Session 1 - Program Objectives and Procedures

Driving a motor vehicle

one of the most hazardous and complex tasks that most people will ever perform.

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the total number of hours that you, the new driver, will spend in driver education.

24 hours

If you fail the final exam, the DMV requires that you wait at least ___ before you will be allowed to re-take the exam.

black car

Who has the right away?

24/7 around the clock

When can I get on the Internet to do this online Driver Education Program?

The Department of Education (the DOE)

Has the responsibility of developing/creating a standardized curriculum.

BOTH classroom instruction AND behind-the-wheel driver training.

The driver education program needs to complete-

At least 15 years and 6 months of age and must be a legal resident of Virginia

In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia an applicant must be-

9 months

Teenagers under age 18 must possess their learner's permits for at least-

• Temporary documents and photocopies will not be accepted. All documents must be originals.

• You will be required to present all of these documents on each visit to the DMV until the learner's permit is issued.

Required paperwork in Virginia includes:

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The purpose of the "in-car" component is to provide ___ (50-minute) periods of behind-the-wheel training to the novice driver - which is comprised of 7 periods of driving and 7 periods of observation.

• Be at least 15 years and 6 months old and have a valid learner's permit.

• Complete this online course (aka the classroom component of driver education).

• Complete the 90-Minute Parent/Student Presentation component.

Before taking the in-car/behind-the-wheel component, you must first:

15 and six months

How old must an applicant be to obtain a learner's permit?

Two-part knowledge exam and a vision screening

The Virginia learner's permit test includes a-

Valid driver's license or learner's permit with you

Whenever you drive, you must carry a valid-

• Learner's Permit.

• Provisional License (or Temporary License).

• Non-commercial license - { simply known as a } driver's license.

• Motorcycle Permit.

• Driver's License with a class M motorcycle.

• Motorcycle-only License.

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - which may have different "Classes" - including Class C for driving a School Bus.

Types of licenses in Virginia:

$10.00

An ID card costs-

Hold a Virginia learner's permit for at least 60 days and complete a Behind-the-Wheel Checklist (Form CSMA 19). This checklist describes specific driving tasks that you may be asked to perform while taking the road skills test, to be administered by a DMV staff member. A licensed driver must certify on the form that he/she has been with you while you practiced your driving skills and that you have complied with all requirements for learner's permit holders while operating a motor vehicle.

OR

Show completion of a state-approved driver education program (this course!). Completing driver's education will waive the requirement to hold your learner's permit for at least 60 days. In addition, as the road skill test will be administered as part of the driver education course, you will not be required to take the road skills test at DMV.

If you are a Virginia resident age 18 or older and have never held a license issued by any state, U.S. territory or foreign country, you must either:

Motorcycle Learner's Permit

Allows you to operate a motorcycle after 4 a.m. and before midnight. You may operate the motorcycle only when supervised by a person who is at least 21 years of age, licensed to operate a motorcycle, and able to assist you while they are supervising from another motorcycle or other vehicle riding along with you.

Motorcycle Driver's License

If you wish to operate a motorcycle in Virginia, you must pass the driver's license two-part knowledge exam, the motorcycle knowledge exam and the motorcycle road skills test.

Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)

Requires a higher level of knowledge, experience, skills, and physical abilities than that required to drive a non-commercial vehicle.

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Allows you to operate a commercial vehicle in Virginia and possibly other states, depending on your qualifications.

A commercial motor vehicle can be defined as:

• A single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.

• A combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more if the vehicle(s) being towed has a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds.

• A vehicle that carries 16 or more passengers, including the driver.

• Any size vehicle that transports hazardous materials and that requires federal placarding.

Ability to text and drive

The knowledge exam does NOT test your:

Visual acuity and peripheral vision

Driver's license vision screening focuses on-

Snellen Eye Chart

The DMV uses a ___ to measure visual acuity -- distance vision -- and a computerized machine to test peripheral vision.

