Car permit · Penalties and points
Which of these puts points on your driving record?
Correct answer: Getting a ticket for a traffic violation.
Answer options
- ACompleting a defensive driving course
- BBreaking a traffic rule, even when no one sees it
- CGetting a ticket for a traffic violation Correct
Why
A ticket for a traffic violation that ends in a conviction puts points on your record, and serious offenses count for more points than minor ones. If the total climbs too high within a set period, your license can be suspended.
About this question
Topic: Penalties and points License: Car permit
Part of these practice sets:
Where it applies: Asked in every state. Compare permit tests by state
Practice the whole set
This question is part of Your License, Record and Penalties (17 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
Practice Your License, Record and PenaltiesMore questions from Your License, Record and Penalties
- Someone is hurt or killed in a crash, and one of the drivers involved purposely leaves without stopping. What consequences does that driver face?
- Who is an appropriate person to supervise your driving practice?
- On a two-lane road, what penalties apply to a motorist who drives past a halted school bus showing flashing red lights and an extended stop arm instead of stopping?
- What is the right way to act when a police officer pulls you over?
- Your license has been suspended or revoked, but you drive anyway and are pulled over. What consequences can follow?
- A police officer pulls you over, or arrives at a crash you were involved in. Which documents must you present?
- Which of these could result in the loss of your driving privileges?
- Which of these can lead to the suspension of your driving privilege?
Practice on your phone.
Practice here in your browser, or use the app with the same questions and explanations. It's free on the App Store.