6. License Types Flashcards
Lerner’s Permit
Who has to be in the car if you have a Lerner’s Permit?
Licensed driver 21 years or older in passenger seat
Lerner’s Permit
Can you have someone less than 21 if you have a Lerner’s Permit?
Yes, if they are immediate family
Driver’s License
What vehicles can you operate with a Driver’s License?
Any vehicle or small truck.
Driver’s License
How can you tell if you are allowed to drive a particular truck?
Truck will require a “CDL”: Commercial Driver’s License
Driver’s License
Can you drive a motorcycle with a Driver’s License?
No, unless you take a separate written and road skills test
Driver’s License
Can you drive a truck pulling a trailer with a Driver’s License?
Yes (nothing special needed)
I did this with the band trailer
Driver’s License
Can you drive a school bus with a Driver’s License?
Yes, if it holds <= 16 passengers and you take a separate test
Driver’s License
Can you drive a large panel truck, like a U-Haul with a Driver’s License?
Yes (nothing special needed)
Commercial Driver’s License
What can you drive with a CDL?
Big trucks and dangerous things
Commercial Driver’s License
Do you need a CDL to drive a dump truck?
Yes
Commercial Driver’s License
What’s the most common vehicle you drive with a CDL?
Tractor trailer
Commercial Driver’s License
Do you need a CDL to drive a bus?
Yes, if it carries > 16 passengers
Commercial Driver’s License
Do you need a CDL to drive a tanker truck?
Yes
Commercial Driver’s License
Do you need a CDL to drive a fire truck?
Yes
Commercial Driver’s License
Do you need a CDL to drive a state-owned car?
Yes
Commercial Driver’s License
What do you need to drive a bus with > 16 passengers?
Get a CDL, take additional school bus test
Motorcycles
What do you get to start learning to ride a motorcycle?
Motorcycle Learner’s Permit
Motorcycles
What do you need to practice with a motorcycle learner’s permit?
Must have a licensed motorcycle rider nearby to assist
Motorcycles
When must you wear an approved motorcycle helmet?
Always. No exceptions, including passengers.
Endorsements
How can you tell on a license if someone can drive other vehicles?
“Endorsement”: separate letter stating extra things you can do or other restrictions
Endorsements
What are example endorsements for additional driving privileges (3)?
Motorcycle, CDL, bus
Endorsements
What are example endorsements that restrict what you are allowed you to do?
Glasses, daylight driving only, moped-only
International License
What is an International Driver’s License?
Just a translation of your license for use outside the USA
International License
Can you drive with an International Driver’s License?
Not in the USA
International License
Where do you get an International Driver’s License?
AAA (not the DMV! It isn’t issued by any government agency)
International License
Can foreigners drive in the USA with their national license?
Yup (they don’t have to get a USA/State driver’s license)
