CPD EXAM 4 questions n answers
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Scope and Effect of Equipment Requirements - correct answer ✔✔▪ Drivers cannot drive
vehicles that are unsafe or not in compliance with chapter 12 IVC
▪ Vehicle owners cannot allow their vehicle to be driven if they are unsafe or fail to comply
When Lamps are Required - correct answer ✔✔Note the difference between the requirements
for motorcycles and other vehicle
▪ Motorcycles: one white head lamp on at all times and one red tail lights, illuminated license
plate
▪ All other vehicles: 2 white or yellow/amber tint head lamps, 2 red tail lights, illuminated
license plate
Signal Lamps and signal devices - correct answer ✔✔▪ All vehicles: Red or Amber stop lamps
activated or illuminated when the brakes is pressed, visible at a distance of at least 500 Feet, on
side of front and back of vehicle
▪ Turn signals: White to amber in color, rear lights may be red or amber visible from a distance
of not less than 300 feet in normal sunlight
Use of Head Lamp and Auxiliary Driving Lamps - correct answer ✔✔▪ "Dim" high beam
headlamps lights when
Within 500 feet of oncoming vehicle
300 feet of approaching a vehicle ahead
Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted - correct answer ✔✔Refers back to section 12-
201 for periods when vehicle lights MUST be illuminate
▪ At those times 2 head lams lighted for vehicles
,▪ Motorcycles need only one lighted head lamp
▪ Total no more than four lamps may be illuminated
Oscillating Rotating or flashing lights on motor vehicle - correct answer ✔✔Use of oscillating,
rotating or flashing lights is generally prohibited except for authorized vehicle
▪ Additional requirement: Responding to a bona fide emergencies
Operation of oscillating, rotating, or flashing light - correct answer ✔✔▪ Officers are required to
activate lights when a police officer is in pursuit of a traffic law violator
Windshields and safety glazing material in motor vehicle - correct answer ✔✔All vehicles must
have a windshield
▪ Windshields must contain a safety glazing material
o Mirrors - correct answer ✔✔▪ Vehicles are required to have a mirror to reflect a view of at
least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle
o Windshield must be unobstructed and equipped with wipers - correct answer ✔✔▪
Windshield and windows adjacent to the driver's area cannot be obstructed with a poster or
window tinting • If rear at least 30% than front at least 50% • If rear at least 35% than front at
least 35%
Safety Belts, Exception and penalty - correct answer ✔✔All occupants in the vehicle no matter
their age or where they are seated must wear a safety belt
▪ Occupants under 8 years of age must be properly restrained (booster or child seat)
Bumpers - correct answer ✔✔All vehicles less than 9,000 lbs must have front and rear bumpers
▪ Required height of bumpers is based on vehicle weight and is measured from a level surface
when tires are properly inflated
, Operation of a Vehicle With Police Marking - correct answer ✔✔Statute prohibits
The sale of a vehicle with police markings or equipment
The operation of a vehicle with police marking or equipment (unless an officer)
Exception for antique police vehicle
No real detail concerning what exactly constitutes "Equipment markings or other indicia of
police authority
Head Receivers - correct answer ✔✔Headsets that allow a driver to listen to music in both ears
are prohibited while operating a vehicle
▪ Single Sided headsets for communication, such as a cellular phone are allowed
Wireless Telephone - correct answer ✔✔A person under the age of 19 years who holds an
instruction permit or a graduated license may not drive a vehicle on a roadway while using a
wireless phone
Exception: Call to emergency service (911)
Electronic Communication Devices - correct answer ✔✔A person may not operate a motor
vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic message Sound amplification system
Slow-moving vehicle emblem - correct answer ✔✔Animal-drawn vehicles, farm tractors, farm
implements, and special mobile equipment is required to have a slow-moving vehicle emblem
displayed
Rear Fender Splash Guards - correct answer ✔✔Vehicle over 8,000 pounds are required to have
