Promotional Exam - Traffic Flashcards
1
Q
A motorcycle plate is how big?
A
4” by 7”
2
Q
To be guilty of aggressive driving you must have at minimum, how many of the following? 21-901.2
A
3
speeding, failure to yield right of way, following too closely, driving on laned roadways, passing on right, overtaking and passing, traffic lights with steady signals
3
Q
Distance from a fire vehicle en route to a call? TA21-1109
A
500 feet
4
Q
Distance from a fire vehicle upon stopped at a call? TA21-1109
A
300 feet
5
Q
Driver may not pass an emergency vehicle when an emergency vehicle has lights and sirens activated within how many feet of an entrance ramp? TA 21-206
A
100 feet
6
Q
When parking at a fire or rescue station when the emergency vehicle is using flashing lights, how many feet can you not pass TA 21-1109
A
100 feet
7
Q
Oncoming vehicles shall lower beams within? 22-223
A
500 feet
8
Q
Approaching vehicles from the rear, beams shall be lowered? 22-223
A
300 feet
9
Q
Slow moving vehicle emblem? 21-805
A
a. at least 14 inches high with a red
reflective border at least 1.75 inches
wide and with a fluorescent orange
center
b. mounted no less than 3 feet and no
more than 5 feet high
c. for vehicle traveling 25 mph or less
10
Q
A driver’s license is required upon request to? TA 13-409/16-112
A
Uniformed police officer only
11
Q
Suspended license after how many points? TA 16-404
A
8
12
Q
Revoked license after how many points? TA16-404
A
12
13
Q
Operating unregistered motor vehicle?
A
TA 13-401
Cannot drive on susp reg either
14
Q
Failure to display reg. card on demand? TA 13-409
A
Must be carried in the vehicle and provided on demand of a police officer
15
Q
Failure to attach reg. plates front and rear?
A
TA 13-411a
16
Q
Failure to maintain legible reg. plate (no covers)?
A
TA 13-411c
free foreign materials, covers, clearly visible and in a horizontal position
17
Q
MVA must be notified within…… days of address or name change? TA 13-414
A
30 days
18
Q
Farm vehicle radius? TA 13-935
A
25 miles
19
Q
Historic vehicle? TA 13-936
A
At least 20 years old
20
Q
MVA will not issue a Class M license to a person under 18 unless?
A
Unless they complete a motorcycle safety course
21
Q
A learners permit will be issued to someone? TA 16-103
A
15 years, 9 months
22
Q
A provisional license will be issued at? TA 16-103
A
16 years, 6 months
23
Q
A license will be issued to? TA 16-103
A
A person 18 years old
24
Q
A holder of a learners permit may only drive when? TA 16-105
A
With someone 21 years age or older and that has been a licensed driver for at least 3 years
25
A learner’s permit expires -------------- days after issuance if you are trying to get a different class license? TA 16-105
180 days
26
If a cosigner of a license dies and the licensee is a minor? TA16-109
MVA will suspend the license until another valid cosigner signs or they become an adult
27
Unregistered vehicle on public street? TA13-402
Can’t be parked there or on private lot accessed by public in general
28
Temporary plates issued by mva?
May issue only one
29
Registration plates a warranted for durability of?
5 years
30
A vehicle that is issued two plates shall? TA-13-411
Mount on front and rear
31
Vintage plates may be affixed to a vehicle if? TA 13-411/13-936.1
a. the vehicles current registration plates are
in the vehicle
b. a MD plate that was actually issued for
display on a vehicle in a year not less than
25 years prior to January 1 of each
calendar year
32
If a reg. plate is lost or stolen or illegible? TA 13-415
a. the owner shall affix a temporary number
plate bearing the tag number
b. within 48 hours of lost, stolen or illegible
contact mva and request replacement tags
33
Upon transfer of title of a vehicle to a new person, the registration plates?
a. will be expired, except
b. express written consent given, allows 10
days of use from date of transfer
c. before the 10 days is up the new owner
shall remove them and give back to
previous owner
d. after the 10 days they are expired
e. after 24 hours of expiration, neither party
are to possess the tags
34
A special registration plate? 13-613
a. shall contain no more than 7 characters
b. annual registration fee plus $50
35
Disability plates issued? TA 13-616
Lung disease, cardiovascular disease, cant walk more that 200’ without stopping, unable to walk with out assistive device, requires wheelchair for mobility, lost a limb or extremity, lost use of arm or extremity, permanent impairment of both eyes
36
A handicapped placard is valid for?
