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AE PAM 190-34/USAFE PAM 31-206 Flashcards

1
Q

A driver in the passing lane of the autobahn must slow down if he or she sees a vehicle approaching from behind with flashing headlights. (para 20b(9))

A

FALSE

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Inside city limits, drivers may indicate their intention to pass by flashing headlights or sounding the horn. (para 24d)

A

FALSE

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During daytime, where is it permitted to use headlights to signal the intention to pass? (paras 24c and d)

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Outside city limits

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When may a horn be honked within city limits? (paras 24a and e)

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When a pedestrian suddenly steps out onto the roadway AND when another vehicle suddenly backs into the street from a narrow driveway.

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If the German police suspect drivers of driving while intoxicated, they may demand, using force if necessary, that drivers submit to a urine or BAC test. (para 26c)

A

True

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Refusal to undergo a urine or blood alcohol content (BAC) test when requested to do so by the military police or security forces will result in revocation of driving privileges. (paras 16c(1)(a) and
26b(4))

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True

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7
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What besides alcohol may impair a person’s ability to drive safely? (para 30e)

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Fatigue and Medication

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Drunk driving is a felony in Germany and may result in imprisonment for up to 5 years. (para 26a)

A

True

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9
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Which vehicle has to wait? (para 19n)

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Vehicle 2— The vehicle to the left has the right of way.

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10
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What do drivers have to do when a vehicle with flashing lights and a multi-tone horn approaches?
(para 19n)

A

Clear the road immediately and Stop immediately

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A driver who notices that an emergency vehicle (for example, ambulance, fire truck, police car) is approaching should do which of the following? (para 19n)

A

Drive to the extreme right and stop
AND In bumper-to-bumper traffic, as in a Stau, move to the extreme right from the right-hand lane and to the extreme left from the left-hand lane to form a passageway in the middle.

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12
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A police officer controls traffic at an intersection and the traffic lights are in operation. Which signals must drivers obey? (para 30f)

A

The police officer’s.

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13
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If the driver of a passenger vehicle wants to turn left and a streetcar traveling in the same direction left of the passenger vehicle is proceeding straight ahead, which vehicle has to wait? (para 20a(3)(d))

A

The passenger vehicle.

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14
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What must the driver do when approaching an intersection and seeing the traffic light turn from green to yellow? (para 30a(2))

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Slow down and prepare to stop if this can be done without endangering vehicles to the rear.

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15
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When a yellow light is flashing at an intersection, the driver must do what? (para 30a(3)(d))

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Approach cautiously and yield the right-of-way if necessary.

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When approaching a congested intersection and the light is green, the driver should do which of the following? (para 30a(5))

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Stop before the intersection until the intersection is clear.

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17
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The basic rule in observing hand signals given by German police officers is that traffic parallel to the outstretched arms of the officer may proceed. (para 30f and figs 1 through 5)

A

TRUE

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18
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The light is green. What must the driver do? (para 20a(4))

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Wait and permit the pedestrians to cross.

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Drivers may not pass cars at a pedestrian crosswalk even if no pedestrian is in sight. (para
20a(5)(b))

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True.

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When a driver sees a pedestrian wearing a yellow armband marked with three black dots attempting to cross the street, the driver must do which of the following? (para 20a(5)(c))

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Slow down and stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to cross.

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21
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Under what conditions may drivers pass other vehicles at zebra crossings? (para 20a(5)(b))

A

None. Drivers must not pass other vehicles at zebra crossings.

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22
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If a vehicle breaks down on the autobahn, the vehicle may be towed to the which of the following?
(para 30j)

A

The next autobahn exit.

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23
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Passing a vehicle at a railroad crossing is illegal. (para 20b(1)(e))

A

TRUE

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24
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When a streetcar has stopped at a pedestrian island, drivers must watch out for passengers getting on and off, but may proceed carefully on the right. (para 23b)

A

True.

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25
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In a housing area controlled by the U.S. Forces, what are drivers required to do when approaching a school bus that has come to a stop? (para 20b(6)(b))

A

Stop, regardless of whether or not approaching or following the bus, and do not continue until the bus begins to move again.

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26
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What must a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing where the barriers are open? (para
22c)

A

Approach at a moderate speed and observe the tracks to the right and left.

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27
Q

When may drivers cross the tracks of an unguarded railroad crossing marked by a flashing light when a train has just passed? (para 22a)

A

When the flashing red light goes out.

