Vehicle and Licensing Requirements Flashcards
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In Pennsylvania, how long do you have to title and register a vehicle after purchasing it from a private seller?
Answer: 20 days
Pennsylvania law requires you to title and register a vehicle within 20 days of purchase from a private seller.
Which document is NOT required when applying for a Pennsylvania driver's license for the first time?
Answer: Proof of vehicle ownership
Vehicle ownership is not required to obtain a Pennsylvania driver's license; you only need identity, residency, and SSN documents.
What is the minimum liability insurance coverage required for property damage in Pennsylvania?
Answer: $5,000
Pennsylvania requires a minimum of $5,000 in property damage liability coverage.
A Pennsylvania Junior Driver's License (Class C JDL) restricts unsupervised driving during which nighttime hours?
Answer: 11 PM to 5 AM
Junior drivers in Pennsylvania may not drive unsupervised between 11 PM and 5 AM.
What must a Pennsylvania vehicle owner do when they move to a new address?
Answer: Notify PennDOT within 15 days
Pennsylvania vehicle owners must notify PennDOT of an address change within 15 days of moving.
Which of the following is a valid reason PennDOT can refuse to issue a vanity (personalized) license plate?
Answer: The combination is already taken
PennDOT will deny a personalized plate request if the exact letter/number combination is already assigned to another vehicle.
In Pennsylvania, what happens to your driving privilege if you accumulate 6 points on your record?
Answer: Mandatory written examination
When a driver accumulates 6 points in Pennsylvania, they must pass a written examination or face suspension.