What does Pennsylvania law say about hanging an object from your rearview mirror?
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A.
It is illegal to have any object hanging from it while moving Correct
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B.
It is legal as long as the driver can see around it
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C.
It is legal if the item is small enough not to block your view
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D.
It is legal at all times for parking permits and tags
The answer is "It is illegal to have any object hanging from it while moving"
State law bans any object or material hanging from the rearview mirror while the vehicle is in motion. Permits and placards appear in D as if the ban lifts for them at all times, but the manual allows that mirror mount only when the vehicle is parked, not while moving.
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B. It is legal as long as the driver can see around it
The flat ban on any hanging object while moving controls here, even if the driver can see around it. This answer applies the everyday 'if I can still see the road, it is fine' judgment drivers use for dashboard clutter and windshield stickers.
C. It is legal if the item is small enough not to block your view
The ban applies to any hanging object while the vehicle is moving, regardless of size. This answer assumes a small dangling item like an air freshener or graduation tassel slips under the rule because it seems too minor to matter.
D. It is legal at all times for parking permits and tags
Permits and placards may attach only when the vehicle is parked. This answer reads the parked-only carve-out for tags and placards as a blanket exemption that keeps them legal while driving too.
This question tests your knowledge of Vehicle Equipment in Pennsylvania. Source: Pennsylvania Driver Manual, "Chapter 3: Learning to Drive - Vehicle Checks: Preparing to Drive - Adjust the rearview and side mirrors," p.31..
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