Module 1 Flashcards
1
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- Vehicle laws were designed, in part, to reduce the number of traffic-related injuries and deaths.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
2
Q
- Antique vehicles are determined by age only (i.e., any vehicle that is 25 years old or older).
A
- True
* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
3
Q
- In order for a person to be considered an “operator” of a vehicle, the vehicle must be motorized.
A
- True
* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
4
Q
- ____________ of a person’s license is when the Illinois Secretary of State terminates a person’s license and the person may not apply for another license until after one year has passed.
A
- Suspension
- Revocation (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- Probation
- None of the above
5
Q
- At a controlled intersection with a stop sign, drivers must stop before or at which of the following locations?
A
- The nearest crosswalk marking
- The nearest stop line (Your Answer)
- The point nearest to the intersection with an optimal view of the intersecting street
- All of the above (Correct Answer)
6
Q
- All vehicles operating in Illinois must be registered with the IL Secretary of State.
A
- True (Your Answer)
* False (Correct Answer)
7
Q
- If a person permanently moves to Illinois and owns a vehicle that the person will drive, the person has ___ days to register the vehicle in Illinois.
A
- 90
- 60
- 30 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- none of the above
8
Q
- A class “D” license governs most commercially operated vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 lbs or more.
A
- True
* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
9
Q
. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, unless otherwise stated in a specific statute, the vehicle must be located on a _________ at the time of a violation.
A
- driveway
- highway (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- private highway
- none of the above
10
Q
- Anyone whose driving privileges that have been restricted by being prohibited from operating a motor vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock device shall not operate a motor vehicle that is not equipped with an interlocking device.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
11
Q
- According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, the speed limit in an urban district is _____ MPH and _____ MPH in an alley.
A
- 30/15 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- 35/15
- 35/20
- None of the above
12
Q
- According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, the “shoulders” may be used for stopping or accelerating from a stop while merging into traffic or to travel or pass vehicles.
A
- True
* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
13
Q
- When two vehicles stop at an intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
14
Q
- According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, drivers must “dim” their high beam headlamps when within 500 feet of approaching an oncoming vehicle.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
15
Q
- According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, drivers must “dim” their high beam headlamps when within _____ feet of approaching a vehicle from the rear traveling in the same direction.
A
- 100
- 200
- 300 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- none of the above
16
Q
- According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, an officer may not search or inspect a vehicle stopped for a “safety belt” violation.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
17
Q
- When checking a vehicle’s registration, the officer should remember the ____ is the most reliable in checking the registration.
A
- license plate
- vehicle identification number (VIN) (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- LEADS return
- all of the above
18
Q
- When checking the status of a driver’s license, the officer should use the ______.
A
- person’s name, sex, and date of birth
- driver’s license number
- person’s name and date of birth
- all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
19
Q
- In driving under the influence investigations, the Miranda warning is not necessary during the initial stop or before questioning after arrest.
A
- True
* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
20
Q
- ________ are necessary to complete a uniform traffic complaint.
A
- Name, date of birth, and address of the violator (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- Weather conditions
- Names of the passengers in the vehicle
- None of the above
21
Q
- A court appearance is necessary for which of the following traffic violations?
A
- Speeding more than 30 miles per hour over the limit
- Passing a stopped school bus with the stop signal arm extended
- No insurance
- All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
22
Q
- Which of the following may be used by a traffic violator as bond?
A
- Cash
- Driver’s license
- Bond card
- All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
23
Q
- Operator of vehicles shall stop the vehicle before approaching closer than _____feet to a pedestrian with a disability while using a mobility device service animal or white cane.
A
- 5
- 10 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
- 15
- None of the above
24
Q
- Regarding the use of seat belts, children should ride in the back seat at least until the age of 13 with a lap and shoulder belt.
A
- True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* False
25
2. The term “highway” includes the entire paved area of a road, excluding the shoulder or berm.
* True
| * False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
26
3. City governments are not allowed to pass traffic laws at the local level.
* True
| * False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
27
5. If a person makes a complete stop at a stop sign, this driver will always have the right-of- way to proceed into an intersection.
* True
| * False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
28
7. All drivers operating vehicles in Illinois are required to be licensed with the Illinois Secretary of State.
* True
| * False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
29
8. In order to operate a motorcycle, the driver’s license should have which of the following class endorsements?
* M (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* D
* D2
* None of the above
30
10. A driver may transport a bottle of Tequila in the front passenger area as long as the Tequila is in the original container and has not been opened.
* True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
| * False
31
11. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, the maximum speed limit in a school zone is _____ MPH.
* 15
* 20 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* 25
* None of the above
32
12. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, a driver may overtake a vehicle in the same lane traveling in the same direction on the right when ________.
* the vehicle is turning left (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* the vehicle is traveling less than 35 MPH
* the vehicle is turning right
* None of the above
33
13. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, the hand signal for a right turn is ___________.
* the right arm fully extended out of the right side of the vehicle pointing right.
* the right arm bent at the elbow with the hand pointed upward and extended out of the right side of the vehicle.
* the right arm bent at the elbow with the hand pointed downward and extended out of the right side of the vehicle.
* None of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
34
15. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, no more than ____ headlamps may be illuminated at any one time.
* 2
* 3
* 4 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* none of the above
35
16. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, drivers are permitted to listen to music by using headsets connected to both ears of the driver.
