VTL Flashcards
No motor vehicles shall make a U turn near the crest of a grade where such motor vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other motor vehicle approaching from either direction within
A: 1/4 mile.
B: 250 feet
C: 500 feet
D: 1,000 feet.
C: Just another number to clutter up your mind. See Section 1161 V.T.L.
Which of the following is not correct according to 1157 V.T.L. dealing with PEDESTRIANS soliciting rides, or business?
A: No person shall stand in the roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride.
B: No person shall stand in a roadway to solicit from or sell to an occupant of any vehicle.
C: No person shall stand on or in the proximity of a street for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway.
D: No person shall occupy any part of a state highway in any manner for the purpose of selling or soliciting.
D: A little tricky.
Re: D, this has an exception that reads, “…except in a city or village.” See Section 1157 V.T.L.
Unauthorized speed contests such as “drag racing” amounts to a
A: Traffic Infraction.
B: Misdemeanor.
C: Violation.
D: Traffic Infraction or Misdemeanor depending on the speed attained.
B: But see 1182 and 1182-a V.T.L. where provision is made for REGULATED speed contests on the public highway.
According to the STOPPING, STANDING, and PARKING regulations contained in 1202 V.T.L., no person shall stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger, within ________ of the driveway entrance to any fire station unless a different distance is indicated by official signs, markings or parking meters.
A: 75 feet
B: 15 feet
C: 20 feet
D: 50 feet
C: But see 1202 V.T.L. where parking on the side of the street OPPOSITE the entrance is restricted within 75 feet.
When someone repossesses a motor vehicle, he is required to
A: personally notify local police PRIOR to the repossession.
B: personally notify local police immediately AFTER the repossession.
C: confiscate the license plates and deliver them to the D.M.V.
D: notify the owner prior to the repossession because title vests in the owner.
B: See Section 425 V.T.L.
Painted lines on the roadway that are used as lane markings are sometimes confusing for motorists. If a solid double line appears, the general rule is that the lines may NOT be crossed. There are, however, exceptions to this. Which of the following IS an exception?
A: Turning left into a driveway from the roadway
B: Passing a slow moving car
C: To clear the road for the passage of an emergency vehicle
D: To prepare to make a left turn at a controlled intersection
A: Turning left into a driveway from the roadway
People who operate DRIVING SCHOOLS are held to somewhat higher standards under the V.T.L. Knowingly employing certain people with criminal records amounts to a misdemeanor. With respect to such schools, which of the following statements is not correct?
A: Conviction of a felony precludes employment.
B: Conviction of any crime involving violence or dishonesty precludes employment.
C: Conviction of any crime involving degeneracy or moral turpitude precludes employment.
D: Conviction of any crime punishable by imprisonment precludes employment.
D: See Section 394 V.T.L.
Evaluate which of the following convictions will result in MANDATORY REVOCATION of a driver’s license.
- Conviction of HOMICIDE/ASSAULT arising out of the operation of a motor vehicle.
- Conviction of CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE in the operation of a motor vehicle or motorcycle resulting in death.
- Conviction of LEAVING THE SCENE of a personal injury accident.
A: All 3 result in such revocation.
B: Only #1 results in such revocation.
C: Only #1 and #2 result in such revocation.
D: Only #1 and #3 result in such revocation.
A: See Section 510 V.T.L.
NOTE WELL: Section 1182 V.T.L. (“SPEED CONTESTS AND RACES”) also causes such revocation as well as many other situations. See also 510-a V.T.L. re: suspension/revocation of C.D.L.
In connection with a full course meal, Roger ordered a bottle of wine. During the meal, he and Tondelayo consumed only a small portion of the wine and asked the waiter to wrap the partially full bottle for off-premises consumption. The waiter agreed and complied with the provisions of the ABC Law. While driving home from the restaurant, Roger ran a stop sign and was stopped by a police officer who saw the packaged partially consumed bottle of wine on the floor in the rear of the vehicle. Using Section 1227 V.T.L., the officer gave Roger an additional summons for violating this section. The officer’s action was
A: proper, since 1227 V.T.L. prohibits possession of an open container containing an alcoholic beverage.
B: improper, since under the described circumstances the open container shall not be deemed an open container.
C: proper, since the facts describe a summonsable misdemeanor.
D: improper, since 1227 V.T.L. doesn’t deal with possession but deals with consumption within the vehicle.
B: See Section 1227 V.T.L.
Tondelayo uses her car to drive Roger to a football game. Roger sits in the back seat of the car and starts to ready himself for the game by consuming a six-pack of beer.
Based on the provisions of 1227 V.T.L.,
A: Tondelayo is responsible for Roger’s act.
B: Roger did NOT commit an offense.
C: Roger committed a crime.
D: Roger committed a traffic infraction.
D: Roger committed a traffic infraction.
