ADAP
What are the TADRA suspensions(non-DUI)?
driving under the influence(DUI), using a motor vehicle to flee or attempt to elude a police officer, racing on highways or streets, reckless driving, hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident, any violation that resulted in the assessment of 4 or more points against the driver's license, and the accumulation of four or more points in any 12-month period while under 18 years of age
When following a vehicle, how much distance must there be between you and them?
enough for you to safely stop if the vehicle in front of you suddenly slows down or stops
What is step one of the Georgia's Graduated Drivers Licensing Process?
Instructional Permit(Class CP)
What is the requirements for safety restraints for children?
every driver transporting a child under the age of 8, with the exception of a taxicab or public transportation, must properly restrain the child in a child passenger restraining system appropriate for the child's height and weight
What may your refusal to submit the required testing for Georgia's Implied Consent law be offered as?
evidence against you in a court of law
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, what is the fatal crash rate for teenage drivers at night?
four times as high
A Class D license holder must, for the 12 months preceding application for their Class C license, be what?
free from any convictions for major traffic violations that result in the mandatory suspension of a driver's license
How does a safety belt help you in the event of a crash?
helps you keep control of the vehicle, keeps your head from striking the ash or windshield, keeps the people in the vehicle from hitting each other, spreads he crash force across the stronger parts of the body, and keeps you from being ejected from the vehicle
What does maintaining a 3-second space margin between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you do?
helps you with visibility, time, space to help rear-end crashes, and time to steer or brake out of danger at moderate speeds
Why is good posture important while driving?
it allows a better view of hazards and more control of the vehicle
Why should you avoid turning on the light inside the car?
it will greatly reduce your vision
What is the penny test used for?
measuring the tires' tread depth
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), __________________ are a leading cause of death for U.S. teens, accounting for more than one in here deaths in his age group. Seven teens ages 16 to 19 died every day from __________________.
motor vehicle crashes; motor vehicle injuries
Who is the Graduated Driver's Licensing Process used for?
newly licensed drivers 15 to 18 years of age
When should you check your tires' tread depth?
once every month or before going on a long road trip
When may you operate a Class C vehicle?
once issued an Instructional Permit(Class CP)
What position should you be in when stopping behind another vehicle?
one that allows you to see the back tires of the vehicle in front of you
What is the first six-month following issuance condition of a Provisional License(Class D)?
only immediate family members may ride in the vehicle
What is the second six-month following issuance condition of a Provisional License(Class D)?
only one passenger under 21 years of age who is not a member of the driver's immediate family may ride I the vehicle
What is the condition of a Provisional License(Class D) after the first and second six-month periods?
only three passengers under the age of 21 who are not members of the driver's immediate family may ride in the vehicle
Where do some manufacturing companies recommend you place your hands on the steering wheel?
place your left hand at 8 o'clock and your right hand at 4 o'clock
What is the general rule when gripping the steering wheel?
place your left hand at 9 o'clock and your right hand at 3 o'clock
Speeding does what to the driver's ability?
reduces the ability to steer safely around curves or objects in the roadway extends the distance necessary for the vehicle to stop, and increases the distance a vehicle travels while a driver reacts to a dangerous situation
In 2011, there were 159 _______________ in Georgia among people ages 15-20, representing approximately 9% of all ________________ that year.
roadway facilities; roadway facilities
What has been proven to be the most effective occupant protection in all types of crashes?
safety belts
What is the hours condition of a Provisional License(Class D)?
a Class D license older may not drive between the ours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.; NO EXCEPTIONS
What is Georgia's Teenage and Adult Responsibility Act?
a comprehensive set of laws enacted in 1997 with the intent of reducing fatal motor vehicle crashes involving teenage drivers
What is a fourth violation of the DUI within a 10 year period in Georgia considered?
a felony and upon conviction may result in a fine up to $5,000 and 5 years imprisonment
What is the most obvious challenge driving after sunset?
a glare and reduced visibility
Who is granted a Georgia Provisional License(Class D)?
a person 16 and 17 years of age that have held the Instructional Permit(Class CP) for 12 months and one day, have had no major traffic violations that have resulted in the mandatory suspension of their permit, completed ADAP, and passed the behind-the-wheel skills test
Who is granted a Georgia Instructional Permit(Class CP)?
a person at least 15 years of age upon passing a written exam
When you receive your Instructional Permit(Class CP) and are ready to operate a Class C vehicle, who must you be accompanied by?
a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed to drive a Class C vehicle, who is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle, and who is occupying a seat beside the driver
In Georgia, what is presumed to be DUI, in violation of O.C.G.A.?
a person under 21 years of age, operating a motor vehicle, and their blood alcohol concentration(BAC) is .02 or greater
What does the Adult Texting Ban Georgia law prohibit?
anyone 18 or over who holds a Class C license from reading, writing, or sending a text message while driving
What does the Total Cell Phone Ban for Teens Georgia law prohibit?
anyone under the age of 18 who holds a learner's permit or Class D license from talking or texting on any wireless device while driving
When are rear-end collisions often caused?
by following a vehicle too closely
What is a way you can always reduce the number of accidents?
by slowing down and increasing the following distance
What did researchers find about speed-related fatal crashes involving teenage drivers 16 years of age 5 1/2 years following the enactment of TADRA?
declined by nearly 50%
What did researchers find about alcohol-related fatal crashes involving teenage drivers 16 years of age 5 1/2 years following the enactment of TADRA?
declined by nearly 62%
hen young drive's drive at night, what do they particularly find it difficult to do?
determine the size, speed, color, and distance of objects
Teens that do not complete an approved ____________ are not eligible to obtain a ______________ until 17 years of age.
driver training course; Provisional License(Class D)
TADRA also contains important provisions specifically related to what?
driving under the influence(DUI) prevention and enforcement; school enrolment requirements
What are the following major traffic violations during the 12 months preceding application for the Class C Georgia Driver's license?
driving under the influence(DUI), using a motor vehicle to flee or attempt to elude a police officer, racing on highways or streets, reckless driving, hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident, and any violation that resulted in the assessment of 4 or more points against the driver's license
What is the steps of the penny test?
