Foster Youth Resource Workbook
Foster
Youth
Resource
Workbook
Index
Chapter 1: Employment
Resources - Employment
Chapter 2: Resumes
Chapter 3: Nutrition
Resources - Nutrition
Chapter 4: Transportation
Resources - Transportation
Chapter 5: Personal Safety/Self Care
Resources - Safety/Self Care
Resources - Leisure Skills
Chapter 6: Money Management
Resources - Money Management
Chapter 7: Career Exploration/Education
Resources Careers/Education
Community Resources:
Helping Hands
Purpose of the Manual
This manual was created to be used in homes to enhance
youths knowledge of independent living skills to better
prepare them for living on their own. Please note that there
is not a copy write on the workbook. It was created to be
copied by those using it and to be distributed as individuals
deem necessary.
We would like to thank the different agencies that
contributed to the completion of this workbook! These
agencies include:
El Paso County Department of Human Services
Kids Crossing
The Office of Guardian Ad Litem
Rocky Mountain Kids
Fostering Hope
A Kidz Hope
Kids Resource Network
Chapter 1
Employment
EMPLOYMENT
1. Name three resources you can use to find a job.
2. What things are important to you when considering a job?
3. What is a W-4? Why do you need to fill it out?
4. Name four things that are important to remember when
filling out a job application.
5. What would you wear to PICK UP job applications?
6. After you turn in an application, what is the appropriate
amount of time to wait before calling to check on the job?
7. Why is it important to follow up on your application and
request an interview?
8. Why should you keep a list of the places you have applied to
and called back referencing the application and whether or
not you had an interview?
9. Once you get a job, what should you do to keep it? List 5 or
more ways to maintain employment.
10. Why is it important to maintain steady employment?
11. When you quit a job, how much notice should you give?
12. If you do not give the appropriate amount of notice, what
effect could it have on future employment?
13. Scenario: You now have a job at Wal-Mart. A co-worker
starts a rumor that you are stealing money from the cash
register, which is not true. List two appropriate ways you can
deal with this situation.
14. After the situation with your co-worker simmers down, you
now have problems with your boss. Your boss always seems to
give you more work than the others, work that should not be
given to someone in your position, frequently keeps you over
your scheduled time and you feel, is generally treating you
unfairly. List two appropriate ways that you could deal with
the situation.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteering can help to boost your acceptance into college or
improve your resume when applying for jobs.
Places to consider when volunteering in Colorado Springs:
The city of Colorado Springs offers youth volunteer
opportunities year round or just for the summer. Go to
www.springsgov.com for more information.
Colorado Springs Rescue Mission at www.mysrm.org
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region at www.hsppr.org
Catholic Charities of Colorado Springs: Marian House Soup
Kitchen, Life Support Center, Family Literacy Projects
English as a Second Language Program, Life Connections
Program at (719) 636-2345 or www.ccharitiescs.org
Care and Share Food Bank contact Wanda Stanley at
(719) 528-1247
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo contact Cindy Rick at
(719) 633-9925 ext. 127
Ronald McDonald House of Southern Colorado contact Cori
Cushman at (719) 471-1814
Dream Power Animal Rescue call (719) 390-7838
Habitat for Humanity THE RESTORE call (719) 667-0840
http://www.springsgov.com/http://www.mysrm.org/http://www.hsppr.org/http://www.ccharitiescs.org/
Resources:
Employment
RESOURCES FOR TEACHING TEENS JOB SKILLS
How to Teach Job Skills:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4421403_teach-job-application-
skills.html
A short and simple guide for care givers to help them equip teens
for the application process.
5 Tips for Filling Out a Job Application:
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Fill-Out-A-Job-Application-
The-Right-Way-5-Easy-Steps-To-Success&id=588452
Job and Career Resources for Teenagers:
http://www.quintcareers.com/teen_jobs.html
Articles written specifically for teenage job seekers.
Job Search Engines:
http://www.teensjobsearch.com
Designed specifically for teens.
http://www.groovejob.com/
http://www.snagajob.com/
http://www.gotajob.com/
Other Resources:
Pike Peak Workforce Center
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd., 1st Fl
(719) 667-3860
Sign up youth for services by registering at: www.ppwfc.org
Click on: Youth Zone for information on services.
Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab) www.dvrcolorado.com
1365 Garden of the Gods Rd. West #250
(719) 635-3585
http://www.groovejob.com/http://www.snagajob.com/http://www.gotajob.com/http://www.ppwfc.org/http://www.dvrcolorado.com/
Chapter 2
Resumes
RESUMES
1. Read the Best Resume Tips sheet.
2. Look over the sample resumes provided, noting the format.
3. Create a resume on the template provided, based on the
Dos and Donts and the sample resumes or go to Pikes Peak
Workforce to complete a resume.
The sample job applications you filled out would be a
BIG help here!*
4. Use the Action Verbs to help you come up with the best
words to describe you and your work experience.
DOS AND DONTS OF THE RESUME
Do: Do keep your resume between one and two pages in length.
Do ask a counselor or friend for an opinion on your resume.
Do update your resume whenever you change jobs, earn awards,
etc.
Do underline and capitalize to draw attention to impressive
aspects of your resume.
Do type with neat margins so the resume can be easily read.
Do carry several copies of your resume when you go on interviews.
Do list any prestigious affiliations or charities that you help.
Do use 8 X 11 unlined bond paper.
Do list your address (es) and phone number(s) at the beginning.
Do use staples to attach a two-page resume. (No tape or paper
clips).
Do list grade point average if it is above B.
Dont: Dont use full sentences in the phrasing of your resume.
Dont make salary demands.
Dont be modest about your background and activities.
Dont have typographical errors or ugly smudges on your resume.
Dont list overly ambitious job objectives.
Dont list the names of references unless they are important
people or ones the employer will recognize.
Dont list memberships in groups that are controversial (i.e.
abortion rights).
Dont use outrageous gimmicks to draw attention.
ACTION VERBS
Here are over 180 action verbs and phrases that will be useful to you. Go through the list and see which ones you can use to give punch to your resume writing.
