Drivers Ed Chapter 1 Flashcards

Study Notes

Licensing Essentials

A driver's license is mandatory for most individuals to drive on public roads.
The Alabama Department of Public Safety is responsible for issuing driver's licenses.

Exemptions to Licensing

Federal employees can operate vehicles owned or leased by the U.S. Government without a license.
Out-of-state college students studying in Alabama do not need an Alabama driver's license.
Individuals temporarily driving tractors or agricultural equipment also do not require a license.
Non-residents with a valid driver's license from their previous state can drive in Alabama for up to 30 days after becoming a resident.

Driver License Restrictions

Alabama driver's licenses cannot be issued to anyone under 16, those failing the driving exam, or individuals under 18 without proof of school enrollment as per Alabama Act 93-368.
Licenses cannot be granted to individuals with suspended or revoked driving privileges, those suffering from mental or physical illnesses, or habitual drug users and drunkards.

Fees for Driver Licenses

Learner Permit: $5 exam fee, $23.50 for the license.
Driver License: $23.50.
Motorcycle and Motor Driven Cycle: $5 exam fee, $23.50 license fee.
Vessel License: $5 exam fee, $15.50 for the license.
Duplicate License: $18.50 for each issuance.
Identification Card: $23.50 with no age requirement.

Age Requirements for Licenses

Class D Learner License: Available at 15 years old.
Class D License: Eligible at 16 years old.
Motor Driven Cycle and Vessel Licenses: Available at 14 years old.
CDL Class A & B (Unrestricted): Requires age 21.
CDL Class B (Restricted) and Class C: Available at 18 and 21 years respectively.

CDL Endorsements

N: Tanks (1,000 gallons or greater)
H: Hazardous materials
X: Tanks and Hazardous Materials
T: Double/triple trailers
P: Vehicles carrying more than 15 passengers, including the driver
S: School buses

License Renewal Guidelines

Licenses expire four years after issuance, with a 60-day grace period for renewal.
Renewal without examination is available within three years after expiration.

Address and Name Changes

Drivers must notify the Driver License Division within 30 days of a change of address within Alabama.

Graduated Driver's License (GDL) Program

GDL does not apply to those 18 years or older, or to 16/17-year-olds who are heads of household or married.
Level I (Learner's Permit): Requires a licensed adult in the front seat.
Level II (Restricted License): Must hold a valid learner's permit for at least 180 days, and limit to one non-family passenger.

Road Test Overview

The road test is the final step in obtaining a license, requiring a valid vehicle with mandatory insurance and registration.
The examiner checks the vehicle and can refuse the road test based on conditions (road, weather).

Key Road Test Maneuvers

Includes right/left turns, navigating stop signs and traffic lights, signaling, backing in a straight line, right of way knowledge, and emergency stops.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 1 from the Drivers Ed curriculum with these helpful flashcards. This quiz covers key terms and definitions related to licensing and driving regulations in Alabama. Perfect for anyone preparing to pass their driver's education.