Motor Vehicle Division Driver License Requirements 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of the graduated driver licensing (GDL) system?
- To generate additional state revenue through license fees
- To reduce crashes among new drivers by gradually introducing driving privileges (Correct answer)
- To limit the number of licensed drivers on the road
- To speed up the licensing process for teens
Correct answer: To reduce crashes among new drivers by gradually introducing driving privileges
GDL systems are designed to reduce crashes among novice teen drivers by progressively expanding their driving privileges as they gain experience.
Question 2: Which of the following typically triggers an automatic suspension of a driver license?
- Receiving a parking ticket
- Failing to appear in court for a traffic violation (Correct answer)
- Having a minor fender-bender with no injuries
- Driving with a broken taillight
Correct answer: Failing to appear in court for a traffic violation
Failure to appear in court for a traffic citation typically results in an automatic license suspension until the court matter is resolved.
Question 3: What does a 'Class D' driver license typically authorize a driver to operate?
- Any motor vehicle including commercial trucks
- Standard non-commercial passenger vehicles (Correct answer)
- Motorcycles only
- Vehicles requiring a special endorsement
Correct answer: Standard non-commercial passenger vehicles
In most states, a Class D license authorizes the holder to drive standard non-commercial passenger vehicles and light trucks.
Question 4: An out-of-state driver visiting the U.S. from a foreign country may legally drive with:
- No license, as long as they drive carefully
- Their valid foreign driver license, often combined with an International Driving Permit (Correct answer)
- A notarized copy of their foreign license only
- A U.S. learner's permit obtained at the border
Correct answer: Their valid foreign driver license, often combined with an International Driving Permit
Foreign visitors may legally drive in most U.S. states using a valid foreign driver license, ideally accompanied by an International Driving Permit for translation purposes.
Question 5: Which piece of information is NOT typically printed on a standard U.S. driver license?
- The holder's Social Security Number (Correct answer)
- The license expiration date
- The holder's date of birth
- The license class
Correct answer: The holder's Social Security Number
Social Security Numbers are not printed on driver licenses to protect against identity theft; states use their own license numbers instead.
Question 6: A teen driver with a learner's permit is generally required to have a supervising adult who is at least:
- 18 years old
- 21 years old (Correct answer)
- 25 years old
- 30 years old
Correct answer: 21 years old
Most states require the supervising adult in the vehicle to be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver license.
Question 7: Which action can result in a driver's license being revoked (not just suspended)?
- Accumulating too many speeding tickets over several years
- Being convicted of vehicular manslaughter or DUI causing death (Correct answer)
- Failing to renew the license on time
- Having a minor at-fault accident
Correct answer: Being convicted of vehicular manslaughter or DUI causing death
Serious criminal offenses such as vehicular manslaughter or DUI causing death can lead to license revocation, which is more severe and permanent than suspension.
Motor Vehicle Division Driver License Requirements 3
What is the primary purpose of the graduated driver licensing (GDL) system?