Virginia Driver's Or Learner's Permit Questions

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Vision required for Unrestricted Driver's License

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20/40 or better vision in one or both eyes
and
100 degrees or better horizontal vision in one or both eyes

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Vision required for Restricted to Daylight Hours Only Driver's License

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20/70 or better vision in one or both eyes
and
70 degrees, or better, horizontal vision

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Daylight Driving Hours

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Half hour after sunrise to half hour before sunset

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Red light

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Come to complete stop before you reach the intersection, stop line or crosswalk

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Right Turn on Red

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Come to complete stop and if no "No Turn on Red" sign, look both ways, yield the right of way to pedestrians and traffic then turn

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Left Turn on Red

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You may turn left after making a complete stop IF on a one way street, turning left onto another one way street. look both ways, yield the right of way to pedestrians and traffic then turn

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Red Arrow

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Turn prohibited

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Flashing Red Light

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Come to complete stop, yield then proceed

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Yellow Light or Arrow

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Light is about to change. Proceed if in intersection, otherwise stop

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Flashing Yellow Light

Back 10

Slow down and proceed with question

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Green Light or Arrow

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Proceed if way is clear. Still must yield right of way to pedestrians and traffic if turning

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Lane Use Signals

Red X

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Never drive in lane marked such

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Lane Use Signals

Yellow X

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Move out of lane as soon as safely possible

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Lane Use Signal

Green Arrow

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Driving in this lane permitted

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Traffic Sign Shapes

Octagon

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Stop

4 way stop, driver on left yields to driver on right if intersection reached simultaneously

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Traffic Sign Shapes

Triangle

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Yield

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Traffic Sign Shapes

Rectangle

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Regulatory or Guide

Vertical - Give Instructions or tell the law

Horizontal - Give Directions or infromation

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Traffic Sign Shapes

Diamond

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Warning

Special conditions or hazards ahead. Slow down and drive with caution

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Traffic Sign Shapes

Pentagon

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School Zone/School Crossing

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

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Inform you of the law.

Red circle with a slash means NO to whatever symbol is inside the circle

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

Speed Limit

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Maximum Legal Speed.
Can be cited for speeding below this speed because Rain, snow or ice may lower safe speed below maximum legal speed.

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

Do Not Enter - Wrong Way

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Do not drive in this direction past this sign

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

One Way

Back 23

Self-explanatory

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

No Left Turn

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Self-explanatory

U-turn is considered to be two left turns.

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

No Right Turn

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Self-explanatory

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

No U-Turn

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Self-explanatory

Front 27

Regulatory or Guide Signs

No Turn on Red

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Self-explanatory

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

Do Not Pass

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Self-explanatory

Front 29

Regulatory or Guide Signs

Left Turn Yield on Green

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Self-explanatory.

Stop and look for oncoming traffic then proceed

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

Keep Right

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Traffic island, median or barrier is ahead.

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

Lane Use Control

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Used when turns are required or where special turning movements are permitted for special lanes

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

Roundabout

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Circular intersection with an island in the center.
Must yield right of way to traffic already in circle

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

High Occupancy Vehicle

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Lane reserved as indicated

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Regulatory or Guide Signs

Disabled Parking

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Need disabled parking permit

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Warning Signs

Advisory Speed

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Maximum safe speed for a highway exit

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Warning Signs

Signal Ahead

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Traffic signals are ahead, slow down and be ready to stop

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Warning Signs

No Passing Zone

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Beginning of no passing zone

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Warning Signs

Merge

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Both lanes must merge safely

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Warning Signs

Lane Reduction

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Plan to merge and allow others to merge

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Warning Signs

Divided Highway Begins

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Median or divider splits roadway

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Warning Signs

Divided Highway Ends

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Roadway no longer has median or divider

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Warning Signs

Slippery When Wet

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Reduce speed when pavement is wet

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Warning Signs

Low Clearance Sign

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Overpass ahead has a low clearance

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Warning Signs

Hill

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Steep grade ahead

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Warning Signs

Deer Crossing

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Watch for deer

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Warning Signs

Pedestrian Crossings

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Watch for people and be prepared to stop

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Warning Signs

Bicycle Crossing/Bike Path

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Watch for bikes

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Warning Signs

School Zone/School Crossing

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Slow Down. Watch out for children and obey crossing cards

