| Term | Definition |
|---|
| DUI if Blood Alcohol Level is over... | .08% |
| Automatically agrees to B.A.L. test if arrested suspicious of D.U. I. | Implied Consent Law |
| Traffic officers can overrule... | lights, signs |
| Driving a motor vehicle in the State of Indiana is a privilege or right? | privilege |
| a limited learner permit issued for the sole purpose of allowing a student driver to enroll in a BMV-approved driver education course | driver education learner permit |
| must be at least 15 years of age at time of issuance; must provide proof of identity and date of birth from the current ID list; show proof of enrollment in BMV-approved driver education program; pass standard vision test; have appropriate family member sign financial responsibility agreement portion of application if under 18 | eligibility for driver education learner permit |
| must be accompanied by certified driving instructor in front seat of car equipped w/dual brake; parent, etc. who holds valid driver license; once pass drivers' ed w/validation, extends to relatives 21 and up | extent of driving privileges with driver education learner permit |
| allows an individual to practice driving to qualify for an operator license | learner permit |
| depends upon the age of holder: under 18, relative at least 21 w/valid driver license; 18 and up, anyone w/valid driver license | extent of driving privileges with learner permit |
| gives a holder 18 years of age or older full driving privileges to operate most standard vehicles on Indiana roads | operator license |
| during 90 days following issuance, may not operate a motor vehicle in which there are passengers unless another individual at least 21 w/valid operator license is in front seat | probationary license |
| chauffeur license gross vehicle weight rating | 16,000-26,000 pounds |
| public passenger chauffeur license maximum people for hire | 15 |
| a vehicle with a declared gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds; one designed or used to transport 16 or more persons including driver; one used and placarded to transport hazardous materials | commercial driver license |
| applying for a learner permit; first-time applicants for specific license type; valid license but have not reached 21 upon renewal who have active points on applicant's driving record maintained by bureau; hold out-of-state license need Indiana; Indiana license expired 2 years or more; 6 or more active points on Indiana driving record | written examination required |
| maximum number of examinations that an applicant who holds a driver education permit can fail when applying for operator license | 3 |
| failure of 3 exams while holding driver ed permit requires individual to meet requirements to obtain | learner permit to hold for at least 60 days |
| pass drivers' ed w/ B or higher | BMV waives road test requirement |
| failure to use defroster or wipers when needed | point deduction |
| failure to use both hand on the wheel | point deduction |
| selecting the wrong gear | point deduction |
| failure to signal | point deduction |
| driving too slowly for conditions | point deduction |
| overrunning a crosswalk/stop line/stop sign | point deduction |
| stopping unnecessarily | point deduction |
| failure to turn into correct lane | point deduction |
| failure to check blind spot | point deduction |
| slowing speed when changing lanes | point deduction |
| backing too fast | point deduction |
| leaving turn signal on after complete lane change | point deduction |
| driving too closely to the vehicle ahead or a parked vehicle | point deduction |
| speeding | failure |
| failure to obey road signs, traffic laws, or school zone rules | failure |
| failure to stop for school buses with stop arm extended | failure |
| straddles marked lines | failure |
| driving too close to pedestrians, bicycles or vehicles | failure |
| driving left of center | failure |
| failure to pull over and stop for emergency vehicles | failure |
| running off the roadway | failure |
| backing over the curb when parallel parking | failure |
| having an accident or making contact with another vehicle | failure |
| failure to react to hazardous driving conditions | failure |
| failure to yield right of way | failure |
| turning from improper lanes | failure |
| failure to stop at stoplights or stop signs completely | failure |
| maximum number of missed sign questions | 2 |
| 3 sign categories | regulatory, warning, guidance |
| hazards ahead that would otherwise be difficult to see | warning signs |
| to destinations by clearly identifying the route | guidance signs |
| traffic speed and movement | regulatory signs |
| not the law, but recommended | advisory speed plate |
