78 Questions
What is the primary goal of this lesson plan?
To introduce various traffic regulations and vehicle equipment regulations
What is the objective of demonstrating how to locate specific information regarding traffic regulations?
To familiarize trainees with RSMo Chapters 304 and 307
What is a common element of Careless and Imprudent Driving?
Disregarding traffic control devices
Under what circumstances can an emergency vehicle operator disregard the rules of the road?
In emergency situations
Who is responsible for clearing injurious substances from the highway?
Highway maintenance crews
What is a requirement for operating as an emergency vehicle?
Turning on sirens and lights
What is a common vehicle equipment regulation?
Failing to properly use headlamps and taillights
In what circumstances can peace officers tow vehicles from highways and private property?
When the vehicle is abandoned
What is the purpose of reviewing the organization of the Revised Statutes of Missouri?
To familiarize oneself with the structure of Missouri laws
What is the classification of exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 mph or more?
Misdemeanor Class B
What is the purpose of having recruits find specific information regarding traffic regulations and equipment regulations?
To practice searching for specific information in the laws
What is the main difference between RSMo 304.010 and RSMo 304.130?
RSMo 304.010 applies to state highways, while RSMo 304.130 applies to county roads
What is the description of the violation when a person operates a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner?
Operation Of A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner
What is the purpose of having recruits discuss specific traffic or equipment regulations with the class?
To practice explaining complex regulations to others
What is the classification of exceeding the posted speed limit by 11-15 mph?
Misdemeanor Class C
What is the purpose of reviewing the Table of Contents, Chapters, and Sections of the Revised Statutes of Missouri?
To familiarize oneself with the structure of Missouri laws
What is the main difference between a misdemeanor and an infraction?
A misdemeanor is a more serious offense, while an infraction is less serious
What is the purpose of having recruits locate specific information regarding traffic regulations and equipment regulations?
To practice searching for specific information in the laws
What is a key consideration for an emergency vehicle operator?
Driving safely to avoid liability
What is considered impeding the flow of traffic?
Driving at a slow speed that blocks traffic
What is the general rule for following distance?
Leave at least 1 car length for every 10 mph
What type of vehicles must come to a full stop at railroad crossings?
All of the above
Where can a school bus driver not take on or discharge students?
On a highway with 4 or more lanes of traffic
What must a driver do when approaching a school bus that is loading or unloading students?
Come to a complete stop from either direction
What does a flashing red light indicate?
Come to a complete stop
What is the purpose of a stop sign?
To ensure drivers come to a complete stop
What determines a stop at an intersection?
When the wheels cease rotation momentarily
What should a driver do after stopping at a stop sign?
Yield to pedestrians and other traffic
What should a driver do when facing a flashing red signal?
Stop at a clearly marked stop line
Where are U-turns prohibited?
All of the above
When can a driver drive on the left side of the roadway?
When overtaking or passing
What is required of emergency vehicles?
At least one lighted lamp displaying red or blue light
What should other drivers do when an emergency vehicle is approaching?
Yield the right-of-way and pull over
Who is authorized to tow vehicles from highways and private property?
Law enforcement officers
Under what circumstances can a law enforcement officer authorize a towing operator to remove a vehicle?
If the vehicle has been left unattended for more than 48 hours
Who is responsible for tow charges?
The vehicle owner
When can a driver cross a median or drive to the left side of a barrier?
Never, it is illegal
What is the purpose of the rules governing emergency vehicles?
To ensure public safety
Who is responsible for immediately clearing injurious substances from a roadway?
The driver who accidentally dropped the substance
What is a requirement for vehicles carrying material or farm products on public highways?
Have a protective cover or be secured
What is the purpose of auxiliary lamps on a vehicle?
To provide general illumination ahead of a vehicle
When are lighted lamps required on vehicles?
From a half-hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise, and at any other time when there is not sufficient light
How many headlamps must a motorcycle be equipped with?
One
What is the maximum height above the level on which the vehicle stands that the high-intensity portion of the light from a single-beam headlamp can project?
42 inches
What is the minimum distance ahead that a single-beam headlamp must be able to reveal persons and vehicles?
200 feet
What is the arrangement of headlamps or auxiliary lamps on motor vehicles other than motorcycles or motor driven cycles?
So arranged that the driver may select at will between distributions of light projected to different elevations
What is the penalty for violating the single-beam headlamp intensity regulations?
Fine only
What is the purpose of the statute regarding loads to be secured on motor vehicles and trailers?
To prevent loads from becoming dislodged due to air pressure or vehicle movement
At what distance ahead must a motor vehicle's headlights reveal persons and vehicles?
Three hundred and fifty feet
How many rear lamps must a motor vehicle have?
Two
What is the maximum height, including load, for a vehicle operating on non-designated highways?
Thirteen and one-half feet
When must a motor vehicle operator dim their headlamps?
Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle
What is the maximum width, including load, for a vehicle operating on a highway?
Ninety-six inches
When being towed, how far apart must the two vehicles be?
Fifteen feet
What is the purpose of a red reflector on a motorcycle?
To increase visibility from the rear
What is the minimum height above the ground for a taillamp?
Fifteen inches
What is the purpose of a white light on a tail lamp?
To illuminate the rear registration marker
How many red reflectors must a motor drawn vehicle have?
Two
What is the maximum length of a single motor vehicle operated on the highways of this state?
40 feet
What is the purpose of a safety bumper on a bus?
To absorb energy upon impact
When are studded tires prohibited on Missouri highways?
Between April 1 and November 1
What is prohibited on windshields, sidewings, and windows of motor vehicles?
Vision-reducing material without a permit
Who is exempt from wearing a seatbelt while operating a passenger car?
Drivers employed by the U.S. Postal Service
What is a 'child booster seat' as defined in RSMo 307.179?
