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3362 - Maximum Speed Limit. - Correct Answer-Except when a special hazard exists that requires lower speeds 35 in urban district 65 on interstate - $42.50 25 in residence areas 55 in other locations Posted limits 3368B-Testing of Speedometers - Correct Answer-Speedometers authorized
- 3/10 of a mile (must be tested every 60 days) Mechanical, electrical and electronic devices Must be more than 6 miles over limit in under 55 zones Must be more than 10 miles over the limit in 55 and above zones Commercial Vehicles - Correct Answer-ANY VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROSS WEIGHT RATING OF 26,001 OR MORE A VEHICLE DESIGNED TO TRANSPORT 16 OR MORE PASSENGERS, INCLUDING THE DRIVER of SCHOOL BUS NO MATTER WHAT SIZE IF THE VEHICLE IS TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND IS REQUIRED TO DISPLAY A PLACARD Class A License - Correct Answer-26,001 or more, tow in excess of 10, pounds Class B License - Correct Answer-Class B - 26,001 or more, tow not more than 10,000 pounds Class C License - Correct Answer-not more than 26,001 (firefighters, rescue or emergency squad Class M Licsense - Correct Answer-Motorcycle Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) - Correct Answer-the maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its load Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - Correct Answer-The value specified by the
manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle. The weight of the vehicle plus the vehicle's load-carrying capacity.
What type of vehicles are allowed on a limited access highway? - Correct Answer- Motorcycles are allowed, Unless otherwise posted, no vehicle or combination over 10,000 pounds may be driven in the left-hand lane of a limited access highway having three or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction except when preparing for a left turn at an intersection, an exit or into a private road or driveway when such left turn is legally permitted. The department may regulate or prohibit the use of any limited access highway by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic. What has to be done to transfer a title chapter 11 section 1111? - Correct Answer-(a) Duty of Transferor-In the event of the sale or transfer of the ownership of a vehicle within this commonwealth, the owner shall execute an assignment and warranty of title to the transferee in the space provided on the certificate or as the department prescribes, sworn to before a notary. (b) Duty of Transferee-the transferee shall, within 20 days of the assignment or reassignment of the certificate of title, apply for a new title by presenting to the department the properly completed certificate of title, sworn to before a notary public or other officer empowered to administer oaths or verified before an issuing agent, who is licensed as a vehicle dealer by the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers, and Salespersons, or its employee, and accompanied by such forms as the department may require. Habitual Offenders - Correct Answer-The department shall revoke the operating privilege of any person found to be a habitual offender pursuant to the provisions of this section. A "habitual offender" shall be any person whose driving record, as maintained in the department, shows that such person has accumulated the requisite number of convictions for the separate and distinct offenses described and enumerated in subsection (b) committed after the effective date of this title and within any period of five years thereafter. Limited Access Highway - Correct Answer-On and Off ramps A highway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access except at points and in the manner determined by the authority having jurisdiction over the highway. No person shall drive Onto or from any limited access highway Except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority Interstate - Correct Answer-A freeway on the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways.
roadway - Correct Answer-the portion of a highway, other than the berm or shoulder, that is improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. If a highway includes at least two separate roadways, the term applies to each roadway separately. Northbound & Southbound Roadways Trafficway - Correct Answer-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. Not owned and maintained by government Ex: mall parking lot highway - Correct Answer-Owned and maintained by municipality or government 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. Freeway - Correct Answer-A limited access highway to which the only means of ingress and egress is by interchange ramps. Resident Of State - Correct Answer-A person dwelling permanently or continuously for a period exceeding 60 consecutive days within this Commonwealth, except that a person who regularly dwells in two or more states shall declare residence to be in any one of the states. 1301- Registration Required. - Correct Answer-(a) Driving an unregistered vehicle prohibited. No person shall drive or move and no owner or motor carrier shall knowingly permit to be driven or moved upon any highway any vehicle which is not registered in this Commonwealth unless the vehicle is exempt from registration. (b)Proof of residency (c) Must have a title to get a plate (d)Penalty - $75.00 or after 60 days, double the plate fee, whichever is greater Class of licenses and Types of Licenses Permits and Junior Driver's License - Correct Answer-Learner's Permit-A permit issued for the purpose of learning to operate a motor vehicle. Junior Driver's License-the department may issue a junior driver's license to a person 16 or 17 years of age under rules and regulations adopted by the department and subject to the provisions of this section. A junior driver's license shall automatically become a regular driver's license when the junior driver attains 18 years of age.A licensed junior driver conforming to the