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28
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When are drivers required to wait at a railroad crossing? (para 22a)

A

When there is a flashing red light.

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29
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What must a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing without a warning cross? (para 22c)

A

Approach with caution and look both directions for approaching trains. -AND- Listen for sounds that indicate an approaching train.

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30
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What must a driver do when passing a streetcar that has stopped to take on and let off passengers on the roadway? (para 23b)

A

Stop and proceed only after the streetcar doors are closed and the roadway is clear of pedestrians.

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31
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When vehicles are halted at railroad crossings at night waiting for a train to pass, drivers must turn on high-beam headlights. (para 22g)

A

False.

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32
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Drivers who run out of gas on the autobahn may be fined for stopping on the autobahn. (para
21i(3))

A

True.

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33
Q

Which parts of the autobahn are particularly prone to becoming ice hazards? (para 18a(5)(a))

A

Bridges -AND- Stretches leading through forests

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34
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If a driver misses an autobahn exit, the driver must drive to the next exit and use the overpass or underpass. (para 21c)

A

True.

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35
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Stopping (except in emergencies or in designated parking areas), making U-turns, and backing up are prohibited on autobahns. (para 21i)

A

True.

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36
Q

How long may a driver remain in the passing lane while traveling at a high rate of speed? (para
21d)

A

Only as long as necessary to pass other vehicles.

-AND- Until the vehicle ahead completes its passing maneuver.

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37
Q

If a vehicle breaks down on the autobahn, help can be obtained by which of the following? (para
21g)

A

Using one of the telephone boxes located at regular intervals along the autobahn.

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38
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What is the minimum speed a vehicle must be able to maintain on the autobahn? (para 21a)

A

60 kph (37 mph).

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39
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When either nighttime or daytime visibility is substantially reduced by fog, rain, or snowfall, use of low-beam headlights is required. (para 30h(1))

A

True.

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40
Q

Headlights must be dimmed for oncoming traffic and when following another driver to reduce the glare in his or her rearview mirror. (para 30h(4))

A

True.

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41
Q

When are drivers allowed to use only the parking lights while driving? (para 30h(2))

A

Not at all

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42
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When is the use of fog lights and low-beam headlights permitted in daylight? (para 30h(3))

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If visibility is reduced by fog or snowfall -AND- If visibility is reduced by rain

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43
Q

When are drivers required to switch on headlights? (para 30h(1))

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At dusk and dawn-AND- When weather conditions require it. -AND- When driving through fog.

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44
Q

A person who is involved in a traffic accident and flees the scene may be prosecuted. (paras
13b(1)(a) and 13b(2)(c))

A

True.

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45
Q

Under the Good Samaritan Law in Germany, drivers are required to render first aid to persons injured in a traffic accident if reasonably possible. (para 28)

A

True.

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46
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If involved in a traffic accident that is investigated by only German officials, U.S. Forces drivers are not required to notify the military police or security forces. (paras 13b(1)(d) and 13d(2))

A

False.

47
Q

Emergency warning equipment should be stored where? (para 27a)

A

In the passenger compartment under the front seat.

48
Q

At what distance should the warning triangle be placed if a vehicle breaks down on any road other than an autobahn? (paras 13b(1)(b) and 27b)

A

100 meters (300 feet).

49
Q

A driver is required to warn approaching traffic when his or her vehicle is stopped for any reason on any road. (paras 13b(1)(b) and 27b)

A

True.

50
Q

POVs may be left unattended and unlocked if no property of value is left in plain view. (para 12)

A

False.

51
Q

Drivers may park beside a traffic island as long as their parking lights are on. (para 23e(9))

A

False.

52
Q

How close to a public transportation stop is stopping or parking allowed? (para 23e(6))

A

15 meters (45 feet).

53
Q

Parking is prohibited at which of the following? (para 23e and signs 229, 283, and 286)

A

In front of a private driveway or an entrance. -AND- At taxi stands-AND- Wherever official signs expressly forbid it

54
Q

Stopping is prohibited at which of the following? (paras 21i(2) and 23a)

A

On the autobahn.

55
Q

What is the minimum distance to park cars from marked or unmarked junctions or pedestrian crosswalks? (para 23e(5))

A

5 meters

56
Q

Outside city limits, the minimum distance for parking cars from a warning cross indicating a railroad crossing is 50 meters (165 feet). (para 23e(8))

A

True.

57
Q

On which streets is parking on the left permitted? (para 23a)

A

On one-way streets and on streets that have streetcar tracks that do not permit parking on the right side.

