Special Points Exam PA 2023
Sanction - ANSWER exams, hearings and suspensions of driving privilege
what is the most common violation - ANSWER speeding, usually two tickets
worth three points each
speeding violation tickets range from what points? - ANSWER 2-5 points
6-10 mph over speed limit = how many points - ANSWER 2 points
11-15 mph over the speed limit= how many points - ANSWER 3 points
any driver who acquires 6 or more points must do what? - ANSWER special
points examination
what violations give you 3 points - ANSWER failure to stop at stop sign and red
light, improper passing and failure to yield
how many points for driving to fast for conditions - ANSWER 2 points
how many points for exceeding maximum speed - ANSWER 2-5 points
what is the first sanction and describe it - ANSWER examination, penndot sends
a letter in the mail and you have 30 days to take the special points test to avoid
license suspension
what is the second sanction and describe it - ANSWER departmental hearings, a
driver will meet with a penndot examiner the results of the hearing depend on the
drivers record, violations and amount of points
what is a type 2 hearing - ANSWER when a driver has their points reduced but is
then given another violation and their points exceed 6 or more. possible penalties
include 15 day suspension, testing or road test.
what happens if you don't go to your type 2 hearing - ANSWER 60 day suspension
of license
what is a type 3 hearing - ANSWER when a driver's record is reduced below six
points and, for a third time, reaches six or more points. A possible outcome
includes a 30-day suspension of driving privilege.
what is high speed hearing - ANSWER occurs when a driver is convicted of
, traveling 31 mph or more over the posted speed limit. Possible outcomes include a
15-day suspension of driving privilege, a knowledge test, and/or the Special
On-Road Driver's Examination. A driver under age 18, traveling 26 mph or more
over the posted speed limit, will receive an automatic suspension of at least 90
days.
what is a license suspension - ANSWER when a driver fails to attend an exam or
hearing as ordered, when a driver's record reaches 11 or more points, or when a
driver is convicted of driving under suspension. Also, convictions for unsafe
driving practices, such as those listed below result in an automatic suspension: •
Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights • Operating a motor vehicle
while under the influence of drugs • Exceeding the speed limit in an active work
zone by 11 miles or more • Fleeing from a police officer • Racing on highways
what are the only ways to remove points from your license - ANSWER driver
passes special points test (2 points removed)or goes 12 consecutive months
without a driving violation (3 points removed)
what percent of fatal crashes is caused by speeding - ANSWER 30%
statistics to be familiar with - ANSWER • Each day 343 reportable traffic crashes
occurred (about 14 crashes every hour). • Each day 3 persons were fatally injured in
reportable traffic crashes (one fatality every 8 hours). • Each day 209 persons were
injured in reportable crashes (about 9 injuries every hour). Based on
Pennsylvania's 2019 population (12,801,989 people): • 1 out of every 45 people was
involved in a reportable traffic crash. • 1 out of every 12,089 people was fatally
injured in a reportable traffic crash. • 1 out of every 168 people was injured in a
reportable traffic crash.
what are the signs of an aggressive driver - ANSWER change lanes frequently,
tailgate other drivers, speed, and become frustrated with other drivers
what do you do when you see an aggressive driver - ANSWER Let aggressive
drivers pass you; do not challenge aggressive drivers by speeding up • Do not make
eye contact with aggressive drivers • Ignore gestures and do not gesture back • If
necessary, call the police, if you can do it safely • If an aggressive driver follows
you, drive to the nearest police station
what is a major key to safe driving - ANSWER keeping eyes on the road
Sanction - ANSWER exams, hearings and suspensions of driving privilege
what is the most common violation - ANSWER speeding, usually two tickets
worth three points each
speeding violation tickets range from what points? - ANSWER 2-5 points
6-10 mph over speed limit = how many points - ANSWER 2 points
11-15 mph over the speed limit= how many points - ANSWER 3 points
any driver who acquires 6 or more points must do what? - ANSWER special
points examination
what violations give you 3 points - ANSWER failure to stop at stop sign and red
light, improper passing and failure to yield
how many points for driving to fast for conditions - ANSWER 2 points
how many points for exceeding maximum speed - ANSWER 2-5 points
what is the first sanction and describe it - ANSWER examination, penndot sends
a letter in the mail and you have 30 days to take the special points test to avoid
license suspension
what is the second sanction and describe it - ANSWER departmental hearings, a
driver will meet with a penndot examiner the results of the hearing depend on the
drivers record, violations and amount of points
what is a type 2 hearing - ANSWER when a driver has their points reduced but is
then given another violation and their points exceed 6 or more. possible penalties
include 15 day suspension, testing or road test.
what happens if you don't go to your type 2 hearing - ANSWER 60 day suspension
of license
what is a type 3 hearing - ANSWER when a driver's record is reduced below six
points and, for a third time, reaches six or more points. A possible outcome
includes a 30-day suspension of driving privilege.
what is high speed hearing - ANSWER occurs when a driver is convicted of
, traveling 31 mph or more over the posted speed limit. Possible outcomes include a
15-day suspension of driving privilege, a knowledge test, and/or the Special
On-Road Driver's Examination. A driver under age 18, traveling 26 mph or more
over the posted speed limit, will receive an automatic suspension of at least 90
days.
what is a license suspension - ANSWER when a driver fails to attend an exam or
hearing as ordered, when a driver's record reaches 11 or more points, or when a
driver is convicted of driving under suspension. Also, convictions for unsafe
driving practices, such as those listed below result in an automatic suspension: •
Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights • Operating a motor vehicle
while under the influence of drugs • Exceeding the speed limit in an active work
zone by 11 miles or more • Fleeing from a police officer • Racing on highways
what are the only ways to remove points from your license - ANSWER driver
passes special points test (2 points removed)or goes 12 consecutive months
without a driving violation (3 points removed)
what percent of fatal crashes is caused by speeding - ANSWER 30%
statistics to be familiar with - ANSWER • Each day 343 reportable traffic crashes
occurred (about 14 crashes every hour). • Each day 3 persons were fatally injured in
reportable traffic crashes (one fatality every 8 hours). • Each day 209 persons were
injured in reportable crashes (about 9 injuries every hour). Based on
Pennsylvania's 2019 population (12,801,989 people): • 1 out of every 45 people was
involved in a reportable traffic crash. • 1 out of every 12,089 people was fatally
injured in a reportable traffic crash. • 1 out of every 168 people was injured in a
reportable traffic crash.
what are the signs of an aggressive driver - ANSWER change lanes frequently,
tailgate other drivers, speed, and become frustrated with other drivers
what do you do when you see an aggressive driver - ANSWER Let aggressive
drivers pass you; do not challenge aggressive drivers by speeding up • Do not make
eye contact with aggressive drivers • Ignore gestures and do not gesture back • If
necessary, call the police, if you can do it safely • If an aggressive driver follows
you, drive to the nearest police station
what is a major key to safe driving - ANSWER keeping eyes on the road