Accomplished Achieved Acted Adapted Addressed Administered Advanced Advised Allocated Analyzed Appraised Approved Arranged Assembled Assigned Assisted Attained Audited Authored Automated Balanced Budgeted Built Calculated Catalogued Chaired
Clarified Coached Collected Complied Completed Composed Contributed Consolidated Contracted Controlled Coordinated Corresponded Counseled Created Critiqued Cut Decreased Delegated Demonstrated Designed Directed Dispatched Distinguished Diversified Drafted Edited
Educated Eliminated Enabled Encouraged Engineered Enlisted Established Evaluated Examined Executed Expanded Expedited Explained Extracted Fabricated Facilitated Familiarized Fashioned Focused Forecast Formulated Founded Generated Guided Headed up Identified
Illustrated Implemented Improved Increased Indoctrinated Influenced Informed Initiated Innovated Inspected Installed Instituted Introduced Invented Investigated Instructed Integrated Interpreted Interviewed Launched Lectured Led Maintained Managed Marketed Mediated Moderated Monitored
Motivated Negotiated Operated Organized Overhauled Oversaw Performed Persuaded Planned Prepared Presented Prioritized Processed Produced Programmed Projected Promoted Publicized Published Purchased Recommended Reconciled Recorded Recruited Reduced Repaired Represented Researched
Restored Restructured Retrieved Reversed Reviewed Revitalized Referred Regulated Rehabilitated Remodeled Saved Scheduled Schooled Screened Set Shaped Skilled Solidified Surveyed Tabulated Taught Trained Translated Traveled Upgraded Validated Worked Wrote
Education:
Experience:
Achievements & Activities:
Computer Skills:
Language Skills:
Honors:
Jimmy Zitbolli Gettysburg College
Campus Box 4303
Gettysburg, PA 17325-4303
Associates of Arts, Gettysburg Community College, Gettysburg. PA, May 2005 -Major: Auto Mechanics -Minor: Construction
-Specialization: Restoration
CNA Certificate, Certificates and More, Gettysburg, PA, August 2003
High School Diploma, Gettysburg High School, Gettysburg. PA. May 2003 Overall GPA 3.3
Nurses Aid: Cedar Creek Retirement Homes, Gettysburg, PA. September 2003 - present -Monitored the improvement of elderly clients
-Maintained chalts on clients -Cleaned rooms of clients, including, linen changes and bed pans Pizza Deliverer, Pizza Hut, Gettysburg, PA, January 2002 - June 2003 -Pick up orders from Pizza Hut -Deliver pizza to the correct address in proper time -Balance change bag
- Provide customer service
Volunteer: Soup Kitchen, Gettysburg Community Center, 2003 - Present
-Assist in preparing meals
-Serve the meals
-Provide customer service
-Clean up after the meal is complete
Windows XP, Microsoft Office, WPM 45
Reading and speaking knowledge in Spanish
Gettysburg High School Honor Roll, Fall 2002 - Spring 2003
mailto:[email protected]
Kristi DiCard
Present Address: Permanent Address: 1030 North University Blvd. #24 7 Shawnee Road Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Short Hills, NJ 07078 (919) 555-6567 (201) 555-9318
Email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
COMPUTER SKILLS:
ACTIVITIES:
HONORS:
To use my customer service skills to work as a sales clerk.
High School Diploma, Jefferson High School, Chapel Hill, NC. May 2005 Overall GPA 3.6
Cashier, Taco Bell, Chapel Hill, NC, 2/04 present
Maintainedlbalanced cash drawer Exhibited stellar customer service Entered food orders into register Performed multiple tasks per team leader, i.e. wiping tables
Down, mopping the floor and stocking shelves
Life Guard, Memorial Park and Pool, Chapel Hill, NC, 2/03 Summer
Overseeing pool safety Attending multiple safety trainings, i.e. CPR and First Aid Maintaining girls locker room Training new life guards on rescue techniques
Windows: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point Internet proficiency (HTML, Fontpage)
WPM 45
Senior class Vice President 2005 Varsity softball team 2/03 5/05
Honor Roll (all semesters) Best Team Player (2004)
Your Name
1234 Any Street
Colorado Springs, CO Zip
(719) 555-1234 Home
(719) 555-5678 Cell
OBJECTIVE:
To utilize my ____________as a productive employee.
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
ACHIEVEMENTS & HONORS:
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES:
COMPUTER SKILLS:
**References available upon request**
mailto:[email protected]
Name Address
Colorado Springs, CO Zip
Phone
Summary of Experience Include years of experience, good for filling in gaps and making all experience relevant. Highlight skills relevant for position. Should not be more than 3-4 sentences.
Professional Experience
Position Title Name of Company. City/State Dates Worked
Details of job, DO NOT just put a JOB DESCRIPTION Give numbers and details Use Action words at the beginning of each sentence Minimum of 3 bullets
Position Title Name of Company, City/State Dates Worked
Details of Job, DO NOT just put a JOB DESCRIPTION Give numbers and details Use Action words at the beginning of each sentence Minimum of 3 bullets
Position Title Name of Company, City/State Dates Worked
Details of job, DO NOT Just put a JOB DESCRIPTION Give numbers and details Use Action words at the beginning of each sentence Minimum of 3 bullets
Relevant Experience (Volunteer, personal experience, unpaid experience/knowledge)
Position Title (If applicable)
Name of Company (If applicable). City/State Dates Worked
Volunteer experience or personal experience Give numbers and details Use Action words at the beginning of each sentence Minimum of 3 bullets
Education Name of College, City/State Dates
Add relevant classes and details Can be from a trade school. professional development from work can be added here or in Specialized
skills Use Action words at the beginning of each sentence Minimum of 3 bullets
Specialized Skills Add certifications, also professional development (classes at work) Languages spoken Computer skills or other relevant skills
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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYM ENT
INSTRUCTIONS: Type or print answers to ALL questions
IDATE
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER DDD-DD-DD~D NAME (Last) I (First) . (MI) SUFFIX (JR.) ADDRESS (Number and Street)
CITY STATE IZIP CODE (Last 4 digits opUonal) AREA CODE HOME PHONE NUMBE, DAYS/HOURS AV, AR F ~O WORK
POSITION APPLIED FOR
i
DESIRED HOURLY RATE OF PAY I Drivers License DYes DNO If you are 17 years old or
younger, enter your age
What kind D Full are you applying for? time D pat~me D Either I HOW MANY HOURS CAN YOU WORK PER WEEK? EDUCATION; Have you graduated from High School or
DYes DNO
If No, circle highest grade completed; received a High School equivalency diploma? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
I DATES CREDIT TYPE OF MAJOR
SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS ATTENDED HOURS DEGREE COURSE DID YOU
i COMPLETeD RECEIVED OF GRADUATE?
FROM TO STUDY I
HIGH iSCHOOL
TECHNICAL I OR
BUSINESS i
COLLEGE OR
UNIVERSITY L
i
HAVE YOUEVER BeEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME?
Des Do
If yes, explain number of conviction (s), nature of offense(s) leading to conviction(s), how recently such offense(s) was/were committed, sentence(s) imposed, and type of rehabilitation.
List additional skills, knowledge and abilities you possess;
...
Adapted from the Department of Administrative Services, PLD-I, by the Connec(]cut Department of Labor, 200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109
INSTRUCTIONS
Beginning with your PRESENT OR MOST RECENT employment or volunteer experience and working backward, list all positions held which are necessary for determining your eligibility for employment. list all positions (titles) separately; even if with the same employer. Clearly describe the work (duties) you personally periormed. You must fill out this application completely even if a resume is being attached.
