Questions and Answers
What is an abandoned vehicle?
Any vehicle left unattended on the highway for more than 24 hours.
What defines an emergency vehicle?
Any vehicle of the police and fire departments or federal agency having similar functions.
What is a bicycle?
A device with two or three wheels having a diameter of 16 inches or greater propelled by human power.
How is a bus defined?
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What is meant by business district?
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What constitutes a commercial motor vehicle?
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What is a commercial driver's license?
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What is a crosswalk?
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Who is defined as a driver?
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What is gross vehicle weight rating?
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What is a highway?
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What is a safety zone?
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What is an instruction permit?
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What is a provisional license?
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What is required for a moped license (class 1)?
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What must you pass for a motorcycle license (class 2)?
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What does a class 3 driver's license allow you to operate?
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What is a class 4 driver's license?
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What defines a class A commercial driver's license?
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What is a class B commercial license?
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Study Notes
Vehicle Definitions
- Abandoned Vehicle: Any vehicle left unattended on the highway for over 24 hours.
- Emergency Vehicle: Includes police and fire vehicles, federal agency vehicles, ambulances, and private vehicles with blue/red flashing lights and warning systems.
- Bicycle: A device with two or three wheels (diameter 16" or greater) propelled by human power.
- Bus: A motor vehicle designed to carry more than ten passengers for transportation purposes.
- Commercial Motor Vehicle: Vehicles used in commerce with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or designed to carry 16 or more occupants.
Licenses and Permits
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Issued by the state to operate commercial motor vehicles, adhering to standards in 49 CFR Part 383.
- Instruction Permit: Allows operation of a vehicle under supervision by a licensed driver at least 21 years old; must be at least 15.5 years old.
- Provisional License: For drivers under 18, requires driving on a provisional license for at least 6 months before obtaining a class 3 driver's license.
- Moped License (Class 1): Required to operate a moped; passing a special knowledge test and an off-street skills test is mandatory.
- Motorcycle License (Class 2): Required to operate a motorcycle; similar testing as for moped license is applicable.
Vehicle Classes
- Driver's License (Class 3): Allows operation of vehicles with a GVWR of 15,000 pounds or less and up to 15 passengers.
- Class 4 Driver's License: Authorizes operation of single vehicles with a GVWR of 15,001 to 26,000 pounds.
- Class A Commercial License: For any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more and towed vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds.
- Class B Commercial License: For single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or towed vehicles not exceeding 10,000 pounds.
Roadway and Usage
- Crosswalk: Defined area at intersections for pedestrian crossing, marked by lines or other indications.
- Safety Zone: Space designated exclusively for pedestrians, marked visibly within a roadway.
- Highway: Publicly maintained roadways accessible for vehicular travel, covering the entire width between boundary lines.
- Business District: Area including a highway with at least 300 feet of business/industrial frontage within 600 feet along the highway.
Vehicle Weight & Capacity
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): Total weight of the vehicle combined with its load-carrying capacity, essential for classification of commercial vehicles.
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Test your knowledge on various vehicle definitions and the types of licenses and permits required for driving. This quiz covers important terms like abandoned vehicles, emergency vehicles, and commercial driver’s licenses. Perfect for students in driver education or those preparing for a driving test.