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Warning Signs

Open Joints

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Open joints could cause motorcycle to lose control

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Warning Signs

Expansion Joints

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Joint creates bump or is wide enough to cause motorcycle loss of traction

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Warning Signs

Crossroad

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Four way intersection ahead

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Warning Signs

Side Road

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Be alert for vehicles entering the road you are traveling on

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Warning Signs

Y intersection

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Must bear either right or left

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Warning Signs

T intersection

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Roadway ending, signal before turning right or left

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Warning Signs

Right Curve - Side Road

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Be alert

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Warning Signs

Sharp Right Turn

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Slow down and prepare for sharp turn

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Warning Signs

Sharp Right and Left Turns

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Slow down and prepare for sharp turn

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Warning Signs

Right and Left Curves

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Slow down and prepare for curves

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Warning Signs

Right Curve with Safe Speed Indicator

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Slow down to the safe speed limit

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Warining Signs

Winding Road

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Slow down for better control

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Warining Signs

Low Ground Railroad Crossing

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Bottom of vehicle may drag or get caught on tracks

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Warining Signs

Railroad Crossing

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Look, listen, slow down and be prepared to stop for trains

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Warining Signs

Railroad Crossbuck

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Warning of railroad crossing

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Warining Signs

Railroad Crossbuck and Track Indicator

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More than one track

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Warining Signs

Railroad Crossbuck and Flashing Light

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Always stop when lights begin to flash

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Warining Signs

Crossbuck, Flashing Lights and Gate

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Remain stopped until the gates are raised and lights stop flashing

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Pavement Markings

Red

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Areas not to be entered or used

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Pavement Markings

Blue

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Parking spaces for persons with disabilities

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Pavement Markings

Yellow Center Lines

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Two way traffic flowing in opposite directiions

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Pavement Markings

Broken Yellow Center Lines

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Passing on the left is allowed in either direction when clear

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Pavement Markings

Broken Yellow LIne alongside a Solid Yellow Line

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Passing allowed from broken side

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Pavement Markings

Double Solid Yellow Lines

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No Passing and lines can only be crossed to make a left turn

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Pavement Markings

Broken White Lines

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Separate lanes of traffic traveling in same direction and can change lanes.

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Pavement Markings

Solid White Lines

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Depict change lanes and discourage lane changes. Also mark edge of roadway

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Pavement Markings

White Lane Arrows are Curved or Straight

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If ONLY must go in that direction

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Pavement Markings

Yield Ahead Symbol

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Prepare to yield

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Pavement Markings

Yield Lines

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Point at which you must yield or stop

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Pavement Markings

3 Lane Road

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Can only travel inside solid yellow llines for 150 feet before making left turn

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Pavement Markings

HOV Lane Ahead

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Diamond shape in the center of the lane

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Painted Curb

White

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Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers

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Painted Curb

Yellow

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Stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay with your car.

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Painted Curb

Red

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Do not stop, stand or park

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Painted Curb

Blue

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Parking is reserved for persons with disabilities

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Hand Position

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Hands should be positioned at 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions.
240 degrees and 120 degrees with straight up being 0 degrees

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Maximum Speed Limit unless Posted Otherwise

Interstaste Highways in Certain Rural Areas

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70 MPH

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Maximum Speed Limit unless Posted Otherwise

Non-rural interstate highways, public roads not part of the interstate system

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55 MPH

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Maximum Speed Limit unless Posted Otherwise

Rural Rustic Roads

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35 MPH

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Maximum Speed Limit unless Posted Otherwise

School, Business and Residential Zones

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25 MPH.
Only applies to school zone when indicated by sign or signal, otherwise posted speed

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Stopping for School Buses

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Stop if red light flashing and stop sign extended and/or loading or unloading until all persons are clear

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Stopping for School Buses

Exception

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If traveling in opposite direction on a roadway with a median or barrier dividing the road and bus is on opposite side

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Stopping Distance

Perception Time

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Time it takes you to recognize a hazard

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Stopping Distance

Reaction Distance

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Distance vehicle travels between recognition and brake application

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Stopping Distance

Braking Distance

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Distance traveled after brakes applied

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Antilock Brakes

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Never pump antilock brakes

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Yielding the Right-of-Way

First to intersection

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Has right of way

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Yielding the Right-of-Way

Simultaneously

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Driver on left yields to driver on right

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Yielding the Right-of-Way

Traffic lights not working

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All vehicles must stop.

