CPD Exam 4 Latest Version 2025 Answered Correctly
Scope and Effect of Equipment Requirements - Answers ▪ 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 - Answers 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 - Answers ▪ 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 - Answers ▪ "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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers ▪ 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 - Answers All vehicles must have a windshield
▪ Windshields must contain a safety glazing material
, o Mirrors - Answers ▪ 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 - Answers ▪ 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway
while using an electronic message Sound amplification system
Slow-moving vehicle emblem - Answers 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 - Answers Vehicle over 8,000 pounds are required to have rear fender splash
guard
Scope and Effect of Equipment Requirements - Answers ▪ 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 - Answers 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 - Answers ▪ 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 - Answers ▪ "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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers ▪ 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 - Answers All vehicles must have a windshield
▪ Windshields must contain a safety glazing material
, o Mirrors - Answers ▪ 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 - Answers ▪ 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway
while using an electronic message Sound amplification system
Slow-moving vehicle emblem - Answers 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 - Answers Vehicle over 8,000 pounds are required to have rear fender splash
guard