4 years
37
Historic vehicle?
20 years or older
38
Historic vehicle use?
a. designated for car shows and similar
b. not used for daily driving or
commercial uses
39
Vintage vehicle?
a. not less than 25 years old
b one time fee of $25.50
40
Transportation emergency?
Natural or man made that prevents travel for more than 8 hours
41
Motor carrier restrictions?
a. limit of 150 air mile radius
b. can work no more that 16 hours straight
c. no more than 12 dedicated to driving
d. and given at least 8 hours of off time
42
Abandoned vehicle in a parking garage?
10 days
43
Moped or Motor Scooters require insurance?
True
44
Provisional license restrictions? TA 16-113
a. cant drive between 12 am and 5am
b. unless-with a licensed driver over 21
c. to or from employment
d. to or from school activity
e. to or from organized volunteer
program
f. to or from athletic event
g. hour restriction and supervision
expires at 18 years old
45
You lose a license, get it replaced and find the first one?
Return original to mva
46
DUI license suspensions?
a. .08-.15 180 first,180 second
b. .15 or more first 180, second 270
c. refuse first 270, second 2 years
47
Appropriate Driving on suspended charges? 16-303(h)
a. 17-104-suspended for insurance
b. 26-204, 206-failure to appear
c failure to comply
48
If a person had a driver’s license but is expired for a year or more?
DWOL
49
When a domestic animal is struck what must you do? TA 20-106
Must be reported
50
How can emergency vehicles disregard traffic laws, park or stand? TA 21-106
a. using audible an visual signals
b. must use due care and regard
51
Stop sign at railroad? TA 21-702
a. stop within 50 ft but no less than 15ft from
crossing
b. if railroad provides a flagman, he must be
obeyed
52
Driver may not make a u-turn on crest or curve within? TA 21-602
500 feet
53
Non functioning traffic signal?
a. stop at stop line.
B no stop line, stop prior to crosswalk
c. no crosswalk, stop prior to intersection
54
School bus stopping distance?
20 feet front or rear
55
Failing to stop for school bus with red lights?
3 points
56
Moving violation that contributes to accident?
3 points
57
Aggressive driving
5 points
58
Reckless driving
6 points
59
Funeral procession privilege TA 21-207
Headlights and 4-ways
60
After passing when legal to do so, must return to lane within? TA 21-305
200 ft of any approaching vehicle
61
At an intersection, you have right of way to any vehicle approaching from the ? TA 21-401
Left
62
At an intersection you shall yield right of way to any vehicle approaching from the? TA 21-401
Right
63
Intent to turn should be signaled? TA21-604
During the last 100 feet before turning
64
Arm left hand signal? TA 21-606
Hand and arm extended horizontally
65
Arm Right turn signal TA 21-606
Hand and arm extended upward
66
Arm stop signal TA 21-606
Hand and arm extended downward
67
Max speed limit in md is?
70 mph
68
An owner of a parking lot may not have vehicles towed unless what is displayed? TA 21-10A-02
a. signage that is at least 24” high and 30”
wide
b 1 sign for every 7500 sqft
c. state where the veh. will be towed and
name of company
d. must be available to claim 24 hours and 7
days a week
e. cant be more than 15 miles from the lot or
out of the state (TA 21-10A-03)
69
Speed limits in school zone can be dropped to ? TA 21-803
15 mph
70
Speed camera fine? TA 21-809
$40
71
Reckless driving definition?
Wanton and willful disregard
72
Negligent driving definition?
