vehicle code Flashcards

1
Q

what is not a primary function of penndot

A

investigating crashes

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2
Q

the primary reason a motorized pedal cycle cannot enter a limited access highway

A

it cannot go above 25 mph

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3
Q

what action would department take if person had episodes of grand mal seizers

A

recall

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4
Q

the definition of parking

A

temporary storage of vehicle off roadway

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5
Q

what is not a vehicle

A

electric wheelchair

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6
Q

what class is a CDL license

A

class A

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7
Q

what is the gross vehicle weight rating

A

value specified loaded weight

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8
Q

what is the gross combination weight rating

A

loaded weight combination

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9
Q

what is gross weight

A

total weight of everything

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10
Q

what is the registered gross weight

A

max gross weight

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11
Q

what is the weight that in including the drivers weight

A

gross weight

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12
Q

what qualifies as an obscured registration plate

A

anything that prevents seeing the plate sec 1332b

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13
Q

what is a suspension

A

losing privilege for certain period of time

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14
Q

what is a revocation

A

to terminate

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15
Q

what is recall

A

to withdraw

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16
Q

to be considered a resident a person must live within the commonwealth for how many days

A

60 days

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17
Q

a driver moves or changes there name how many days do they have to report this change to penndot

A

15 days

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18
Q

a no passing zone is required to be posted in what manner

A

at the beginning and end

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19
Q

person is jailed for not paying fine under a vehicle code what amount is deducted for each day served in jail

A

$40

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20
Q

newly purchased vehicles may be driven without inspection cert for how many days after sale

A

10 days

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21
Q

citing someone on the spot and handing then a citation is known as what

A

issuing a citation

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22
Q

what is occasional transportation

A

driving one day per week

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23
Q

what offense is fleeing or attempting to elude officers

A

misdemeanor

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24
Q

if no fine is specified in vehicle code the fine will be what

A

$25

25
Q

the fine for expired registration will increase after it has been expired for how many days

A

60 ays

26
Q

how old must person be to legally drive

A

18

27
Q

driver of class c is legally drunk when the BAC is what

A

.08

28
Q

commercial drivers license is legally drunk if there BAC is what

A

.04

29
Q

what is the definition of a minor

A

under 21

30
Q

minor driving class c is legally drunk when BAC is what

A

.02

31
Q

what chapter is about the costs of different types of registration for vehicles used on highways

A

chapter 19

32
Q

what is the minimum penalty for first offense of 1543b

A

summary $500 imprisonment no less 60 days no more 90 days

33
Q

what intervals are all speed limit signs posted

A

beginning of speed sone no greater that .5 miles apart

34
Q

how many points must class c holder have for license to be suspended

A

11 points

35
Q

what is the drivers license impact

A

interest agreement

36
Q

what is the fine for violation of 1786f

A

$300

37
Q

criteria for motorcyclist to be riding without helmet

A

riding for 2 years
over 21
complete drivers course

38
Q

what are the 3 phases of detection

A

1, vehicle on motion (should i stop car)

  1. personal conduct (enough reason to take them out of car)
  2. pre arrest screening (should i arrest)
39
Q

what are the possible outcomes of the phases of detection

A

yes (do it now)
maybe (look for more evidence)
no (don’t do it)

40
Q

clues to look for during one leg stand

A

Puts foot down
Uses arms to balance
Sways
Hopping

41
Q

what is the Horizontal gaze nystagmus HGN

A

involuntary jerking of the eyes

42
Q

what is an interstate highway

A

eisenhower system

43
Q

what is a limited access highway

A

no access except at certain points

44
Q

what is a hybrid electric vehicle

A

battery that gives power to the drive wheels

45
Q

what is a motor cycle

A

not more than 3 wheels

46
Q

who issues emergency vehicles

A

state police

47
Q

what is a classic motor vehicle

A

made atleast 15 years prior

48
Q

what is a antique motor vehicle

A

made atleast 25 years prior

49
Q

are alleys intended for vehicle traffic

A

no

50
Q

where is the inspection sticker located

A

bottom left

51
Q

how many hours must go by for vehicle to be abandoned

A

48 hours

52
Q

how many feet must you put turn signal on before turning

A

34mph lower- 100ft

35mph higher- 300ft

53
Q

What is a bus

A

16 or more

54
Q

Electric vehicle

A

Solely overrated on battery

55
Q

Fleet owner

A

15 or more vehicles

56
Q

Lanes roadway

A

2 or more marked lanes

57
Q

Rules of junior driver

A

Not more than 3 people in car under 18 unless there is adult or they are siblings

58
Q

Minimum fine for exceeding 65mph limit

A

45.50 35 for any other zone