| where to look at intersections to decide whether or not to turn right | all around |
| if in left turn lane, wait for oncoming traffic | green light (no arrow) |
| never drive to the left of this except to turn | solid yellow line |
| used to separate multiple lanes of traffic going in the same direction | white lane markings |
| to change lanes: first make sure traffic directly ahead is... | clear |
| second step in changing lanes | check mirrors |
| where do you look when you turn your head in the direction you wish to proceed when changing lanes? | blind spot |
| how many lanes do you change at a time? | one |
| how many feet from turn do you change lanes to prepare for a turn? | 200 |
| do not change lanes in where? | intersection |
| when turning right on red, do you have to stop at the traffic light? | yes |
| when turning right on red, make sure there are no____in the path of the turn | vehicles or pedestrians |
| when turning right on red, do not interfere with the____of any vehicle or pedestrian who is moving in the direction of the turn | right-of-way |
| when making a u-turn, always yield right-of-way to __ vehicles and to any pedestrians | oncoming |
| never make a u-turn on any ___ in the road | curve |
| do not pass when on or approaching a | curve |
| how many seconds behind the vehicle ahead should you be? (following distance) | 2 |
| children under 8 must be in child restraint system unless reasonably determined that child cannot fit in c.r.s.; children 8-15 must wear seatbelt | child passenger restraint system |
| national safety council recommends putting children under the age of ___ in the back seat | 12 |
| drivers must use headlights between | sunset and sunrise |
| drivers must use headlights whenever visibility is less than ___ feet | 500 |
| use when approaching within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or when following w/in 200 feet of the rear of another vehicle | lower headlight beams |
| turn steering wheel in controlled manner in direction rear of the car is sliding, w/traction straighten vehicle and proceed slowly; skidding when your vehicle has? | conventional brakes |
| keep foot on brake pedal, maintaining firm and continuous pressure while steering normally; skidding if your vehicle has ? | anti-lock brake system |
| true or false: pump the brakes with ABS? | false |
| vehicle traveling on a thin layer of oil, dirt and water when driving on wet roads | hydroplaning |
| hydroplaning increases/decrease with speed? | increases |
| range of distance for vehicles carrying passengers for hire, buses carrying passengers, vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids to stop at railroad crossing | 15 - 50 feet |
| emergency vehicles such as ambulances, police vehicles, fire vehicles, emergency rescue vehicles display ____ flashing light | red |
| volunteer firefighter vehicles display___flashing light | blue |
| certified emergency medical technician responding to an emergency (privately owned vehicle) displays ___flashing light | green |
| at least 70% of accidents leading to property damage, injuries and death is result of | human error |
| written report of accident required for how much monetary damage to property | $1000 |
| after accident, furnish proof of financial responsibility by showing | liability insurance policy |
| refusal to submit to breathalyzer test will face | license suspension of up to one year |
| failure of breathalyzer test may suspend person's driving privileges for up to ___days | 180 |
| slow down within ___ feet of an intersection or railroad crossing | 100 |
| slow down within ____feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel | 100 |
| illegal to park within ___feet of a fire hydrant or in fire lanes | 15 |
| max speed limit rural interstate highway passenger vehicles | 65 |
| max speed limit rural interstate highway trucks 26,000+ pounds | 60 |
| max speed limit rural interstate highway school buses | 55 |
| max speed limit rural interstate highway passenger vehicles when posted effective july 2005 | 70 |
| max speed limit rural interstate highway trucks 26,000+ pounds when posted effective july 2005 | 65 |
| max speed limit rural state divided highway | 60 |
| max speed limit urban interstate highway | 55 |
| max speed limit united states federal route | 55 |
| max speed limit rural state highways | 55 |
| max speed limit most residential areas | 30 |
| max speed limit county roads | 50 |
| 4 aspects of safe driving on interstate highways | speed, alertness, planning ahead, mering |
| special interstate traffic prohibitions (4) | backing up, u-turns, stopping on shoulder, large trucks |
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