DRIVER’S EDUCATION

Chapter 2

Requirements for a Basic Driver License 6 Point ID Verification Vision Test Knowledge Test

50 questions + 1 survey question about organ donation

Test Requirements Eyesight

Basic license applicants 20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses

CDL license applicants 20/40 vision with or without corrective lenses Must be able to distinguish between red,

green, and amber lights

Written 80% (40/50 questions) answered correctly

Health CDL license applicants

Must have a medical examiner’s fitness statement and have it renewed every 2 years

Out-of-State Applicants Applicants who want to transfer a valid

out-of-state license must: Take a vision screening Those 17-18 years old are given a

probationary license for 1 year and must comply with GDL requirements and restrictions

Road Test After passing the KV tests and, if

applicable, a Behind the Wheel Course, the MVC will validate a permit to practice driving GDL permit holders under 21 must have a

minimum 6 months of supervised driving practice prior to road test

GDL permit holders 21 and over must have a minimum 3 months of supervised driving practice prior to road test

Road Test Checklist In order to take the Road Test, applicants must

bring: 6 Points of ID Validated permit A permissible vehicle (one will not be provided by the

MVC) Valid inspection sticker, registration, and insurance

documents for vehicle used at test 2 red GDL decals (if applicable) Vehicle mustn’t have any foot or hand brake

obstructions All signals, brake lights, and windshield wipers must

work No rental cars unless the applicant’s name is on the

rental agreement Applicant must be accompanied by a licensed driver

Elements of the Road Test The purpose of the Road Test is to make

sure the applicant understands the rules of the road and can drive safely

The examiner may test the applicant on the following items:

Driving in reverse Stopping at signsFollowing other vehicles Stopping smoothlyNearing corners, intersections Turning Parking (parallel) Turning aroundSitting properly Using the hornStarting a vehicle Yielding right-of-Steering properly way

Road Test Pass/Fail If an applicant passes the Road Test

The examiner will issue an authorization for licensing

The permit, authorization, and 6 Points of ID Verification must be taken to a motor vehicle agency to obtain a Digital Driver License (DDL)

MVC will license the successful applicant The MVC will monitor their driving habits for

2 years If an applicant fails the Road Test

They must wait at least 2 weeks before taking the test again

After several failures, the MVC may require them to wait 6 months before retaking it

Reasons for Rejection Improper, expired, or no inspection sticker Lack of examiner access to foot or parking break Any defect/condition that affects the safe

operation of the test vehicle Poor brakes (pedal mustn’t fade or go to the

floorboard) Parking break doesn’t work Unsafe tires (smooth, cut, badly worn) Vehicle interior is unclean Vehicle failed inspection and motorist doesn’t bring

the Vehicle Inspection Report to the Road Test Vehicle not equipped with radial tires, snow tires, or

snow chains when road is snow covered Fast engine idle Missing seat belts