* True
| * False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
36
17. The VIN is the most reliable number to verify a vehicle’s registration.
* True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
| * False
37
19. Officers may make a custodial arrest for which of the following violations?
* driving under the influence
* driving with a suspended driver’s license
* driving with a revoked driver’s license
* all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
38
21. ________ is/are necessary to complete a uniform traffic complaint.
* Name, date of birth, and address of the violator
* Court date, location, and time
* Location of the offense
* All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
39
23. The rights of pedestrians with disabilities are different than those with non-disabilities.
* True
| * False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
40
1. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2016 overview, there were 51,914 drivers involved in 34,439 fatal crashes, in which 37,461 people lost their lives.
* True (Correct Answer)
| * False (Your Answer)
41
3. The difference between a “motorcycle” and a “motor driven cycle” is_________.
* size of the tires
* size of the engine capacity (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* seating capacity
* all of the above
42
5. In the Illinois Vehicle Code, “stop” is defined as the near complete cessation of all movement.
* True
| * False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
43
9. Operators of vehicles are required to obey the direction of ________.
* crossing guards
* police officers
* firemen
* all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
44
12. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, a driver may not drive on the left side of the road, such as when passing vehicles, when within ____ feet of a railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct, tunnel, or intersection.
* 50
* 75
* 100 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* None of the above
45
13. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, "U-turns" are always permissible.
* True
| * False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
46
14. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, a driver is only required to turn on the vehicle’s “parking lights” when the windshield wipers are activated in a rain storm.
* True
| * False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
47
18. When checking a driver’s license, the officer should use ______ to verify the identification of the person.
* the picture on the license
* other identification
* SOUNDEX
* all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
48
20. After a custodial arrest has been affected as the result of a traffic violation, the officer should complete a fingerprint card.
* True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
| * False
49
21. A court appearance is necessary for which of the following traffic violations?
* Speeding more than 21 miles per hour over the limit (Your Answer)
* Passing a stopped school bus with the stop signal arm extended (Correct Answer)
* Speeding more than 10 miles per hour in a construction zone
* None of the above
50
22. According to the Illinois State Supreme Court, Rule 503 generally encourages officers to avoid issuing multiple citations.
* True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
| * False
51
24. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children of every age from _______.
* 0-6 year old
* 4 to 14 years old (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* 8 to 16 years old
* None of the Above
52
1. In 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration determined traffic crashes were the leading cause of death in all age groups.
* True
| * False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
53
2. Crosswalk is defined as __________.
* an area enclosed within two distinctively painted lines crossing a roadway
* an extension of existing sidewalk lines from one street to the next street, when painted lines are not present,
* an extension of roadway curb lines, when painted lines and sidewalks are not present,
* all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
54
4. A roadway includes the entire paved surface of a road, including the shoulder or berm.
* True (Your Answer)
| * False (Correct Answer)
55
6. If a vehicle weighs more than ______ or if the vehicle weighs under this amount and is towing a trailer (except for a pole trailer or semi-trailer), the vehicle must carry a registration card.
* 7000
* 7500
* 8000 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* none of the above
56
8. If a driver has a “restricted license”, the restriction will be noted and explained on _______ of the license.
* front
* back (Your Answer)
* front and back (Correct Answer)
* None of the above
57
9. The statute “Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Peace Officer” requires the officer be in uniform.
* True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
| * False
58
10. When a driver has met the elements of “Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Peace Officer” and exceeds the speed limit by 21 miles per hour or more, the offense becomes “_________ Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Peace Officer”.
* Heinous
* Aggravated (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* Grievous
* Felonious
59
14. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, drivers must “dim” their high beam headlamps when within _____ feet of approaching an oncoming vehicle.
* 100
* 200
* 300 (Your Answer)
* none of the above (Correct Answer)
60
16. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, occupants under _____-years of age must be properly restrained, typically with a booster seat or other child passenger seat.
* 4
* 6
* 8 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* None of the above
61
19. Officers may make a custodial arrest for which of the following violations?
* driving while sleep deprived
* driving with a suspended driver’s license (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
* driving with a probated driver’s license
* all of the above
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22. When a traffic violator is issued a citation, the officer must set the court date not less than ____ days and not more than ____ days from the date of the offense.
* 14/30 (Your Answer)
* 14/60 (Correct Answer)
* 21/90
* None of the above
63
24. The leading cause of death for children between the ages of 4 to 14 years old in motor vehicle accidents is caused by placing the child in the wrong child passenger restraint system.
* True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
| * False
64
A passenger car is a motor vehicle designed to carry not more than _____ people.
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4
6
8
10 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
none of the above
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65
6. Although Illinois issues two license plates, the statute only mandates the rear license plate be attached to the bumper.
True
| False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
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11. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, the school zone speed limits are enforceable between _______ a.m. and _______ p.m.
6:00/5:00
7:00/4:00 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
8:00/3:00
None of the above
67
7. A person must have a valid _______ to legally drive in Illinois.
* license
* permit
* restricted license
* all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
68
18. When checking a driver’s license, officers should check the status of the license by using the person’s name, sex, race, date of birth, or driver’s license number.
True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
| False
69
23. A driver of a vehicle can be held liable if they fail to take such precaution and causes damage or strikes a pedestrian with a disability.
True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
| False
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20. Although an officer has the discretion to issue a citation or warning to a traffic violator, citations are normally only issued for petty offenses and minor misdemeanors.
True (Correct Answer)
| False (Your Answer)