public highway between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. between the junior driver's home and activity or employment or in the course of the junior driver's activity or employment if the junior driver is a member of a volunteer fire company authorized by the fire chief to engage in fighting fires, is engaged in public or charitable service or is employed and is carrying an affidavit or certificate of authorization signed by the junior driver's fire chief, supervisor or employer indicating the probable schedule of the junior driver's activities. Upon termination of the junior driver's activity or employment, the junior driver shall surrender the affidavit or certificate to the fire chief, supervisor or employer. If the junior driver shall fail to surrender the affidavit or certificate, the employer, fire chief or supervisor shall immediately notify the Pennsylvania State Police. For the first six months after issuance of the junior driver's license, a junior driver shall not drive a vehicle with more than one passenger under 18 years of age who is not a member of the driver's immediate family unless the junior driver is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. After the expiration of the first six months, a junior driver shall not drive a vehicle with more than three passengers under 18 years of age who are not members of the driver's immediate family unless the junior driver is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A junior driver shall not drive a vehicle with more than one passenger under 18 years of age who is not a member of the driver's immediate family unless the junior driver is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian if the junior driver has been involved in an accident reportable under section 3746(a) for which the junior driver is partially or fully responsible in the opinion of the department or has been convicted of any violation of this title. For purposes of this paragraph, a junior driver's immediate family shall include brothers, sisters, stepbrothers or stepsisters of the driver, including adopted or foster children residing in the same household as the junior driver. Abandoned Vehicles - Correct Answer-A vehicle (other than a pedalcycle) shall be presumed to be abandoned under any of the following circumstances, but the presumption is rebuttable by a preponderance of the evidence: (i)The vehicle is physically inoperable and is left unattended on a highway or other public property for more than 48 hours. (ii)The vehicle has remained illegally on a highway or other public property for a period of more than 48 hours. (iii) The vehicle is left unattended on or along a highway or other public property for more than 48 hours and does not bear all of the following: A valid registration plate. (B)A certificate of inspection. (C) An ascertainable vehicle identification number. (iv) The vehicle has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in control of the property for more than 48 hours. (2) Vehicles and equipment used or to be used in construction or in the operation or maintenance of highways or public utility facilities, which are left in a manner which does not interfere with the normal movement of traffic, shall not be considered to be abandoned. Pedalcycle (Bicycle) - Correct Answer-A vehicle propelled solely by human-
powered pedals. The term does not mean a three-wheeled human-powered pedal-driven vehicle
Revoke - Correct Answer-To terminate by formal action of the department any license, registration or privilege issued or granted by the department. Following a period of revocation, the license, registration or privilege may not be restored except upon submission and acceptance of a new application. Exhibit - Correct Answer-Surrender of a document into the temporary possession of a person for the purpose of examining the document. Difference Between Filing a citation and issuing a citation: - Correct Answer- Filing-by mail of summons, if you mail one you must mail them all Issuing-write it out and hand it to them, if you write them one you must write them all 325 - Duty on Approach of Emergency Vehicle. - Correct Answer-Upon the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle Making use of an audible signal and visual signal (MUST HAVE LIGHTS AND SIRENS ON) YOU ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS=DUE REGARD. Must make safety a priority. Classic Motor Vehicle - Correct Answer-A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured at least 15 years prior to the current year which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance. Any classic motor vehicle registered under section 1340 (relating to antique and classic plates) on the effective date of the amendment to this definition which fails to qualify as a classic motor vehicle pursuant to these provisions may retain such classic registration unless another type of registration is applied for and issued for the vehicle. Antique Motor Vehicle - Correct Answer-A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured more than 25 years prior to the current year which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformance with manufacturer specifications. 1111 Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle - Correct Answer-Sale or transfer, must be signed and sworn before a notary Exceptions - dealers, wholesale auctions, RESET program Transferor - Correct Answer-A person who transfers his ownership of a motor vehicle by sale, gift or any means other than by the creation of a security interest and any person who, as agent, signs an odometer disclosure statement for the transferor. Transferee - Correct Answer-A person to whom ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred, by purchase, gift or any means other than by the creation of a security