58
Q

A vehicle is considered to be parked when the driver leaves the vehicle or the vehicle has been stopped for longer than which of the following? (para 23d)

A

3 minutes.

59
Q

A driver on the right-hand side of the road who wants to turn left should do which of the following?
(para 20a(3))

A

Watch traffic to the rear, give a directional signal, and move next to the center line.

60
Q

When a streetcar comes up behind a driver’s vehicle while the driver is waiting to make a left turn, the driver must do which of the following? (para 20a(3)(d))

A

Move to the next block or to some point where a left turn can be made without holding up the streetcar.

61
Q

The turn indicator must be used for all turns and to warn other traffic of the driver’s intention to do which of the following? (para 24f)

A

Pass another vehicle or change lanes of traffic. -and- Pull away from a curb or parked position -and-
Leave a traffic circle.

62
Q

U-turns are prohibited on autobahns. (paras 21i(1) and 30d)

A

True.

63
Q

A driver who disregards the safety of others is excused legally from responsibility when he or she has the right-of-way.(paras 10 and 19m)

A

False.

64
Q

A driver wants to leave a private driveway and turn right onto a public road. At the same time, a cyclist is approaching from the left.Who has to wait? (para 19c(2))

A

The driver of the motor vehicle.

65
Q

The “right-before-left” rule applies at unmarked intersections. (para 19b)

A

True.

66
Q

In the city where no priority signs are posted, the driver on the widest street has the right-of-way.
(para 19b)

A

False.

67
Q

At unmarked intersections, vehicles coming from the right have the right-of-way. (para 19b)

A

True.

68
Q

When is passing another vehicle prohibited? (para 20b(1)(c))

A

When the traffic situation is unclear.

69
Q

Two-wheeled vehicles are particularly dangerous to pass and should be passed only with side clearance of at least 1.5 meters. (para 30b(1))

A

True.

70
Q

Drivers may pass a streetcar on the left when the road is a one-way street. (para 20b(4)(a))

A

True.

71
Q

Drivers may not increase their speed while being passed. (para 20b(10))

A

True.

72
Q

Drivers may exceed the posted speed limit while passing another vehicle. (para 20b(3))

A

False.

73
Q

When passing, drivers must return to the right as soon as possible without impeding the vehicle being passed. (para 20b(5)(d))

A

True.

74
Q

What must a driver do when approaching a round blue sign with a white number 30 on it? (sign
275)

A

Stay off this road if driving a vehicle that can move only at a speed of less than 30 kph (20 mph) -AND- Not drive at less than 30 kph, weather conditions and traffic permitting.

75
Q

A slow vehicle is being followed by several other vehicles that cannot pass because of the traffic. On reaching a suitable place (such as a wide place in the roadway), the driver of the slow vehicle should pull to the right to allow the other vehicles to pass. (para 20b(11))

A

True.

76
Q

When traveling on multilane roads with dense traffic, it is illegal for vehicles in the right lane to go faster than those in the left lane. (paras 20b(4)(b) and 20b(7))

A

False.

77
Q

Minimum speed limits must be obeyed according to which of the following? (para 18h)

A

Except where road or traffic conditions make drivers drive more slowly. -AND- Except when visibility or weather conditions make drivers drive more slowly.

78
Q

How many times greater is the force of collision if the driving speed is doubled? (para 18j)

A

Four times as great.

79
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit within city limits is 60 kph (37 mph). (para 18d)

A

False.

80
Q

Under certain circumstances, the maximum speed posted may be too fast for road and traffic conditions. (para 18i)

A

True.

81
Q

Unless otherwise posted, a speed limit of 100 kilometers per hour (kph) (62 miles per hour (mph))
applies to all vehicles on all highways and roads in Germany. (paras 18d, 18e, and 18f)

A

False.

82
Q

Directional arrows on the pavement must be followed once the driver has entered a lane that is so marked. (para 20a(2))

A

True.

83
Q

When a broken white line and a solid white center line appear together, traffic on the broken-line side is permitted to pass. (para 20b(2)(b))

A

True.

84
Q

A continuous, solid, white center line on the road may not be crossed or even touched by the wheels of the driver’s vehicle. (para 20b(1)(a))

A

True.

85
Q

When approaching an intersection with directional arrows painted on the pavement, the driver will enter the appropriate lane and do which of the following? (para 20a(2))

A

Follow the direction of the arrow.

