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License Plates Part III Trivia Quiz

Another license plate quiz - this one has some tough ones, and some easys - good luck! Drewski - PL8S Magazine Editor

A multiple-choice quiz by Drewski. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Drewski

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
5,795

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Impossible

Avg Score
3 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the main color of the Pennsylvania Antique-Historic car license plate? Hint

Pine Green

Dark Red

Purple

Off White

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which state was the first to issue a special Native American Tribal license plate? Hint

South Dakota

Minnesota

Florida

Wisconsin

3. Illinois license plates from 1944 to 1948 were made of a pressed paper composite in an effort to conserve metal during the war. They also issued a non-metal plate in 1943, but the composition led to the plates being eaten off the vehicles by goats. What was the main ingredient? Hint

Soybeans

Corn Husks

Sugar Cane Fiber

Cotton

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Question 4 of 10

4. Generally speaking, there is one US issue license plate still considered to be the 'holy grail' of license plate collecting. Which of the following is it? Hint

Hawaii 1922

Alaska 1921

Utah 1915

Massachusetts 1903

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the license plate number on the car in which President J.F. Kennedy was assassinated? Hint

GG-300

CE-1

DCG-20

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following global jurisdictions has the LEAST licensed motor vehicles? Hint

Faeroe Islands

Tonga

Maldives

The Gambia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Although Idaho is the more well-known of the states with 'potato related' license plates, this state also issued a slogan plate in 1954 - with the simple legend 'YAMS'. Hint

Louisiana

Mississippi

Oregon

Washington

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Question 8 of 10

8. New York only produced one license plate series made of porcelain (enamel over steel), a white on crimson undated issue with block numbers and a stacked 'NY' on one end. What year was this plate used? Hint

1912

1914

1910

1908

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Question 9 of 10

9. There are 32 different issuing jurisdictions in Mexico. Which of the following is NOT a state abbreviation found on a license plate? Hint

COL

QRO

TLO

TAM

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Question 10 of 10

10. In many states, what plate number is issued to the Secretary of State? Hint

SS-1

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the main color of the Pennsylvania Antique-Historic car license plate?

Answer: Purple

The number 1 Pennsylvania Antique-Historic Car license plate can be found on an antique vehicle at the Swigart Auto Museum, located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

2. Which state was the first to issue a special Native American Tribal license plate?

Answer: Florida

Special Seminole Indian issues are known to go back at least to 1950. The Miccosukee tribe also had special issues in Florida.

Answer: Soybeans

There actually were plates made of sugarcane fiber, also known as bagasse - these were the black on yellow Louisiana license plates, flat lithographed, complete with a pelican in the middle.

4. Generally speaking, there is one US issue license plate still considered to be the 'holy grail' of license plate collecting. Which of the following is it?

Answer: Alaska 1921

Although the Massachusetts 1903 number 1 license plate (the first US issued plate) is expected to bring over {$100,000.00} at a recent auction, the higher numbered plates are known to exist, and far outnumber the Alaska 1921, of which only three or four are known.

5. What was the license plate number on the car in which President J.F. Kennedy was assassinated?

Answer: GG-300

6. Which of the following global jurisdictions has the LEAST licensed motor vehicles?

Answer: Maldives

The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have only 1,400 registered vehicles, including cars, trucks and motorcycles. Tonga has 4,300 vehicles, Gambia has 8,000, and the Faeroe Islands have a surprising 18,000. For comparison, the state of California has almost 30,000,000 vehicles.

7. Although Idaho is the more well-known of the states with 'potato related' license plates, this state also issued a slogan plate in 1954 - with the simple legend 'YAMS'.

Answer: Louisiana

The 1954 Louisiana plate was blue on tan, and the spud-related slogan disappeared from the plate the next year.

Answer: 1912

New York began issuing license plates in 1910, with a cream on dark blue plate composed of riveted steel numbers on a flat steel base. In 1911, a cream on maroon all embossed plate was used. After the 1912 porcelain plate, the state reverted back to embossed steel, and the 1913 plate was the first dated issue.

9. There are 32 different issuing jurisdictions in Mexico. Which of the following is NOT a state abbreviation found on a license plate?

Answer: TLO

Until recently, Mexican plates have been fairly non-descript and utilitarian, with one basic design, and various three or four letter state abbrevations and 'MEX'. Newer plates have made a big turnaround, with distint and colorful issues, varying from state to state, many with great graphics and slogans.

10. In many states, what plate number is issued to the Secretary of State?

Answer: 3

Number 1 license plates are issued to the Governor in most states, and the number 2 plates are reserved for use by the Lieutenant Governor.

Source: Author Drewski

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