rear fender splash guard
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Scope and Effect of Equipment Requirements - correct answer ✔✔▪ Drivers cannot drive
vehicles that are unsafe or not in compliance with chapter 12 IVC
▪ Vehicle owners cannot allow their vehicle to be driven if they are unsafe or fail to comply
When Lamps are Required - correct answer ✔✔Note the difference between the requirements
for motorcycles and other vehicle
▪ Motorcycles: one white head lamp on at all times and one red tail lights, illuminated license
plate
▪ All other vehicles: 2 white or yellow/amber tint head lamps, 2 red tail lights, illuminated
license plate
Signal Lamps and signal devices - correct answer ✔✔▪ All vehicles: Red or Amber stop lamps
activated or illuminated when the brakes is pressed, visible at a distance of at least 500 Feet, on
side of front and back of vehicle
▪ Turn signals: White to amber in color, rear lights may be red or amber visible from a distance
of not less than 300 feet in normal sunlight
Use of Head Lamp and Auxiliary Driving Lamps - correct answer ✔✔▪ "Dim" high beam
headlamps lights when
Within 500 feet of oncoming vehicle
300 feet of approaching a vehicle ahead
Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted - correct answer ✔✔Refers back to section 12-
201 for periods when vehicle lights MUST be illuminate
▪ At those times 2 head lams lighted for vehicles
,▪ Motorcycles need only one lighted head lamp
▪ Total no more than four lamps may be illuminated
Oscillating Rotating or flashing lights on motor vehicle - correct answer ✔✔Use of oscillating,
rotating or flashing lights is generally prohibited except for authorized vehicle
▪ Additional requirement: Responding to a bona fide emergencies
Operation of oscillating, rotating, or flashing light - correct answer ✔✔▪ Officers are required to
activate lights when a police officer is in pursuit of a traffic law violator
Windshields and safety glazing material in motor vehicle - correct answer ✔✔All vehicles must
have a windshield
▪ Windshields must contain a safety glazing material
o Mirrors - correct answer ✔✔▪ Vehicles are required to have a mirror to reflect a view of at
least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle
o Windshield must be unobstructed and equipped with wipers - correct answer ✔✔▪
Windshield and windows adjacent to the driver's area cannot be obstructed with a poster or
window tinting • If rear at least 30% than front at least 50% • If rear at least 35% than front at
least 35%
Safety Belts, Exception and penalty - correct answer ✔✔All occupants in the vehicle no matter
their age or where they are seated must wear a safety belt
▪ Occupants under 8 years of age must be properly restrained (booster or child seat)
Bumpers - correct answer ✔✔All vehicles less than 9,000 lbs must have front and rear bumpers
▪ Required height of bumpers is based on vehicle weight and is measured from a level surface
when tires are properly inflated
, Operation of a Vehicle With Police Marking - correct answer ✔✔Statute prohibits
The sale of a vehicle with police markings or equipment
The operation of a vehicle with police marking or equipment (unless an officer)
Exception for antique police vehicle
No real detail concerning what exactly constitutes "Equipment markings or other indicia of
police authority
Head Receivers - correct answer ✔✔Headsets that allow a driver to listen to music in both ears
are prohibited while operating a vehicle
▪ Single Sided headsets for communication, such as a cellular phone are allowed
Wireless Telephone - correct answer ✔✔A person under the age of 19 years who holds an
instruction permit or a graduated license may not drive a vehicle on a roadway while using a
wireless phone
Exception: Call to emergency service (911)
Electronic Communication Devices - correct answer ✔✔A person may not operate a motor
vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic message Sound amplification system
Slow-moving vehicle emblem - correct answer ✔✔Animal-drawn vehicles, farm tractors, farm
implements, and special mobile equipment is required to have a slow-moving vehicle emblem
displayed
Rear Fender Splash Guards - correct answer ✔✔Vehicle over 8,000 pounds are required to have
rear fender splash guard
