Driver Safety

Question 1

What should you do if you are concerned about your driving abilities?

Answer 1

Ask a trusted driver with a valid driver’s license to sit in the passenger seat and observe your driving. Ask them to note any dangerous driving behaviors and give you suggestions for improvement.

Question 2

Does the Vehicle Code allow the DMV to investigate and reexamine every driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle safely?

Answer 2

Yes.

Question 3

What can be used as a basis for driver reexamination?

Answer 3

1. Physical or mental conditions.
2. Poor driver’s record.

Question 4

Can age be used as a basis for driver reexamination?

Answer 4

No.

Question 5

Who can refer a driver with a physical or mental condition to the DMV for reexamination?

Answer 5

1. A physician.
2. Law enforcement.
3. A family member.

Question 6

What may the DMV Driver Safety Team do when a driver is referred for reexamination?

Answer 6

1. Request medical information from you or your physician.
2. Conduct and in-person or over-the-phone reexamination.
3. Require you to take knowledge, vision, or driving test(s).
4. Issue you a limited term driver’s license.
5. Immediately suspend or revoke your driving privilege if your physical or mental condition presents an immediate threat to public safety.
6. Take no action against your driving privilege if they conclude none is warranted.

Question 7

If you come into contact with law enforcement and are given a Notice of Priority Reexamination of Driver with a check mark in the top box, how many days do you have to contact the DMV to initiate the reexamination process?

Answer 7

5 days.

Question 8

If you come into contact with law enforcement and are given a Notice of Priority Reexamination of Driver with a check mark in the top box and you FAIL to contact the DMV within 5 days to initiate the reexamination process, what is the penalty?

Answer 8

Your driving privilege will be automatically suspended.

Question 9

Why does the DMV sometimes place restrictions on drivers’ licenses?

Answer 9

To ensure drivers are operating vehicles within their ability.

Question 10

Can the DMV place restrictions on your license based on your age?

Answer 10

No. Only conditions are a basis for restrictions.

Question 11

What are some common restrictions the DMV may place on your license?

Answer 11

1. Requiring a driver to place special mechanical devices on their vehicle, such as hand controls.
2. Limiting when and where a person may drive, such as no night or freeway driving.
3. Requiring eyeglasses or corrective contact lenses.
4. Requiring additional devices, such as outside mirrors.