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Annis, Secretary  \nCalifornia State Transportation Agency Kathleen K. Webb, Acting Director California Department of Motor Vehicles  \nHANDS OFF THE MOBILE DEVICE  \nA driver’s mobile device must be mounted on the windshield, dashboard, or center console of the vehicle.  \nIt can’t block a driver’s view of the road.  \nA driver may only use a single swipe or touch on the mounted device.  \nNEW 2017 LAW  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nPART 1 : RECOGNIZING CHANGE....................................1  \nDebunking the Myth ................................................................1  \nDMV’s Responsibilities ...........................................................2  \nDMV’s Senior Driver Ombudsman Section........................2  \nYour Health ................................................................................4  \nNutrition ......................................................................................5  \nPhysical and Mental Fitness ..................................................7  \nChanges in Muscles, Joints, and Bones.............................8  \nVision ........................................................................................ 10  \n3 Common Vision Impairments........................................... 11  \nCataracts .............................................................................. 11  \nMacular Degeneration....................................................... 11  \nGlaucoma............................................................................. 11  \nHearing ..................................................................................... 13  \nCognitive Function ................................................................. 14  \nEffects of Cognitive Impairments on Senior Drivers .. 14 Some Causes of Cognitive Impairments .....................15  \nMedications and Alcohol ..................................................16  \nPART 2: ASSESSING YOUR DRIVING..........................17  \nDriving Skills Self-Assessment Questionaire...................18  \nPART 3 : MAKING ADJUSTMENTS .................................21  \nStaying Safe ............................................................................21  \nIs My Car Right for Me?........................................................21  \nMature Driver Improvement Course ..................................23  \nRestricted Driver License .....................................................25  \nGetting a Restricted Driver License ...............................26  \nCommon Restrictions........................................................27  \nPART 4: DRIVER LICENSE RENEWAL PROCESS..28 Knowledge Test on a TouchScreen Terminal (TST) .... 30  \nVision Tests .............................................................................32  \nPART 5: REEXAMINATION PROCESS ........................ 36  \nHow DMV Determines Reexamination............................. 36  \nMedical Condition Evaluations ........................................... 38  \nDriving Tests........................................................................... 39  \nDMV Decisions Following Reexaminations......................40  \nDuration of Suspensions/Revocations .............................42  \nNotification of Actions Taken Against Driving Privileges....43  \nAdministrative Hearings ........................................................43  \nYour Hearing Rights ........................................................ 44  \nReviewing DMV’s Evidence ............................................45  \nSubpoenas...........................................................................45  \nPresenting Evidence......................................................... 46  \nAttendance ......................................................................... 46  \nNotification of Decisions ...............................","cbCailkT0VljQ8PG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailkT0VljQ8PG","pdf",4145636,84,"English","# PART 1: RECOGNIZING CHANGE\n## Debunking the Myth\n## DMV’s Responsibilities\n## Your Health\n## Nutrition\n## Physical and Mental Fitness\n## Vision\n## 3 Common Vision Impairments\n## Hearing\n## Cognitive Function\n## Medications and Alcohol\n# PART 2: ASSESSING YOUR DRIVING\n## Driving Skills Self-Assessment Questionnaire\n# PART 3: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS\n## Staying Safe\n## Is My Car Right for Me?\n## Mature Driver Improvement Course\n## Restricted Driver License\n## Common Restrictions\n# PART 4: DRIVER LICENSE RENEWAL PROCESS\n## Knowledge Test on a TouchScreen Terminal (TST)\n## Vision Tests\n# PART 5: REEXAMINATION PROCESS\n## How DMV Determines Reexamination\n## Medical Condition Evaluations\n## Driving Tests\n## DMV Decisions Following Reexaminations\n## Duration of Suspensions/Revocations\n## Notification of Actions Taken Against Driving Privileges\n## Administrative Hearings\n## Your Hearing Rights\n## Reviewing DMV’s Evidence\n## Subpoenas\n## Presenting Evidence\n## Attendance\n## Notification of Decisions\n## Appeals\n## Interviews\n# PART 6: WHEN TO STOP DRIVING\n## Warning Signs\n## Getting Around Without Driving\n# PART 7: WHEN YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT A DRIVER\n## Assessing the Situation\n## Evaluating Observations and Concerns\n## Things You Can Do to Help\n## Planning Alternate Transportation Options\n## Getting Additional Help\n## Taking Action\n## Anticipating Reactions\n## Help After the Conversation\n## Behind-the-Wheel Training\n## Conclusion\n# PART 8: RESOURCES\n## Driver License Inquiries\n## Services\n## Additional Websites & Resources\n## DMV Resources\n## Crossword Puzzle\n## Word Search","[{\"question\":\"What are the key mobile device rules for senior drivers?\",\"answer\":\"A driver’s mobile device must be mounted on the windshield, dashboard, or center console. 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