A 3-minute lesson from the Utah course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Your state of mind matters as much as your body. Anger, worry, and grief pull your attention from the road. If the division doubts someone can drive safely, it can call them in for a review examination, which usually ends with a license, sometimes restricted.
Behaviors that may hint at a mental health problem:
Always being mad at other drivers and trying to 'get even'
Getting overly confused or frustrated in heavy traffic
Being so depressed or worried that your attention wanders from the road
Frequently getting traffic citations
Trouble adjusting to an emotional shock, such as losing a loved one
A license is withdrawn only when the division finds a driver can't drive safely under any conditions. Often no restrictions are needed; otherwise one or more are listed on the license.
A police officer reports that an elderly driver seemed confused at an intersection. The division schedules a review exam. After it, the hearing officer lets her keep driving, but only in daylight on local roads.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
A review examination may be requested based on a report from:
A medical professional or law enforcement officer
Only the driver's own request
Only insurance companies
Only the courts
Answer: A medical professional or law enforcement officer
Review examination requests can come from medical professionals, confidential reports, or a law enforcement officer's observation.
You're furious after an argument and were about to drive to the store. What does the handbook advise?
Drive slowly with the radio off
Stay off the road until you cool down
Drive only on roads you know well
Leave now so you won't be rushed
Answer: Stay off the road until you cool down
If you're angry or excited, give yourself time to cool off, such as taking a walk or talking to a friend, and stay off the road until you have cooled down.
Being called in for a review examination means you will lose your driving privilege.
True
False
Answer: False
A review exam doesn't necessarily lead to withdrawal. Most drivers keep driving, sometimes with restrictions; a license is withdrawn only if the driver can't drive safely under any conditions.