Drivers Ed Final
How much does it cost to have a revoked license reinstated?
$200
How much does it cost to have a suspended license reinstated?
$50
How long does it take alcohol to reach your brain after your first sip?
20-40 minutes
What is the minimum acceptable vision standard for a Delaware driver's license with or w/glasses or contacts?
20/40
Explain Habitual Offender Revocation.
After an accumulation of certain types of traffic violation convictions, the driver may be declared a habitual offender and his/her license may be revoked for up to five years.
What are some of the effects of alcohol consumption on your Body?
Alcohol slows your reflexes and reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, and makes you less alert.
explain the implied consent law
Anyone arrested for driving, operating, or having actual physical control of a vehicle, an off-highway vehicle, or a moped, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of any drug shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to a chemical test or tests or his/her breath, blood, and/or urine for the purpose of determining the alcohol content in his or her blood.
explain the underage consumption or possession law & the consequences for a first offense
Anyone under the age of 21 years who has alcoholic liquor in his/her possession or consumes alcoholic liquor, may have his/her Delaware driver license revoked for a period of 30 days for the first offense and not less than 90 days nor more than 180 days for each subsequent offense.
about an hour
Approximately how much time does it take to rid your body of each alcoholic drink?
no
Can a driver be arrested and convicted for DUI with a BAC less than .08%?
yes
Can a licensee obtain "Point Credit" via a defensive driving course?
yes, yes
Can food slow down the absorption of alcohol into your bloodstream? If so, does it affect your ultimate BAC?
yes
Can prescription drugs or over the counter drugs affect your ability to drive a vehicle safely?
yes
Can you become an Organ Donor and enroll in "Next of Kin Registry" when applying for your license?
yes
Does the signature of a male on a driver's license application constitute consent to be registered for the Selective Service System?
List ten reasons for mandatory driver's license revocation.
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs. Hit-and-run driving involving death or injury to another person. Attempting to flee from a police officer after having received a visual or audible signal to stop your vehicle. Three convictions for reckless driving in a period of 12 consecutive months. Contributing to the death of anyone by operating a vehicle. The crime of assault in which a death occurs from operating a vehicle Using a motor vehicle in committing any serious crime. Making a false statement rousing fraudulent information. Underage possession / consumption of alcohol by people under 21 years of age.
Explain the law pertaining to juveniles driving while under the influence.
For a violation of the Delaware DUI law, the Family Court must submit an order to the Division of Motor Vehicles to revoke the license and/or driving privilege of any juvenile until such time as he/she is legally permitted to drink alcoholic beverages.
yes
If we know the amount of alcohol a 140 lb. person has consumed over a specific period of time, can we accurately predict his/her BAC?
What is the purpose and goal of the Driver Improvement - Problem Driver Program?
The Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program is designed to identify problem drivers, to change the problem driver's behavior by providing information and training opportunities and, if necessary, to progressively impose sanctions as more convictions/points are accumulated on individual's driving records.
What is the intent and goal of the aggressive driving law?
The intent of Delaware's aggressive driving law is to identify aggressive drivers and change their high-risk driving habits by requiring their attendance in a specific training program
rest or change drivers
What should you do if you become drowsy while driving? List 3 ways a driver can distract himself/herself while driving?
yes
When applying for a driver's license, are you required to reveal a medical condition that may interfere with your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely?
Under which circumstances would a Temporary license be issued to the holder of a Class D operator's license?
When temporarily out-of-state, to replace a lost license, or in lieu of the Class D licensing document.
In Delaware, conclusive evidence exists for a DUI conviction When...
a BAC of .08% or higher
must
a action or practice required by law
should
a recommended action or practice not required by law
express highway
a state or interstate highway. especially designed for through traffic
Nationally, what percentage of fatal traffic accidents involves alcohol?
about 29%
when does a level one learner's permit holder become eligible for a class D operator's license
after they successfully complete the 12 month GDL program
To which communicative devices does the ban on handheld cell phones apply? Penalty for 1st offense? Is it legal to dial, hang up, or accept a call?
all handheld devices. 1st offense is $100. It is legal.
safety zone
an area officially set aside within a highway for exclusive use of pedestrians and so marked
Divided Highway
any highway divided into 2 or more roadways by an intervening space, or barrier
license
any type of license under which the holder has the privilege of driving a motor vehicle
to whom does the Delaware DUI law apply
anyone who drives, operates, or has actual physical control of a vehicle, off-highway vehicle, or moped while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
road
as used herein has the same meaning as a highway
street
as used herein, means a highway in a city or a suburban district
yes
can one drink affect your ability to drive
30 days
can you register to vote at the DMV when obtaining your license
yes
can you register to vote at the DMV when obtaining your license
What makes a person guilty of aggressive driving?
failure to yield, unsafe lane change, disregard of a traffic control device, failure to stop at the command of a police officer, following too closely, passing on a shoulder, and speeding.
name factors that effect the rate at which. alcohol moves to the bloodstream
how much alcohol is in the drinks taken. The rate at which alcohol moves to the bloodstream is governed to a lesser extent by the amount of food in the stomach and the intestines.
8 years
how often must a class d operator's license be renewed
what is a restricted license
if you have a disability you might have a license with restrictions allowing you to drive only when you have the equipment stated on the license
Do small amounts of alcohol increase or decrease your chances of being in an accident?
increase
how is BAC expressed and how is it measured
it is expressed in percentages and is measured by chemical analysis
when must you get a replacement license
lost, stolen, or destroyed
Which conditions must a license holder over 18 years of age fulfill in order to receive a Motorcycle Endorsement?
must pass a knowledge and road skills exam to obtain a motorcycle endorsement.
carrying permit / license
you must always carry your permit / license
List the reasons why DMV would suspend your license.
