1. VIRGINIA DRIVER’S LICENSES
Learner’s Permit
Driver’s License
Motorcycle License
CDL
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In this topic, we will discuss
Types of Licenses issued in Virginia
Requirements for each of these licenses
Virginia Driver's License for persons under 21 years of age
Virginia Driver's License for persons 21 years of age and older

2. Virginia License Requirements
Requirements for a Learner’s Permit
Applicants for a Virginia learner’s permit must
be at least 15 years and six months old
complete a DL 1P learner’s permit and driver’s license application form

3. Providing Identification Information
License Applicants Must Provide
One Proof of Identification - applicants age 19 or older must provide 2 identification documents
Birth Certificate
U.S. Passport
One Proof of Social Security Number
Social security card
W2 form
Income tax return

4. Providing Identification Information
License Applicants Must Provide (cont’d)
One Proof of Virginia Residency
Parents may verify residency of applicants less than 19
DMV-issued ID card
One Proof of Legal Presence
Birth certificate
Legal passport
Visit for a complete list of acceptable documents

5. Virginia License Requirements Requirements for a Learner’s Permit
Successfully complete
signs test (100%)
general knowledge test (80%)
vision test
correctable vision (20/40)
day-time only driving (between 20/40 & 20/70)
Have a digitized photo taken at DMV

6. If you fail the learner’s permit test
Virginia License Requirements
If you fail the learner’s permit test
Applicants less than 18 must
Wait 15 days to retake
Applicants 18 or older must
Pay $2 or wait 15 days
Applicants who fail the learner’s permit test 3 times must complete a driver education course SUBSEQUENT to the third failure

7. Virginia License Requirements
Requirements for a Driver’s License for Applicants less than 19 years old must
be at least 16 years and three months old
hold a learner’s permit for at least nine months and
successfully complete an approved driver education program

8. Virginia License Requirements
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Additional Requirements for Applicants less than 18 Years Old Must
have parent/guardian permission, and
have parent/guardian certify the applicant has driven a motor vehicle for 45 hours, at least 15 of which were after sunset
Note: the 180-day provisional license issued by your in-car driver education teacher is a valid driver’s license when accompanied by a valid Virginia learner’s permit.

9. Virginia Provisional Driver’s License Restrictions
Driving Curfew
Licensed drivers under age 18 cannot drive between midnight and 4 am
Exceptions
Emergency
To and from work or school activity
Accompanied by parent or guardian
Responding to and emergency call (EMS/Fire) by authorized personnel

10. Virginia Provisional Driver’s License Restrictions
Passenger Restrictions
Licensed drivers under age 18 are restricted to
one passenger under age 18 for the 1st year of licensure
after 1st year, three passengers under age 18 until the licensee turns 18
Passenger restriction does not apply to immediate family members

11. Virginia License Renewal
A Virginia Driver’s License Expires on the Licensee’s Birthday
License must be renewed every 8 years

12. Virginia License Renewal
Licensees Receiving First Driver’s License at Age 16 or 17
License expires on 20th birthday
Applicants 20 years of age or less will be required to retake the signs and general knowledge tests if they have any traffic convictions.
If the original driver’s license is issued at age 16 or 17, it expires on the licensee’s 20th birthday.
Anyone 20 years of age or less will be required to retake both the signs and knowledge test if they have received any traffic convictions

13. Specialized Virginia Licenses
Motorcycle License
Motorcycle Only License or Class M (Motorcycle) Designation added to a License
You must pass the:
driver’s license signs & knowledge tests
motorcycle knowledge exam; and
motorcycle road skills test
If less than 19 years old, you must also
complete a driver education program, and
have a motorcycle learner’s permit for a minimum of 9 months

14. Specialized Virginia Licenses Commercial Driver’s License
CDL
What is a Commercial Vehicle?
Any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more
Any vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver
Any vehicles that transport hazardous materials and requires a federal placard

15. Specialized Virginia Licenses Commercial Driver’s License
CDL
Requirements
Must be at least age 18 to obtain an INTRA-State CDL
Must be at least age 21 to obtain CDL

16. Specialized Virginia Licenses Commercial Driver’s License
CDL
SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR
16 + passengers (including driver) requires a CDL
16 passenger or less (including driver)
No CDL required, but must pass CDL and school bus tests

17. Virginia License Suspensions/Revocations
Your privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily
Judge may grant restricted driving privileges to and from work, school, or VASAP class
Revocation
Your privilege to drive has been terminated
Must reapply for a driver’s license after revocation period has passed

18. Virginia License Suspensions/Revocations
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
refuse to take the field sobriety test

19. Virginia License Suspensions/Revocations
Individuals under 21
Zero Tolerance
Use and Lose
Traffic/Seat Belt Violations
1st offense
2nd offense
3rd offense

20. Virginia License Suspensions/Revocations
Ten Consecutive Unexcused Absences
10 consecutive unexcused absences may result in license suspension
As a part of the driver’s license application for minors, parents authorize the school principal to notify Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court if a student has 10 or more consecutive unexcused absences
The court issues a “show cause” to the parent asking why the license should not be suspended
The court may suspend the license for any period of time up to age 18

