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When should auxiliary driving lights be lit?
When should auxiliary driving lights be lit?
- Only when high-beams are lit (correct)
- Only when low-beams are lit
- Only during daylight
- When driving in fog
When should flood lights be lit?
When should flood lights be lit?
- Only when low-beams are lit (correct)
- Only when high-beams are lit
- When driving in fog
- Only during daylight
How is the critical area of the windshield defined?
How is the critical area of the windshield defined?
The area cleaned by the windshield wipers.
How is the acute area of the windshield defined?
How is the acute area of the windshield defined?
How is a light truck defined?
How is a light truck defined?
How is a medium truck defined?
How is a medium truck defined?
How is a heavy truck defined?
How is a heavy truck defined?
What indicator lights must be operational?
What indicator lights must be operational?
How often are semi-annual inspections conducted?
How often are semi-annual inspections conducted?
What is a MV-431 used for?
What is a MV-431 used for?
What is a MV-480 used for?
What is a MV-480 used for?
Where else can inspection stickers be applied besides the official inspection area?
Where else can inspection stickers be applied besides the official inspection area?
How should inspection stickers be secured?
How should inspection stickers be secured?
How is ownership verified?
How is ownership verified?
How accurate must the VIN number match be?
How accurate must the VIN number match be?
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Study Notes
Auxiliary Driving Lights
- Auxiliary driving lights should be activated only when high-beams are switched on.
Flood Lights
- Flood lights are allowed to be lit only in conjunction with low-beams.
Windshield Areas
- The critical area of the windshield is defined as the region cleared by windshield wipers.
- The acute area is the section within the driver's normal line of vision, measuring 8.5 inches wide and 5.5 inches high.
Truck Classifications
- Light truck: Defined as a vehicle with a registered weight of 11,000 lbs or less.
- Medium truck: Ranges from 11,001 lbs to 17,000 lbs in registered vehicle weight.
- Heavy truck: Weighs 17,001 lbs or more in registered weight.
Operational Indicator Lights
- Essential indicator lights that must function include high-beam lights, turn signals, and hazard lights.
Inspection Frequency
- Vehicle inspections are mandated every six months (semi-annual inspections).
Inspection Documentation
- The MV-431 form is utilized to document inspections for cars, trucks, and buses.
- The MV-480 form is designated for recording inspections of motorcycles and trailers.
Inspection Sticker Placement
- Inspection stickers can be affixed within 100 feet of the building and must be on the same side of the street as the inspection area.
Security of Inspection Stickers
- Inspection stickers should be securely stored under lock and key in a safe location.
Verification of Ownership
- Ownership is confirmed through matching VIN numbers on the registration and insurance documents with the vehicle and license plate.
VIN Matching Accuracy
- The VIN number must be accurate with only one digit permissible to be incorrect or two digits transposed, provided the customer can present proof that the DOT form has been submitted.
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