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What is a Graduated Driver License and what is its purpose? correct
answersA set of laws that reduce the risk making sure that teens gradually
buildup skills in low risk situations as you mature and develop skills.
Permit phase correct answersDrivers
Age: 15 Nighttime driving restrictions:
-Sun-Thurs: 6am-10pm
-Fri-Sat: 6am-11pm
-Permit must be held for a minimum of
*9 months*
-50 hours of practice are needed, including 10 at night with an adult over
the age of 21 with a valid drivers license.
-For the first *12 months,* or until the driver turns 18, whichever occurs
first, is limited to
*1 person* (unless the passenger(s) is a sibling, step-sibling, child, or
stepchild of the driver.
-After, the number of passengers are limited to one in the front seat and
the number of safety belts in the back seat.
Initial Licensing Phase correct answersDrivers age: 16-17
-Nighttime restrictions in effect until 18
-Must maintain a conviction-free driving record for 6 months prior to turning
18.
-A traffic conviction during the Initial Licensing Phase may extend
restrictions beyond the age of 18
Cellphone Use correct answersIt is prohibited to use any wireless
communications device such as phone, headphones/earbuds, and
bluetooth earpiece, until the age of 19.
How old must a child be to sit in the front seat? correct answers12 years
old
What are the laws regarding speed limits in school zones? correct
answers-20 mph when children are present.
-Mon-Fri.
-7am-4pm
, What are the laws pertaining to passing on 2-lane roads? correct
answersNo passing on solid yellow line. Broken yellow line permits passing
unless stated otherwise.
rules of thumb to execute safe pass:
1) no oncoming traffic
2) Return to your lane when you see them in your rear view mirror.
3) If there's oncoming traffic within 200ft. get back into your lane.
What are laws pertaining to proper signaling distances? correct answersYou
are always required to use your signals.
-100ft. in city or rural area
-200ft. on an interstate or highway
What are laws pertaining to passing a stopped school bus? correct answers-
You have to STOP
-Possible license suspension for 3 months + fine for passing
What are the laws pertaining to yielding to emergency vehicles? correct
answers-Scott's Law: you must always pull over to the right side for
emergency vehicles when their lights are blinking & sirens are wailing.
What is following distance? How much following distance is required
and how is it measured? correct answers3-5 seconds in ideal conditions
5-7 in adverse
3-4 seconds behind a motorcyclist
This distance should be at least 3-5 seconds and can be measured by
selecting a stationary object on the roadway, like a tree or a lamp post.
Once you select a stationary object begin counting—one-one thousand,
two-one thousand, three one- thousand. When the rear of the vehicle in
front of you passes that object, continue to count until the front of your
vehicle reaches that same object.
What should you do if you find yourself being tailgated? correct
answersIncrease following distance, or if safe to do so, let them pass.
What are the laws pertaining to turning right on red. correct answersIt is
ok to do so unless stated otherwise
What is the mandatory automobile insurance requirement? correct
answersLiability Insurance
What is a Graduated Driver License and what is its purpose? correct
answersA set of laws that reduce the risk making sure that teens gradually
buildup skills in low risk situations as you mature and develop skills.
Permit phase correct answersDrivers
Age: 15 Nighttime driving restrictions:
-Sun-Thurs: 6am-10pm
-Fri-Sat: 6am-11pm
-Permit must be held for a minimum of
*9 months*
-50 hours of practice are needed, including 10 at night with an adult over
the age of 21 with a valid drivers license.
-For the first *12 months,* or until the driver turns 18, whichever occurs
first, is limited to
*1 person* (unless the passenger(s) is a sibling, step-sibling, child, or
stepchild of the driver.
-After, the number of passengers are limited to one in the front seat and
the number of safety belts in the back seat.
Initial Licensing Phase correct answersDrivers age: 16-17
-Nighttime restrictions in effect until 18
-Must maintain a conviction-free driving record for 6 months prior to turning
18.
-A traffic conviction during the Initial Licensing Phase may extend
restrictions beyond the age of 18
Cellphone Use correct answersIt is prohibited to use any wireless
communications device such as phone, headphones/earbuds, and
bluetooth earpiece, until the age of 19.
How old must a child be to sit in the front seat? correct answers12 years
old
What are the laws regarding speed limits in school zones? correct
answers-20 mph when children are present.
-Mon-Fri.
-7am-4pm
, What are the laws pertaining to passing on 2-lane roads? correct
answersNo passing on solid yellow line. Broken yellow line permits passing
unless stated otherwise.
rules of thumb to execute safe pass:
1) no oncoming traffic
2) Return to your lane when you see them in your rear view mirror.
3) If there's oncoming traffic within 200ft. get back into your lane.
What are laws pertaining to proper signaling distances? correct answersYou
are always required to use your signals.
-100ft. in city or rural area
-200ft. on an interstate or highway
What are laws pertaining to passing a stopped school bus? correct answers-
You have to STOP
-Possible license suspension for 3 months + fine for passing
What are the laws pertaining to yielding to emergency vehicles? correct
answers-Scott's Law: you must always pull over to the right side for
emergency vehicles when their lights are blinking & sirens are wailing.
What is following distance? How much following distance is required
and how is it measured? correct answers3-5 seconds in ideal conditions
5-7 in adverse
3-4 seconds behind a motorcyclist
This distance should be at least 3-5 seconds and can be measured by
selecting a stationary object on the roadway, like a tree or a lamp post.
Once you select a stationary object begin counting—one-one thousand,
two-one thousand, three one- thousand. When the rear of the vehicle in
front of you passes that object, continue to count until the front of your
vehicle reaches that same object.
What should you do if you find yourself being tailgated? correct
answersIncrease following distance, or if safe to do so, let them pass.
What are the laws pertaining to turning right on red. correct answersIt is
ok to do so unless stated otherwise
What is the mandatory automobile insurance requirement? correct
answersLiability Insurance
