Florida Driver Improvement Course

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What happens if an operator fails to complete a driver improvement course within 90 days after receiving notice from the department?

The operator will receive additional penalties and fines.

The operator will be required to retake the course.

The operator's driver license will be canceled by the department until the course is successfully completed. (correct)

The operator's driver license will be suspended for 30 days.

Which of the following violations requires an operator to attend a department-approved driver improvement course?

Violation of s. 316.074(1) (correct)

Violation of s. 316.193

Violation of s. 316.011

Violation of s. 316.071

How long does an operator have to complete a driver improvement course after receiving notice from the department?

120 days

180 days

60 days

90 days (correct)

Who sends notice to the operator of the requirement to attend a driver improvement course?

The department Signup and view all the answers

What is considered in determining whether to approve a driver improvement course?

Course content designed to promote safety and driver awareness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an exception to attending a driver improvement course?

Receiving a traffic citation for a violation of s. 316.192, with a withheld adjudication Signup and view all the answers

How many days does the department have to send notice to the operator of the requirement to attend a driver improvement course?

10 days Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an operator's driver license if they complete a driver improvement course?

It will be reinstated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the department's screening of crash reports?

To identify crashes that require driver improvement courses Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for failing to complete a driver improvement course within 90 days?

Cancellation of driver license until the course is completed Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the curriculum of a driver improvement course?

Instruction on vulnerable road users and vehicle safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for an operator who has had a third crash within 36 months?

Attendance in a driver improvement course with behind-the-wheel instruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the behind-the-wheel examination in a driver improvement course?

To evaluate the operator's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum amount of property damage required for a crash to be considered a second crash by the same operator?

$500 Signup and view all the answers

What is the time period for an operator to complete a driver improvement course after receiving notice from the department?

90 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of pleading nolo contendere to a traffic offense giving rise to a crash?

Requirement to attend a driver improvement course Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driver Improvement Course Requirements

The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles screens crash reports to identify crashes involving death or bodily injury, property damage, or repeat offenders.
Operators involved in these crashes may be required to attend a department-approved driver improvement course to maintain their driving privileges.

Course Requirements

Courses must include instruction on the rights of vulnerable road users relative to vehicles on the roadway.
Operators who fail to complete the course within 90 days will have their driver license canceled until the course is successfully completed.

Behind-the-Wheel Instruction

Operators who have been involved in multiple crashes may be required to attend a course with behind-the-wheel instruction and an assessment of their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Successful completion of a behind-the-wheel examination is required to receive completion credit for the course.

Specific Violations

Operators convicted of violating certain traffic laws, such as s. 316.074(1), s. 316.075(1)(c)1., s. 316.172, s. 316.191, or s. 316.192, may be required to attend a driver improvement course.
The department will send notice to the operator within 10 days of receiving a notice of judicial disposition, and the operator must complete the course within 90 days.

Court Withheld Adjudication

If the court withholds adjudication for certain violations, the operator may not be required to attend a driver improvement course, unless the court finds it necessary.
The department will send notice to the operator within 10 days of receiving a notice of judicial disposition, and the operator must complete the course within 90 days.

Course Approval

The department considers course content, safety, driver awareness, crash avoidance techniques, and other factors to improve driver performance from a safety viewpoint when approving a driver improvement course.

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This quiz covers the requirements and topics covered in a Florida-approved driver improvement course, including vulnerable road users and crash reports.