Traffic signs, motor vehicle laws, and safe driving techniques

The exam tests your knowledge of-

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If you are under age 18, by law, you must wait a full ___ days before you can retake the exam. For example, if you fail the test on January 1, the earliest you would be eligible to take the test again is January 17.

$2.00

If you are age 18 or older, you must pay a ____ re-examination fee if you retake the exam within 15 days.

3

Regardless of age, if you fail the two-part knowledge exam ___ times at a customer service center, you must complete the classroom portion of the Driver's Education Program (i.e. this online course) and present the Driver Education Certificate at a customer service center.

1. Checking the vehicle.

2. Checking around the vehicle.

3. Performing driver readiness tasks (like properly positioning yourself and buckling your seatbelt).

4. Locating or demonstrating how to use certain vehicle control or safety devices.

Pre-driving checks:

Grayscale Photograph

Allow the person inspecting the card to focus on the permanent facial features such as the shape of the face, the shape of the lips - and not to focus on alterable features such as hair color or eye color.

Fused Card Construction

Previous formats were made of laminated layers that could be peeled off and altered.

Clear Window Secondary Photo

There is a second, smaller photo of the driver that is visible from both sides of the license.

Security printing, Tactile Lettering, and Card Personalization

These other security features include laser engraving, hard-to-duplicate ink colors in the background design and holograms visible under black light.

Up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000

Driving without a license is a Class 2 misdemeanor and carries a penalty of

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV

Only the _____ is legally authorized to issue driver's licenses.

Organ, eye, or tissue donor

When you apply to get your driver's license, learners permit, or ID card, you can sign up to be an-

Endorsements

Means you are qualified to use a certain type of vehicle, such as a motorcycle or a truck carrying hazardous materials.

Restrictions

Refers to conditions that affect your safety as a driver. Restrictions are listed as a code on your license and explained on the back of the license.

"Corrective Lenses" restriction

Means that a driver who requires glasses or contacts in order to see properly is not allowed to drive without those.

8 years

Your Virginia driver's license is valid for:

Your Birthday (in the eighth year of license validity.)

Your Virginia driver's license expires on:

Five years

If you are age 75 or older, your driver's license will be valid for:

Five years

The Code of Virginia mandates that persons required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Chapter 9 of Title 9.1 renew their driver's licenses every:

One year prior to the expiration date on your license.

You may renew your driver's license as early as-

$32

A drivers license cost:

Suspended or revoked by the court and/or DMV.

If you break certain laws or repeatedly violate the laws of Virginia, your driving privilege may be-

Revocation

Means that your privilege to drive has been terminated.

• Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI).

• Injuring another person as a result of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Operating a motor vehicle while suspended or revoked for a DUI.

• Operating a motor vehicle that is not equipped with the ignition interlock device when it is required by the court or DMV.

• Making a false statement to DMV.

• Failing to stop and identify yourself at the scene of a crash if someone has been injured or killed.

• Voluntary or involuntary manslaughter resulting from driving a motor vehicle.

• Involuntary manslaughter resulting from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

• Committing a drug offense, regardless of whether or not a motor vehicle is involved.

• Committing a felony involving the use of a motor vehicle.

• Taking a driver's license exam for another person, or appearing for another person to renew a license.

• Eluding police.

The court or DMV will suspend or revoke your privilege to drive if you are convicted of any of the following offenses:

• Reckless or aggressive driving.

• Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license.

• Driving while your license is revoked or suspended for a non-DUI related conviction.

• Refusing to take a blood/breath test when charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs.

• Failing to pay for gas.

The court may suspend or revoke your driving privilege if you are convicted of the following offenses:

30 days

If you are convicted of any traffic or criminal convictions and you fail to pay your court fines and costs within ____, the court will suspend your driving privilege.

• For seven days, for a first offense.

• For 60 days or until you go to trial, whichever comes first, for a second offense.