Careless and imprudent
73
Parking near a curb? TA 21-1004
12 inches
74
A person may not stop within how many feet of a hydrant? TA21-1003
15 feet
75
A person may not stop within how many feet of a crosswalk? TA21-1003
20 feet
76
A person may not stop within how many feet of a flashing, traffic control device, etc? TA 21-1003
30 feet
77
A person may not park with how many feet of a driveway to a firehouse on the same side as the driveway? TA 21-1003
20 feet
78
A person may not park on the opposite side of the street opposite the firehouse when properly marked within ? TA 21-1003
75 feet on either side
79
A person may not park within how many feet of the nearest rail in a railroad grade crossing? TA 21-1003
50 feet
80
A person may not secure an EPAMD within how many feet of an intersection? TA 21-1208
25 feet
81
A person may not secure an EPAMD within how many feet of an intersection? TA 21-1208
25 feet
82
MCAC
Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center
Holds LPR data for 1 year
83
Can’t pass a vehicle within how many feet of a bridge or railway if view obstructed? TA 21-305
100 feet
84
An officer may arrest without a warrant for what situations of violations of vehicle law? TA26-202
Violations related to HAZMAT, not weighing at scale house, no satisfactory evidence of identity, will disregard the citation, DUI, leaving scene of accident serious PI or death, Driving suspended or Revoked, leaving scene of accident PD, fleeing and eluding LEO
85
A license can only be issued at what minimum age? TA 16-103
18
86
A title is not required for what vehicle? TA13-102
A bicycle, except for a moped
87
How long do you have to change your name with MVA upon marriage or court order? TA 13-118
30 days
88
When the MVA assurance fund reaches _____ any money in excess shall be transferred to the Transportation Trust Fund? TA 13-209
$25,000
89
What vehicles issue one registration plate? TA 13-410
a. motorcycle, tractor, trailer, historic
(manufactured at least 50 years before the
current model year
b. two for every other vehicle
90
How are registration tabs displayed? TA 13-411
a. on tractors-the front of the vehicle
b. on all others-the rear of the vehicle
91
Registration fees will be refunded by MVA if? TA 13-413
Registration and tags returned before beginning of any 12-month registration year
92
Temporary tags expire within how many days from issuance? TA 13-605
60 days
93
Fee to transfer a title of a vehicle? TA13-802
$100, generally
94
If a driver is at least 21 years old, the license will expire on their birthday at the end of a period not more than how many years? TA 16-115
8 years
95
Accumulated points will stay on a license for? TA 16-407
2 years from date of violation
96
Limit of alcohol while driving a commercial vehicle? TA 16-813
.04
97
Passing on the shoulder to the right of a left turning vehicle is permitted as long as? TA 21-304
The driver can do so without leaving the paved surface and directly behind it
98
Minimum speed over the limit a vehicle is photographed by speed cameras? TA 21-809
12 miles per hour
99
Hours in which a speed camera can operate? TA 21-809
0600 - 2000
100
A vehicle cannot park/stop on any highway outside a business district or residential district unless it can be seen from how many feet? TA 21-1001
200 feet
101
A person cannot park/stop or stand a vehicle on a? TA 21-1003
Bridge
102
How long does a tow company have to notify law enforcement they took a vehicle from a lot? TA 21-10A-04
a. 1 hour
b. will notify the registered owner by certified
mail within 7 days
103
A vehicle operated with objects hanging from the mirror is a _____ violation? TA 21-1104
a. Secondary
b. equipment of the vehicle that obstructs the
drivers view (glass cracked, etc) is primary
104
What are the exceptions to riding in the cargo area of the vehicle of 10001 pounds and above? TA 21-1107
a. an attendant delegated to care for
livestock
b. vehicle is used and controlled/operated by
a farmer
c. used within 150 miles of a farm
d. traveling not greater than 25mph
105
What are the requirements to ride in pickup bed? TA 21-1121
a. be 16 or older
b. exceptions-does not apply to a vehicle
traveling less than 25mph or an employee
to or from worksite by employer of the
employee or and individual engaged in
farm operations
106
A provisional license holder transporting minors is a _____ offense? TA 21-1123
Secondary
107
A bike must be visible from how many feet during unfavorable visibility? TA 21-1207
a. 1000 feet
b. if not: to the front- a light visible of at least
500 feet
