Section 12. Driver Safety

Question 1

True or False

It’s illegal to falsely use a Disabled Parking Placard.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What is DMV reexamination?

Answer 2

An in-person evaluation of your driving ability.

Question 3

What might DMV do for a reexamination?

Answer 3

• Request medical information from you or your physician.
• Conduct an in-person or over the telephone reexamination.
• Require you to take a knowledge, vision, or driving test(s).
• Issue you a limited term driver’s license.
• Immediately suspend or revoke your driving privilege if your physical or mental condition presents an immediate threat to public safety.
• Take no action against your driving privilege.

Question 4

What is priority reexamination?

Answer 4

In most cases, a hand-delivered “Notice of Re-Examination” to a driver by a Law Enforcement Officer.

Question 5

What are some driver’s license restrictions?

Answer 5

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