A seating system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
What is the maximum combined length of a truck-tractor and semi-trailer?
60 feet
When is a driver of a motor vehicle transporting a child required to secure the child in a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt?
When the child is under 16 years old
What is the purpose of a child passenger restraint system as defined in RSMo 307.179?
To provide a safe way to transport children
What is the term for a motor vehicle designed to carry 10 persons or less, excluding motorcycles and motorized bicycles?
Passenger car
How old must a child be to be secured by a vehicle safety belt or booster seat?
Four years old
What is the penalty for violating subdivision (l), (2), or (3) of subsection 2 of this section?
A fine of up to $50 and court costs
Who is exempt from the provisions of this section?
Public carriers for hire
What is the minimum age of a child who must be secured in a child passenger restraint system?
Birth to four years old
What is the purpose of the highways and transportation commission's program?
To develop a program of public information to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section
Under what circumstances can a child be transported in the back seat of a motor vehicle while wearing only a lap belt?
If the back seat of the motor vehicle is not equipped with a combination lap and shoulder belt for booster seat installation
What is the requirement for children weighing less than forty pounds?
They must be secured in a child passenger restraint system
What is the requirement for children at least four years of age but less than eight years of age, who also weigh at least forty pounds but less than eighty pounds, and who are also less than four feet, nine inches tall?
They must be secured in a child passenger restraint system or booster seat
What is the penalty for violating subdivision (4) of subsection 2 of this section?
The penalty in subsection 5 of section 307.178
What happens if a driver receives a citation for violating subdivision (l), (2), or (3) of subsection 2 of this section?
The charges shall be dismissed or withdrawn if the driver prior to or at his or her hearing provides evidence of acquisition of a child passenger restraint system or child booster seat
Study Notes
Traffic Law and Traffic Regulations
- This lesson covers the elements of common moving and equipment violations, traffic regulations, and vehicle equipment regulations outlined in RSMo Chapters 304 and 307.
Objectives
- Identify the elements of traffic regulations, including speeding, careless and imprudent driving, impeding the flow of traffic, following too closely, failure to stop at railroad crossings, and more.
- Identify the requirements of operating as an emergency vehicle and the circumstances under which an emergency vehicle operator may disregard the rules of the road.
- Identify the circumstances that give peace officers the authority to tow vehicles from highways and private property.
- Identify who is responsible for clearing injurious substances from the highway.
Traffic Regulations
- Exceeded posted speed limit:
- Various laws for different speed limits (1-5 mph, 6-10 mph, 11-15 mph, 16-19 mph, 20 mph or more)
- Careless and imprudent driving:
- Endangering the property, life, or limb of another person
- Failure to maintain control of the vehicle due to excessive speed
- Impeding the flow of traffic:
- Driving at a slow speed that blocks the normal flow of traffic
- Following too closely:
- Driving more closely than reasonably safe and prudent
- Leaving less than one car length of space for every 10 mph
- Failure to stop at railroad crossings:
- Certain vehicles must come to a full stop within 50 feet of the crossing
Emergency Vehicles
- Law enforcement, fire, ambulance, public utility, towing, and government vehicles used in an emergency
- Required to have at least one lighted lamp visible from 500 feet
- Must give an audible signal by siren, bell, or whistle
- The driver must believe an actual emergency exists to operate as an emergency vehicle
- Authorized to operate with emergency lights and sirens only when responding to an emergency
Towing Vehicles
- Law enforcement can tow vehicles from highways and private property under certain circumstances
- Vehicles left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours
- Abandoned property illegally left on a highway or bridge
- Stolen vehicles
- Vehicles left on private property without the owner's consent
Equipment Regulations
- Loads must be secured to prevent debris on the highway
- Headlamps and taillamps must be in good working condition
- Dimming of headlamps is required when approaching oncoming traffic or when behind another vehicle
- Rear projection of objects must be marked with a red light or flag### Vehicle Safety and Regulations
- Every towed vehicle must be coupled to the towing vehicle by a safety chain, cable, or equivalent device in addition to the primary coupling device, except if the primary coupling device is a center-locking ball located over or nearly over the rear axle and not supported by the rear bumper of the towing vehicle.
Vehicle Dimensions and Weight
- Maximum width: 96 inches, excluding clearance lights, rearview mirrors, and additional accessories required by federal, state, or city law or regulation.
- Exception: Vehicles with a maximum width of 102 inches may travel on interstate highways and designated highways, plus a distance of up to 10 miles from such highways.
- Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches, except for vehicles operating only on the interstate highway system or designated routes with a maximum height of 14 feet.
- Maximum length: 40 feet for single motor vehicles, 45 feet for buses equipped with safety bumpers, and 60 feet for truck-tractors and semi-trailers, except as permitted by RSMo 304.170 (5).
Tires and Safety Features
- Studded tires are prohibited between April 1 and November 1.
- Vision-reducing material is prohibited on windshields and windows, except with a physician's prescription for individuals with certain physical disorders.
- Seatbelts are required for passenger cars, with exemptions for cars manufactured before January 1, 1968, and for certain drivers and passengers under specific conditions.
Child Restraints and Safety
- Children under 16 years old must be restrained in a child passenger restraint system or booster seat, depending on their age, weight, and height.
- Specific requirements apply for children under 4 years old, 4-8 years old, and over 8 years old or weighing over 80 pounds.
- Exemptions apply for certain family situations, school buses, and public carriers for hire.
Motorized Bicycles and Scooters
- Operation of motorized bicycles, pocket bikes, and scooters is regulated, with licensing requirements and prohibitions on interstate highways.
This lesson covers the elements required for common moving and equipment violations, and methods to recognize these violations. It introduces traffic regulations and vehicle equipment regulations outlined in RSMo Chapters 304.
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