Official Job title (Start with most recent job) I Company Name TiUe of Immediate Supervisor I Dept. Where Assigned Employed From: ITo: ITotal (Yrs. Mos.) (Mo.) (Yr.) (Mo.) (Yr.) No. and Titles of Er".."vy",,,,, Supervised by You
DUTIES (must be listed)
IType of Business I Business Address/Phone No.
Salary or Wage ! Hours Per Week (Full-time) I (Part-time) $ Per
Reason for Leaving
Official Job title (Start with most recent job) I Company Name Title of Immediate Supervisor I Dept. Where Assigned
E'''I-IIuy;:;u From: I To: I Total (Yrs. Mos.) (Yr.) (Mo.) (Yr.)
No. and Titles of Employees Supervised by You
DUTIES (must be listed)
I Type of Business I Business Address/Phone No.
Salary or Wage I Hours Per Week (Fu I-time) I (Part-time)
S Per Reason for leaving
Official Job title (Start with most recent job) I Company Name
TiUe of Immediate Supervisor I Dept. Where Assigned
Employed From: r To:
ITotal (Yrs. Mos.) (Mo.) (Yr.) (Mo.) (Yr.)
No. and Titles of Employees Supervised by You
DUTIES (must be listed)
.
I Type of Business I Business Address/Phone No.
I Salary or Wage ! Hours Per Week I (Full-time) I (Part-time) ! $ Per I Reason for Leaving
. CERTIFICATION: that the statements made by me on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and are made in
good I understand that if I knowingly make any misstatement of fact, I am subject to disqualification and dismissal and to such other penalties as may be prescribed by law or perso!lnel regulations. All statements made on this application, including employment information, are subject to verification as a condition of employment.
SIGNED: DATE: ___________
of Administrative Services, PLD-l, by the Connecticut Department of Labor, 200 Folly Brook CT 06109
JOB INTERVIEW STRATEGIES FOR TEENS
Interview Preparation
Know yourself. The more self aware you are the more comfortable
and confident you will be in job interviews. Make a list or your
strengths and abilities. Make another list of your achievements.
Practice saying positive things about your skills and abilities.
Know about the job you will be interviewing for.
Think about yourself in relation to the job. Read through the job
description thoroughly so you know what they are looking for and the
skills you possess that match.
Understand what employers are looking for.
Practice. Ask friends or family members to conduct practice
interviews with you.
Plan to dress nicely and appear well groomed. Dress more
conservatively than you normally would.
Be prepared to be interviewed even when youre not expecting to.
If youre cruising the mall filling out job applications, dont be
surprised if some employers want to interview you on the spot.
Set realistic expectations about salary. You should be aware of
what the current minimum wage is so youre not surprised (and so you
do not ask for less than minimum wage).
Know your hours you can work and prepare to be flexible. Consider
school, homework, extracurricular activities and sports anything
that takes up your time.
JOB INTERVIEW STRATEGIES FOR TEENS
During and After the Interview
At the Interview:
Punctuality and reliability are a matter of show and tell.
Show your punctuality by arriving 5 - 15 minutes early.
Remember you are making an impression from the first
moment you walk in the door. Chances are the receptionist or
the first person you see will tell the hiring manager if your
behavior before the interview isnt as respectful and optimistic.
Dont chew gum!
Dont downplay your previous experience, no matter how lowly
it seems.
Avoid using um and like in the interviews. The best way to
get past overusing these pause words is practice.
Make eye contact. It is extremely important for connecting
with your interviewer.
Be yourself.
Be memorable.
Show your enthusiasm. Employers list lack of enthusiasm as
their No. 1 turnoff in interviewees. The best way to show
enthusiasm? A big smile throughout the interview a natural
smile.
Project confidence. The scary world of job interviewing is new to
teens, but overcoming the fear and appearing confident is a great
way to stand out.
Ask questions. Asking questions shows your enthusiasm for the
job, so have a couple prepared, but dont ask about things like
salary or vacation time.
Close the sale. Conclude the interview by thanking the
interviewer and making a statement that conveys your enthusiasm
for the position, also find out when they will be making their
hiring decision and how they will communicate that to you or if
you need to follow up with them.
After the Interview:
Write a thank-you note. Its just common courtesy to thank
people for their time and since very few tees exercise this little
gesture, youll stand out if you do it.
If you havent heard a hiring decision by the time you
expected to, call the interviewer to check on your status.
Dont make a pest of yourself, but do follow up.
Chapter 3
Nutrition
NUTRITION
1. Please review the My Plate in the Resource: Nutrition
section.
2. Discuss why proper nutrition is important.
3. How many glasses of water should you drink a day?
4. What is the minimum amount of time you should engage in
physical activity each day?
5. Why is breakfast such an important meal?
6. What are the five major food groups? Using your dietary
guidelines from question 2, how many servings of each food
group should you have each day?
Think about this
In the fast pace world of today grabbing a bite to eat at a fast
food restaurant is very tempting. Before doing so here are some
fast food facts to think about (www.fatcalories.com and
www.dietfacts.com)
At Burger King:
1 Cheeseburger = 350 calories, 17g of fat
1 Large Fry = 500 calories, 30g of fat
1 Medium Dr. Pepper = 200 calories, 0g of fat
Total for one meal = 1050 calories, 47g of fat
At McDonalds:
1 Breakfast Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit = 480 calories, 31g of fat
1 Breakfast Hash Browns = 130 calories, 8g of fat
1 Medium Dr. Pepper = 200 calories, 0g of fat
Total for one meal = 810 calories, 39g of fat
http://www.fatcalories.com/http://www.dietfacts.com/
7. You are going to plan and price a menu for a week. Follow
these instructions:
a. When making your menu, consider time and practice
(i.e. how much time will you have to prepare meals?)
b. Following the Meal Plate for proper nutrition, plan a
menu for a week including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Include drinks if you wish.*
c. Go to the grocery store and price everything you will
need to make this menu.**
* To plan your menu, use the chart provided. It might be
easier if you make a list and put the prices next to it as we will
need to see the prices to verify that you did this project.
** Your total price will need to match the budgeted amount you
indicated in the money management section.
*** There is a 10 Day Menu Planner that you may use to get
ideas for your menu but for future reference when you move
out on your own. (See menu in Resources: Nutrition section).
