Auto Theft: Questions With Detailed Solutions

Auto Theft: Questions With Detailed Solutions

Why should we care about auto theft? Right Ans - patrol officer is the first
line of defense
insurance rates
high-speed chases typically involve stolen cars

VIN Right Ans - Vehicle ID Number

Since _________ the Automobile Manufacturer's Association has designated the
VIN as the only number to be used for identification of a motor vehicle
Right Ans - 1954

Public VIN (P-VIN) Right Ans - -1968 the public VIN is located on
dashboard, driver's side except the 1968 Ford

How many characters in a VIN after 1981 Right Ans - 17

How many characters before 1981? Right Ans - 13 or less (cars and light
trucks)

What letters are not included in VIN Right Ans - O, I, Q

Does a VIN indicate color or transmission info Right Ans - no

What is the check digit? Right Ans - 9th digit

the __________ digit indicates the model year Right Ans - 10th

First 3 characters of the VIN Right Ans - -World Manufacturers
Identification
-Nation of Origin, Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle

second 5 characters Right Ans - -Vehicle Description Section
-Model, Body Style, Engine, etc

third section of the vin Right Ans - -located after the check digit
-8 characters in legth
-Vehicle identification section