Driver's License Terminology Quiz

Study Notes

Vehicle: Any device used for transportation on public highways but excluding devices on rails or a guideway. This includes bicycles and mopeds but excludes Segways.
Motor Vehicle: Self-propelled vehicles, excluding bicycles, scooters, mopeds, and electric mobility devices.
Pedestrian: A person traveling on foot.
Driver: Any person controlling a vehicle on a highway or towing another vehicle.
Operator: The person in control of a motor vehicle on a highway or towing another vehicle.
Owner: The legal titleholder of a vehicle.
Cancellation: The voiding of a driver's license due to error, fraud, or failure to complete required courses.
Suspension: Temporary withdrawal of driving privileges.
Revocation: Permanent termination of driving privileges.
Disqualification: Prohibition from driving a commercial motor vehicle (excluding out-of-service orders).

Graduated Licensing System: Implemented in Florida since 1996 for drivers under 18 years old.
Learner's License: Issued at age 15 for supervised driving experience.
Intermediate License: For drivers aged 16-17, with restrictions based on age.
Full Privilege License: Class E license with all age-related restrictions lifted.
Financial Responsibility Law: Requires liability insurance for vehicle owners and operators.
No-Fault Law: Mandates $10,000 Personal Injury Protection and $10,000 Property Damage Liability for most vehicles.

Minimum Drinking Age: 21 years old.
Alcohol Possession Laws: Florida and other states prohibit possession of alcohol by anyone under 21.
DUI Offenses and Penalties: Alcohol-related driving offenses may result in license suspension, revocation, or delays.
DUI Definition: In Florida, DUI is when a person's normal faculties are impaired by alcohol or drugs, or their Blood Alcohol Level (BAL) is .08 or higher.
Implied Consent: By applying for a driver's license, drivers agree to submit to blood, breath, or urine tests.
Zero Tolerance Law: Drivers under 21 with a BAL of .02 or higher face a six-month license suspension.
Progressive DUI Laws: Florida imposes stricter penalties for repeat DUI offenders.

Point System: Florida tracks driver infractions with points. Accumulating too many points leads to consequences.
Teen Driver Restrictions: Teens with 6 points in 12 months will face driving restrictions.
Suspension Guidelines: License suspension occurs with:
- 12 points within 12 months
- 18 points within 18 months
- 24 points within 36 months

Seat Belts: Mandatory for drivers and front-seat passengers, with certain exceptions.
Air Bags: Provide protection between a person and the steering wheel, dashboard, or windshield.
Child Safety Seats: Required for children under five years old, with specific guidelines based on age and size.

Vehicle Back Over Injuries: Annually, about 95 children aged 14 or younger die from back over accidents.
Heatstroke: The third leading cause of non-roadway vehicle-related fatalities, averaging 27 child deaths per year from heatstroke.

Railroad Crossings: Stop when a train is approaching, a signal indicates a train, or you hear a train horn or bell.
School Buses: Always stop for a school bus, regardless of the direction of travel.
Emergency Vehicles: Yield to emergency vehicles using sirens or flashing lights.
Move Over Law: If unable to switch lanes, reduce your speed by at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit.

Cell Phone Use: Driving while using a cell phone, even hands-free, can be as dangerous as drunk driving.
Texting While Driving: Distracts eyes, hands, and mind from the road and is as dangerous as drunk driving.
Other Distractions: In-car devices such as GPS systems and video players can also pose significant distractions.