Driver on left yields to driver on right

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Yielding the Right-of-Way

Interstate from entrance ramp

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Must yield to traffic already on highway

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Yielding the Right-of-Way

From private road

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Stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians

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Yielding the Right-of-Way

Pedestrians in crosswalk or unmarked intersection

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Yield to them

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Yielding the Right-of-Way

Funeral Processions

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Do not cut through, join or interfere with a funeral procession.
Lead car must obey all traffic signs and signals while rest of procession follows cautiously

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Yielding to Vehicles with Flashing Lights

Stopped Vehicle

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You may not stop within 500 feet of fire trucks or equipment answering an alarm.
On 4 lane highway, change lanes if practicable, if not slow and proceed cautiously

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Yielding to Vehicles with Flashing Lights

Approaching Vehicles - same direction

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Never follow closer than 500 feet
When police, fire or rescue vehicles approach from behind, pull over to right edge of roadway and stop until they pass

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Yielding to Vehicles with Flashing Lights

Approaching Vehicles - opposite direction

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On undivided highway, pull over to edge of road and stop until they pass

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Roundabouts

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Yield to traffic already in roundabout, look before changing lanes in roundabout and use turn signal

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Roundabouts

Turning Right

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Stay to right

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Roundabouts

Turning Left

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Stay to left

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Roundabouts

Going Straight

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Either lane in dual lane roundabout

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Passing

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1. Clear around you
2. Against the law to exceed speed limit to pass.
3. Complete pass before reaching No Passing Zone
4. Only pass on right if vehicle passing has signaled and is making a left turn and you canstay on roadway
5. Pass at least 2 feet to left of bicycles, mopeds etc.

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Being Passed

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Don't speed up. Maintain a steady speed or slow down

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Passing is Unlawful and Unsafe when

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1. On hills, curves, intersections or railroad crossings except traveling in one direction with multiple lanes
2. Off the pavement or on shoulder of road
3. School bus loading or unloading
4. When a solid line marks the left side of your lane

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Over-correcting

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Avoid turning sharper than controllable.

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Turning

Right Turn

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1. Be in furthest right lane
2. Signal 3 to 4 seconds or 100 feet ahead of the turn.
3. Look for pedestrians or traffic in turn path
4. Obey signs and signals and stay right through turn

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Turning

Left Turn

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1. Be in furthest left lane
2. Signal 3 to 4 seconds or 100 feet ahead of the turn.
3. Wheels straight until turning to prevent being pushed into oncoming traffic.
4. Look for pedestrians or traffic in turn path
5. Obey signs and signals and stay left through turn

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Turning

Left Turn and Aprroaching Vehicle Turning Left

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Turn in front of each other to keep passenger sides abreast

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U-Turns

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1. Obey No U-Turn or Left Turn signs
2. Only allowed at intersections in business districts, cities and towns
3. Never allowed on highways

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Turn Signals

Left Turn

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Left hand and arm pointing straight out

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Turn Signals

Right Turn

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Left hand and arm pointing upward

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Turn Signals

Slow or Stop

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Left hand and arm pointing downward

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Following Distance

Dry Surface

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1. 2 seconds under 35 MPH
2. 3 seconds 36 - 45 MPH
3. 4 secondes 46-70 MPH
4. Increase distance for weather or obstructions

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Tailgating

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Following to close behind the vehicle in front of you.

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Searching

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1. Scoping entire scene for anything that might come into your path in the next 20 to 30 seconds
2. Look in rear view every 10 seconds

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Blind Spots

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1. Danger areas that cannot be seen in mirrors
2. Turn head and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes or passing
3. stay out of others blind spot

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Pedestrians

Most Involved in Accidents

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1. Children
2. The elderly
3. Adults under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Bicycles

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Bikes are considered vehicles and have the same right of way as motor vehicles

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Mopeds

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1. Bicycle like device with a motor not rated over 2 horsepower, enabled to go faster than 30 MPH and cannot be operated over 35 MPH on an interstate highway.
2. Must be at least 16 yrs old to operate a moped.

