Virginia Drivers Ed

To obtain a learner's permit applicants must successfully complete:

- All 10 traffic sign, signals and pavement marking questions (100%) - General Knowledge Test (80%) - Vision Test - Correctable Vision (20/40) Day Time only driving (between 20/40 and 20/70)

Shared lane left turn

- Traffic from both directions uses the lane to turn left - You may not go more than 150 feet

YELLOW LIGHT: STEADY (traffic light) TRAFFIC SIGNAL ARROWS FLASHING LIGHTS LANE USE SIGNALS

-Clear the intersection -Warning that light is about to change Slow Down -Yellow X: Move out of the lane as soon as safely possible

GREEN LIGHT STEADY (traffic light) TRAFFIC SIGNAL ARROWS FLASHING LIGHTS LANE USE SIGNALS

-Go IF the way is clear -You may proceed in the direction of the green arrow -Go after checking to see if anyone is running a red light -Green Arrow: Safe to drive in this lane

RED LIGHT: STEADY (traffic light) TRAFFIC SIGNAL ARROWS FLASHING LIGHTS LANE USE SIGNALS

-Stop and remain stopped -You may NOT proceed in the direction of the red arrow -Stop, yield and go when clear -RED X: Do not drive in this lane!

. School Attendance and Your License:

10 consecutive unexcused absences from school can result in a license suspension.

What is an (High Occupancy vehicles) HOV Lane?

A lane that is reserved at peak travel times or longer for the exclusive use of vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers The lane has a white diamond shape on the road.

Round

Advance warning of Railroad Crossing

Pennant

Advance warning of no passing zones

Pink

Advice/warning about incident

If you fail the learner's permit test:

Applicants younger than 18 years of age must wait 15 days to retake the test. Applicants older than 18 must pay $2 or wait 15 days. If you fail the learner's permit test 3 times you must complete a driver's education course after the third failure. If you successfully completed driver's education and failed 3 times, then you will need to take an 8-Hour Virginia Driver's Manual Course.

When can you turn RIGHT on red?

At some intersections you may turn right while the traffic light is red BEFORE turning STOP Check for traffic and pedestrians You may NOT turn right on red if a sign says "No turn on Red"

Curfew

Between 12 am and 4 am with the following exceptions: - Traveling to and from work or a school sponsored activity; or from an activity that is supervised by an adult and sponsored by a civic, religious, or public organization - When responding to an emergency call as a volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member - In cases of emergency.

Proof of legal presence--only need one

Birth Certificate Legal Passport

Pavement Markings

Broken lines - May pass with caution Solid lines -Two way traffic no passing Yellow lines - Two way traffic White lines - One way traffic Broken white line - One direction roadway, passing permitted. Double Solid yellow line - No passing from either side

Orange

Construction and maintenance work Make sure to slow down, be alert and protect the workers who build and maintain our roads. You may be fined up to $500 if convicted of exceeding the speed limit in a highway work zone.

Horizontal Rectangle

Directions or Information

Yellow used with black

General warning

Vertical Rectangle

Indicates Regulatory

When can you turn LEFT on Red?

It is permitted on a one way street. BEFORE turning you must stop. Check for traffic and pedestrians You may NOT turn left on red if one of these signs is present

Consequences for driving with a suspended license:

Jail time Fine Extension of the initial suspension

License Expiration Date:

License expires on your birthday every 8 years.

Blue

Motorist services

Red used with White

Prohibitive, stop, yield, do not and no

Cross Buck

Railroad Crossing(same as a yield sign)

. Administrative License Suspension (ALS): Your driver's license will be suspended for a minimum of seven days if you:

Register a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher Are under age 21 and register a BAC of 0.02 or higher (zero tolerance law) Refuse to take the field sobriety test (implied consent law)

Black used with white

Regulatory sign

Pentagon

School and School Crossings

Octagon

Stop signs

license suspension and revocation

Suspension - Your privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily. Revocation - Your privilege to drive has been terminated. 1st offense under 18 Anyone convicted of a violation under the age of 20 will be mandated by a judge to attend a driver improvement clinic 2nd offense under 18 - Suspension 3rd offense under 18 - Revocation Must reapply for a driver's license after revocation period has pass

The Teenage brain

The Frontal Lobe is the area of the brain that controls understanding consequences and suppressing impulses and does not mature until about age 25.

proof of identity--only need one

Verification by the parents if under the age of 19 DMV issued ID Card

Diamond

Warning

Triangles painted on pavement show what

Yield

Triangle

Yield signs

What if the traffic signals do not work?

You are required to STOP and treat this situation like a 4 way stop If a police office is there directing traffic than follow the officer's directions

To obtain a Driver's License:

You must be at least 16 years and three months old. You must hold a learner's permit for at least nine months. You must also successfully complete an approved driver education program. You must have parent permission as well as parental certification of 45 hours (at least 15 of which were after sunset) is a must for applicants under the age of 18. You must attend Partners for Safe Teen Driving Program with you parent/guardian if you live in northern Virginia, or if your school has this requirement. When you start driving alone, you must carry with you, your 180-day temporary license (TDL-180), issued by your in-car driver education teacher AND your learner's permit because it has your picture. If you are under 21, your license is vertical and if you are 21 years of age or over the license your horizontal.

To obtain learners permit

You must have parent permission. You must be at least 15 years and 6 months. Provide proof of residency, identity, social security number and legal presence.

Permit Guidelines:

You should practice with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age or a family member that is at least 18 years of age. Learner's Permit carriers may not carry more than 1 passenger who is under the age of 18.

Juvenile Licensing Ceremony:

You will receive notice of date to appear within the initial 180 day licensing period. A Judge will give your parents the hard copy of your license at a ceremony held by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court that serves your zip code You must dress appropriately, be on time, and bring learner's permit and 180-day temporary driver's license

Becoming an Organ Donor

a. You can save lives by making the decision to be an organ and tissue donor. b. If you decide to become a donor, your choice will be noted on the front of your driver's license or photo ID card. c. If you and your parent decide that you want to be a donor, a heart will be on your permit.

Green

guide information, such as direction or guidance signs

How many non-family members under the age of 21 are allowed if you have not held your license for a year? and after 1 year?

less then 1 year--1 After one year--3 only when: Traveling to and from work or school sponsored events A licensed driver over 21 is in the passenger seat There is an emergency

Brown

recreational and cultural interests

Florescent optic yellow

school zones, school crossings and pedestrian crossings