Deaf and Hard of Hearing Drivers
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What percentage of the U.S. population has some sort of hearing loss?

  • 5%
  • 10 % (correct)
  • 15%
  • 90%

    • What does the acronym A.D.A stand for?

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (correct)
  • American Drug Act
  • Actions for Disabled Americans
  • Assorted Disabilities Act

    • A hearing status of such severity that an individual must depend on visual methods to communicate. Is the definition of what?

  • Hard of Hearing
  • Deaf (correct)
  • Disabled
  • B and C

    • A hearing status that results in a loss of hearing function to an individual and in which the individual: Relies on residual hearing; and May depend on visual methods to communicate. Is the definition of what?

    <p>Hard of Hearing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    BLANK, is a term utilized to reference a member of the deaf community or deaf culture. They are proud to be deaf and feel Deafness is a vital part of their identity, as much as ethnicity, gender, or religious background.

    <p>Deaf (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    BLANK, is usually a term for people with a mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss. These people often use speech as their primary mode of communication but may be involved in the deaf community.

    <p>Hard of Hearing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    BLANK, is a term that is considered highly offensive. It is an outdated way to collectively label people with any level of hearing loss. It does not account for their cultural identity. This term can be interpreted as oppressive and meaning that something is wrong with them, that something needs to be fixed. It is an inappropriate label.

    <p>Hearing Impaired (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym A.S.L. stand for?

    <p>American Sign Language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common language a deaf person uses?

    <p>American Sign Language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Law Enforcement agencies must provide the BLANK needed to communicate effectively with people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

    <p>Communication Aids and Services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a Law Enforcement Agency charge a deaf or hard of hearing person for the communication aids or services provided during interactions?

    <p>No (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Agencies do not have to provide personally prescribed devices such as BLANK.

    <p>Hearing Aids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When interpreters are needed, agencies should provide interpreters who can interpret in what manner?

    <ol> <li>Effectively,</li> <li>Accurately, and</li> <li>Impartially. (C)</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    When providing an interpreter for communication with a deaf or hard of hearing person the interpreter should be BLANK when possible.

    <p>A legally certified interpreter. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a communication aid and service used to communicate with deaf or hard of hearing persons?

    <p>Sign Language Aid Device (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a communication aid and service used to communicate with deaf or hard of hearing persons?

    <p>Communication Expert (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term associated the acronyms’ T.T.Y. and T.D.D?

    <p>Teletypewriter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym V.R.S stand for?

    <p>Video Relay Service (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym V.I.S stand for?

    <p>Video Interpreting Service (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a peace officer get a deaf or hard of hearing person’s attention?

    <p>Waving your hand or a gentle tap on the shoulder. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of environment should a peace officer use to converse with deaf or hard of hearing persons?

    <p>A well-lit area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should peace officers not do when communicating with deaf or hard of hearing persons?

    <p>A and C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should peace officers not do when communicating with deaf or hard of hearing persons?

    <p>Use family members or children as interpreters, unless absolutely necessary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an effective communicating technique used with deaf or hard of hearing persons?

    <p>Face the person while speaking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does The Texas Transportation Code allow the Texas Department of Public Safety to include on a state driver’s licenses or identification cards of deaf or hard of hearing persons?

    <p>Notice of a Health Condition Impeding Communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before the “communication impediment notice” can be included on the license or identification card of a deaf or hard of hearing person, what form must be present at the driver’s license office?

    <p>DL-101 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the medical information provided on a deaf and hard of hearing persons license protected information under HIPAA?

    <p>No, it is subject to release under the Public Information Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is it required for a deaf and hard of hearing person to have the “communication impediment notice” printed on the back of their driver’s license?

    <p>No (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 84th Texas legislative session, Senate Bill 1987 amended the Transportation Code and the Occupations Code to provide for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ issuance of what?

    <p>Specialty License plates for persons who are deaf and hard of hearing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What name appears in the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for a license plate of a deaf or hard of hearing person when a peace officer checks during a traffic stop?

    <p>Deaf Driver Awareness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term or terms are not specifically mentioned when discussing terms a deaf or hard of hearing license plate shall not contain?

    <p>Deaf (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is required for a deaf or hard of hearing person to have specialty license plates.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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