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Motorcycles

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Watch for motorcyclists as half of all fatal accidents involve them and automobiles

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Light Rail

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Look out and always follow roadway

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Low Speed Vehicles

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Electrically powered 4 wheel vehicles with maximum speed of 21 to 25 MPH that must be operated on speeds less than 35 MPH on public roadways

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Trucks, Tractor-Trailors, Buses and RVs

Side No Zone

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If you can't see the driver's face in the rear view mirror, you are in the side No Zone

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Trucks, Tractor-Trailors, Buses and RVs

Rear No-Zone

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Don't tailgate a truck

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Trucks, Tractor-Trailors, Buses and RVs

Front No Zone

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They need nearly twice the time and room to stop as a car so allow distance behind you for them to stop

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Trucks, Tractor-Trailors, Buses and RVs

Wide Turns

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Blind spot may stretch 20 feet in front to 200 feet behind so allow for this as a No Zone

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Light to Medium Trailers

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Remember the No Zones

If driving one perform a safety inspection before each trip and accomodate the size of your entire vehicle

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Backing Up

Back 135

Turn your head when backing up as the mirror does not give the full picture

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Parking

On a Hill with a Curb

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1. Downhill - Turn front wheels right so front of car is turned into curb
2. Uphill - Turn front wheels left so front of car would turned away from curb

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Parking

On a Hill without a Curb

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1. Downhill or uphill - Turn front wheels right so front of car is turned away from roadway

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Parking

Not Allowed

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1. Double Parking - besides anothr vehicle
2. On crosswalks or sidewalks
3. In front of driveways
4. Within areas where parking is depicted as prohibited
5. In Handicapped parking
6. On hard surface of a road when no curb is present
7. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
8. Within 20 feet of an intersection
9. Within 15 feet of the entrance to a fire, ambulance or rescue squad station
10. Within 500 feet of where fire trucks or equipment is stopped answering an alarm
11. Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing
12. In such a way that you block or create a hazard for other vehicles in a designated traffic lane

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Vehicle Lights

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Required when inclement weather reduces visibility to 500 feet or less or when using windshield wipers as a result of inclement weather

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Following Distance During Hazardous Conditions

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Double your normal following distance

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Night Driving

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Must use headlights from sunset to sunrise

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Lights

Low-Beams

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1. In cities or towns
2. Oncoming traffic
3.. When following within 200 feet of vehicle ahead

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Lights

High Beams

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1. On Highways unless another vehicle is within 500 feet coming toward you

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Fog

Back 144

1. Use low beams in heavy fog and look for road edge markings to guide you

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Rain

Back 145

1. Use low beams
2. Use windshield wipers except for sprinkles which may smear windshield
3. First half hour of rain, roads are more slippery due to oil mixing with water

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Snow

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1. Remove all snow
2. Have appropriate tires
3. Brake gently on packed snow as it is similar to ice
4. Watch for ice on bridges and shaded areas

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Aggressive Driving

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Defined as intent to harass, intimidate, injure or obstruct another person while commiting one or more traffic offenses

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Distracted Driving

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1. Under 18 prohibited fromusing cell phones or any other wireless communication device while driving except in an emergency and the vehicle is lawfully stopped and parked.
2. Text messaging or reading of text messages while driving is illegal for all drivers.

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Drowsy Driving

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1. Tired drivers often drive like drunk drivers
2. Stop at least every two hours
3. Keep car cool
4. Avoid alcoholic drinks and heavy foods
5. Avoid caffeine drinks as the effect is temporary

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Drinking and Driving

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1. 21 years and older are considered to be driving under the influence (DUI) if blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08 or higher.
2. Under 21, .02 BAC is considered DUI
3. Driving impaired by drug influence is also considered DUI

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Traffic Crashes

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1. Stop at the scene
2. Give help to injured but do not attempt to move them unless trained to do so or immediate danger requires so
3. Report the Crash to police as soon as possible
4. Exchange information to include: Name, address and driver's license numbers, license plates, name and address of injured, name and address of each witness, name address and insurance policy numbers
5. Notify your insurance company immediatedly
6. Law enforcement must file a report with DMV when damages exceed $1,500

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Traffic Stops

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1. Remain Calm.
2. Pull off to right side of roadway away from traffic.
3. Turn off your flashers.
4. Turn off your engine, radio and any other device that could block communication with the officer
5. Roll down your window
6. jkeep your safety belt fastened and ask occupants to do the same
7. Stay in your vehicle.
8. Keep your hands in plain view and ask occupants to do the same.
9. Do not make suspicious movements.
10. Carry proper identification: valid driver's license, proof of vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
11. Ask officer for identification.
12. Answers questions fully and clearly
13. If issued a citation, await court to argue.
14. Signing the citation is not an admission of guilt. Refusal to sign the citation may result in your arrest or being taken to the police station.

