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Fine for not wearing a seatbelt.
$25 per person
Penalty for first, second, and third offense for using hand-held electronic device
while driving.
1st offense - $100
2nd offense - $250
3rd offense - $500
How do you keep a safe distance around your car and other cars? (generally)
Three-second rule
How do you keep a safe distance behind a motorcycle? (hint: it's a rule...)
Four-second rule
Fine for tailgaiting
Up to $100
What do you do when a tailgater is behind you?
Move to another lane or pull to the side of the road to let the tailgater pass.
What 4 scenarios require extra space around your vehicle?
(1) Poor weather/road conditions; (2) Blind driveways or obstructed-view driveways or
roads; (3) Drivers backing out of parking spaces or driveways; (4) Children playing in
yards or near the road
If a car is going 20mph, you should stop at what distance? (feet)
59 feet
If a car is going 40mph, you should stop at what distance? (feet)
156 feet
If a car is going 60mph, you should stop at what distance? (feet)
292 feet
If a car is going 50mph, you should stop at what distance? (feet)
215 feet
When do you use your headlights/taillights? (7 cases, technically 5)
(1) From one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise; (2) When you
cannot clearly see people or vehicles 500 feet ahead due to insufficient light or weather
conditions; (3) Whenever you use your windshield wipers; (4) To alert another driver to
turn on their headlights; (5) While driving through a tunnel
How many feet can you see with high beam headlights?
350 feet
How many feet can you see with low beam headlights?
100 feet
When should you use your high beams?
When you cannot see the road surface ahead
When should you lower your high beam headlights?
About 500 feet away from an approaching vehicle OR 200 feet of a vehicle traveling
ahead of you
What is the law regarding windshield wipers and headlights/taillights?
, The law requires you to use your headlights and taillights whenever you use your
windshield wipers.
What should you do if you start skidding on the road?
Turn the direction of the skid.
When you pass a vulnerable road suer, you must leave a safe passing of what
distance?
At least four feet.
What is the fine for a speeding violation?
Base fee of $105 for first ten mph over speed limit; +$10 for each mph after the first ten
What is the fine for a speeding violation in a work zone?
Same formula as the original speeding violation but DOUBLED.
If you have a Junior Operator's License, your first offense will cause your license
to suspended for how long?
90 days
How long will your license be suspended if you are found guilty for three
speeding violations in a 12-month period? (non-junior license)
30 days
How long will your license be SUSPENDED if you are found guilty for three
surchargeable events in a 2-year period? (non-junior license)
Must complete Driver Retraining course within 90 days or license will be suspended
indefinitely until course is completed
How long will your license be SUSPENDED if you are found guilty for seven
surchargeable events in a 3-year period? (non-junior license)
60 days
How long will you license be SUSPENDED if you are charged as a habitual traffic
offender?
4 years
Conviction for driving without a licensed driver. (Junior Operators)
1st offense - 60 days; 2nd offense - 180 days; subsequent offenses - one year
Conviction for driving during night restriction. (Junior Operators)
1st offense - 60 days; 2nd offense - 180 days; subsequent offenses - 1year
Conviction for speeding. (Junior Operators)
1st offense - 90 days; subsequent offenses - 1 year
Conviction for drag racing. (Junior Operators)
1st offense - 1 year; subsequent offenses - 3 years
Conviction for use of a mobile electronic device. (Junior Operators)
1st offense - 60 days; 2nd offense - 180 days; subsequent offenses - 1 year
Conviction for negligent operation and injury from mobile phone use. (Junior
Operators)
1st offense - 180 days; subsequent offenses - 1 year
Conviction for violating the passenger or night restriction. (Licensed)
1st offense - 60 days; 2nd offense - 180 days; subsequent offenses - 1 year
Conviction for speeding. (Licensed)
1st offense - 90 days; subsequent offenses - 1 year
Conviction for drag racing. (Licensed)
1st offense - 1 year; subsequent offenses - 3 years
ANSWERS!!
