MVC Safety Requirements Flashcards
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What are mandatory vehicle safety equipment requirements?
Answer: Functioning brakes, headlights, taillights, turn signals, mirrors, horn, windshield wipers, and seatbelts
Vehicles must have functioning service and parking brakes, headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, mirrors (interior and exterior), horn, windshield wipers, seat belts, and proper tire condition.
What is the penalty for a DUI/DWI conviction?
Answer: License suspension, fines, possible jail time, mandatory alcohol education, ignition interlock device, and criminal record
DUI/DWI penalties include license suspension/revocation, substantial fines, possible imprisonment, mandatory alcohol education programs, ignition interlock device installation, increased insurance rates, and a criminal record.
What are child passenger safety (car seat) requirements?
Answer: Rear-facing for infants, forward-facing with harness for toddlers, booster seat for older children, until they fit adult seatbelts properly
Child passenger safety progresses through stages: rear-facing car seat (birth to age 2+), forward-facing with harness (2-5+), booster seat (5-8+), until the child properly fits the adult seat belt (typically 4'9" tall, ages 8-12).
What is the purpose of vehicle insurance and what are minimum coverage requirements?
Answer: To cover damages from accidents; minimums typically include bodily injury liability, property damage liability, and uninsured motorist coverage
Auto insurance provides financial protection after accidents. Most states mandate minimum liability coverage (bodily injury and property damage), with some also requiring PIP (personal injury protection) and uninsured motorist coverage.
What is a point system for driving violations?
Answer: A tracking system where points are assigned to traffic violations; accumulating too many points leads to license suspension
The point system assigns demerit points for traffic violations (speeding, running lights, reckless driving). Accumulating a specified number of points within a time period triggers license suspension or revocation.
What are the rules regarding cell phone use while driving?
Answer: Most states ban handheld phone use while driving; texting while driving is banned in nearly all states
Laws vary by state, but most prohibit handheld phone use while driving, nearly all ban texting while driving, and many have enhanced restrictions for novice drivers. Hands-free devices may be permitted in some jurisdictions.