1. Take the penny and hold Abe Lincoln's body between your thumb and forefinger 2. Select a point on your tire where the tread appears the lowest and place Lincoln's head into one of the grooves 3. If any part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread, you're driving with the legal and safe amount of tread
What does ADAP stand for?
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program
What is step three of the Georgia's Graduated Drivers Licensing Process?
Class C License
What is step two of the Georgia's Graduated Drivers Licensing Process?
Provisional License(Class D)
_____________ are effective at helping reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
Safety belts
What does TADRA stand for?
Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act
Since January 1, 2007, pursuant to Senate Bill 226("Joshua's Law"), in order to obtain a Provisional License(Class D) at age 16, teens must do what?
show proof of having successfully completed an approved driver training course consisting of at least 30 hours of theoretical instruction(classroom or virtual) and 6 hours of practical behind-the-wheel instruction(instructor or parent taught)
What is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes?
speeding
The state of Georgia applies _____________ to teens who fall to obey the laws regarding the operation of a ____________.
strict penalties; motor vehicle
What does the Occupant Safety Georgia Law require?
that each occupant in a front seat be restrained by a seat belt
What do higher crash speeds also reduce?
the ability of the vehicle restraint system and roadway hardware such as guardrails, barriers, and impact attenuators to protect vehicle occupants
What does "immediate family member" include?
the driver's parents and step-parents, grandparents, siblings and step-siblings, children, and any other person who resides at the driver's residence
What are some of the ways TADRA has significantly changed the way teens in Georgia earn and maintain driving privileges?
the introduction of a three-step Graduated Driver's Licensing process
In a 2006 study conducted by Emory University, researchers found what in the 5 1/2 years following the enactment of TADRA?
the rate of fatal crashes in Georgia involving teenage drivers 16 years of age was 36.8% less than in 5 1/2 years immediately prior to its enactment
When do you use the tire pressure gauge?
to check your psi
What is the best way to get the best picture of possible dangers ahead and to the sides of the vehicle?
to look at the outer fringes of the head-light beams
What is one way for you to determine if there is enough distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?
to measure the amount of time between when the vehicle in front of you passes a reference point and when your vehicle passes the same reference point, such as a telephone pole or street sign
When may Provisional License(Class D) holder apply for a Class C Georgia driver's license?
upon reaching 18 years of age; provided, however they have not been convicted of any of the following major traffic violations during the 12 months preceding application
The vehicle's narrow headlight beams limit the driver's ____ at night.
view
When would you not have both of your hands on the steering wheel?
when you are safely performing another driver-related task, such as activating your turn signal
When should the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you be even greater?
while driving at night, during inclement weather, or when hazardous road conditions are present
What are the consequences for the second TADRA(DUI) suspension?
within a 5 year period shall be suspended for a minimum of 18 months
What are the consequences for the second TADRA(DUI) suspension during the final two months of suspension?
you may be eligible for a limited permit without interlock restriction
What are the consequences for the second TADRA(DUI) suspension following the 120-day "hard suspension"?
you may be eligible to have a certified and functioning ignition interlock device installed and maintained in any vehicle you intend to operate for a period of 12 months
What are the TADRA school enrollment requirements for anyone younger than 18 years of age?
you must be enrolled in and not under expulsion from a public or private school to obtain a driver's license or instructional permit; a Georgia DDS Certificate of School Enrollment must be signed and notarized by the school
What are the TADRA school enrollment requirements for anyone younger than 18 years of age and not enrolled in school?
you must provide a high school diploma, GED, special diploma, certification of high school completion, or proof of enrollment in a GED program or a post secondary school
What does Georgia's Implied Consent law require?
you to submit to state-administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs
What are the consequences for the third TADRA(DUI) suspension?
you will be declared a habitual violator, your driver's license will be revoked for a period of 5 years, you will be subjected to the 12-month ignition interlock requirement once you become eligible for reinstatement of your driving privileges
What are the consequences for the second TADRA(DUI) suspension during the first 120 days?
you will have no driving privileges whatsoever
What are the consequences if you submit the testing and the test results indicate a blood alcohol concentration at or above the legal limit(.02 for people under the age of 21)?
your Georgia driver's license or privilege to drive on the highways of this state may be suspended for minimum period of a year
What happens if you refuse the Georgia's Implied Consent law?
your Georgia driver's license or privilege to drive on the highways of this state will be suspended for a minimum period of a year for each refusal; there is no limited driving permit available for suspensions related to implied consent refusals
What if your tread is below that (approximately 2/32 of an inch)?
your car's ability to grip the road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced
What are the consequences for the first TADRA(DUI) suspension if your BAC was .02 or greater but less than .08?
your license will be suspended for a minimum period of 6 months; however, if you have a previous conviction for an offense in the TADRA(non-DUI) suspensions, your driver's license will be suspended for a minimum period of 12 months and you will not eligible for any type of limited driving permit
What are the consequences for the first TADRA(DUI) suspension if your BAC was .08 or greater or you refused implied consent testing?
your license will suspended for a minimum period of 12 months; you will not be eligible for any type of limited driving permit