willful or wanton disregard for safety of other is guilty of what ?

A

Reckless driving

113
Q

High Beams shall be deactivated when approaching traffic head on within how many feet?

A

500 feet

114
Q

if approaching from the rear a driver shall turn off high beams within how many feet?

A

300 ft

115
Q

When shall a school bus display lighted head lamps?

A

Whenever in operation

116
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Which motor vehicle is not required to have a parking brake?

A

Motorcycle

117
Q

When shall a slow moving vehicle emblem be displayed on a vehicle of husbandry, animal drawn vehicles or special equipment ?

A

25 mph or Less

118
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A tow truck shall display identification in what manner?

A

Business or person operating on both sides

119
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Farm Vehicles w/ a GW or GVWR of ______lbs. w/ type D certificate of exemption do not need official certificate of inspection?

A

17,000 lbs

120
Q

Who may remove a certificate of inspection?

A

1) police officer
2) person replacing wind shield
3) Salver
4) qualified commonwealth employee

121
Q

Who can be charged w/transporting food stuff in vehicle used to transport waste?

A

1 persons transporting
2 person knowingly providing vehicle
3 person knowingly accepts food
4 person providing the food

122
Q

Who may designate any vehicle as an emergency vehicle ?

A

Penn. State Police

123
Q

Impound for non payment of fines can be imposed after how much? And if defendant neither makes payment or arraignment w/in what time?

A

$250

24 hours

124
Q

Unless otherwise noted a summary fine shall be how much?

A

$ 25 dollars

125
Q

Ticket surcharges can be found in what section of title 75?

A

6506

126
Q

What is the surcharge for exceeding max speed by : 6-15 mph
16-25 mph
Greater than 26 mph

A

$ 30 dollars
$ 40 dollars
$ 50 dollars

127
Q

Upon request a driver must produce which documents to a law enforcement officer when being stopped in violation of title 75?

A

License
Insurance
Registration

128
Q

When dealing w/ snowmobiles and ATV’s the department refers to whom?

A

The department of conservation and natural resources (DCNR)

129
Q

Registration of snowmobiles or ATV’s shall be displayed in what manner?

A

Decal or plate displayed in manner prescribed by the department (DCNR)

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