SWIC Police Academy Test 10

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Questions and Answers

What does ILCS stand for?

Illinois Compiled Statutes

What chapter does traffic law deal with in ILCS?

625

What is a street?

The entire width between boundary lines of every way publicly maintained, when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.

What Act does traffic law deal with in ILCS?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What is an operator?

Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of any device or vehicle, whether motorized or propelled by human power. Signup and view all the answers

What is cancellation of DL?

The annulment or termination by formal action of the Secretary of a person's driver's license because of some error or defect in the license or because the licensee is no longer entitled to such license. Signup and view all the answers

What is a driver?

Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is a highway?

The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel or public school property. Signup and view all the answers

What is an antique vehicle?

A motor vehicle more than 25 years of age or a bona fide replica thereof, driven on highways only for specific purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What is an authorized emergency vehicle?

Police vehicles, Fire Department vehicles, Hazmat or rescue team vehicles, ambulances, IDOC vehicles, IL emergency management vehicles, IL state fire marshal, IL dept of public health. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stop' mean in traffic terms?

Complete cessation of movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is a motor vehicle?

Every vehicle self-propelled, powered by electric, but not operated upon rails, excluding human-powered vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

What are First Division Vehicles?

Motor vehicles designed for carrying not more than 10 persons. Signup and view all the answers

What are Second Division Vehicles?

Motor vehicles designed for carrying more than 10 persons or used for transporting freight or living quarters. Signup and view all the answers

What are traffic control devices?

All signs, signals, markings, and devices which conform to the state manual. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'operate' mean?

To use or control in any manner the operation of any motorized or human-powered device or vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is revocation of DL?

The termination by formal action of a person's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on public highways, with no renewal or restoration except after one year. Signup and view all the answers

What is a roadway?

That portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicle travel. Signup and view all the answers

What is a shoulder?

That portion of the highway adjacent to the roadway for accommodating stopped vehicles or for emergency use. Signup and view all the answers

What is suspension of DL?

The temporary withdrawal by formal action of the Secretary of a person's license or privilege to operate a vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What are aggravating factors of eluding a police officer?

Rate of speed at least 21 mph over the legal limit, bodily injury, property damage over $300, disobeying 2+ traffic control devices, concealing vehicle registration. Signup and view all the answers

What are driver of emergency vehicle exceptions?

Proceed past a red or stop signal under certain conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ILCS and Traffic Law

ILCS stands for Illinois Compiled Statutes.
Traffic law is covered under Chapter 625 of ILCS.
The relevant Act for traffic law in ILCS is Act 5.

Definitions of Key Terms

Street: Entire width publicly maintained for vehicular travel.
Operator: Any person operating or in control of any device or vehicle.
Driver: A person driving or controlling a vehicle.

Driver's License Actions

Cancellation of DL: Formal termination of a driver's license due to defects or errors, without prejudice for reapplication.
Revocation of DL: Permanent termination of a license, requiring a one-year waiting period for reapplication.
Suspension of DL: Temporary withdrawal of driving privileges for a designated period.

Vehicle Classifications

Motor Vehicle: Self-propelled vehicles not operating on rails and excludes human-powered vehicles.
First Division Vehicles: Designed to carry no more than 10 persons.
Second Division Vehicles: Designed for carrying more than 10 persons or for freight/cargo.

Roadway and Traffic Control

Highway: Publicly maintained roads for vehicular travel, including school property.
Roadway: Portion of a highway used for vehicular travel, excluding shoulders.
Shoulder: Area adjacent to the roadway for stopped vehicles or emergencies.
Traffic Control Devices: Signs, signals, markings conforming to state manual regulations.

Emergency Vehicles

Authorized Emergency Vehicle: Includes police, fire, hazmat vehicles, ambulances, and other specific state agency vehicles.

Specific Vehicle Types

Antique Vehicle: Motor vehicle over 25 years old, used only for exhibitions or demonstrations.
Stop: Defined as a complete cessation of movement.

Operating Vehicles

Operate: Involves any control or use of a motorized or human-powered device or vehicle.

Aggravating Factors

Eluding police is aggravated by:
- Speeding at least 21 mph over the legal limit.
- Causing bodily injury.
- Property damage over $300.
- Disobeying multiple traffic control devices.
- Concealing or altering vehicle registration.

Exceptions for Emergency Vehicles

Emergency vehicle drivers may proceed past red lights or stop signals under specific conditions.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts related to traffic law and the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS). This quiz covers important terms and definitions that are essential for police academy students. Enhance your understanding and prepare for the SWIC Police Academy curriculum.