Driver Education Unit 1

Learner’s Permit Driver’s License Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Required to drive large vehicles tractor-trailers, school buses, etc. Identification Card Grants no driving privilege, can obtain at any age

The shape of your license is determined by your age: 21 + will be horizontal under 21 will be vertical A small black heart followed by “Organ Donor” in black signifies that the license holder is an organ donor.

Bring originals (not copies) of the following if you are under age 19: Proof of Identification (2) Proof of Virginia Residency Proof of Social Security Number Proof of Legal Presence Proof of US citizenship or proof that you’re a legal resident Acceptable documents list is found on the DMV website

Be at least 15 years and 6 months old Complete application at DMV Provide required documentation Pass A signs test (must score 100%) A general knowledge test (must score 80%) A vision test (20/40 in one or both eyes)

Pay fee Cost depends on how old you are at the time. (Your license or permit will expire on your 20 th birthday.) 3 years: $15; 4 years: $19; 5 years: $23 If you fail your learner’s test, you must wait 15 days before you may retake the test. There is a fee for the retake.

Can retake in 15 days for a fee. If you fail your learner’s test 3 times, you must retake (and pass) classroom driver education before you are allowed to take it a 4 th time. Practice tests are available online at the DMV website: kats/sne_intro.asp

You may only drive with a licensed driver in the passenger seat who is alert, able to assist you and: Immediate Family Member: 18+ Non Immediate: 21+ Passenger Restrictions May NOT carry more than ONE passenger under the age of 21+ (non-immediate family member)

Exceptions Include: In case of emergency Traveling to from work Traveling to/from a school sponsored event When responding to an emergency call as a volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member Drivers under age 18 with a LEARNER’S PERMIT OR LICENSE may not drive from midnight-4am.

If under age 19, you must… …be at least 16 years 3 months old …have had a learner’s permit for at least 9 months …complete a driver education program Both parts: in-class and in-car complete a 45hr driving log and have parent/guardian consent

You will receive your first “license” from Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court A temporary license is issued to you by your in-car driver education teacher once you have fully completed all licensing requirements It’s a piece of paper that you must keep with your learner’s permit until your court date

If Under 18 Passenger Restrictions May carry only ONE non-family passenger under 21-years-of- age for the FIRST YEAR of holding a license After first year or until driver reaches age 17 years and 3 months, can carry only THREE non-family passengers less than 21- years-of age Curfew Restrictions Same guidelines apply as when you have your learner’s permit.

Donating your organs after you die to those in need of a transplant. May donate one, a few, or all organs. A donor may positively affect as many as 200 people.

When you apply for a license, you will be asked if you want to be an organ donor. Having the little black heart on your license isn’t enough: family consent is required at the time of death. Talk to your family and share your wishes In the future, also share your wishes with your spouse and/or children Most people follow the wishes of their deceased relative. However, if they do not know what their relative wants, they will likely not donate.

Watch Ray of Hope Video

Seat Belts Everyone in front seat must wear a seat belt All passengers under 18 must wear a seat belt Cell Phones Drivers under age 18 may not operate a vehicle while using a cell phone, even if it’s connected to a hands-free device. Texting Drivers of any age may not text while driving Primary offense with a $125 fine for first offense $250 for second and subsequent offenses

Ticket Under Age 18 Must pay fine and court cost. Must complete a driver improvement clinic within 90 days. Must retake the general knowledge test at DMV when you renew your license at age 20. Second Ticket Under Age 18 License suspended for 90 days. Must complete another driver improvement clinic

If convicted, first offense: $1,000 fine 1 year in prison

Suspended License “Legally grounded” by a judge from driving for a set time period. Once time period is over, you may drive again. Revoked License Driving privileges have been terminated by a judge for a set time period. Once time period is over, you must reapply (including passing your test) to get a license again.

Register an uninsured vehicle without paying the uninsured motorist fee. Become delinquent in your child support payments by 90 days or $5,000. Are convicted of a “drive-off” (failure to pay for gasoline). Fail to pay fines or court costs after you get a ticket. Fail to attend a driver improvement clinic if a court orders you to. Flee from a law enforcement official Flee the scene of an accident you’re involved in that results in injury or death. Are caught using drugs. Are caught drinking under 21. Operate a vehicle while impaired. Refuse to take a breathalyzer test upon suspicion of DUI. Make a bomb threat. Receive too many traffic violations. Are convicted of reckless driving.

Class 1 Misdemeanor Most serious class of misdemeanors Consequences (maximum): 6 month jail sentence $1,000 fine License suspended again for the same amount of time it was initially suspended on top of the original suspension. If it was suspended for a year and you were at month 6, your license is still suspended the remaining 6 months, plus an additional year.