DRIVER’S EDUCATION

1. Chapter 2 DRIVER’S EDUCATION

2. Requirements for a Basic Driver License • 6 Point ID Verification • Vision Test • Knowledge Test • 50 questions + 1 survey question about organ donation

3. Test Requirements • Eyesight • Basic license applicants • 20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses • CDL license applicants • 20/40 vision with or without corrective lenses • Must be able to distinguish between red, green, and amber lights • Written • 80% (40/50 questions) answered correctly • Health • CDL license applicants • Must have a medical examiner’s fitness statement and have it renewed every 2 years

4. Out-of-State Applicants • Applicants who want to transfer a valid out-of-state license must: • Take a vision screening • Those 17-18 years old are given a probationary license for 1 year and must comply with GDL requirements and restrictions

5. Road Test • After passing the KV tests and, if applicable, a Behind the Wheel Course, the MVC will validate a permit to practice driving • GDL permit holders under 21 must have a minimum 6 months of supervised driving practice prior to road test • GDL permit holders 21 and over must have a minimum 3 months of supervised driving practice prior to road test

6. Road Test Checklist • In order to take the Road Test, applicants must bring: • 6 Points of ID • Validated permit • A permissible vehicle (one will not be provided by the MVC) • Valid inspection sticker, registration, and insurance documents for vehicle used at test • 2 red GDL decals (if applicable) • Vehicle mustn’t have any foot or hand brake obstructions • All signals, brake lights, and windshield wipers must work • No rental cars unless the applicant’s name is on the rental agreement • Applicant must be accompanied by a licensed driver

7. Elements of the Road Test • The purpose of the Road Test is to make sure the applicant understands the rules of the road and can drive safely • The examiner may test the applicant on the following items: Driving in reverse Stopping at signs Following other vehicles Stopping smoothly Nearing corners, intersections Turning Parking (parallel) Turning around Sitting properly Using the horn Starting a vehicle Yielding right-of-Steering properly way

8. Road Test Pass/Fail • If an applicant passes the Road Test • The examiner will issue an authorization for licensing • The permit, authorization, and 6 Points of ID Verification must be taken to a motor vehicle agency to obtain a Digital Driver License (DDL) • MVC will license the successful applicant • The MVC will monitor their driving habits for 2 years • If an applicant fails the Road Test • They must wait at least 2 weeks before taking the test again • After several failures, the MVC may require them to wait 6 months before retaking it

9. Reasons for Rejection • Improper, expired, or no inspection sticker • Lack of examiner access to foot or parking break • Any defect/condition that affects the safe operation of the test vehicle • Poor brakes (pedal mustn’t fade or go to the floorboard) • Parking break doesn’t work • Unsafe tires (smooth, cut, badly worn) • Vehicle interior is unclean • Vehicle failed inspection and motorist doesn’t bring the Vehicle Inspection Report to the Road Test • Vehicle not equipped with radial tires, snow tires, or snow chains when road is snow covered • Fast engine idle • Missing seat belts