driving RMV

Junior Operator's License (JOL)

a driver's license issued to those between 16.5 and 18 years old

what does the (JOL) lincense restrict and how do you get JOL

JOL says you cannot drive a car with any person under 18 except family members without a 21-year-old accompanying you. learner, you will receive a JOL after successfully passing your road test, which is at least six months after you earn your learns ’s permit.

When can you stop following (JOL)

you no longer have to follow JOL after having the license for 6 months or after reaching 18 years old.

What is the fine for not wearing a safety belt

$25 if you are driving alone and $25 for each person in the car from ages 12-15

Which children and infants must wear a seatbelt

A child who is at least 8 years old, and an infant who is at least 57 inches tall

how much will you be fined if you break the children and infants seatbelt rule

$25

Where are you suppose to put a baby in your car

the baby must be in a child safty seat at the back of the car and must be back facing you

Who is allowed not to wear safety belts

• drivers in a car made before july of 1966

• drivers of vehicles more than 18,000 pounds

• emergency drivers like police and firefighters

• workers of US postal service

• anyone who cannot wear a seatbelt because of a disability

Why are seatbelts important

• protect you from hitting the windshield, steering wheel

• stop you from being thrown out of the car in a crash

• help you stay seated and in control of the car

Can you use air bags and not wear your seatbelt

No, air bags are meant to work with seatbelts not instead of them

how do I protect myself from the airbags

move the front and passenger seats a little back, this makes it safer

rules oh headphones

it is illegal to wear headphones or any other wireless device

• if you are older than 18, you are allowed one earplug to use with your phone

Are children under 12 years old allowed to ride in the beds of pickup trucks

No

penalties for using your phone

1st offence- $100 fine

2nd offence- $250 fine + mandetory completion of distracted driving program

3rd offence- $500 fine + insurance surcharge + mandetory completion of distracted driving program

what space do you want between your car and a motorcycle

you want at least 4 seconds

tailgate fine

$100

What is the avg reaction time

3 quarters of a second

reaction of car going 50 mph

55 ft to react and then 160 ft more before you stop

reaction of car going 60 mph

66ft to react and then 226 ft more to stop

total reaction of car going 30 mph

104 ft

what is riding your brakes and is it good

letting you foot rest on the brake pedal while driving. it is not good

when must you use your headlights

• one half hour after sunset (8:30 pm) and one half hour before sunrise (4:56 am)

• You must use your headlights every time you use your windshield wipers

• while driving through a tunnel

what must you do when you drive at night

put your rearview mirror inn night position

what happens if another cars headlights are blocking you

look to the lower right side of the lane

what distance does high beam headlights normally let you see

350 ft

what distance does low beam headlights normally let you see

100 ft

you must use low beam headlights when

you are within 500ft of oncoming cars and within 200 ft of the car in front of you

during rain or fog what does the law require

you must use your headlights, taillights, and windshield wipers

what is Hydroplaning

when your tires are riding on water and have no contact with the road.

What to do if you car starts Hydroplaning

you slowly step off the gas pedal if that does not work and your car starts skiding, turn in the direction of the skid

What beam headlight should you use when it is foggy

low beam

What must you do to your gas if it is really cold outside

keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent the gas line from freezing

what is this sign used for

this sign will be on roads that do not have bike lanes or separated paths

motorized scooter safety penalties

1st offence- $25

2nd offence- $25 to $50

3rd offence- $50 to $100

what happens if you receive a fine

you must pay it by 20 days and pay the $5 for public safety surcharge

what happens if you have to go to court

you must pay $25 to the RMV and if you are found not guilty you get refunded

What happens if 20 days pass and I don’t respond

You will be found responsible and charged a large fee, and if you don’t pay, your license will be suspended.

why is it so important to pay your fines

because then on your driving record it will show that you are responsible which is always a good sign.

how do you calculate speeding fines

you take your speed and subtract it by the speed limit, then for the first 10 you pay $105 and any number above that you multiply by 10 and then lastly you pay $5 for public safety surcharge

what happens if you are caught speeding in a work zone

the speeding fine is doubled

what are criminal motor vehicle offenses

they include driving with a suspended license. driving under the influence (OUI), and leaving the scene of a crash

what happens if you are responsible for a criminal motor vehicle offence

arrested immediately, your vehicle will be towed, your license. may be taken away, you may be send to jail

how do you kow if you are at fault for a crash

• if your insurance pays more than $1000 to repair

• According to the 19 standards of fault

what happens if you are found guilty for 3 speeding violations in a 12 month period

license will be suspended for 30 days

what happens if you are found guilty for 3 speeding violations in a 12 month period (under 18)

license will be suspended for 90 days for the first speeding citation, and then for any others it is 1 year

when does a driver fail a chemical test

when they have blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or greater alcohol

when does a driver fail a chemical test (under 21)

when they have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.02% or greater

what happens to your license if you fail a blood alcohol test

license suspended for 30 days

what is BAC depend on

• body weight

• how much alcohol you drink

• amount of food eaten before drinking

• length of time you have been drinking

• the speed your body processes alcohol

what happens if you refuse to take a BAC

officer will take away your license

what does the court charge you with if you are caught doing OUI

for first time- 1year

for the second time- 3 years

for the third time- 5 years

for the forth time- lifetime

what happens if you are under 21 years and you buy, or try to buy alcohol

you license will be suspended for 180 days