Weekly
Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Price for
each meal
Monday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:
Friday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:
Revised 10/11
1. 1 lb. Ground Beef, $2.98 2. 1 small pkg. Steak, $5.00 3. 1 pkg. Cubed Steak, $3.95 4. 1 pkg. Chicken Thighs, $4.69 5. 1 can Refried Beans, $ 1.00 6. 1 can Spaghetti Sauce, $1.39 7. 1 lb. Instant Rice, $3.12 8. 1-8oz. pkg. Spaghetti, $1.00 9. 1 box Mac n Cheese, $ .50 10. 1 bag Frozen Ravioli, $3.00 11. 1 lb. Sliced Cheese, $2.68 12. 3 pkgs. Ramen Soup, $1.00 13. 1 pkg. Hamburger Buns, $1.25 14. 1 can Tomato Soup, $ .79 15. 1 lb. Frozen Broccoli, $ 1.25 16. 2 cans Corn, $1.16 17. 2 cans Green Vegetables, $1.16 18. 1 pkg. Tortillas, $1.57 19. 1-8oz. pkg. Cream Cheese, $1.29 20. 1 jar Peanut Butter, $1.89 21. 1 jar Jelly, $1.50 22. 2 loaves Bread, $3.00 23. 1 gal. Milk, $3.00 24. 1 can Frozen Juice, $1.00 25. 1 Ketchup, $1.59
26. 1 Mayo,$2.59 27. Salad Dressing, $1.89 28. 1 can Kool-Aide, $1.79 29. 1 Ice Cream, $2.50 30. 1 pkg. Cookies, $2.00 31. 1 pkg. Bagels, $2.00 32. 1 lb. pkg. Frozen French Fries, $1.98 33. 2 Potatoes, $1.00 34. 1 lb. stick Margarine, $ .89 35. 1 bag Cereal, $3.50 36. 1 pkg. Lunch Meat, $1.50 37. 1 bag Apples, $4.50 38. 1 bag Salad, $2.98 39. 3 Yogurts, $ 1.29 40. 1 lb. Hot Dogs, $ .89 41. 1 carton Eggs, $1.22 42. 1 box, Baggies, $1.00 43. Salt/Pepper, $ .98 44. Garlic and/or Onion Powder, $ .50 each 45. Sour Cream, $1.59 46. Chili Powder, $2.69 47. 1 small can Mushrooms, $ .79 48. Jell-O, $ .79 ea. 49. 1 bottle Worchester Sauce, $1.25 50. Salsa, $2.00
Dinners
Day 1
Baked Chicken, Potatoes, Vegetables
Day 2
Beef Burritos, Corn
Day 3
Chicken, Broccoli, Stir Fry
Day 4
Grilled Cheese, French Fries, Canned Soup
Day 5
Beef Fajitas, Spanish Rice
Day 6
Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Vegetable or Salad
Day 7
Hamburgers, French Fries
Day 8
Cubed Steak, Baked Potato, Vegetables
Day 9
Ravioli, Garlic Toast, Salad
Day 10
Bean Burritos, Corn
Breakfast
Cereal, bagels with cream cheese,
eggs/omelet, scrambled eggs, toast,
apples.
Lunch
Bagels, grill cheese, peanut butter
and jelly, or meat and cheese
sandwich, Ramen soup, hot dogs,
mac-n-cheese, salad.
Snacks
Cookies, ice cream, apples, yogurt,
Jell-O.
Drinks
Kool-aide, milk, water, juice.
Shopping List Total - $94.43
10 Day Menu Planner
Revised 10/11
Recipes
Baked Chicken and Potatoes
o Rinse 2 pieces of chicken in cool water and put in baking pan. o Chop potato into bite sized chunks. o Take 1 teaspoon of margarine and cut into 6 pieces. Divide among potatoes and chicken. o Sprinkle chicken and potatoes with seasonings. o Bake at 350, for 45 min. to an hour. Chicken should not be pink. Potatoes should be tender
when you poke them with a fork. Serve with vegetable
o Option: Cook all the chicken. Freeze the rest and use for Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry.
Spanish Rice
o Make a cup of rice following directions on pkg., for 1 cup cooked rice. Stir in 2 Tablespoons of salsa. This can be made in a microwave. Serve with side of refried beans and sour cream.
Spaghetti
o Cook 2 3 oz. spaghetti according to pkg. directions. Stir in some of the spaghetti sauce. o Save the rest of the sauce for the ravioli in a container or zip lock not in the can. o Option: Can use some of the hamburger in sauce Fry until browned, no pink showing,
season with salt, pepper, and other seasonings if desired. Add cooked hamburger to warm
sauce. Serve with garlic bread and salad.
Grill Cheese
o Butter 1 side of 2 pieces of bread. Put one slice, butter side down in a frying pan. Top with cheese and other slice of bread, butter side up. Fry on medium hate until golden brown, turn
over and brown the other side. Serve with tomato soup and/or French fries.
o Option: Can add slice of sandwich meat.
Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
o Cook chicken in boiling water until cooked, about 30 min. (until no pink remains) or use leftover baked chicken (remove skin and bone if needed).
o Make 2 cups of rice by following directions on pkg. o Rinse 1 cup frozen broccoli with hot water. o Put 1 tablespoon margarine or oil in a frying pan; add rice, chicken and broccoli. Cook and stir
until warm, about 5 min. or less.
Beef Burritos
o Brown ground beef in frying pan, until no pink is showing. Drain grease into empty can. o Add chili powder to ground beef, making it as hot as you like it. (Start with 1 teaspoon). o Warm tortillas. Serve with salsa. Sour cream optional.
Revised 10/11
Recipes (cont)
Beef Fajitas
o Cut steak into long strips. o Put steak in frying pan. Add tablespoon of margarine. Sprinkle with garlic and chili powder.
Fry until meat is cooked.
o Spoon into warm tortillas. Serve with salsa. Sour cream optional.
Cubed Steak
o Season meat with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worchester Sauce (optional). Put 1 tablespoon margarine in frying pan, cook cubed steak, on medium heat for 7 min. Turn and
cook for 7 more minutes or until no pink is showing.
o Option: Can add small can of mushrooms at start of frying if desired, may save half can to fry with hamburger).
o Baked potato (med. lg.) scrub potato with water. Poke with fork 2-3 times on both sides of potato. Bake at 425, for 40 min. or microwave for 5 min. (depends on size of potato for more
or less time). Serve with margarine and sour cream (optional).
Bean Burritos
o Heat beans in frying pan 93-5 minutes) or microwave. Spoon into warm tortillas. Serve with Salsa and sour cream (optional). Serve with veggie.
Ravioli
o Cook according to package directions. Dont over cook, they will break. o Warm spaghetti sauce in sauce pan on low heat. Mix two together, gently. o Another option: stir in 2 tablespoons margarine, season with salt, pepper, garlic, parmesan
cheese. Serve with garlic buns and a salad.
Hamburgers
o Pre-heat oven according to directions on French fry package. Bake as directed. o Shape hamburger meat into a 2-3 inch ball, making sure its pressed tightly together. Flatten
with the palm of your hand until approximately inch in thickness.
o Season with salt, pepper; garlic/onion powder (optional), Worchester Sauce (optional). o In frying pan, on medium heat, cook for approximately 5 7 minutes and then flip to cook
other side, pressing burger down to release grease. Check center for pinkness, cook until no
pink is showing.
o Option: Can save some of the hamburger and use in the spaghetti sauce. Can also add some saved mushrooms and fry with burger if desired.