Fine for not wearing a seatbelt.
$25 per person
Penalty for first, second, and third offense for using hand-held electronic device
while driving.
1st offense - $100
2nd offense - $250
3rd offense - $500
How do you keep a safe distance around your car and other cars? (generally)
Three-second rule
How do you keep a safe distance behind a motorcycle? (hint: it's a rule...)
Four-second rule
Fine for tailgaiting
Up to $100
What do you do when a tailgater is behind you?
Move to another lane or pull to the side of the road to let the tailgater pass.
What 4 scenarios require extra space around your vehicle?
(1) Poor weather/road conditions; (2) Blind driveways or obstructed-view driveways or
roads; (3) Drivers backing out of parking spaces or driveways; (4) Children playing in
yards or near the road
If a car is going 20mph, you should stop at what distance? (feet)
59 feet
If a car is going 40mph, you should stop at what distance? (feet)
156 feet
If a car is going 60mph, you should stop at what distance? (feet)
292 feet
If a car is going 50mph, you should stop at what distance? (feet)
215 feet
When do you use your headlights/taillights? (7 cases, technically 5)
(1) From one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise; (2) When you
cannot clearly see people or vehicles 500 feet ahead due to insufficient light or weather
conditions; (3) Whenever you use your windshield wipers; (4) To alert another driver to
turn on their headlights; (5) While driving through a tunnel
How many feet can you see with high beam headlights?
350 feet
How many feet can you see with low beam headlights?
100 feet
When should you use your high beams?
When you cannot see the road surface ahead
When should you lower your high beam headlights?
About 500 feet away from an approaching vehicle OR 200 feet of a vehicle traveling
ahead of you
What is the law regarding windshield wipers and headlights/taillights?
, The law requires you to use your headlights and taillights whenever you use your
windshield wipers.
What should you do if you start skidding on the road?
Turn the direction of the skid.
When you pass a vulnerable road suer, you must leave a safe passing of what
distance?
At least four feet.
What is the fine for a speeding violation?
Base fee of $105 for first ten mph over speed limit; +$10 for each mph after the first ten
What is the fine for a speeding violation in a work zone?
Same formula as the original speeding violation but DOUBLED.
If you have a Junior Operator's License, your first offense will cause your license
to suspended for how long?
90 days
How long will your license be suspended if you are found guilty for three
speeding violations in a 12-month period? (non-junior license)
30 days
How long will your license be SUSPENDED if you are found guilty for three
surchargeable events in a 2-year period? (non-junior license)
Must complete Driver Retraining course within 90 days or license will be suspended
indefinitely until course is completed
How long will your license be SUSPENDED if you are found guilty for seven
surchargeable events in a 3-year period? (non-junior license)
60 days
How long will you license be SUSPENDED if you are charged as a habitual traffic
offender?
4 years
Conviction for driving without a licensed driver. (Junior Operators)
1st offense - 60 days; 2nd offense - 180 days; subsequent offenses - one year
Conviction for driving during night restriction. (Junior Operators)
1st offense - 60 days; 2nd offense - 180 days; subsequent offenses - 1year
Conviction for speeding. (Junior Operators)
1st offense - 90 days; subsequent offenses - 1 year
Conviction for drag racing. (Junior Operators)
1st offense - 1 year; subsequent offenses - 3 years
Conviction for use of a mobile electronic device. (Junior Operators)
1st offense - 60 days; 2nd offense - 180 days; subsequent offenses - 1 year
Conviction for negligent operation and injury from mobile phone use. (Junior
Operators)
1st offense - 180 days; subsequent offenses - 1 year
Conviction for violating the passenger or night restriction. (Licensed)
1st offense - 60 days; 2nd offense - 180 days; subsequent offenses - 1 year
Conviction for speeding. (Licensed)
1st offense - 90 days; subsequent offenses - 1 year
Conviction for drag racing. (Licensed)
1st offense - 1 year; subsequent offenses - 3 years
