Ch.1 & Ch.2

Driver's E.D

Cannot get AL Driver License:

1) DL was suspended/revoked from any state

2) HS dropout under 19 without GED

3) Anyone under 16 yrs. old

Road test requires:

a 3-point turn

Road test does not require:

parallel parking

1st step for 3pt turn:

Get near right edge of curb (turn signal on)

2nd step for 3pt turn:

Make a sharp left to bring the car perpendicular with the curb

Star step for 3pt turn:

Turn the wheel all the way to the right (until it locks out)

3rd step for 3pt turn:

Back up until your knees pass the center line

4th step for 3pt turn:

Move forward in your lane

Instant failure on Road Test if:

A) Break a traffic law (speeding or not stopping at a stop sign)

B) Dangerous driving

C) Causing an accident while testing

D) Not following examiner’s directions

Your license is only good for 4 years and you can only renew:

30 days before it expires and 60 days after it expires

What is a GDL?

It is a graduated step to get your license

1st stage of GDL:

Driver’s Permit - you must drive with a legal guardian or adult 21+

(Must be 15 yrs. or older)

2nd stage of GDL:

Restricted License - Only one passenger can be non-family (Must be 16 yrs. or older)

3rd stage of GDL:

Unrestricted License - 18+ yrs. old can bypass the Stage 2 license

(Must be 17 yrs. or older)

Cancelled:

Happens if you lie on an application and is like you never had a license

Revoked:

Taken for a time, then you must re-test - occurs if you do crime & drive, have 3 reckless driving tickets, leave scene of accident, use an auto without permission

Suspended:

Taken for a time, then reinstated - occurs if you are in jail, H.S dropout under 19 yrs. old, evade police, street racing, unlawful use of license

Tickets stay on the license for

2 years

DUI’s stay on the license for

5 years

5 points on record:

Passing stopped school bus; Excessive speeding (26/86); Not yielding

6 points on record:

D.U.I (alcohol or drugs); Reckless Driving

Liability Insurance:

It is reqd. and it covers other people

Collision Insurance:

It covers you and your property

Comprehensive Insurance:

It covers acts of nature (fire, theft, vandalism, flooding)

12 suspension pts:

60 days

15 suspension pts:

90 days

18 suspension pts:

120 days

21 suspension pts:

180 days

24 suspension pts.

365 days