Seatbelt Laws
TRUE or FALSE - Only the driver is legally responsible for wearing a seatbelt.
False
Where should car seats be placed?
Always in the back seat when possible.
What are some factors that affect stopping distances?
Speed of the vehicle
Condition of brakes and tires
Road conditions (wet, icy, gravel, slope)
Vehicle weight /load
Driver reaction time
Weather or visibility conditions
Left arm straight out — indicates a
Left Turn
Turn wheel left → rear of car goes
LEFT
Who is responsible for passengers under 18?
Driver
Where should rear-facing infant safety seats be placed?
Rear seat only.
Never in front of an active passenger-side airbag.
Where should your hands be placed on a steering wheel?
Roughly at the “9 o’clock” and “3 o’clock” positions
Left arm bent upward (90° angle)
Right Turn
Turn wheel right → rear of car goes
RIGHT
Who is responsible for passengers 18 or over?
They are responsible for themselves.
TRUE or FALSE: In the Child Restraint Law, children under age 10 AND under 57 inches (4'9") must ride in a federally approved car seat or booster, in the rear seat. Children under age 2 AND under 30 lbs must be in a rear-facing car seat with a 5-point harness, in the rear seat.
FALSE - 8 years old and under**
What percentage of driving information is visual?
95%
Left arm bent downward (90° angle)
Indicates slowing down or stopping
Where does the front of the car swing?
Opposite the direction the rear is moving.
Who is responsible if the driver has their permit or probationary license?
The driver must ensure that all passengers (regardless of age or seating position) are buckled.
In general, wearing a seatbelt improves your chances of surviving a crash by _____%.
60%
When driving at 60 mph, how far will your car travel before it comes to a complete stop?
It will take you 300 feet to come to a complete stop.
When would hand signals for driving be needed?
Your turn signals or brake lights malfunction
Your signals are not visible
During a driving test, if the examiner tells you to use them
When signaling to other drivers or pedestrians in situations where lights may be unclear
Where should you place your right arm when reversing?
Over the back of the passenger seat while looking over your right shoulder.
What vision must you have to pass the eyesight test?
20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses.
An oral exam is offered in what two languages?
English & Spanish
What 5 things must you provide when you go to take your road test?
Valid permit
Valid vehicle registration
Valid insurance card
A vehicle that passes inspection (and has a parking brake accessible to the examiner)
A licensed driver who is at least 21 and has had a license for at least 3 years
You must pass the written test of 50 questions with a score of an _______% or better.
80% (You must get 40/50 correct.)
What 3 are reasons your vehicle may fail the road test?
Improper, expired, or missing inspection sticker
No red GDL decals (if required)
Poor brakes
Unsafe tires
Vehicle interior not clean or unsafe
Brake lights or signal lights not working
Parking brake not reachable for examiner
Tinted or cracked windows
Vehicle not meeting safety standards
Self-parking or driver-assist features that can’t be disabled
Car not properly registered or insured