PA SPECIAL POINTS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Sanctions include the following - Exams, hearings, and suspension of driving privilege If Joe does not take the exam after the second notice what will happen? - His driving privilege will remain suspended until he takes and passes the exam and pays a restoration fee. When is a Special Point Examination required? - When a driver's records reaches six (6) or more points for the first time When is a Special On-Road Driver's Examination required? - When a driver's record is reduced below six (6)points and then fro a second time reaches six (6) or more points, or a driver is convicted of a high speed violation. When will a Type II Hearing occur? - When a drive's record is reduced below six (6) points and then because of additional violations and points, again reaches six (6) or more points. What will happen if a driver fails to attend a Type II Hearing? - A 60-day suspension of driving privilege True or False: A Type III Hearing is required when a driver's record is reduced below six (6) points and for a third or subsequent time, reaches sic (6)or more points. - True True or False: A High Speed Hearing occurs when a driver is convicted of traveling 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit. - False: when driver is convicted of traveling 31 mph or more over the posted speed limit. What is the result of failing to attend a high sped hearing? - A 60-day suspension of driving privilege Unsafe driving practices that will 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. True or False: You must acknowledge the suspension to receive any credit - True How many pints will be removed from a driver's record when a driver passes the Special Point Examination within 30 days of notification - 2 How many points will be removed from a driver's record when a person drives 12 consecutive months (from the date of the last violation)? - 3 True or False: One a driving record is reduced to and remains at zero points for 12 consecutive months, any further accumulation of points is treated as the first accumulation of points. - True What percentage of all fatal crashes are a result of speeding as a contributing factor? - 30 percent What is the key to driving safely? - Keeping your eyes on the road True or False: Confront aggressive drivers - False: Stay away from them