Revised 10/11
1. 1 can Spaghetti Sauce, $2.98 2. 1 small pkg. Spaghetti Noodles, $1.00 3. 1 box Mac-n-Cheese, $ .50 4. 3 pkg. Ramen Soup, $ 1.00 5. 1 bag Alfredo Noodles, $1.00 6. 1 bag Alfredo Sauce, $2.39 7. 1 can Refried Beans, $1.00 8. 1 Rice-a-Roni Fried Rice, $1.39 9. 1 can Tomato Soup, $ .79 10. 1 small jar Peanut Butter, $1.89 11. 1 small jar Jelly, $1.50 12. 1 can Pineapple, $1.29 13. 1-8 qt. can Kool-Aide, $1.79 14. 1 bag of Cereal, $3.50 15. 1 jar Salsa, $2.00 16. 1 small Ketchup, $1.59 17. 1 pkg. Frozen French Fries, $1.98 18. 1 pkg. Frozen Ravioli, $2.50 19. 1 pkg. Frozen Oriental Veggies, $2.00 20. 1 pkg. Frozen Mexican Veggies, $2.00 21. 1 pkg. Frozen Broccoli, $1.00 22. 2 cans Vegetables of choice, $1.16 23. 1 can Frozen Juice, $1.00 24. 1 lb. sliced Cheese, $2.89
25. 1 dozen Eggs, $1.22 26. 1 small can Parmesan Cheese, $2.79 27. 3 Yogurts, $1.29 28. 1 lb. stick Margarine, $ 1.00 29. 1 gallon Milk, $3.00 30. 1 pkg. Cream Cheese, $1.29 31. 1 loaf sliced French Bread, $1.50 32. 2 loaves Bread, $3.00 33. 1 pkg. Bagels, $ 2.00 34. 1 fresh Whole Pineapple, $3.98 35. 1 container Ice Cream, $2.50 36. 1 pkg. Cookies, $2.00 37. 1 can Corn, $ .79 38. 1 pkg. Flour Tortillas, $1.39 39. 1 bag Apples, $4.50 40. Sour Cream (optional), $1.59 41. Salt/ Pepper, $ .98 42. 1 small Mustard, $ .89 43. 1 bag Salad $2.98 44. Salad Dressing, $1.89 45. Garlic and/or Onion Powder, $ .50 46. Jell-O, $ .79 ea. 47. 1 box, Baggies, $1.00
Dinners
Day 1
Cheese Quesadilla, Refried Beans, Veggies
Day 2
Mac-n-Cheese, Veggies
Day 3
Bagel, Egg and Cheese Sandwich, French Fries
Day 4
Stir Fry Veggies, Rice, Pineapple
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Bean Burritos, Corn
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Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad
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Veggie Omelet, Toast, Fruit
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Grill Cheese, French Fries, Tomato Soup
Day 9
Alfredo Noodles, Garlic Bread, Veggies
Day 10
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Lunch
Bagels, grill cheese, peanut butter
and jelly, sandwich, Ramen soup,
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Snacks
Cookies, ice cream, apples, yogurt,
Jell-O.
Drinks
Kool-aide, milk, water, juice.
Shopping List Total Cost - $83.51
10 Day Menu Planner(Vegetarian)
Revised 10/11
Recipes
Spaghetti
o Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Stir in some of the sauce. o Save the rest of the sauce for the ravioli in a container or zip lock baggy- not in the can. o Serve with garlic bread and salad.
Bean Burritos
o Heat beans in frying pan (3-5 minutes) or in a microwave 1-2 minutes. Spoon into warm tortillas.
o Top with cheese, salsa and sour cream (optional). Serve with Corn.
Ravioli
o Cook according to package directions. Dont over cook they will fall apart. o Warm spaghetti sauce in pan at low heat. Mix together. o Option: Stir 2 tablespoons margarine, teaspoon garlic powder into ravioli. Season with
parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic bread and salad.
Bagel, Egg and Cheese Sandwich
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o Place a slice of cheese on top of cooked egg. o Toast bagel; make a sandwich out of the egg and bagel. o Option: Add mushrooms with or with out veggies.
Garlic Bread
o Spread French bread with margarine. Sprinkle with garlic powder and salt. o Bake at 400, 3-5 minutes watching closely so not to burn!
Cheese Quesadillas
o Butter 1 outside of 2 tortillas. o Put one tortilla, butter side down in frying pan. Top with cheese and other tortilla, butter side up. o Fry on medium heat until golden brown, flip and brown other side. Can dip into salsa, sour
cream (optional). Serve with refried beans and veggies.
Grill Cheese
o Butter outsides of 2 slices of bread. o Put one slice, butter side down in frying pan. Top with cheese and other slice, butter side up. o Fry on medium heat until golden brown, flip and brown other side. Serve with tomato soup
and/or French fries.
Revised 10/11
Recipes (cont)
Mac-n-Cheese
o Prepare Mac-n-Cheese according to directions on box. o Serve with choice of veggie, and milk.
Veggie Omelet
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omelet and fold omelet in half. Serve with toast, fruit, and juice.
Alfredo Noodles, Garlic Bread, and Veggies
o Cook Alfredo noodles according to directions on package. Rinse, drain. o Heat Alfredo sauce in sauce pan o Mix noodles with sauce. o Serve with garlic bread, choice of veggies, and milk.
Stir Fry Veggies and Rice
o Cook Rice according to directions on pkg. o Saut 1 cup oriental vegetables in skillet. o Add rice and stir. Serve with pineapple.
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BASIC KITCHEN AND COOKING SUPPLIES
Pots and Pans: Non-stick or Teflon coated in various sizes., i.e.
