Vehicle Code Definitions Flashcards
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Under the Vehicle Code, what is a 'highway'?
Answer: A way or place of whatever nature publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel
A highway is defined as any way or place publicly maintained and open to public vehicular travel, which includes most public roads.
What does 'right-of-way' mean in the Vehicle Code?
Answer: The privilege of immediate use of the roadway
Right-of-way is defined as the privilege of immediate use of the roadway, not an absolute right.
Which of the following is classified as a 'commercial vehicle' under the Vehicle Code?
Answer: A vehicle used or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire or compensation
A commercial vehicle is specifically one used for transportation of persons or property for hire or compensation.
What is a 'crosswalk' according to Vehicle Code definitions?
Answer: That portion of a roadway at an intersection within the extensions of the sidewalk lines, whether marked or unmarked
A crosswalk includes both marked and unmarked portions of the roadway at intersections within the extensions of sidewalk lines.
Under the Vehicle Code, what defines an 'intersection'?
Answer: The area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines of two or more highways that join at approximately right angles
An intersection is the area within the prolongation of lateral curb or edge lines where two or more highways join.
What is 'negligence per se' in the context of Vehicle Code violations?
Answer: Negligence established automatically by violation of a statute
Negligence per se means that violating a vehicle code statute automatically establishes negligence without further proof of unreasonable conduct.
What does 'implied consent' refer to in Vehicle Code law?
Answer: The legal agreement to submit to chemical testing when arrested for DUI by virtue of operating a vehicle on public roads
Implied consent means that by driving on public roads, a driver automatically consents to chemical testing if lawfully arrested for DUI.