Section 1 - Driving Test Requirements Flashcards
What counts as a motor vehicle?
Cars, vans, and pick-up trucks
What is a licensing requirement, and what are the three you must take to obtain a driver’s license?
- Test you must pass to drive.
- Vision Screening, Knowledge Test, and Driving Test
What is a vision screening, who can do it, and what are the requirements?
- Tests how well you can see
- MVA or eye doctor
- Applicant must have binocular vision, have visual acuity of minimum 20/40 in every eye, and continuous field vision of minimum 140 degrees
What is true about glasses and contacts when it comes to passing the vision screening?
You must wear them when you drive, and your license will say that.
What is the knowledge test, how long is it, and how many questions?
- Tests how well you know about motor vehicle laws, safe driving practices, and traffic signs
- 20 mins
- 25 questions
What is the driving skill test, what does it involve, and what must you do to take it?
- how the MVA checks to see that you have the skills to drive safely and responsibly
- involves driving on public roads & a special course at the testing location.
- must make an appointment online or call
What is true about the vehicle you bring to the driving test and the supervising driver?
- Vehicle must have up-to-date plates & registrations, no cracks or other things that could hinder driving, minimum half tank of gas, and be insured & safe to drive.
- Driver must be at test site
What is true about who’s in the car during the driving test and what is permitted during it?
- Only you and the person giving the test can be in the car, but an MVA-approved interpreter can be there if needed
- You can wear a mask, and it’s encouraged to keep air flowing in the vehicle like opening the windows. Person giving test can suggest other things.
What does state law require concerning medical conditions?
You must let the MVA know if you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to drive
