Safe Driving
What is BAC
Blood Alcohol Concentration, which demonstrates the amount of alcohol that is in your blood
What is a school permit?
a restricted driver's license issued to teenagers (typically starting around age 14 to 16, depending on the state) that allows them to drive to and from school and school-related activities
What is Nebraska's teen driver curfew?
midnight
If a 13 or 14 year old is caught driving, what happens to their future ability to get a license?
The DMV can officially delay or ban them from getting a license until 18, 21 or older.
In which states is insurance required by law?
ALL OF THEM- it is illegal to drive without insurance
What are activities that are distracting to drivers?
eating, texting, talking, arguing
What is the DMV?
Department of Motor Vehicles, a government agency in that handles driver licensing, vehicle registration, and vehicle titling. You go here to get your license
Explain the red decal required for teens in certain states, such as New Jersey.
It is a red sticker put on the license plate of a car to show that the driver is underage.
What consequences can 13 & 14 year old drivers face?
Juvenile court- community service, court fines, grand theft auto
What can happen if you don't have car insurance?
fines, license suspension
Why is it harder for teens to multitask while driving?
Because driving is a new skill for teens, so it takes more effort for them to multitask
Which tests do you have to take to get a license?
Visual & written
What is a driving curfew?
a restriction that prevents teenage drivers with provisional or intermediate licenses from driving unsupervised during late-night and early-morning hours
What does insurance do if an unlicensed underage driver crashes a vehicle?
The insurance almost always delays the claim
What types of things does insurance pay for?
car damage, towing, car rental, medical costs
When texting, drivers take their eyes off the road for _____ seconds.
4.6 seconds
Which documents are needed to get a permit or license?
proof of citizenship/lawful status, 2 documents showing address, SSN or valid foreign passport (I-94)
What is a graduated driver's license?
a license that requires teenagers to undergo periods of supervision and probation before getting a full license
What happens to parents if their teens are driving underage?
They can be charged with child endangerment or contributing to the delinquency of a minor and will likely have to pay themselves for damage done without the help of insurance
How does an insurance company calculate insurance premiums?
how long you've had your license (insurance costs more for newer drivers), how many miles you drive in a year, and how many accidents or tickets you have (insurance premiums go up after accidents or tickets)
What is the legal alcohol limit?
0.08% for 21+
ZERO TOLERANCE for teens
When does a learner's permit expire?
one year after being issued
What are Nebraska's passenger limits for teens?
Teens can carry no more than one non-family passenger who is under the age of 19 for the first 6 months of having a license.
What happens to the car when there is an underage driver?
Unlicensed kids can't drive home. The car is impounded (towed away).
What happens if you don't pay your insurance premium?
It is cancelled after 10 days of receiving a cancellation notice