21. Virginia License Suspensions/Revocations
CONSEQUENCES OF DRIVING WHILE YOUR LICENSE IS SUSPENDED
First Offense (Maximum)
6 month jail sentence
$1000 fine
Suspension for the same period of time for which it had previously been suspended

22. Virginia Identification Card
Requirements for an Identification Card
ID cards have no age restrictions and are available for adults or children who do not hold a learner’s permit or driver’s license
Applicant must be a resident of Virginia
Must present:
identification document(s)
proof of social security number
proof of Virginia residency; and
proof of legal presence
An ID card costs $10 and expires five years from date of issue.

23. Virginia Learner’s Permit
What Does a Learner’s Permit Allow?
Practice Driving with a LICENSED driver who is legally able to drive, AND
is at least 21 years old or
an immediate family member who is at least 18 years old
Emphasize
The licensed driver must be legally able to drive (sober, awake, alert)
Must be in the front seat.
Driving curfew for learner’s permit
Passenger restrictions

24. Review of the Requirements for a Learner’s Permit
Be at least 15 years and six months old
Complete a DL 1P learner’s permit and driver’s license application form
Furnish proof of
identification;
social security number;
residency; and
legal presence.
This is a review of information covered in topic 2.
A pretest for this may be a good way to review

25. Review of the Requirements for a Learner’s Permit
Successfully complete:
a signs test (100%)
a general knowledge test (80%)
a vision test
20/40 corrected vision
day-time only – 20/ /70
Have a digitized photo taken at DMV

26. Virginia Learner’s Permit
What Do I Need to Know?
Traffic Signs and Signals
100% is required on this test to move to the general knowledge test
Review Section 2 of the Virginia Driver’s Manual Or
visit

27. UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED
Speed Limits
A speed limit is the maximum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions
Basic Speed Limits
School, Business or Residential Zones 25 MPH
Rural Expressway (Interstates) 65 MPH
Rustic Roadways MPH
All other roadways MPH
UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED

28. Speed Limits
The 2010 Virginia General Assembly raised the maximum allowable speed limit in Virginia to 70 MPH.
These 70 MPH speed zones will only apply to roadways specifically designated by VDOT.
Driving above 80 MPH will still constitute reckless driving.

29. Headlights
When should headlights be used?
Low Beam?
High Beam?

30. Headlights When MUST headlights be used? Sunset to sunrise
Inclement weather
Whenever the windshield wipers are used for inclement weather, the lights must be used.
Use of headlights whenever the vehicle is in motion is recommended as it helps others to see you.

31. Headlights When should high beam (bright) lights be used?
When no other vehicle is approaching within 500 feet and
You are not following another vehicle within 200 feet
When should low beam (dim) lights be used?
When driving in cities or towns with street lights
When approaching another vehicle within 500 feet
When following another vehicle within 200 feet
Fog
Rain

32. Testing Your Knowledge
If you approach a school zone and there is no speed limit sign, you should assume the speed limit to be
a. 25
b. 35
c. 55

33. Testing Your Knowledge
a. 25
Correct!
The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is 25 MPH
UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED

34. SIGNAL AT LEAST 4 SECONDS BEFORE THE TURN
Turn Signals
Before you make a turn or change position,
you must signal your intentions with either a
hand signal or mechanical signals.
Signal 100 feet ahead if the speed limit is 35 or more
Signal 50 feet ahead if the speed limit is less than 35
SIGNAL AT LEAST 4 SECONDS BEFORE THE TURN
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35. Signals Right Turn Left Turn
Vehicle Signal — move the signal lever all the way up.
Hand Signal — extend your left arm out the driver’s side window and bend it at the elbow so that your left hand points upward at a 90 degree angle.
Left Turn
Vehicle Signal — move the signal lever all the way down.
Hand Signal — extend your left hand and arm straight out of the driver’s side window.

36. Signals
Slow or Stop
Hand Signal — extend your left arm out the driver’s side window and bend it at the elbow so that your left hand points down at a 90 degree angle.

37. Testing Your Knowledge
Headlights must be used
a. From sunset to sunrise
b. Whenever the windshield wipers are in use for inclement weather.
c. Both a and b.

38. Testing Your Knowledge
c. Both a and b
Correct!
Virginia law requires the use of headlights from sunset to sunrise and during inclement weather.

39. Testing Your Knowledge
This hand signal indicates
a. Right turn
b. Left turn
c. Slow or stop

40. Testing Your Knowledge
b. Left turn
Correct!
The left arm extended is the hand signal for a left turn.

41. Testing Your Knowledge
If the speed limit is 45, you must signal ___ ahead of the turn.
a. 50 feet
b feet

42. Testing Your Knowledge
b feet
Correct!
If the speed limit is 35 or more, you must signal 100 feet ahead of the turn.

43. Testing Your Knowledge
The basic speed limit on a rural expressway is
a. 55
b. 65
c. 75

44. Testing Your Knowledge
b. 65
Correct!
The speed limit on rural expressways is 65
UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED

45. Testing Your Knowledge
You must dim your headlights when an approaching vehicle is within ___ feet.
a. 20
b. 350
c. 500

46. Testing Your Knowledge
c. 500
Correct!
You are required to dim your headlights when an approaching vehicle is within 500 feet.
They should also be dimmed when driving in fog or rain.