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Peeler: For potatoes and other vegetables
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ladle
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Salt and pepper shakers
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beef), cinnamon, vanilla extract, basil, oregano, cumin, ginger,
paprika, cayenne pepper, dried red pepper flakes, chili powder,
nutmeg, allspice, bay leaves, dill weed, rosemary, parsley, thyme and
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Canned-high acid (tomatoes, fruit) 1 year-No Date Toss
Canned-low acid 5 year-No Date Keep
Rice/pasta 1 year
Cereal 1 year
Beans 2 years
Boxed food 3 years-No Date Toss
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Juices 6 months
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Transportation
Colorado Driver Handbook
1
TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION
1. THE DRIVERS LICENSE ...........................................31.1 Persons Required to have a Drivers license ..............31.2 Persons Who Cannot be Issued a Colorado
Drivers license ...............................................................31.3 Obtaining a Colorado Drivers license........................31.4 Classes of Colorado Drivers license ...........................41.5 ParentConsentforMinor/Affidavitof
Liability and Guardianship...........................................4
2. TYPES OF INSTRUCTION PERMITS AND LICENSE ..............................................................4
3. NEW RESIDENT/RENEWAL .....................................63.1 New Resident With a Valid License.............................63.2 Renewal of a Colorado Drivers license or
Instruction Permit ..........................................................6
4. DUPLICATE DRIVERS LICENSE ............................64.1 Lost, Stolen or Mutilated License or Permit ...............64.2 Change of Name and/or Address ...............................6
5. EXTENSION OF COLORADO DRIVERS LICENSE ....................................................7
6. KEEPING YOUR LICENSE ........................................76.1 Re-Examination ..............................................................76.2 Colorado Point System ..................................................76.3 Your Driving Privilege May be Suspended,
Revoked or Canceled if you... .......................................8
7. UNDERSTANDING COLORADOS MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS ............................................................8
7.1 Motor Vehicle insurance Database Law ......................87.2 Financial Responsibility Law
Compulsory Insurance ..................................................87.3 Colorados Safety Belt Law ...........................................97.4 Colorados Child Passenger Protection Law ..............97.5 Colorados Graduated License Law ............................97.6 Occupants of Vehicles ....................................................97.7 Using a Cell Phone While Driving ..............................97.8 Toy Vehicles .....................................................................97.9 License Plates ..................................................................9
8. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE ...................108.1 Alcohol and Driving ....................................................108.2 Drugs and Driving .......................................................108.3 Express Consent ........................................................... 118.4 Under Age 21 ............................................................... 11
9. BEFORE YOU DRIVE ................................................ 11
10. RULES OF THE ROAD ..............................................1210.1 TrafficControls .............................................................12
10.1aTrafficSignals ......................................................1210.1bTrafficSigns .........................................................1310.1c Pavement Markings ..........................................1510.1d Lane Controls .....................................................15
10.2 Right of Way ..................................................................16
10.3 Speed ..............................................................................1710.4 Turning...........................................................................1810.5 Parking ...........................................................................19
11. SAFE DRIVING TIPS ................................................1911.1 Steering ..........................................................................1911.2 Scanning ........................................................................2011.3 Following Another Vehicle .........................................2011.4 AdjustingtoTraffic ......................................................2011.5 Trouble Spots ................................................................2011.6 Entering the Freeway ..................................................20
11.6a Freeway Driving ................................................2111.6b Leaving the Freeway ..........................................21
11.7 Changing Lanes ............................................................2111.8 Passing ...........................................................................2111.9 Hills and Curves ...........................................................2111.10 Night Driving ...............................................................2111.11 Bad Weather ..................................................................22
11.11a Snow and Ice .....................................................2211.12 Mountain Driving ........................................................2311.13 Rural Driving ................................................................2311.14 Construction Zones ......................................................23
12. SHARING THE ROAD..............................................2312.1 Large Trucks and Buses ...............................................2312.2 Railroad Crossings .......................................................2412.3 Light Rail .......................................................................2512.4 Bicycles and Motorcycles ............................................2612.5 Careless/Reckless Driving ..........................................2612.6 Aggressive Driving ......................................................26
13. THE DRIVE TEST .......................................................27
14. EMERGENCIES ..........................................................2814.1 Avoiding Collisions......................................................2814.2 Vehicle Emergencies.....................................................28
14.2a Brake Failure .......................................................2814.2b Tire Blowout ........................................................2814.2c Power Failure ......................................................2814.2d Headlight Failure ...............................................2814.2e Jammed Gas Pedal .............................................2914.2f Driving off the Pavement .................................29
14.3 Animals ..........................................................................2914.4 Accidents .......................................................................2914.5 First Aid .........................................................................29
15. PEDESTRIANS............................................................29
16. BICYCLES .....................................................................30
17. ORGAN DONATION ................................................30
18. SERVICE CENTER GUIDE .......................................3118.1 Drivers license .............................................................31
18.1a Services ................................................................3118.1bOfficeLocations ..................................................33
18.2 CountyOffices(VehicleLicensePlates) ...................35
19. DRIVE TIME LOG SHEET .......................................37
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Colorado State Patrol700 Kipling St.
Denver, Colorado 80215Public Affairs: 303.239.4574
Take, TWO Seconds for Safety! Take two-seconds to fasten your seat belt. Take two deep breaths to become centered. Take two-seconds to be mindful of how unacceptable driving behavior can affect your life and others.
Use the Colorado State Patrols TWO Seconds for Safety salute to remind yourself and others to be civil on our highways. When confronted by an aggressive driver, ignore them and get out of their way. Avoid eye contact. Maintain a positive attitude when you drive!
Unacceptable aggressive driving behavior includes tailgating, weavinginandoutoftraffic,passingontherightortheshoulderof the highway, cutting people off, failure to allow others to merge orpass, obscenehandgestures,honking,yellingorflashinglights, exceeding the speed limit, bumping or ramming another vehicle or brandishing weapons.
Start Taking an Active Role To report an aggressive driver,road hazards or request assistance, you can use your cell phone to make a free call directly to the Colorado State Patrol by dialing STAR CSP (*277).
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INTRODUCTIONThe purpose of this Driver Handbook is to provide you with information on how to become a safe driver.The Driver Handbook is a summary of the laws, rules and safe driving practices that apply to all persons who drive a vehicle in the state of Colorado. It is based on current laws, legislation and department policies and is subject to change. It is not a book of laws and should not be used as a basis for any legal claims or actions. It is a book of information only and does not supersede Colorado Revised Statutes.Trafficregulations in cities, towns, counties and federal territories maygobeyondstatelaws,aslongastheydonotconflictwith state law. For more information on Colorado motor vehiclelawsrefertotheColoradoRevisedStatutes(C.R.S.)VehiclesandTraffic,Title42CommonCodebook.Dont discard this handbook after you have obtained your license; keep it as a reference or pass it on to another applicant.
1. THE DRIVERS LICENSE1.1 PERSONS REQUIRED TO HAVE A DRIVERS LICENSE: Any person who operates a motor vehicle, motor-driven cycle or moped on the public streets and highways in Colorado is required to be at least 16 years of age and have a valid drivers license.RESIDENT:PerC.R.S.42-1-102(81),anypersonwhoownsor operates a business in Colorado or who has resided within the state continuously for 90 days or who has obtained gainful employment within this state, whichever shalloccurfirst, is consideredaColorado resident. (SeeNewResident3)SPECIAL EXEMPTIONS C.R.S. 42-2-102 AND 24-60-1106The following persons need not obtain a Colorado License provided they are 16 years of age or older and possess a valid license from their home state or state of last assignment.COLORADO RESIDENTS: Any resident of this state who is employed in another state, where the laws of that state require licensing to drive in order to engage in a regular trade or profession, does not need a Colorado Drivers license as long as such other license to drive is valid and the employment is not terminated. This special exemption applies only if the other state is a member of the Interstate Drivers license Compact Agreement.MILITARY: Anyone who is serving as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty; this also includes the spouse and children of such members.FOREIGN MILITARY PERSONNEL: On duty or assigned to temporary duty with the United States Armed Forces; this also includes the spouse and children of such members.STUDENTS: Any nonresident who is temporarily residing in Colorado for the PRINCIPAL purpose of furthering his/her education and is considered a nonresident for tuition purposes.
