GDL rules and Restrictions
How old do you have to be to get a special learner's permit (On early bird road) at minimum?
A: 15
B: 16
C: 17
D: 18
B:16
pg:15 Must be at least 16 years old
What is the order of the lights on a vertical traffic light (top to bottom)?
A: Red, Yellow, Green
B: Green, Yellow, Red
C: Red, Green, Yellow
D: Green, Red, Yellow
A: Red, Yellow, Green
pg: 212 This is pretty easy
Which does not always have the right of way?
A: Trains
B: Pedestrians
C: Emergency vehicles
D: Expensive cars
D: Expensive cars
pg: 145
What percent of BAC is illegal to drive with for someone over the age of 21?
A: 0.05 or higher
B: 0.02 or higher
C: 0.08 or higher
D: 0.10 or higher
pg: 115 It is illegal to drive while intoxicated which means having a BAC level of 0.08 or higher
What happens to fines in construction zones?
A: They are ignored
B: They are doubled
C: They are tripled
D: They are quadrupled
B: They are doubled
pg: 129 Fines in construction zones are doubled
What is the minimum number of hours driving with an adult to get a Probationary license?
A: 25 hrs
B: 100 hrs
C: 50 hrs
D: 12 hrs
C: 50 hrs
pg: 15 You need at least 50 hrs of practice driving with a parent to get a probationary licence.
What should you do at a yellow light?
A: Speed up so you don't get caught at the red light
B: Slow down to a stop before entering the intersection
C: Pull over
D: Come to a complete stop in the middle of the intersection
B: Slow down
pg: 212 Attempt to slow down if you are far from the intersection since the light is about to turn red
At what speed do you start to hydroplane?
A: 10 mph
B: 25 mph
C: 40 mph
D: 35 mph
D: 35 mph
pg: 97 At speeds of 35 mph or more you will start to hydroplane on wet roads meaning your cars wheels are not touching the ground making it hard to cantrol the car.
Which of these can help you sober up the fastest?
A: Drinking lots of water
B: Taking a short nap
C: Eating grainy foods like bread
D: None of the above
D: None of the above
pg: 114 The only thing that can sober someone up is time
If you refuse the breath test after being suspected for being intoxicated while driving what can the police officer do?
A: The officer can write the driver a ticket for refusing the test
B: The officer will ask them to walk in a straight line and make a judgement based off of that
C: The officer can bring you to a hospital to get your blood drawn
D: The officer can follow you home to make sure you don't cause an accident.
C: The officer can take you to the hospital to get blood drawn.
pg: 127 If someone refuses to take the breath test they will be brought to the hospital to have blood drawn and measure BAC that way.
What hours are you allowed to drive between with a special learner permit?
A: 11:01pm-5:00am
B: 5:00am-11:01pm
C: 7:00am-7:00pm
D: 5:01am-11:00pm
D: 11:00pm
pg: 18 You are not allowed to drive between 11:01pm and 5:00am with a special learner permit meaning the opposite is allowed
What do yellow diamonds represent?
A: Construction zone
B: Railroad crossing
C: Warning sign
D: HOV lane
C: Warning sign
pg: 214 Yellow diamonds are warning signs meant to inform the driver of potential hazards.
What are no-zones?
A: Blind spots for only a truck
B: Blind spots for all vehicles
C: Blind spots for just cars
D: Places on the road where you cannot drive
A: Blind spots for trucks
pg: 148 These are blind spots for a truck which are places should avoid.
Which three things must a person have to be considered a healthy driver (Pick 3)?
A: Little to no injuries
B: Good dexterity
C: Good vision
D: Good hearing
A, C, and D
pg: 118 A healthy motorist should have good vision and hearing as well as no major injuries
How many points can be subtracted from your license if you go a year without any violations?
A: 1
B: 2
C: 3
D: 4
C: 3
pg: 137 Up to three points can be subtracted from a motorist's point total every year they go without a violation or suspension
What color is the GDL decal that must be displayed on your license plate when you are under the age of 21 with a license.
A: Green
B: Red
C: Blue
D: Black
B: Red
pg: 19 Red GDL decals must be displayed in the top left corner of the license plate for anyone under the age of 21 that has a permit or probationary license.
What does a dashed yellow line mean?
A: No switching lanes (2 way road)
B: Passing allowed (If they are on your side)
C: Switching lanes is allowed
D: Hazard ahead slow down
B: Passing is allowed
pg: 216 You are allowed to pass the car ahead of you when safe since it is still a 2 way road.
What is the speed limit in residential areas?
A: 25 mph
B: 35 mph
C: 50 mph
D: 55 mph
B: 35 mph
pg: 62 The speed limit in residential areas and business districts is 35 mph
Which is not a sign that someone may be under the influence while driving?
A: Running a yellow light
B: Weaving through traffic
C: Slow driving
D: Speeding
A: Running a yellow light
pg: 116 Some telltale signs that someone is intoxicated while driving are: Speeding, Weaving, Slow driving, Jerking motion, Quick stops.
How many miles per hour over the speed limit do you have to go in a 65 mph zone to have fines doubled?
A: 10 mph
B: 15 mph
C: 17 mph
D: 20 mph
A: 10 mph
pg: 129 Going 10 mph over the speed limit in a 65 mph zone causes fines to double.
How long must you practice unsupervised driving to obtain a basic drivers license?
A: 1 year
B: 4 months
C: 6 months
D: 20 weeks
A: 1 year
pg: 15 You must practice unsupervised driving for 1 year to get a basic license.
What does a Brown Rectangle mean?
A: Public recreation area
B: Services and Information
C: School area
D: Roadway hazard
A: Public recreation area
pg: 214 Brown rectangles mean there is a public recreational areas and scenic guidance
When a motorist has been behind the wheel for a long time or is tired they start to experience fatigue. This is also known as:
A: Speedway fatigue
B: Driver's drowseyness
C: Highway hypnosis
D: Marlon's disease
C: Highway hypnosis
pg: 92-93 Highway hypnosis occurs when a motorist has been at the wheel for a long time or is tired.
1.5 ounces of 86 proof liquor is equal to how many ounces of wine in terms of alcohol?
A: 1.5
B: 3
C: 5
D: 7.5
C: 5 ounces
pg: 114 1.5 ounces of 86 proof liquor has the same effect as 12 ounces of beer a 5 ounces of wine.
What is the fine for driving with a BAC 0.08-0.10 (First offense)?
A: $100-$150
B: $150-$250
C: $250-$400
D: $400-$550
C: $250-$400
pg: 123 The fine for operating a vehicle while under the influence (BAC is 0.08-0.10) results in a $250-$400 fine