47. Passing Passing is NOT Allowed On hills or curves
At intersections or RR crossing
When a solid line is on your side

48. Parking You may NOT Park Beside another parked vehicle
On crosswalks or sidewalks
By curbs painted yellow
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
Within 20 feet of an intersection
Within 15 feet of the entrance to a fire or rescue station
Within 500 feet of a fire truck answering a call
Within 50 feet of a RR crossing

49. Parking on a Hill with a Curb
Turn the front wheels of your vehicle to prevent it from rolling into the street.
Parking
downhill —
with curb
Turn front wheels right
Parking
downhill —
with curb
Turn front wheels right

50. Parking on a Hill without a Curb
downhill — no
curb
Turn front
wheels right
Parking uphill
— no curb
Turn front
wheels right

51. Testing Your Knowledge Virginia Driver Responsibilities
You must not park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 25

52. Testing Your Knowledge
b. 15
Correct!
Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

53. Safety Belts, Air Bags and Child Safety Seats
Virginia Safety Belt Law
The driver and front-seat passengers must wear a safety belt.
All passengers through age 17 must be properly secured in a safety belt.
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54. Safety Belts, Air Bags and Child Safety Seats
All children under age 8 must be secured in a child safety seat or a booster seat.
The safest place for a child safety seat is the center of the back seat
Never place a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger-side air bag.
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55. TIME Drinking and Driving BAC = Blood Alcohol Concentration
BAC is a measurement of the amount of alcohol
in the blood
The ONLY way to reduce the BAC (“get sober”) is the passage of time
Exercise, food, cold showers (etc) will NOT reduce the BAC
The body MUST OXIDIZE THE ALCOHOL THROUGH THE LIVER and that takes
TIME

56. Drinking and Driving
DUI – Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
If you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or above, you are considered to be driving under the influence
Implied Consent – Anyone using Virginia’s roadways must submit to a BAC breath test if requested by police
ALS –Administrative License Suspension
If you have a BAC of .08 or more or you refuse to take the breath test, your license will automatically be suspended for a minimum of 7 days

57. Testing Your Knowledge
You may refuse to submit to the breath test for DUI without consequences.
a. True
b. False

58. Testing Your Knowledge
b. False
Correct!
Under the implied consent law, anyone who drives on Virginia’s roadways has given permission to be tested for alcohol.
Refusal to submit to the test, will result in an automatic loss of license for a minimum of 7 days and you may still be charged with DUI.

59. Testing Your Knowledge
A driver is automatically considered to be driving under the influence if he/she has a BAC (blood alcohol concentration)
a. .04
b. .05
c. .08

60. Testing Your Knowledge
c. .08
Correct!
If your Blood Alcohol Concentration is .08 or above, you are automatically considered guilty of DUI in Virginia.

61. Testing Your Knowledge
c. 4 seconds
Correct!
The recommended following interval at 50 mph in good weather is 4 seconds.
Increase this interval when following motorcycles or trucks or in inclement weather.

62. Testing Your Knowledge
Virginia requires seat belt usage for
a. All front seat occupants
b. All occupants less than 18 years of age
c. Both a and b

63. Testing Your Knowledge
c. Both a and b
Correct!
Virginia law does require seat belt usage for all front seat occupants and any occupant less than 18 years of age.
Also occupants less than 8 years of age must be in a child restraint system or booster seat.

64. Financial Responsibility
Financial responsibility is proof of the ability to pay for any damages or injuries you cause.
Anyone registering a vehicle in Virginia MUST show proof of financial responsibility.

65. Financial Responsibility
Two Ways To Satisfy The Financial
Responsibility Law
Proof of Financial Responsibility
Liability Insurance
Uninsured motorist fee

66. Financial Responsibility
Liability Insurance
Pays others for damage you caused
Minimum requirements to meet financial responsibility law.
$25,000 for injury to one person
$50,000 for injuries to all persons involved
$20,000 for property damage

67. Financial Responsibility
Uninsured Motorist Fee
$500 paid to DMV
Does NOT provide any insurance
Allows you to drive UNINSURED at your own risk
Expires with your registration and must be paid again at renewal

68. Testing Your Knowledge
The $500 uninsured motorist fee provides minimum insurance if you are involved in a crash.
a. True
b. False

69. Testing Your Knowledge
b. False
Correct!
You must purchase liability insurance to cover damages caused by your vehicle.
The uninsured motorist fee only allows the vehicle owner to register an uninsured vehicle.

70. Virginia Driver Education
Go to:
and take the general knowledge practice test.