NON-RESIDENT ALIENS: Foreign tourists, instructors, and businesspersonsmaydriveanyprivate(noncommercial)vehicle with their personal Drivers license. 1.2 PERSONS WHO CANNOT BE ISSUED A COLORADO DRIVERS LICENSE Anypersonwhodoesnotsubmitproofofage,proofof
identity, or both, as required by the department. AnypersonunabletopasstheDriverslicenseexamination. Anypersonwithalicensefromanotherstatethatdoes
notsurrenderthatlicense.(C.R.S.24-60-1106) Anypersonundersuspension,revocation,ordenialof
driving privileges in this or any other state. AnypersonwhosepresenceintheUnitedStatesisin
violation of federal immigration laws. Anypersonadjudicatedtobementallyincompetent,an
alcoholic, or an habitual user of narcotic drugs. EmancipatedminorswithoutanAffidavitof
Liability.(DR2460) Any personwho has unpaid fines or outstanding
judgmentsfortrafficviolations. Anypersonunder16yearsofage.1.3 OBTAINING A COLORADO DRIVERS LICENSEApplicationsandwrittentestingareonafirstcome,firstserved basis. You should allow yourself ample time before closing to complete the process. No appointment is needed for thewritten test,however, toallowsufficient time tocomplete the test and any processing, no written test will be givenafter4:15p.m.atthoseofficeswith8:00a.m.to5:00p.m. hours of operation. Drive tests are by appointment only.Toallowsufficienttimetocompletethetestandanyprocessing, the last appointment for a drive test is 4:00 p.m. at thoseofficeswith8:00a.m.to5:00p.m.hoursofoperation.Trytoarriveattheofficeasearlyaspossible.Generally,Mondays, Fridays and days after holidays are the busiest. CheckthelistofofficesintheServiceCenterGuide,intheback of this handbook, for locations, services provided, and hours of operation.TO APPLY FOR A LICENSE OR INSTRUCTION PERMIT YOU MUST...1.Submitidentificationestablishingage,identityand
lawful presence in the United States such as:(Photocopies or notarized copies are not accepted) CertifiedStateorCountyBirthCertificate. UnitedStatesCertificateofBirthAbroad. PreviousLicenseorIdentificationCardexpiredless
than 1 year. ValidPassport. ValidMilitaryIdentificationCard. ResidentAlienIdentificationCard. NaturalizationCertificate. ValidForeignPassportwithImmigrationVisa/I-94.
(NoBorderCrossingCardsoraVisastatusofB1,B2,W/T,W/B,C/PorN/C)
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2. ProvideyourSocialSecurityNumber(SSN). IfyoustatethatyoudonothaveanSSN,youmust
provide documentation from the Social Security Administration supporting your statement.
3. Supply a Colorado residence address.4.Passallrequiredexaminations:(physical,vision,written,
drivingtest).DRIVING RECORD ANALYSIS: The Motor Vehicle Division examines your driving record and present license status to determine eligibility before issuing a new license.PHYSICAL APTITUDE ANALYSIS: This is a determination, by the drivers license employee, of any physical ailment or disability which may have an effect on your driving. A ConfidentialMedicalExaminationReportisrequiredformany physical ailments or disabilities such as epilepsy or paralysis.VISION SCREENING: Your vision will be tested to determine if you can see well enough to drive safely. If the test discloses that you need corrective lenses to meet the minimum visual standards, your license will show this restriction. Failure to meet established vision standards will result in initial rejection and referral to a vision specialist for correction and recommendations at the applicants expense. The minimum vision standard is 20/40.BASIC WRITTEN TEST: This covers various aspects of driving knowledge and safety. The test questions will cover the contents of this handbook including road signs, driving undertheinfluence,aswellasotherdrivingrules,safetyrules and legal items.DRIVING TEST: This is the most important part of the examination because it provides you with the opportunity to demonstratethatyoucandrivesafely.(SeeDriveTest13)5. Pay the required fee. A separate fee is required for
the Instruction Permit and for the Drivers license. A surcharge will be added for any motorcycle endorsement, license, or extension.
6.Befingerprinted (C.R.S.42-2-107)andphotographed.(C.R.S.42-2-114.)
1.4 CLASSES OF COLORADO DRIVERS LICENSESColorado Drivers licenses are issued in various classes according to your age group and the type of vehicle for which you qualify.All classes of licenses are valid for chauffeur purposes. Chauffeurisdefinedas:Everypersonwhoisemployedfor the principal purpose of operating a motor vehicle and every person who drives a motor vehicle while in use as a public or common carrier of persons or property. At a minimum, a valid, basic Class R license is required for theoperationoflow-powerscooters(enginesizeof50ccorlessor4476wattsorless,ifelectric.40MPHmax)andlow-speed electric vehicles.
CLASSR(BasicLicense)Anymotorvehiclewhichisnotconsidered a motorcycle or commercial vehicle as described below.CLASSA,BandC(CommercialDriverslicense-CDL)Adriver must have a Commercial Drivers license to operate the following types of vehicles: Anymotor vehiclewith a gross vehicleweight
rating(GVWR)orcombinationvehicleweightrating(GCWR)of26,001poundsormore.
Anyvehiclethattransportsquantitiesofhazardousmaterials that require warning placards under the Department of Transportation regulations.
Anyvehiclethatisdesignedtotransport16ormorepassengers, including the driver.
TheGVWRorGCWRof the vehicle(s) is not theweightof thevehicle(s),but theweightrating thatthemanufacturerassignedtothevehicle(s).
For further information including requirements, qualifications, endorsements and restrictions on the Commercial Drivers license, please obtain a Commercial DriverManualatanydriverlicensingofficeinthestate,oratanyPortofEntryoffice.For information on adding a motorcycle endorsement to either a basic or Commercial Drivers License, please pick up a Motorcycle Operators Handbook from any driver licenseofficeordownloadacopyfromtheInternet.1.5 PARENT CONSENT FOR MINORS/AFFIDAVIT OF LIABILITY AND GUARDIANSHIPIfyouareunder18,anAffidavitofLiability(DR2460)must be signed by a parent, stepparent, grandparent with Power of Attorney, legal guardian or spouse 18 years of age or older. If the signer is a grandparent with Power of Attorney(POA),theoriginalPOAmustbepresentedanda copy of the POA must be surrendered upon application for the permit. If the signer is a legal guardian, original court documents showing guardianship, custody or adoption must be presented. Spouses must show the marriagecertificate.The affidavit must be signed in front of the examiner or a notary public.Whoever signs the Affidavit agrees to take legal responsibility for your actions as a driver. If the signer decides later not to accept responsibility for your driving, that person may withdraw their signature and your permit/license will be canceled.
