Drivers ed Module One, Topic Three

What must one provide proof of when applying for a Lerner’s permit

1. Legal presence

2. Virginia residency

3. identity

4. proof of social security number

What are the two parts of the Lerner’s permit test?

1. Correctly identifying all 10 traffic signs, signals and pavement marking questions’

2. Get at least 80% of the general knowledge questions

If your vision is 20/50, you will be restricted to driving..

during the day only

What happens if you fail the Lerner’s permit test three times?

You would have to retake the drivers ed course or complete an 8 hour driving Manuel course before you can have your fourth attempt

Who may people with a learners permit practice driving with?

Someone at least 21 or a family member at least 18

Why do young drivers have restricted driving?

Due to inexperience

What times are drivers under 18 not allowed to drive between except of certain conditions

12-4am

How many passenger can a driver under 18 have in the car less than 21 for the first year?

One unless it is a family member

After the first year of having a license, how many passengers can drivers under 18 have in the car less than 21?

3 but ONLY under certain conditions

Under what conditions are drivers less than 18 years old have 3 passengers under 21?

-school activities

-someone over 21 is in the car

-an emergency

How many times does cell phone use and texting increase the risk of accidents?

Cell phone use: 4 tiomes

texting:23.3 times

What are three consequences of traffic violations?

1.convictions will be permanently documented

2. receiving demerit points

3. may be required to complete a driver improvement clinic

what are demerit points?

penalties for reckless driving

When your driving privilege is temporarily withdrawn, what is it called?

suspension

When your driving privilege is terminated, what is it called?

revocation

What are consequences for traffic convictions for drivers under eighteen

first: attend a drivers improvement clinic within 90 days

Second: driving gets suspended for 90 days

Third: driving gets terminated for a year or until you turn 18

What happens if you have 10 or more unexcused absences on consecutive days

the court may suspend your license

What is the Zero Tolerance law?

If you are convicted of driving after illegally consuming alcohol, and your
BAC was at least .02 percent and less than .08 percent, the court penalty
will include: a suspension of your driving privilege for one year from the
date of conviction, and a minimum mandatory fine of $500, or the
requirement that you complete at least 50 hours of community service.
(If you are convicted of driving after illegally consuming alcohol and your
BAC was .08 percent or higher, you may face the same penalties as an
adult.)

If your BAC is more than .08 percent, jail time may be required

What are the consequences if a driver less thann 21 has a BAC of at least 0.02 refuses to take a blood level?

Their license may be suspended

What happens if your driving on a revoked license?

6 months of jail time, an $1000 fine and an extension of the initial suspension