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Seat Belts

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1. Driver and all front seat passengers must wear safety belts.
2. Driver must ensure anyone under 18 is properly secured.

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Child Safety Seats

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1. All children under 8 must be properly secured in a child safety seat or booster seat if the vehicle is a 1968 or later.
2. Vehicle has no back seat, then a rear facing child seat may be used is passenger airbag is off.

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Traveling with Children

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1. 12 months or younger ride facing rear.
2. 1 to 7 years old ride facing forward in a safety or booster seat.
3. Center of back seat is safest child seat location.
4. Illegal to transport anyone under 16 in bed of pickup truck.

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License Suspended

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Driving privilege has been temporarily withdrawn but may be reinstated at end of suspension period.

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License Revocation

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Driving privilege has been terminated and you must apply anew after revocation period expires.

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Conviction Related Suspensions and Revocations

WILL

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1. DUI
2. Injuring another person while DUI.
3. Operating a motor vehicle while suspended or revoked for DUI.
4. False statement to DUI
5. Failing to stop and identify yourself at scene of crash where someone is injured or killed
6. Voluntary or involuntary manslaughter resulting from driving a motor vehicle
7. Commiting a drug offense regardless
8. Committing a felony involving the use of a motor vehicle
9. Taking a driver's license exam or appearing to renew a license for another person
10. Eluding police

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Conviction Related Suspensions and Revocations

MAY if Convicted of

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1. Reckless or agressive driving.
2. Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license
3. Driving while your license is revoked or suspended for a non-DUI related conviction
4. Refusing to take a blood/breath test when charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs
5. Failing to pay for gas
6. Failing to pay court fines and costs within 15 days.

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Driver Improvement Program

Under age 18 years old

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1. First demerit point conviction requires of driver improvement clinic
2. Second demerit point conviction results in 90 day suspension of driving privileges
3. Third demerit point conviction results in revocation of driver's license for 1 year or until 18 whichever is longer.

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Driver Improvement Program

Age 18 or 19

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Must complete driver improvement clinic if convicted of demerit point or safety belt.child restraint violation

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Driver Improvement Program

Age 18 or Older

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1. Accumulate 12 demerit points in 12 months
2. Accumulate 18 demerit points in 24 months
3. 90 day license suspension if 18 demerit points in 12 months or 24 demerit points in 24 months

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Medical Review Program

Back 163

Assess:
1. Level of consciousness
2. Perception (vision)
3. Judgement
4. Motor skills
Aslo may require two-part knowledge exam and/or road skills test

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Insurance Monitoring Program

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1. Proof of insurance
or
2. Pay $500 uninsured motor vehicle fee

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Child Support Suspension

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1. Late making child support payments by 90 days or $5,000
2. Failure to appear in court or comply with a subpoena, summons or warrant

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Alcohol

DUI Arrest Time Limit

Back 166

Can be arrested within 3 hours of crash without a warrant for DUI

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Alcohol

Administrative License Suspension - BAC .08 or higher

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1. 7 days for first offense
2. 60 days or until you go to trial whichever comes first for second offense
3. Until the trial for third offense

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Alcohol

Open Alcohol container

Back 168

Can be charged with drinking while operating a motor vehicle if you have an open container of alcohol, contents have been partially removed and show signs you have been drinking

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Alcohol

DUI with Juvenile (17 or under) in vehicle

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1. Conviction is a mandatory 5 day jail term plus additional fines (at least $500) and jail sentences
2. Second conviction also carries 80 hours of community service

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Vehicle Impoundment

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1. Vehicle impounded for 30 days if caught driving after license suspended for DUI. Court can impound for an additional 90 days.
2. Operate a vehicle without a license after previously being convicted of operating a vehicle without a license

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Alcohol

DUI Restitution

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May be responsible for up to $1,000 of the cost of responders to your DUI crash or incident