• Until the trial, for a third DUI offense.

If you refuse a breath test or your BAC is .08 or higher while you are driving and law enforcement charges you with driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, your driving privilege will be automatically suspended:

• A suspension of your driving privilege for one year from the date of conviction.

• A minimum mandatory fine of $500.

• The requirement that you complete at least 50 hours of community service.

If you are under age 21, you cannot purchase, possess, or consume alcohol. If you are convicted of driving after illegally consuming alcohol, and your BAC was at least .02 percent and less than .08, the court penalty will include:

Fine up to $2,500, mandatory suspension of your driver's license for up to one year, and 12 months in jail.

If you provide or sell alcoholic beverages to a person under age 21 or someone who is intoxicated or ordered by a court to refrain from drinking alcohol, you are subject to a-

• Be fined at least $500.
  • Be required to perform at least 50 hours of community service.
  • Face up to 12 months in jail.
  • Face mandatory suspension of your driver's license for at least six months but not more than one year.

If you are under age 21 and you use or attempt to use a fake ID to establish a false age in an attempt to drink or purchase alcohol, you will:

• Manslaughter resulting from driving a vehicle in any state.

• Driving a commercial vehicle while intoxicated.

• Perjury or the making of a false affidavit to the DMV.

• False statement on an application for a permit.

• Any crime punishable as a felony.

• Failure to stop and disclose his identity at the scene of an accident involving injuries or death.

The commissioner shall revoke a driver's license for one year in the following cases:

Impounded for 30 days

If you are caught driving after your license has been suspended for an alcohol-related offense your vehicle will be:

90 days

If convicted the court can impound your vehicle for a additional:

Vehicle Impoundment

If you operate a motor vehicle without a license after you have previously been convicted of driving without a license.

Underage drinking and driving

Will be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. A conviction for {redacted} can result in fines of $500, driver's license suspension for one year, or 50 hours of community service

Zero tolerance

means the legal limit for teens is a .02 blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is the normal alcohol content of the average person.

Even a small amount of alcohol can result in a conviction.

A driver improvement clinic

If you are convicted of a demerit point traffic violation (or safety belt/child restraint violation) committed when you are under age 18, the DMV will require that you complete:

90 days

After your second conviction for a demerit point traffic violation (or safety belt/child restraint violation) committed when you are under age 18, the DMV will suspend your driving privilege for:

Age 18 or Older:

The DMV will require you to complete a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate 12 demerit points within 12 months or 18 points within 24 months. If you do not complete the clinic within 90 days, the DMV will suspend your driving privilege.

Annual safety inspection and display a valid safety inspection sticker

Before operating a vehicle in Virginia, it must pass an:

$16.00

It cost ____ for a motor vehicle and recreation vehicles inspection.

$12.00

It cost ____ for a motorcycle inspection.

$51.00

It cost ____ for a tractor trailer inspection.

Front side windows

50% tinted

Rear side and rear windows

35% tinted

Windshield

No sun-shading allowed tints allowed

• Red lights flashing on the front.

• Any red lights on the front.

• Any type of siren or bell.

Reserved for emergency and special vehicles and are not permitted to be used on standard vehicles, such as:

30 days of moving to Virginia

You must title and register your vehicle and obtain Virginia license plates within:

12 months of last inspection

How often do you need to have your vehicle inspected?

$30,000

Bodily injury/death of one person:

$60,000

Bodily injury/death of two or more persons:

$20,000

Property damage

Delinquent local personal property taxes, parking citations, toll violations, or other fees

You may be denied your registration renewal (decals) if you have:

A $10 late fee will be assessed

If you renew your vehicle registration after its expiration date:

Mail, email, or text message

After your first registration, DMV will alert you about your upcoming renewal. You can receive these notifications by:

$5 fee for each vehicle registration renewal transaction

You can also renew your registration at any DMV Select or customer service center. However, if you renew in person at a customer service center, you will pay an additional: