Laws Flashcards

1
Q

Who can supervise someone holding an instructions permit?

A
  • Over 21 years
  • Have a valid driver’s license
  • At least one year of driving experience.
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2
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What age can you apply for an instruction permit without taking a driver ed class?

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17yrs 3 months

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3
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When can you apply for an instruction permit? What age? What requirements exists?

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15 - 17 yrs if enrolled in a Drivers Ed class, or will enroll in one within 30 days.

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4
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How long must 16yr olds hold an instruction permit for before they can apply for a normal drivers license?

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Must have an instruction permit for 9 months

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5
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How long is an instruction permit valid for for ages 16 -17?

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24 months

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6
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What is the black and yellow diagonal striped sign?

A

Object marker and stripes are down to the safe side!

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7
Q

Under 21 drivers lose their license for what alcohol things?

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  • illegal consumption
  • purchase
  • possession or receiving alcohol as a gift.

Regardless of whether or not they are operating a motor vehicle at the time of the offense.

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8
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Under 21yr olds will have their license suspended for how many days, if they are convicted of how many moving violations in 2 years

A

2 moving violations within 2 years - 30 days suspension

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9
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How many years will a license by suspended for a driver with a DUI/refusal charge within last 5 years if they refuse again?

A

3 years!

If a driver who has had a prior DUI or refusal charge within the past five years refuses a chemical test, his or her license will be suspended for three years.

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10
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How many DUIs before you lose license for life?

A

4 years!

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11
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How many months is a license suspended if an under 21 yr old has an alcohol offense?

A

3 months!

If a driver under the age of 21 is placed under court supervision for an alcohol-related offense, his or her license will be suspended for three months.

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12
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What age range is the GDL for? Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)

A

15 - 20 years

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13
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How long is a license suspended for if you refuse chemical testing?

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1 year

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14
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What happens with a second DUI offense?

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5 years

If an IL driver is convicted of a second DUI charge within 20 years, his or her license will be suspended for 5 year.

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15
Q

How many seconds ahead should you look in the city?

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In order to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should look well down the road – at least ten seconds ahead of your vehicle. Looking well down the road will leave you more time to react to hazards. Plus, you will be able to drive more safely, save on fuel, and steer straighter.

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16
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When do you need to use turn sugnals?

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In a business or residential area, you must signal for at least 100 feet before you turn.

You must signal for at least 200 feet everywhere else.

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17
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What does a yellow square sign on its side with two diagonal black downward arrows mean?

A

Traffic may flow on both sides

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18
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What is a triangle sign yellow in the middle with red around the edges?

A

Slow moving vehicle!

This emblem is displayed on the rear of every slow-moving vehicle (defined in Illinois as a vehicle with a top speed of no more than 20 mph). You must slow down when approaching a slow-moving vehicle.

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19
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What is the minimum fine for speeding in a construction zone without workers present?

A

$375.

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20
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What is the fine for a second offense speeding in a construction zone without workers present?

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$1000

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21
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What is the legal alcohol limit?

A

It is illegal to drive if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or more. However, you can be convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your BAC is less than 0.08% and your driving ability is impaired.

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22
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What is the following distance for a motorcycle?

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Allow at least three to four seconds’ following distance behind a motorcycle to give the motorcyclist enough time to maneuver in an emergency. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than a car.

23
Q

How many DUIs before you lose your license for life?

A

After four or more DUI convictions, you will lose your license for life.

24
Q

How many under 20 passengers is a teen driver allowed during initial licensing phase?

A

For first 12 months, until driver is 18, 1 passenger under 20. Unless if a sibling/child.
Then as many in the car/seat belts.

25
Q

What are the night time restrictions for the GDL program

A

Nighttime driving restrictions — Sun.-Thurs., 10 p.m.-6 a.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 p.m.-6 a.m.

Only for Permit Phase and Initial Licensing Phase.

26
Q

What happens if a minor has a traffic violation

A

Must appear in court with a parent/guardian and do traffic safety school

27
Q

Can a parent revoke driving priveledges if the child is under 18?

A

Yes! Parents can see your driving record and you need their consent to drive.

28
Q

How many hours does a 16yr old need before getting a license?

A

• Must practice driving a minimum of 50 hours, including 10 hours at night, supervised by
a parent or adult age 21 or older with a valid driver’s license.

29
Q

What age are drivers restricted from cell phone use, including hands free devices?

A

Under 19

30
Q

How long does an under 18yr old need to have a permit before applying for a license?

A

9 months!

31
Q

What is the penalty of incorrectly passing a school bus?

A

A suspension of the vehicle priveleges.

32
Q

What distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right
turn in a business or residential district?

A

Not less than 100 feet before turning.

33
Q

Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk

T/F

A

True

34
Q

When must a driver slow down for a school zone?

A

On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are
posted.

35
Q

When is passing not allowed? - 8 situations:

A
  1. Hill/Curve
  2. 100 feet of intersection
  3. 100 ft of railway
  4. 100 ft of bridge
  5. If vehicle your passing is stopped for a pedestrian
  6. Construction zone
  7. School zone
  8. Stopped school bus
36
Q

How many feet to the nearest rail of a railroad

crossing should you stop when a train is approaching?

A

15 - 50 feet

37
Q

What is the legal limit for THC?

A

5 nanograms or more per ml of blood.

38
Q

What happens with a second DUI offense?

A

If within 20yrs of the first, a 5 yr loss of driving priveleges.

39
Q

How many years do you lose your license for for a 3rd DUI?

A

10 yrs!

40
Q

If arrested with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08% or more, an individual’s driving
privileges will be suspended for how long?

A

6 months minimum, but a year if convicted.

41
Q

When must a crash be reported?

A

If the crash involves death, bodily injury or property damage of more than $1,500

Or more than $500 if a vehicle is uninsured.

42
Q

How quickly should you report a crash?

A

Within 30 mins.

43
Q

What is the penalty for a mandatory insurance violation?

A

Lose their driving privileges for three months.

44
Q

What happens if you Illegally transport alcohol twice in 12 months if age 21 or older

A

Suspension

45
Q

What is an RDP?

A

Restricted Driving Permit (RDP) — Allows driving only during certain times and along
specified routes for work-related or educational purposes, transporting a child in the
home to and from day care or an acceptable educational institution, or to receive medical
care or drug treatment.

An RDP cannot be issued to a person under age 16.

46
Q

What is the penalty for giving false information to the DMV?

A

Revocation!

47
Q

What is the penalty for a fake ID?

A

Suspension if just using one.

Revocation if own the equipment to make one, sell them.

48
Q

What is an Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP)?

A

Allows a first-time DUI offender serving a statutory summary suspension to operate a motor vehicle equipped with a Breath
Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID)

An MDDP cannot be issued to a person under age 18

49
Q

What is a Family Financial Responsibility Driving Permit (FRP)?

A

Allows a driver whose license was suspended for nonpayment of child support or child visitation abuse to operate a vehicle.

This permit is only issued following a circuit judge’s order or upon direction
from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

50
Q

How should you treat a railroad crossbuck sign?

A

If a railroad crossing has more than one track, the number of tracks is on the sign below the crossbuck.

This is considered a yield sign and a driver
must yield the right of way to any oncoming trains and railroad equipment.

51
Q

Within how many feet is a driver required to dim the headlights before meeting another
vehicle?

A

500 ft

52
Q

How far must a horn be heard?

A

200ft

53
Q

How far must turn signals be visible for?

A

300ft