DMV Test Questions (Pages 85-94)
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What are the insurance requirements for a single death or injury?

  • $15,000 (correct)
  • $30,000
  • $10,000
  • $5,000

What are the penalties for evading a peace officer?

  • A fine not less than $2,000
  • Imprisonment for not more than 1 year
  • Community service
  • Both A and B (correct)

How long do points stay on your driving record?

36 months or longer

What does the Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS) consist of?

<p>Warning letters and progressive sanctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many points may categorize a person as a negligent operator in 12 months?

<p>4 points (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you get 4 points in 12 months?

<p>Lose driving license</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required if you obtain a vehicle from a private party?

<p>Transfer ownership within 10 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you sell or transfer a vehicle?

<p>Report it to DMV within 5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a driver is cited for a 1 point traffic violation?

<p>Must attend traffic violator school (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of driving recklessly and causing bodily injury?

<p>Both A and B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is DMV probation for negligent driver points?

<p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Insurance Requirements

  • Minimum coverage includes $15,000 for a single death/injury, $30,000 for multiple deaths/injuries, and $5,000 for property damage.

Evading a Peace Officer

  • Willfully fleeing from a peace officer is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in county jail (CVC §2800.1).
  • Causing serious bodily injury during a police pursuit can lead to 3, 5, or 7 years in state prison or 1 year in county jail, with fines between $2,000 and $10,000.
  • Manslaughter due to evading police pursuit carries a minimum prison sentence of 4 to 10 years.

Points on the Driver Record

  • DMV maintains a public record of all traffic convictions and collisions, with occurrences remaining on record for a minimum of 36 months.

Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS)

  • A system based on negligent operator points, involving warning letters and progressive sanctions against driving privileges.

Point Count Totals for Negligent Operators

  • Considered a negligent operator at 4 points within 12 months, 6 points within 24 months, or 8 points within 36 months.

Examples of 1 Point Violations

  • Includes traffic convictions and at-fault collisions that result in 1 point.

Examples of 2 Point Violations

  • Examples include reckless driving, hit-and-run incidents, DUI of alcohol/drugs, and driving with a suspended or revoked license.

Consequences of 4 Points in 12 Months

  • Accumulating 4 points within a 12-month period results in the loss of driver's license.

Traffic Violator School Convictions

  • Drivers cited for a 1 point violation may attend traffic violator school once every 18 months to mask citation from record.
  • Completion is electronically reported to the court; paper certificates are no longer used.

Consequences of Excessive Negligent Driver Points

  • DMV may place drivers on 1-year probation, including a 6-month suspension, or fully revoke driving privileges.

Post-Suspension or Revocation

  • After the suspension or revocation period, individuals can apply for a new driver's license, requiring proof of financial responsibility.

Reckless Driving Penalties

  • Convictions for reckless driving or speed contests causing bodily injury may lead to 30 days to 6 months in jail, along with fines of $220 to $1,000, or both.

Business Partner Automation (BPA)

  • Dealers in the BPA program can process DMV documents, issuing registration cards, license plates, and stickers directly to customers.

Vehicle Ownership Transfer

  • Ownership must be transferred within 10 days after purchasing a vehicle from a private party.

Reporting Vehicle Sales or Transfers

  • Sellers must report the sale or transfer of a vehicle to DMV within 5 days.

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