Your Driving Privilege Flashcards
What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt?
You are far more likely to be killed in a crash if you are not wearing a safety belt. In a crash, your safety belt keeps you from being ejected from the vehicle, from being thrown against other passengers, your steering wheel, or your windshield, and keeps you behind the wheel where you can control the vehicle.
One should always wear shoulder and lap belts.
What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat?
Safety seat: Children under age 4 must be in a safety seat.
Booster seat: Children ages 4 and 5 must be in either a safety seat or a booster seat.
Car seat: Children between ages 6 and 13 must sit on the rear seat because front airbags could injure them.
If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and the front seat passenger under 18
years old is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seat belt
violation?
Drivers will be charged with a safety belt and child restraint violation if any passenger under 18 is not properly restrained.
What are the requirements of the No-Fault Law?
Proof of PIP and PDL insurance at the time of vehicle registration.
A)Have a minimum of $10,000 in PIP and $10,000 in PDL coverage.
B) Purchase a policy from an insurance company licensed to do business in Florida.
C) Maintain the insurance continuously throughout the registration period.
D) Always have proof of valid Florida insurance readily available when the vehicle is being driven on Florida roadways.
If your license and registration are suspended for being in violation of the No-
Fault Law, what must you do to get them reinstated?
You will have to obtain insurance and pay a reinstatement fee ($150 to $500).
What are the penalties if you are at fault in a crash and you are not insured in
compliance with the Financial Responsibility Law?
a) Suspension of driver’s licenses and license plates for up to three years
b) You may be required to pay for the damages before getting your driving privileges reinstated
What are the time restrictions for a motorist with a learner’s license?
Daylight hours only, and accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older. After 3 months, you may drive until 10 p.m.
What are the time restrictions for a licensed motorist under age 17? Under age 18?
Under 17: May not drive between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless driving to or from work accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older.
Under 18: May not drive between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless driving to or from work accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older.
When can you be charged with driving under the influence (DUI)?
You can be charged with DUI if you are found to be driving or in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, prescription, or over-the-counter medications. At the time of arrest, your license will be administratively suspended if you have a breath or blood alcohol level of 0.08 or above, or refuse to submit to a breath or blood alcohol test.
What are the penalties for refusing to take a blood test, a urine test, or a breath
test when suspected of driving under the influence?
Automatic suspension of your license for one year.
What can happen if you are found guilty of racing on the highway?
Fines and points on your driving record. The fine for speeding by more than 50 mph is $1,000 for the first offense and $2,500 for the second. Fines are doubled when speeding occurs in a school zone or construction zone, with possible civil penalties up to $1,000, and you may be required to complete a driving course.
