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| When are lighted lamps required? |
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Definition
Between sunset and sunrise OR if there is insufficient light (i.e. cloudy, foggy, rainy) and vision is impacted for 1000 feet
42-4-204(1) |
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Term
| In every charge of speeding, the summons and complaint or notice to appear shall specify what two things? |
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Definition
Alleged speed & alleged reasonable & prudent speed applicable at time / location of violation
42-4-1101(5) |
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Term
| What should a driver do when they are waiting at a traffic control signal that is inoperative and stuck on red? |
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Definition
Apply rules controlling entrance to a through street / highway from stop sign or highway. Yield before entering.
42-4-612(1) |
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Term
| What is the numerical limit of persons legally riding in the front seat of a vehicle? |
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Definition
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Term
| When is a vehicle required to have clearance lights? |
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Definition
Vehicle >80" in width must have 4 clearance lights
42-4-207(2) |
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Term
| On what side of the roadway do you ride a bicycle? |
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Definition
Right hand lane
42-4-1412(5) |
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Term
| What should the driver of a vehicle do when they collide with an unattended vehicle? |
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Definition
Stop, locate, and notify the driver OR leave a note in an obvious location with name, address, and registration number of vehicle
42-4-1604 |
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Term
| What should all law enforcement officers do when notified of an accident within their jurisdiction? |
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Definition
Duty to respond / investigate
Submit report within 5 days
Shall include if inflatable device deployed
42-4-1606(4) |
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Term
| Where does a handicapped or paraplegic person apply for a 'Distress Flag'? |
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Definition
Department of Transportation
"Distress Flag" = reflective, 7.5" x 13", white with red D in center and irregular red border |
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Term
| What are the four reasons for Traffic Crash Investigations? |
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Definition
1) collect data
2) Gather info for engineering, enforcement, & education
3) as a public service
4) risk management |
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Term
| What are the components of Traffic Crash Investigations? |
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Definition
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Term
| Define: "Traffic Crash" per the investigations class. |
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Definition
| Unintentional damage or injury caused by the movement of a motor vehicle, or its load, on a roadway |
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Term
| Per 'Traffic Crash Investigations' what are the Chain of Events (in order). |
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Definition
1. Perception of hazard
2. Encroachment
3. Start of evasive action
4. Initial contact
5. Maximum engagement
6. disengagement
7. Final rest |
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Term
| When does it become necessary for a resident to register a vehicle in Colorado? |
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Definition
60 days after purchase
90 days after becoming a resident
45 days after returning (foreign plates issued by military) |
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Term
| The Department may rescind and cancel the registration of any vehicle when it is determined by the department that this vehicle is? |
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Definition
Unfit / unsafe to be operated OR
Not equipped as required by law
(also, if plates were issued unlawfully OR person failed to pay civil penalties in timely fashion (per CSP & public utilities) |
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Term
| How long can foreign vehicles transporting persons or property for hire operate within the state before registering the vehicle? |
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Definition
| Follow the interstate reciprocity agreement (42-3-117) |
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Term
| How long can military personnel displaying plates issued by the U.S. Armed Forces be exempt from registering their vehicles upon returning to CO? |
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Definition
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Term
| Is it illegal to have license plates 'wired' onto a motor vehicle? |
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Definition
| Every number plate shall at all times be securely fastened to the vehicle to which it is assigned, so as to prevent the plate from swinging, and shall be horizontal at a height not less than twelve inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of such plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible, and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible |
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Term
| Can a person repossessing a motor vehicle operate the vehicle for a short distance by displaying the number plates issued to a former owner? Who must be notified? |
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Definition
| YES: a person repossessing the vehicle pursuant to rights granted by a mortgage or applicable law may operate the vehicle upon the highways from the place of repossession to the vehicle's new place of storage, either upon displaying upon such vehicle the number plates issued to the former owner or without displaying number plates but under a written permit obtained from the department or the police authorities with jurisdiction over such highways and upon displaying upon such vehicle a placard bearing the name and address of the person authorizing and directing such movement, plainly readable from a distance of one hundred feet during daylight. |
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Term
| Are road rollers and road machinery temporarily operated upon highways required to be registered? |
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Definition
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Term
| When does an out of state resident residing in CO become a resident of CO and subject to obtaining plates and operator license in CO? |
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Definition
| "Resident" means any person who owns or operates any business in this state or any person who has resided within this state continuously for a period of ninety days or has obtained gainful employment within this state, whichever shall occur first. |
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Term
| A farmer owning a horse trailer of two horse capacity, en route to a scale with one cow in the trailer; does this trailer need to be registered? |
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Definition
Probably not.
"Utility trailer" means any wheeled vehicle weighing two thousand pounds or less, without motive power, which is designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and which is generally and commonly used to carry and transport personal effects, articles of household furniture, loads of trash and rubbish, or not to exceed two horses over the public highways.
