Test 1 Section 1 - Introducion and Terms

Is driving a privelege or a right?

Driving is a privelege and a responsibility

divided highway

Any highway divided into two or more roadways by an intervening space, physical barrier, or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed to impede vehicular traffic

express highway

any State or Interstate highway

highway

entire width between boundary lines of every road open to vehicular traffic, but doesn’t include roads owned by private individuals or institutions

road

means highway

street

highway in city or suburban area

roadway

portion of the highway that is improved, designed, or ordinarily used for driving, excluding the shoulder

intersection

the area common to two or more highways that meet, whether or not those highways cross each other

license

any type of license under which the owner has the privelege of operating a motor vehicle

registration

the registration certificate (card) and on the plate (tag)

safety zone

an area specifically set aside and used only for pedestrians

should

recommended, but not required

must

required by law

must you carry your permit when you drive under 18 years of age?

yes

who is exempt from needing a license

tractor drivers, non-resident operators over 16, and members of Armed Forces

ten reasons why a person may not be licensed

you are less than 16, your are under 18 and have not completed the course, you are under 18 and have no sponsor signature, your license is revoked, you are not a bona fide resident, you are a drunkard or drug addict, you are unable to show you are in US legally, your personal information does not match other agencies, you are physically or mentally unable to drive safely

purpose of GDL

to reduce the high accident and fatality rate of teen drivers

level 1 learner’s permit eligibility

must be between 16 and 18 years old, must have delaware driver education certificate, must provide documentation, must have signed sponsor, must pay $40 permit fee, must pass eye screening, if need special evaluation must tell department

level 1 permit restrictions

must have permit with driver in car, must wear safety belt, can not use cell phone during driving, must have supervisor and max one other passenger, first six months supervised at all times, second six months supervised at night, must have 50 hours by six months and 10 must be at night

When can L1 permit holder get a Class D license

After 12 months between 17 and 18 years old, who has done all 50 hours and other requirements