interest, and any person who, as agent, signs an odometer disclosure statement for the transferee. 3303 - Overtaking on the Left - Correct Answer-Shall pass on the left of the other vehicle at a safe distance and stay to the left until they can safety return to the right lane Except when passing on the right (where permitted) the vehicle being passed shall not increase their speed Suitable signal, either the flashing of the headlights or horn 3305 - Limitations on Overtaking on the Left. Can not pass on the left unless the the roadway is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic The pass can be made without interfering with oncoming traffic or the vehicle being passed Where permitted and roadway is clear for 200 feet 3304 - Overtaking on the Right. - Correct Answer-You may overtake and pass on the right under the following conditions; A vehicle is making a left turn, and you don't drive off the berm or shoulder On a roadway wide enough for traffic flow with two or more lanes in the same direction 3307 - No Passing Zone. - Correct Answer-Establishment and marking: THERE MUST BE A CLEARLY DEFINED START AND STOP OF THE NO PASSING ZONE (b) Compliance by drivers - where signs and markings are in place to define a no passing zone as set forth in subsection (a) No driver shall at any time drive on the left side of the roadway within a no passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark a no passing zone throughout its length 4306 - Multiple Beam Road Lighting - Correct Answer-Shall turn off high beams when: Approaching an oncoming vehicle within 500 ft Approaching to the rear within 300 ft An Emergency vehicle with flashing head lights need not turn them off Motorist can flash their lights to warn of a hazard 4302 Periods for Requiring Lighted Lamps - Correct Answer-on a highway shall display the lighted head lamps and other lamps and illuminating devices between sunset and sunrise and anytime when the operator cannot discern a person or vehicle upon the highway from a distance of 1,000 ft due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, including rain, snow, sleet, hail, fog, smoke or smog. And anytime when the vehicle's windshield wipers are in continuous or intermittent use due to precipitation or atmospheric moisture, including rain, snow, sleet, or mist 3509 - Parking - Correct Answer-Sidewalks - unless posted can not impede the reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic
Signals shall be turned off immediately after the movement
3335 - Signals by Hand & Arm or Signal. Any turn or stop shall be done with a hand and arm or signal Any vehicle on the highway shall have the required signals and shall be used Exception - antique or classic vehicles 3336 - Method of Hand & Arm Signals Hand and arm signals shall be given from the left side of the vehicle Left turn - hand and arm extended horizontally Right turn - hand and arm extended upward Stop or decrease speed - hand and arm extended downward 1610 - Endorsements. - Correct Answer-H - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS L - VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES N - TANK VEHICLES P - CARRYING PASSENGERS S - SCHOOL BUS T - DOUBLE OR TRIPLE TRAILERS X - COMBINATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND TANK VEHICLE CDL Restrictions - Correct Answer-1611 - disqualification DUI Accidents w/ injuries Accidents w/ damage to attended and unattended vehicles Felony etc. 1612 CDL & School Vehicles A person shall not Drive Operat e or be in physical control Of a commercial vehicle or school vehicle With any alcohol in their system 100.00 fine & 24 hours out of service 4703(a) - Operation W/O Inspection - Correct Answer-No motor vehicle required to bear current registration Shall be driven on a highway Without an official certificate of inspection (b)exceptions - Special Mobile Equipment (c) inspection of vehicles reentering this Commonwealth - 30 days (d)newly purchased vehicles - 10 days (e) display - only put on after inspection (f)authority of police - may stop, require inspection or remove a sticker (g)can only tag once every 24 hours
- What chapter is registration? - Correct Answer-Chapter
Serious Traffic Offenses can be found where? - Correct Answer-Chapter 37 Subchapter B Serious Traffic Offenses 3732- What section for doubling fines in construction zones? - Correct Answer- 3326 - Duty of Driver in Construction Area. Areas indicated by traffic control devices Shall yield the right of way to authorize persons or vehicles actually engaged in work b) - Flashing Yellow Lights The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way Working on the highway With flashing yellow lights (c) - Fines. Fines to be doubled. - For any of the following violations, when committed in an active work zone manned by workers acting in their official capacity or on a highway safety corridor designated under section 6105.1 (relating to designation of highway safety corridors), the fine shall be double the usual amount: What chapter for DUI? - Correct Answer-Chapter 38 Driving After Imbibing Alcohol or Utilizing Drugs 3801- 3817