c. if not: to the rear-red reflector visible from
600 feet to 100 feet to the rear or a red
light visible from 500 feet to the rear
d. if not: a bell that can be heard 100 feet
away
108
A local authority can place traffic control and signage so long as? TA 25-105
a. permission obtained from SHA and under
direction of SHA
b. conform to SHA specs
109
On a commercial vehicle inspection a driver must submit _____ for inspection by a certified CV Inspector? TA 25-111
a. license, driving hours, DOT card, manifests,
cargo and cargo areas
b. driving on the highway constitutes consent
to inspection
110
CVISN? TA 25-112
Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks
111
A commercial vehicle driver can only drive? TA 25-111
a. must operate within 150 air miles of work
reporting location
b. can work 16 consecutive hours- not more
than 12 driving and at least 8 consecutive
hours off duty
c. in 70 hour work week can only work 7
consecutive days
d. in 80 hour work week can only work 8
consecutive days
112
A certificate of title is not required for? TA 13-102
A trailer, other than a camping trailer, rated by the manufacturer as having a gross vehicle weight of 2,500 pounds or less
113
Transfer by dealer to one other than another dealer? TA 13-113 (e)
Within 30 days
With every other document or data required
114
When a security interest in a vehicle is satisfied, the secured party shall immediately deliver copies of the release to? TA 13-205 (b)
The owner
The Administration
115
When the Assurance Fund reaches how much money, the excess of that amount shall be transferred to what? TA 13-209 (b)
$25,000
Transportation Trust Fund
116
A claim for damages from the Assurance Fund must be made within how many years of the date of action; and may not exceed how much? TA 13-210 (a2)/(a3)
3 years
$100,000
117
If a resident temporarily maintains or occupies a dwelling in this State for a period in excess of 30 days but not in excess of 1 year, within how many days shall that person obtain a nonresident permit from the Administration? TA 13-402.1 (e2)
10 days immediately following the 30 day period
118
Class A
Passenger
119
Class D
Motorcycle
120
Class E
Truck
121
Class F
Tractor
122
Class G
Trailer
123
Class L
Historic
124
Class M
Multipurpose
125
Class N
Street Rod
126
Registration plates may be reflectorized and shall be manufactured of a material warranted to have a durability of how many years? TA 13-410 (d)
At least 5 years
127
A temporary authorization certificate shall be issued for a period determined by the Administration not to exceed how many days? TA 13-412 (2)
15 days
128
Within how many hours should the Administration be notified of loss, theft or damage to plate or tab? TA 13-415 (g)
48 hours
129
An inspection certificate is valid for how many days? TA 13-422 (b)
90 days
130
Within how many days does a transferee have to return the plates to the Administration upon written consent from the seller? TA 13-501 (b)
10 days
131
A licensed dealer transferring a vehicle to a person with current registration is valid for how many days? TA 13-503 (b)
60 days
132
How many days after issuance is the temporary registration expired? TA13-605 (3)
60 days
133
How long will a dealers records be kept for? TA 13-606 (a)
3 years
134
How many vehicles are required to be considered a "Fleet"? TA 13-610 (2)
10
135
How much are personalized plates? TA 13-613 (b)
An additional $50.00
136
Individuals with disabilities may obtain specialized plates if they are unable to walk how many feet? TA 13-616 (b)
200 feet without stopping to rest
137
Class B
For Hire
138
Class C
Funeral and Ambulance
139
Class H
School
140
Class I
Charter Bus
141
Class J
Vanpool
142
Class K
Farm Area/Island
143
Class P
Passenger Bus
144
Class Q
Limousine
145
What are the vision standards for an unrestricted license? TA 16-110.1 (a)
20/40 in each eye
140 degrees of continuous field of vision
Binocular vision
146
What are the vision standards for a restricted license? TA 16-110.1 (b)
20/40 in each eye
110 degree of continuous field of vision and 35 degrees lateral
147
How long is a "Maryland Only" license valid for? TA 16-113 (2)
90 days
148
After how many years may the Administration expunge a person's record? TA 16-117.1 (b1)
3 years
149
Revocation for violation of 21-901? TA 16-205
a. 6 months for the first time
b. 1 year for the second time
c. 3 years for any third or subsequent time
150
What are the suspension dates for DUI? TA 16-205.1
180 days for a first offense
180 days for a second offense
270 days for subsequent offenses
