Chapter 7-8 drivers ed review

when do you file a crash report?

30 minutes after a crash, however if they are involved they should notify the police immediately

if you get a minor traffic violation what do you do if you are under 18?

a parent/ guardian is required to appear in court with you

what is financial responsibility law?

allows drivers whose license was suspended for nonpayment of child support or child visitation abuse to operate a vehicle

what is the safety responsibility law?

requires drivers who are at fault in a crash that caused death, injury, or property damage and do not have insurance to post security to cover damages suffered by the injured person

why would ODP be used?

so people don't lose their jobs

what is revocation?

the indefinite withdrawal of driving privileges

what is suspension?

the temporary loss of driving privileges

what is denial of a driver's license?

the temporary refusal of the privilege of applying for a driver's license and an instruction permit

what is the cancellation of a driver's license?

the termination of driving privileges by formal action of the secretary of state's office

why would BAIID be used?

to prevent drinking and driving

what is the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident?

you are subject to criminal charges and if personal injuries/death occurs, they are subject to criminal charges

if you get a minor traffic violation, what do you do if you are over 18?

you pay the ticket and appear in court on the date indicated on your ticket

what happens if you get a ticket in a different state?

you stay in the ticketing state and argue the case, pay the fine, or sign a promise to comply with the traffic ticket

what is BAAID?

(breath alcohol ignition interlock device)- allows drivers to legally operate a motor vehicle at any time of the day or night as long as they don't consume alcohol prior to driving

what is ODP?

(occupational driving permit)-allows a professional driver whose license has been suspended for three moving violations to operate a vehicle in conjunction with employment

what is RDP?

(restricted driving permit)- allows driving only during certain times and along specified routes

what are 4 examples of revocation?

1. aggravated DUI 2. aggravated fleeing the police 3. aggravated reckless driving 4. auto theft

what are 4 examples of suspension for under 21 drivers?

1. automated traffic violations 2. causing a crash in a construction zone 3. child visitation abuse 4. drug/alcohol test failure

what would RDP be used?

1. for work-related, educational purposes 2. taking a child from day care or school 3. to receive medical care or drug treatment

what are the steps you take if involved in a minor accident?

1. stop your vehicle and park if you can 2. find the owner of the car if the person is not found in the vehicle 3. notify police 4. complete any crash reports that are required

what are the steps you take if involved in a major accident?

1. stop your vehicle in a safe, well-lit public place that doesn't obstruct traffic 2. help any injured person if necessary or requested 3. warn other drivers by using emergency flashers 4. ask everyone involved for their names, addresses, phone numbers, driver's license, and plate numbers

what do you do if you hit an unattended vehicle?

1. stop your vehicle somewhere away from traffic 2. leave your name, address, phone number, and plate number on the vehicle 3. notify the police 4. complete all required crash reports