Studied by 14 peopleWhat does TADRA stand for?
Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act
What is the leading cause of teenage death?
motor vehicle accidents
How old does one have to be to obtain a class CP license?
15
What does one have to do to obtain a class CP license?
Pass the knowledge exam
When is someone granted a class D license?
1 year & 1 day
What is Joshua’s Law?
All 16-year-olds applying for a Class D Provisional License must have completed an approved driver education course AND a total of 40 hours of supervised driving, including at least 6 hours at night.
All 17-year-olds are required to have 40 hours of supervised driving, including at least 6 hours at night.
What are 4 conditions a class D license holder needs to follow?
cannot drive between midnight and 5am
in the first 6 months, only immediate family can ride with
in the second 6 month period, you can have 1 non-family passenger under 21 with you
after 1 year, you can have 3 non-family passenger under 21 with you
Describe what an immediate family member is.
Mom, dad, sibling, grandparents, aunts, uncles, step-parents, children, and any other people you live with
When can a class D holder apply for a class C license?
18 years of age
Summarize TADRA suspensions for non-DUI offenses
License will be suspended for
6 months first conviction
1 year for a second conviction
Drivers under 21 will be arrested for a BAC of ______
0.02
How many drinks raises an individual’s BAC to .02?
1
How long will your license be suspended on the first DUI offense?
6 months
Second offense?
18 months
Third offense?
5 years
Summarize the TADRA school attendance and conduct requirements.
teens under 18 must present a completed Certificate of School Enrollment
What does Georgia’s Implied Consent Law state?
You must submit a urine, blood, or breath test if police ask to determine if you are DUI. If you don't comply, your license will be suspended for a year
List 3 reasons why drivers should wear safety belts.
helps you to control the vehicle
helps keep you from being ejected from the vehicle
keep your head from striking the dashboard or window
Children under the age of ____ must be properly restrained in an appropriate car seat.
8
Why is it important not to slump down in the seat while driving?
helps your line of sight and you have more control over the car
Why is the fatal crash rate of teenagers nearly twice as high at night?
young drivers may find it difficult to determine size, speed, color and distance of objects
Why should drivers maintain a 3 second space margin for vehicles in front of us?
rear-end collisions are often caused by following another vehicle too closely
What drug is the most widely used?
marijuana
How many deaths per year is alcohol associated with?
75,000
How does alcohol contribute to car deaths?
impaired judgment
What are long term effects of alcohol use?
damage to unborn child, liver disease, thin bones, pancreatitis, stomach ulcers, infertility, heart disease, raised blood pressure, stroke, dementia, brain damage
What is the legal drinking age in the state of Georgia?
21
Describe the effects of drinking alcohol with a BAC of .02, .05, and .08
.02%: loss of judgment, relaxed, warmth, altered mood, slightly impaired vision, decline in ability to multitask. .05%: exaggerated behavior, loss of muscle control, impaired judgment, feeling good, lowered alertness, release of inhibition; reduced coordination, ability to follow moving objects, response to emergency driving situations; difficulty steering. .08%: poor muscle coordination, hard to detect danger; impaired judgment, self-control, reasoning, memory; reduced ability to concentrate and process info, short-term memory loss, impaired perception.
What is considered a standard drink?
1.5 fl oz of spirits, 5 fl oz of wine, or 12 fl oz of beer
Why do some people react differently to alcohol than others?
Genetics, body weight, gender, age, what type of beverage, food in your stomach, medications in your system, and your state of health
Why is it not safe to drink alcohol and drive?
Bad judgment, lowered reaction time
What is the most commonly used illicit drug among teens?
marijuana
Is smoking marijuana more harmful than cigarettes? Why or why not.
Yes, 4x more tar & 70% more cancerous substance
What happens if a driver is convicted of driving under the influence of controlled substances?
license will be suspended for a minimum of 6 months if ≥0.02, if over 0.08 then a minimum of 12 months; if second offense then a minimum of 18 months and eligible for ignition interlock device in last 12 months; if third then declared habitual violator and license revoked for 5 years and must have ignition interlock device for the next year of driving
List 3 facts about texting and driving
is dangerous and a distraction, texting makes a crash up to 23 times more likely, teens who text while driving spend 10% of the time outside their lane
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