151
What is the time limit for a person to submit to a test determining alcohol concentration? TA 16-205.1 (iii)
2 hours
152
What is the time limit for a person to submit to a blood test determining drug or CDS content? TA 16-205.1 (iii)
4 hours
153
When may the Administration require reexamination and within how many days? TA 16-206.1 (a1i)
Within 7 days if the accident results in the death of another
154
After how many points will a license be suspended? TA 16-404 (3i)
8 points
155
After how many points will a license be revoked? TA 16-404 (3ii)
12 points
156
After how many points will a person have to submit to a driver improvement program? TA 16-404 (2)
5 points
157
After how many points will a Provisional Driver's License be suspended? TA 16-404 (d1)
5 or more points within a 12 month period
158
What is the duration of points accumulated? TA 16-407
2 years from date of violation
159
What is the definition of a Commercial Motor Vehicle? TA 16-803
a. Gross weight of 26,001 or more
b. Designed to carry 16 or more passengers
160
Within how many days must an individual provide the Administration with a copy of the Accident Report, if the accident resulted in the death of serious injury of any person? TA 20-107 (b)
15 days
161
What is the maximum speed capability for an electric vehicle to utilize the HOV lane? TA 25-108 (b)
Max speed of at least 65 MPH
162
What does CVISN mean? TA 25-112 (3)
Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Network
163
What makes up a business district? TA 21-101 (f)
Area that adjoins and includes a highway where at least 50% of the frontage along the highway, for a distance of 300 feet, is occupied by buildings for business
164
What is an expressway? TA 21-101 (k)
A major highway of 2 or more traffic lanes
165
What does wheelchair mean? TA 21-101 (z)
a. Usable indoors
b. Does not exceed 30 inches in width, 48 inches in length, and 2 inches above the ground
166
Where may a person ride an animal or use animal-drawn vehicles? TA 21-104
Road where the speed limit is 35 MPH or more
167
A U-turn on a curve or crest of grade is prohibited within how many feet? TA 21-602
500 feet
168
Livestock crossing signs must be posted within how many feet? TA 21-708
500 feet
169
Maximum Speed Limits TA 21-801.1
a. 15 MPH in alleys in Baltimore County
b. 30 MPH in a business district and undivided
highways in residential districts
c. 35 MPH on divided highways in residential
districts
d. 50 MPH on undivided highways
e. 55 MPH on divided highways
170
What are the requirements for Aggressive Driving? TA 21-902.2
Person commits three or more;
a. Traffic lights with steady indication
b. Overtaking and passing vehicles
c. Passing on right
d. Driving on laned roadways
e. Following too closely
f. Failure to yield right of way
g. Exceeding posted speed limit
171
High risk driving by a minor holding provisional license TA 21-905
a. Reckless and negligent driving
b. Aggressive driving
c. Race or speed contest
172
Safety Zones - A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle within how many feet of the curb? TA 21-1003 (f)
30 feet
173
A person may not stand or park within how many feet from a fire hydrant? TA 21-1003 (m)
15 feet
174
A person may not stand or park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection? TA 21-1003 (n2)
20 feet
175
A person may not stand or park within how many feet of any flashing signal? TA 21-1003 (0)
30 feet
176
A person may not stand or park within how many feet of the nearest railroad crossing? TA 21-1003 (t)
50 feet
177
The entrance for individuals with disabilities are? TA 21-1007 (b)
At least 36 inches wide
178
Where is backing prohibited? TA 21-1102 (b)
On any shoulder or roadway of any controlled access highway
179
What are the fine amounts for use of handheld telephone while vehicle is in motion? TA 21-1124.2 (d)
a. $75
b. $125
c. $175
180
A low speed vehicle may not be driven where? TA 21-1125 (1)
On a highway where the posted max speed limit exceeds 30 MPH
181
What is the maximum speed limit for a motor scooter? TA 21-1205.1 (c)
30 MPH
182
A bicycle must be equipped with what? TA 21-1207
a. White lamp on the front visible from 500 feet
b. Red reflectors visible from 600 to 100 feet
c. Bell audible for distance at least 100 feet
183
A person may not secure an EPAMD to a pole, meter or device located within how many feet of an intersection? TA 21-1208 (c)
25 feet
184
A person may not operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than how many inches in height above the seat? TA 21-1305 (b)
20 inches
