IDLA Driver Education: Unit 1 Study

IDLA Driver Education: Unit 1 Study

Guide Exam Questions And Answers

How old must you be to be licensed to drive in the state of Idaho? - Answer 15 years How old must you be to drive at night? - Answer 16 Daylight hours - Answer 1/2 before sunrise to a 1/2 hour after sunset Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Stages - Answer 1. Driver education - Pass an approved driver education class consisting of 30 hours of classroom instruction, six hours of behind-the- wheel instruction, and six hours of in-car observation in the Driver Education vehicle.

• Supervised driving - Complete a supervised driving period, which must include no less than

six calendar months and 50 hours of supervised driving, ten of which must be at night. At all times, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver aged 21 or older.

• Testing - Pass the written knowledge and road skills test at the DMV.

If you get a ticket during your GDL period, what happens? - Answer The permit will be canceled and you must apply for a new SIP. Your minimum six months of supervised driving begins all over again with the issuance of a new permit.Describe the rules for passengers in your car when you are a driver under 17 years old in the first six months of having your driver's license. - Answer Limit the number of passengers in the vehicle who are under the age of 17 to not more than one passenger, unless the passenger is related by blood, marriage, or adoption. At all times, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver aged 21 or older.Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL): Stage One - Answer Pass an approved driver education class consisting of 30 hours of classroom instruction, six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and six hours of in-car observation in the Driver Education vehicle.Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL): Stage Two - Answer Complete a supervised driving period, which must include no less than six calendar months and 50 hours of supervised driving, ten of which must be at night. At all times, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver aged 21 or older.Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL): Stage Three - Answer Pass the written knowledge and road skills test at the DMV. 1 / 2

What is the greatest advantage of a Parent-Teen driving agreement? - Answer The teen and parent will be able to establish clear communication channels with respect to vehicle use.What must you do during a mimum six-month, violation-free supervised instruction period under the GDL Program? - Answer -Be accompanied by a valid licensed driver at least 21 years of age who is occupying the front seat beside the driver. No other passengers are allowed in the front seat.-Ensure that all occupants are wearing seat belts or child restraints if needed.-Observe all laws regarding alcohol and other intoxicating substances.-Accumulate at least 50 hours of supervised driving time, ten hours of which must be at night.Describe the pre-driving checks drivers should perform when approaching a vehicle. What is their purpose? - Answer -Be alert to other pedestrians and drivers.-Have your keys in hand before approaching your car or entering the parking area. If you have a keyless-entry remote with a panic alarm button, keep it in your hand, with your finger poised above the activation button.-Search for signs of movement between, beneath, and around objects to both sides of your vehicle.-Make sure other drivers see you. Walk well away from parked vehicles.-If you're parked at the curb, face traffic as you approach the driver's door.Pre-driving checks are important to develop a routine for preparing to drive. Select a safe routine and then repeat the process until it becomes a habit.Describe the way you should be physically situated in the driver's seat of a car. - Answer -You should be seated in a comfortable, upright position, squarely behind the steering wheel.-Your line of sight should be at least three inches above the top of the steering wheel.-The safety belt's bottom strap should rest across your hip bones; the shoulder strap crosses your chest and the middle of your shoulder.-You can determine the proper distance from the steering wheel by extending your arm in front of you and adjusting the seat forward or back until the top of the steering wheel is in line with the palm of your hand. Sitting too close to the steering wheel interferes with steering, increases fatigue, and causes stress.-The seat should be positioned forward or back, up or down, so that you can easily operate the accelerator, brake, and clutch pedals without having to lift your heel from the floor.If you think of a steering wheel as a clock, where should your hands be on the clock? Why? - Answer Your hands should be at the 9:00 o'clock and 3:00 o'clock positions on a clock because you will have the best leverage and control when turning the wheel.How far away from the airbag should you position yourself in the driver's seat. Why? - Answer Sitting at least 10 inches from the steering wheel decreases the risk of arm, neck, or facial injury

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