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Driver's Manual: Chapter 4 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the purpose of the point system?

A

Help improve driving habits and ensure safe driving

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2
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When does PennDOT begin to take corrective action?

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When a driving record accumulates 6 or more points

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3
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What happens when a driver accumulates six points on their record for the first time? 2ed time? 3ed time?

A

1st: Driver receives a written notice to take a special point exam
2ed: driver must attend a Departmental hearing
3ed: Additional Department hearings and/or suspension of driving privilege

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4
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What happens if a driver under 18 accumulates 6 or more points or is convicted of driving 26 mph or more over the speed limit?

A

Driver’s license will be suspended for 90 days; 120 days if it is the second occurrence

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5
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Three points are removed from a driving record for every _____ consecutive months in which a violation has not occurred

A

12

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6
Q

Your license will be suspended or revoked if you commit a _____ involving a vehicle

A

Felony

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7
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Your license will be suspended or revoked if you attempt to _____ from a police officer

A

Flee

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8
Q

Your license will be suspended or revoked if you drive without _____ to avoid identification

A

Lights

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9
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If you get your license suspended, what must you do with the license?

A

Send it to PennDOT

Return it to the Bureau of Driver Licensing by the effective date of suspension listed on the notice

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10
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What type of insurance coverage is mandated by law?

A

Liability coverage

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11
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What happens if you are caught driving without insurance coverage?

A

License will be suspended for three months

Registration will be suspended for three months?

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12
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In reference to lights, what is the difference between a marked police car and an unmarked police car?

A

Marked police car: flashing red and blue lights

Unmarked police car: flashing red lights

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13
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If you are pulled over by a police officer, immediately alert the officer if you are transporting any type of _______

A

Firearm

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14
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If you are pulled over by a police officer, you should turn on your _______ lights during nighttime hours

A

Interior

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15
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If you are pulled over by a police officer, where should your hands be?

A

On the steering wheel

Passengers have their hands in view

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16
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If you disagree with the officer’s citation, what can you do?

A

Present your argument at a court hearing

17
Q

If the vehicle pulling you over is flashing ____ lights only, then it is not a police officer

A

Blue

18
Q

When should you stop at a crash?

A

If you are involved

If emergency help has not arrived yet

19
Q

If you are involved in a crash, when should you call the police?

A

If anyone is hurt or dies

If any vehicle needs to be towed

20
Q

What information should you get from the other drivers who were involved in the crash?

A

Names and addresses
Registration numbers
Telephone numbers
Insurance company names and policy numbers

21
Q

If you are involved in a crash with a parked car or you damage property and you cannot find the owner, what should you do?

A

Immediately stop and try to find the owner
If owner cannot be found, leave a note somewhere where it can be found
Include date and time of crash, your name, and a telephone number where you can be reached on the note

22
Q

What will happen to a driver if they are convicted of fleeing or attempting to elude police?

A

1 year suspension of driver’s license
$500 fine
Court costs and other fees
Possible jail time

23
Q

If you are 21+, you are considered to be driving under the influence if your blood alcohol level is _____ or higher

A

0.08

24
Q

If you are under 21, you are considered to be driving under the influence if your BAC is _____ or higher

A

0.02

25
Q

Explain the implied consent law

A

You agree to take a chemical blood, breath, or urine test for alcohol or drugs just by holding a PA driver’s license
If arrested for DUI and refuse test, your license will be suspended for 1 year

26
Q

What does ARD stand for?

A

Accelerated rehabilitative disposition

27
Q

In reference to DUI penalties, what three things will cause them to be more severe?

A

The higher your BAC level
The more times convicted for DUI
The more serious the injuries and damages from a crash resulting from a DUI

28
Q

How many different levels of impairment are there for DUI?

A

3

29
Q

Which level (table) applies to drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02 or more?

A

“high rate” penalties (table #2)

30
Q

List all of the stipulations for the ARD program

A

Lose your license for 90 days
Remain under court supervision for 6 months
Pay a $300-$5000 fine, related fees, and other costs
Undergo drug and alcohol evaluation
Participate in 12. 5 hours of Alcohol Highway Safety School

31
Q

What is the number one cause of death for teenagers in the U.S.?

A

Traffic crashes

32
Q

What is the sentence for a person who is under 21 who is convicted of DUI for the first time?

A

Jail time: 2 days to 6 months
1 year license suspension
Pay a $500- $5000 fine

33
Q

What are the penalties for underage drinking?

A

$500 max. fine and court costs
1st offense: 90 day license suspension
2ed offense: 1 year license suspension
3ed offense: 2 year license suspension

34
Q

It is illegal for anyone under 21 to ______, _______, or ______ alcohol

A

Consume, transport, or posses

35
Q

What is the penalty for an adult who knowingly and intentionally supplies minors with alcohol?

A

1st offense: $1000 fine
2ed offense: $2500 fine
1 year max. jail time
Multiple people results in multiple penalties

36
Q

What is the DLC?

A

Driver’s license compact; compact among member states and D.C. to maximize law enforcement efforts

Includes a “one driver’s license” and “one driver’s record” concept

Reporting of all convictions and suspensions to home state

Assured treatment of offenses by drivers as if they were in the home state

37
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What will happen if you do not respond to an out-of-state citation?

A

Indefinite suspension of PA driving license until a response is made to the location indicated on the citation

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