1. Has committed any offense for which a license suspension is mandatory. 2. Has by reckless or unlawful operation of a motor vehicle contributed to an accident resulting in injury or death to any person or caused serious property damage. 3. Is incompetent to drive a motor vehicle for serious medical or mental conditions. 4. Has committed a serious violation of motor vehicle laws. 5. Has driven a motor vehicle without the consent of its owner. 6. Has issued a non-collectible payment to the Division. 7. Racing (speed exhibition) 8. Spinning wheels 9. Turfing (causing destruction to grass, yards, property, etc.) 10. Failing to answer a court summons in any state. 11. Has violated any of the licensing provision of the Delaware Code including: Use of fictitious, suspended, revoked or borrowed driver license. Loaning a driver license to another person . Failure to surrender a suspended or revoked license . Giving a fictitious name or address or making a false statement in applying for a license . Unlawful manufacture or possession of a false insurance document . Driving an uninsured motor vehicle or driving without an insurance card in possession . Passing a stopped school bus . Altering a driver license or using a fraudulent license . Failure to pay child support . Failure to surrender license plate after cancelling insurance on a vehicle .
What is the consequence for a conviction for driving during a period of suspension or revocation?
A conviction for driving during suspension or revocation shall extend the period of suspension or revocation for a like period up to one year.
What is the penalty in Delaware for a person convicted of DUI in another state?
A person convicted of a DUI in another state will have his/her driver license revoked in Delaware.
Can you lose your privilege to operate a motor vehicle? How?
If you violate driving laws, your driving privilege may be suspended or revoked.
Is it true that the lower the weight of the drinker, the smaller the amount of alcoholic beverage it takes to bring the BAC to a specific level? comparing two individuals of different weights.
It is true, It takes about half as much for a person weighing 100 pounds as for another weighing 200 pounds.
no
May the operator of a motor vehicle legally consume alcohol while driving?
yes
Must a driver's license applicant disclose his/her social security number at DMV?
what is the penalty for aggressive driving
Offenders will be fined between $100 and $300 for the first offense
Which violations result in an assessment of 6 points against your driving record?
Passing a stopped school bus; reckless driving; operation of a vehicle causing death; aggressive driving
who is exempt from holding a Delaware drivers license
People driving or operating a road roller, road machinery, or farm tractor or implement of husbandry temporarily on a highway. Non-resident operators, over the age of 16, currently licensed in their home state or country, the license must be in the driver's possession. Members of the armed forces
What is the consequence to a licensee who is expelled from school?
Such expelled persons shall remain ineligible for the issuance of a new license, or for the renewal or reinstatement of a present or former license until the Division receives such proof as it may require that such person is again eligible for a driver's license.
Explain the difference between a suspension and a revocation.
Suspension of a license is a temporary removal of your driving privilege. Revocation of a license is a cancellation of your driving privilege.
explain the zero tolerance law & the consequences for a first offense
The law states that anyone under the age of 21 years, who drives, operates, or has actual physical control of a vehicle, an off-highway vehicle, or a moped while consuming or after having consumed alcoholic beverages, shall have his/her driver license revoked for a period of two months for the first offense and not less than six months nor more than 12 months for each subsequent offense.
What determines the length of a suspension or a revocation?
The severity and frequency of your convictions
Give a general statement that reveals a common thread for a Conditional, an Occupational, and a Hardship License.
These licenses grant limited driving privileges under very specific parts of Delaware law. The limited driving privileges granted are defined on the license.
Explain Calculated Points.
When you convict certain traffic violations you get a certain amount of points, and once you get 8 points the Division will take administrative action against the driver.
no
Will coffee, fresh air, exercise, or a cold shower sober you Up?
In addition to reinstatement fees, what other consequences might a licensee face that has had his/her privilege to drive suspended or revoked?
You may be required to complete all driver license knowledge, road, and eye screening before reinstating your license.
Which types of vehicles does a Class D operator's license permit you to drive?
passenger cars, station wagons, pickup trucks, utility vehicles, and most panel trucks.
roadway
portions of the highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, excluding the shoulder
explain what BAC measures
the amount of alcohol in a quantity of blood
intersection
the area common to 2 or more highways that meet, whether or not one highway crosses another
which area of your brain is the first to. be affected by alcohol
the area of your brain that control judgment and skill
How does DMV respond to a person convicted of driving 25 or more mph over the posted speed limit?
the driver will be suspended for 1 month
highway
the entire width between boundary lines of every public road, but does not include roads owned by private individuals or by institutions
Which conditions must a license holder under 18 years of age fulfill in order to receive a Motorcycle Endorsement?
the motorcycle application signed by their parents or the duly appointed legal guardian. They must complete the Motorcycle Rider Education Program as approved by the Division.
How does DMV respond to a person convicted of driving 20- 24mph over the posted speed limit?
the person gets 5 points against their driving record
registration
the registration certificate (card) and the registration plate (tag)
What is the consequence to a Delaware licensee if s/he is convicted of a driving offense in another state, which if committed in Delaware, would be grounds for license suspension or revocation?
their license would be suspended or revoked
Which contains more alcohol? a 12 oz. can of beer, a 5 oz. glass of wine, or a 1.5 oz. drink of 80 proof alcohol?
they all contain the same amount of alcohol
what is the purpose of the graduated licensing system
to reduce the high accident and fatality rate among young drivers
what are the potential effects of marijuana on those that drive
what are the potential effects of marijuana on those who drive
only time
what will rid your body of alcohol
What conclusions can you draw from the "BAC and Crashes" graph on page 49 of your manual?
when the driver has a higher BAC, there were more crashes
What must a person do before obtaining a license if s/he suffers from a disease of the central nervous system?
will be required to furnish the Division with a new certificate every year no later than the last day of the person's birthday month.