86
Q

When passing another vehicle, drivers must return to the right lane as soon as possible without impeding the vehicle being passed. (para 20b(5)(d))

A

True.

87
Q

Drivers must be especially careful when passing during twilight hours; they must be alert to vehicles without lights coming from the other direction. (para 20b(8))

A

True.

88
Q

Drivers who suddenly find themselves on an icy patch of road should continue driving with no abrupt change in direction, speed, or braking. (para 18a(5)(b))

A

True.

89
Q

Drivers caught in a heavy downpour with limited visibility should pull off the road and wait for the rain to let up. (para 18a(4))

A

True.

90
Q

Fast driving often leads to accidents in which of the following situations? (para 18a(1))

A

At points where vision is restricted. -AND- At pedestrian crossings-AND- At intersections and junctions

91
Q

If the vehicle starts skidding while braking, the driver should do which of the following? (para
18a(6))

A

Turn the steering wheel in the direction that the rear of the vehicle is skidding and pump the brakes lightly.

92
Q

The proper technique for driving around a curve is to slow down before the curve and accelerate toward the end of the curve. (para 18a(1))

A

True.

93
Q

When approaching children, drivers must try to anticipate their behavior. (para 10)

A

True.

94
Q

What should be considered when choosing a safe distance from the vehicle ahead? (para 19p)

A

Condition of the highway and driving speed.

95
Q

What may cause danger to others in road traffic? (para 11d)

A

disabled POV with warning devices not placed at a sufficient distance. -AND- Driving a POV while intoxicated.
-AND- Driving a POV while fatigued.

96
Q

Drivers are not always required to indicate their intention to pass by using directional signals.
(paras 20b(5)(c) and 20c(4))

A

False.

97
Q

Children under 12 years old are not allowed to sit in the front seat of a vehicle unless the rear seat is already occupied by children of that age group. (para 25c)

A

True.

98
Q

Kilometers may be converted to miles by multiplying the kilometers by 6 and then dropping the last digit. (para 18b)

A

True.

99
Q

Avoidable noises such as honking horns and racing engines are prohibited by the German traffic ordinance. (para 11c)

A

True.

100
Q

If a vehicle is equipped with radial tires, the tires should be mounted on which of the following?
(para 29b)

A

On all four wheels

101
Q

Vehicles are considered unsafe if the tires have less than 1.6 millimeters of tread on any portion of the traction surface. (para 29a)

A

True.

102
Q

A POV may not be rejected during mechanical inspection because of bent hoods, torn fenders, altered plates, or faulty body trimmings. (para 32b)

A

False.

103
Q

German traffic law does not require every user of a public road or highway to conduct himself or herself so that no other user is endangered, injured, unnecessarily impeded, or inconvenienced. (para 11)

A

False.

104
Q

German police do not have the authority to require U.S. Forces drivers to pay a warning fee for minor traffic violations. (paras 9b(2) and 13c(1))

A

False.

105
Q

German police are empowered to arrest U.S. personnel (including Family members and U.S. civilians serving with the U.S. Forces) when German laws are violated. (para 14)

A

True.

106
Q

Persons declared ineligible for a U.S. Forces certificate of license will remain ineligible until they successfully petition the revoking authority for reinstatement of their eligibility. (para 16a(5))

A

True.

107
Q

The Traffic Point System applies to military personnel and civilian employees, but does not apply to
Family members. (para 17)

A

False.

108
Q

Attaching old State license plates or signs to U.S. Forces POV plates is permitted. (para 33c(2)(e))

A

False.

109
Q 
U.S. Forces regulations do not prohibit abandoning a privately owned vehicle (POV). (paras 33f(2)
and 33h(5))
A

False.

110
Q

A driver who lends his or her vehicle to a member of the U.S. Forces is required to provide the borrower with the registration certificate (AE Form 190-1A). (para 33g(2)(a))

A

True.

111
Q

The driver of a registered motor vehicle is required to observe which of the following with respect to U.S. Forces POV license plates? (paras 33c(1)(d) and 33c(2)(b))

A

License plates will not be altered.-AND- The rear license plate must be illuminated. -AND- License plates always must be firmly attached with bolts and screws

112
Q

License plates issued to drivers by the Registry of Motor Vehicles automatically become the driver’s property. (para 33c(1)(a))

A

False.

113
Q

For registration purposes, the insurance policy cannot substitute for the insurance confirmation card as proof of automobile insurance under German law and U.S. Forces regulations. (para 33e(3))

A

True.

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