Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT required equipment on a vehicle according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT required equipment on a vehicle according to the text?
What is the minimum required distance at which the license plate light must be visible according to the text?
What is the minimum required distance at which the license plate light must be visible according to the text?
How far ahead should the high beam headlights show objects according to the text?
How far ahead should the high beam headlights show objects according to the text?
What is the required distance at which the brake lights must be visible according to the text?
What is the required distance at which the brake lights must be visible according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the required distance at which the rear-view mirror must provide a view according to the text?
What is the required distance at which the rear-view mirror must provide a view according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the required distance at which the directional signals must be visible according to the text?
What is the required distance at which the directional signals must be visible according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT permitted on a vehicle according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT permitted on a vehicle according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the maximum number of spotlights permitted on a vehicle based on the text?
What is the maximum number of spotlights permitted on a vehicle based on the text?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is a requirement for the bumper height of vehicles according to the text?
Which of the following is a requirement for the bumper height of vehicles according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is NOT allowed in terms of additional equipment on a vehicle?
What is NOT allowed in terms of additional equipment on a vehicle?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is prohibited regarding exhaust systems based on the text?
Which of the following is prohibited regarding exhaust systems based on the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of ABS in a vehicle?
What is the purpose of ABS in a vehicle?
Signup and view all the answers
How should drivers with ABS-equipped vehicles react in an emergency braking situation?
How should drivers with ABS-equipped vehicles react in an emergency braking situation?
Signup and view all the answers
What action would disengage or 'turn off' the ABS in a vehicle?
What action would disengage or 'turn off' the ABS in a vehicle?
Signup and view all the answers
How can a driver determine if their vehicle has ABS?
How can a driver determine if their vehicle has ABS?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a requirement for trailers weighing more than 3,000 pounds?
What is a requirement for trailers weighing more than 3,000 pounds?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the side marker lamp requirements for a vehicle?
What are the side marker lamp requirements for a vehicle?
Signup and view all the answers
According to the requirements for trailers, what is the minimum number of reflectors that a rear trailer must have?
According to the requirements for trailers, what is the minimum number of reflectors that a rear trailer must have?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the maximum allowed length for a drawbar or towing connection when towing objects that can be easily taken apart?
What is the maximum allowed length for a drawbar or towing connection when towing objects that can be easily taken apart?
Signup and view all the answers
What is required if the drawbar or towing connection is made of chain, rope, or cable?
What is required if the drawbar or towing connection is made of chain, rope, or cable?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the minimum requirement for side marker lamps and clearance lamps on a pole trailer weighing more than 3,000 pounds?
What is the minimum requirement for side marker lamps and clearance lamps on a pole trailer weighing more than 3,000 pounds?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the requirement for stop lamps on motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers?
What is the requirement for stop lamps on motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the requirement for the brakes on a trailer?
What is the requirement for the brakes on a trailer?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Pre-Drive Checklist
- Make sure the vehicle is in park or neutral
- Adjust the seat to reach all controls
- Adjust rear-view mirrors to avoid leaning forward or backward
- Remove any obstructions from view of mirrors or roadway
- Lock all car doors
- Fasten safety belt and ensure all passengers do the same
Equipment Standards
- Brakes: two braking systems, each capable of stopping the car alone
- Low Beam Headlights: visible from 1,000 feet
- High Beam Headlights: visible from 1,000 feet
- Taillights: two red lights visible from 1,000 feet
- Brake Lights: two red lights visible from 300 feet in the daytime
- License Plate Light: white light making the license plate visible from 50 feet
- Directional Signals: amber or white (front) or red (rear)
- Horn: audible from 200 feet
- Mirrors: at least one rear-view mirror with a 200-foot view to the rear
- Windshield Wiper: in good working order to clear the driver's view
- Windshields and Side & Rear Windows: in good condition
- Tires: meet specific standards
Prohibited Equipment
- Red lights visible from the front or blue lights (except for emergency/law enforcement vehicles)
- More than two spotlights, cowl or fender lights, fog lights, or other extra lights
- A siren, bell, or whistle
- A very loud muffler (heard from more than 50 feet) or one emitting smoke
- Signs, posters, or stickers on the windshield or windows (except if required by law)
- A "television-type receiver" visible to the driver
- Headsets/headphones worn by the driver while operating a vehicle
Bumper Height Requirements
- Front and rear bumpers must be mounted within certain height levels
- Height limitations are governed by the net shipping weight of the vehicle
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Prevents skidding and allows drivers to steer during emergency braking
- Automatically pumps the brakes at a faster rate than the driver could
- Requires steady pressure on the brake pedal; removing pressure disengages ABS
- Check for ABS by looking for a lighted ABS symbol on the dashboard or in the owner's manual
Trailers, Towing, and Load Equipment
- Trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer weighing 3,000 pounds or less:
- Two reflectors, one at each side
- A brake light if the trailer or load blocks/hides the brake lights on the towing vehicle
- Trailer or semitrailer weighing more than 3,000 pounds:
- Front: two clearance lamps, one at each side
- Each side: two side marker lamps, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear, and two reflectors, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear
- Rear: two clearance lamps, one at each side, and two reflectors, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear
- Pole trailer weighing more than 3,000 pounds:
- Each side: one side marker lamp and one clearance lamp
- Rear: two reflectors, one at each side
Drawbar or Towing Connection
- Must be strong enough to pull all towed weight
- Must not be more than 15 feet long unless towing poles, pipes, machinery, or other objects that cannot be easily taken apart
- Must have a white flag at least 12 inches square attached to it if it is a chain, rope, or cable
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Learn about the equipment that is not permitted on vehicles according to traffic regulations. This quiz covers restrictions on lights, sirens, mufflers, and additional accessories that are prohibited while operating a vehicle.
