State Test Review

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City driving Drive slowly, yield to pedestrians, look at least 12 seconds ahead
Diamond shaped sign Construction or warning
Not stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk has a fine of
$500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 mos. License suspension, 2 points and community service
To reduce your chances of having an accident use the standard accident prevention formula; Be Alert, Be Prepared, Act in Time
Car seats should be placed in the rear seat
The most common type of parking in the city is parallel parkiong
Keeping a safe distance (3 seconds+ rule) allows the driver time to react to emergencies
Headlights and wipers must be on in daylight hours if it is raining or snowing

Fine for violation is $100 and possible suspension
Driving hrs. permit or probationary driver: You may drive from 5:01am to 11:00pm, You may not drive from 11:01pm to 5:00am
Passenger restrictions for a probationary driver: dependents and one additional passenger unless with parent
Decals: red reflective on front and rear license plates
No hand held or hands free cell phones or electronic devices
21 years or older have NO RESTRICTIONS
Basic License at 18 yrs after completion of all probationary requirements no suspensions

Applying for a license illegally – license suspension,
Fine of $200 - $500 and/or imprisonment
A 17 year old driver has a probationary period of 1 year,
It ends on the 18th birthday after completing a year of suspension free driving.
Before practice driving can begin the GDL driver must have; a valid registration, valid insurance and a valid permit from MVC
School, business and residential speed limit is 25 MPH
Lost or stolen license should be reported to the police
When backing up (driving in reverse) turn completely around to the right and look out the rear window

The requirements for obtaining a probationary license are; passing the knowledge and vision and road test, age of 17, 6 months supervised driving with no suspensions or postponement.

SKID – Take your foot off the gas pedal
At 35 MPH wet roads may cause your tires to HYDROPLANE and you loose control of the car
After driving through a deep puddle you should test your brakes
To avoid a spin, while in a skid, turn in the same direction the vehicle is skidding
Truck stopping distance in ADVERSE CONDITION is 25% longer
Headlights must be used ½ hr. after sunset until ½ hr. before sunrise or if visibility is less than 500’
At night be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead
Snow covered road following distance should be 6 seconds or more

You will get an insurance Surcharge if: you get a D.U.I.,
(Liquor or drugs) Refusing the Breath Test
If you sell your car and don’t need you license plate, retun them to the MVC or send them to Trenton
Before making a turn the driver must; be in the proper lane, signal at least 100 feet before turning
Using your seat belt keeps you from sliding off the seat, from hitting the windshield and being thrown from the car.
You must stop for the following; pedestrians at all times, school busses on public streets with flashing red lights, and emergency vehicles. For emergency vehicles pull over to the extreme right and stop.

2 point moving violation
BAC level under 21 for D.U.I. is .01% this is the smallest amount of BAC a person can have (don’t be fooled)
Involved in an accident causing injury while driving with a suspended license: More suspension, Fine, possible JAIL
Fines for violations in a Safe Corridor or construction work zone are DOUBLED.
If your License is suspended you may not drive for any reason until the suspension ends and your license is restored
The Probationary period after having your license restored is 1 YEAR
You will receive an insurance surcharge for the following; driving without a license, D.U.I. or drug relate offense or refusing the breath test and driving without liability insurance

Failure to remove snow and ice, leaving a vehicle idling for more than 3 minutes, violating the move over law
Host liability law: if a person drinks too much in your home an has an accident you can be involved in a lawsuit
The penalty for refusing the breath test is equal to a D.U.I. offense BAC of .10% the surcharge is $1,000/year for 3 years
Ages 13 to 21 you may have your license suspended or postponed for the following; buying alcohol or D.U.I., graffiti, or setting false alarms
Sharing the road with Trucks and busses remember: They make wide turns, leave more space when stopping behind them, maintain constant speed while passing them
Also remember their limitations: visibility, stopping distance and maneuverability
Be cautious in open country driving looking out for livestock or deer

If you miss an exit on the highway:
Go to the next exit
Stopping behind a large truck: stay far enough back so the driver can see you in his rearview mirror
When passing a truck remember you are in his NO-ZONE the driver can’t see you
A deceleration lane is: an extra lane at a highway exit
An acceleration lane is an extra lane at an entrance to a highway
The NO-ZONE or blind spot is the area where the bus or truck driver can’t see you

When sharing the road with trucks and busses you should know the following; give them more room to turn, stop farther back behind them, maintain constant speed when passing