Registration shall not be required for the following: (d) Farm tractors and implements of husbandry designed primarily for use and used in agricultural operations; |
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Term
| Do registration plates ever remain with a motor vehicle after sale in Colorado? |
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Definition
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Term
| Are there any restrictions as to when an 'antique' auto can be operated on the highway? |
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Definition
| Must have a front windshield |
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Term
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Definition
| "School bus" means a motor vehicle that is designed and used specifically for the transportation of school children to or from a public or private school or a schoolrelated activity, whether the activity occurs within or without the territorial limits of any district and whether or not the activity occurs during school hours. |
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Term
What is the penalty for "eluding a police officer"?
How many points are associated with this charge? |
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Definition
Class II Misdemeanor Traffic Offense
12 points |
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Term
| In the event that any number plate shall be lost or mutilated or shall have become illegible, this would not be illegal as long as the other number plate is legible and secured to the rear of the vehicle. True or False and Why? |
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Definition
False, at all times license plates should be securely fastened not less than 12" from the ground
42-3-202
Reference 42-3-205 for substitute plates if lost, stolen, mutilated, or illegible. |
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Term
| When issuing a citation in a Construction Zone, what determines when the fines will be doubled? |
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Definition
| If designated by Department of Transportation (DOT) as a maintenance, repair, or construction zone per 42-4-614 |
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Term
| What is the minimum age for obtaining a learner's permit? |
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Definition
| 15 1/2 years old with a 4 hour prequalification driver awareness program |
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Term
| Can an operator of a vehicle be convicted of failing to or refusing to exhibit upon demand of an authorized officer their driver's license, if they produce one that is valid when they appear in court? |
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Definition
Can't refuse to show it; class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense
42-2-115 |
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Term
| When issuing a citation in a school zone, what determines when the fines will be doubled? |
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Definition
School zone designated with posted signs per State/Local government decisions
42-4-615 |
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Term
| What would you call a license that requires an operator to have a "hand operated foot brake" before they could drive? |
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Definition
Special Mechanical Control Device / Restricted License
42-2-116 |
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Term
| Can a person 17 years of age with a CDL class B License operate a vehicle used to transport explosive or flammable material? |
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Definition
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Term
| Upon revoking the license of any person, how shall the Department notify the person being revoked? |
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Definition
In writing to last known address in the record
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Term
| What is the statute number where it says, "No person shall permit any unlawful use of a driver's license issued to such person?" |
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Definition
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Term
| Is it necessary to notify a railroad superintendent that you intend to cross his railroad tracks? If so, when? |
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Definition
For types of equipment with an average speed under 10 MPH or a ground clearance less than 9" need to tell supervisor of railroad. Also, stop 15-50 feet from the nearest rail before proceeding with caution when authorized.
42-4-708 |
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Term
| What is the legal weight limit per axle on tandem axles equipped with pneumatic tires? |
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Definition
36k lbs for highways on interstate system
40k lbs for highways not on interstate system
42-4-507 |
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Term
| A pickup truck is carrying a load which projects 5 inches past the left fender and 7 inches past the right fender line. Is this a violation? |
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Definition
Yes. Total outside distance can't exceed 8'6"
42-4-502 |
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Term
| When and where does a towing vehicle need to display a white flag? |
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Definition
One vehicle towing another with chain, rope, or cable - display white flag or cloth at least 12" square
42-4-506 |
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Term
| If a vehicle is turning from a highway, is the driver required to signal their intention to turn if no other vehicle is around? |
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Definition
Yes
if over 40MPH on highways signal at least 200ft before the turn. |
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Term
| Is it illegal for a driver to tow another person on a toboggan or sled? |
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Definition
| Yes, can't attach to vehicle on roadway |
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Term
| Who has the authority to authorize commercial advertising on a public highway of the State of Colorado? |
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Definition
No public authority shall permit any commercial advertising
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Term
| The service brakes on a vehicle shall be adequate to stop the vehicle in ______ feet when traveling _______ MPH? |
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Definition
| 40 feet, 20 MPH on a dry surface at a grade under 1% |
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Term
| Is it lawful for a person to ride in a trailer while it is being towed on a highway? |
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Definition
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Term
| Must a farm tractor or self-propelled piece of farm equipment be equipped with head and tail lamps when operated after dark on a public highway? |
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Definition
At least 1 lamp (white) visible at 500ft to the front and at least 1 lamp (red) visible at 500ft to the rear
42-4-211 |
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Term
| Are you required to stop when meeting a stopped school bus with red lights flashing, in the act of loading or discharging passengers, when the highway is divided? |
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Definition
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Term
| T/F It is legal to use an electronic device to cause a traffic light to change if you are having a family emergency. |
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Definition
False
It is illegal without lawful authority
42-4-607(2) |
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Term
| Does title 42 state requirements for illumination of the rear registration plate? |
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Definition
| Yes, white light visible for 50 feet to the rear |
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Term
| T/F It is okay to make a right turn on a red arrow so long as the driver yields first and the turn does not interfere with other drivers. |
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Definition
False, driver has to wait for the arrow
42-4-604 |
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Term
| Traffic is stopped due to an accident. You see a truck in front of you drive off the right side of the road, up a dirt path through the barrow ditch and onto a frontage road. Is this legal? |
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Definition
| No. Have to use established entrances and exits. |
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Term
| What should be done with a driver's license when a person moves or incurs a name change? |
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Definition
| 30 days to update information |
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