2. TYPES OF INSTRUCTION PERMITS AND LICENSESINSTRUCTION PERMITS: An Instruction Permit allows limited driving privileges for people learning to drive. Regardless of age, if you are driving with an Instruction Permit, you must be accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older, who holds a valid Colorado license, and is riding in the seat beside you.
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AGE GROUPS: See the following categories for specific requirements and restrictions other than those listed previously.MINOR AGE GROUP - 15 years to 21 years of ageDRIVER EDUCATION PERMIT - available to customers 15 years to 15 years, 6 months. Expires3yearsafterissuance. MustpresentacompletedAffidavitofLiabilityand
GuardianshipandacompletedAffidavitofCompletionof a Driver Education Classroom Course indicating the minor has completed and passed the classroom portion of a state-approved driver education course within 6 months prior to applying for the instruction permit.
Whileholdingthistypeofpermit,youmayonlydrivewithyourdrivereducationinstructorortheperson(s)whosignedtheAffidavitofLiability(DR2460)untilyou are 15 years, 6 months. At 15 years, 6 months, youmaydriveonlywiththeperson(s)whosignedtheaffidavitofLiability(DR2460)untilyouare18.This restriction is automatically lifted when you reach 18 years of age.
Whileyouareunder18,iftheperson(s)whosignedthe DR 2460 does not hold a valid Colorado drivers license, they may appoint an Alternate Permit Supervisor to supervise you while you are driving. The Alternate Permit Supervisor must hold a valid Colorado Drivers License and be 21 years of age or older. Drive time with an Alternate Permit Supervisor will count toward the 50 hour total required on the logsheet.Theperson(s)whosignedtheDR2460mayalso allow any person 21 years of age or older, who holds a valid license, to supervise you while you are driving but that driving time does not count toward the 50 hour total required on the log sheet.
DRIVER AWARENESS PERMIT - available to customers 15 years, 6 months to 16 years of age. Expires3yearsafterissuance. Must present a completedAffidavit of Liability
andGuardianship (DR2460) anddocumentationindicating completion of an approved driver awareness program.
While holding this type of permit youmay onlydrivewiththeperson(s)whosignedtheAffidavitofLiability(DR2460).Thisrestrictionisautomaticallylifted when you reach 18 years of age.
While you are under 18, if the person(s) whosigned the DR 2460 does not hold a valid Colorado drivers license, they may appoint an Alternate Permit Supervisor to supervise you while you are driving. The Alternate Permit Supervisor must hold a valid Colorado Drivers License and be 21 years of age or older. Drive time with an Alternate Permit Supervisor will count toward the 50 hour total requiredonthelogsheet.Theperson(s)whosignedthe DR 2460 may also allow any person 21 years of
age or older, who holds a valid license, to supervise you while you are driving but that driving time does not count toward the 50 hour total required on the log sheet.
MINOR INSTRUCTION PERMIT - available to customers 16 years to 21 years of age. Expires3yearsafterissuance. Minorsunder18mustpresentacompletedAffidavit
ofLiabilityandGuardianship(DR2460). Whileholding this typeofpermit, youmayonly
drivewiththeperson(s)whosignedtheAffidavitofLiability(DR2460)untilyouare18.
Whileyouareunder18,iftheperson(s)whosignedtheDR 2460 does not hold a valid Colorado drivers license, they may appoint an Alternate Permit Supervisor to supervise you while you are driving. The Alternate Permit Supervisor must hold a valid Colorado Drivers License and be 21 years of age or older. Drive time with an Alternate Permit Supervisor will count toward the 50hourtotalrequiredonthelogsheet.Theperson(s)who signed the DR 2460 may also allow any person 21 years of age or older, who holds a valid license, to supervise you while you are driving but that driving time does not count toward the 50 hour total required on the log sheet.
MINOR LICENSE - Expires 20 days after the 21st birthday. Minorsundertheageof18mustholdaninstruction
permit for at least TWELVE MONTHS and be at least 16 years of age before obtaining a Drivers license.
Minorsunder16years6monthsofageatthetimethey apply for their drivers license, must complete behind-thewheel (BTW) training prior to beingissued the license. The BTW must be either 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with an approved driver education instructor or 12 hours of BTW training with their parent/guardian/alternate permit supervisor, if there isnt an approved driving school, offering at least 20 hours of BTW training per week, within 30 miles of the permit holders residence. If 12 hours are completed with the parent/guardian/alternate permit supervisor, the 12 hours are in addition to the 50-hour requirement of the log sheet, for a total of 62 hours.
Minorsunder18mustpresentacompletedandsignedDrive Time Log sheet when applying for their Drivers license.
Minors18andolderdonothavetoholdaninstructionpermit for any required amount of time but do have tofirstpurchaseaninstructionpermitbeforetakinga drive test.
Forrestrictionsonminorsunder18drivingonthe job, visit the Department of Labor at
www.youthrules.dol.gov
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ADULT AGE GROUP- 21 years of age and overINSTRUCTION PERMIT - Expires 3 years after issuance. Adults do not have to hold an instruction permit for any requiredamountoftimebutdohavetofirstpurchaseaninstruction permit before taking a drive test.ADULT LICENSE - Expires on the birthday 5 years from the year of issue. TEMPORARY DOCUMENT:Driverslicenseofficesnolonger have instant photo equipment. Drivers license officeswill issue apaper temporary license, permit orID card, which is valid for 30 days, while your photo is processed. Because you will receive your photo document in the mail, it is important that your address is correct. If you do not receive your photo document in the mail after30days,youshouldreportittotheofficewhereyouoriginally applied.MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT: See the Motorcycle Handbook.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Any Colorado resident not holding a valid license may apply for a Colorado IdentificationCard.SeeResident,1.1.)PerC.R.S.42-2-114and 42-2-302, Colorado law prohibits a person from holding bothavaliddriverslicenseandanidentificationcard. Youmust present identification establishing age,
identity and lawful presence in the United States. (SeedocumentslistedunderObtainingaColoradoDriverslicense1.3)
Ifyouare60orolder,thereisnochargefortheIDcard.
Expiration: MinorIDcardsexpireonthe21stbirthday. Adult ID cards expireon thebirthday, 5years
from the year of issue.
3. NEW RESIDENT / RENEWAL Some offices in the metro area are limited service offices. If you do not have to take any tests, you may be able to save time by going to one of these offices. Check the list of offices in the Service Center Guide in the back of this handbook for locations, services provided, and hours of operation.3.1 NEW RESIDENT WITH A VALID LICENSEIf you are 16 years of age or older and have a valid license in your possession which was issued by another U.S. state, territory or possession, you will normally not be required to take the written test or the drive test.The drivers license employee has a responsibility to require a drive test, even if you turn in a valid license, if there is a problem with your physical aptitude analysis or vision screening. You must surrender your valid out-of-state drivers license (C.R.S.24-60-1106)andpresentidentificationshowingproofof lawful presence in the U.S. along with your surrendered out-of-state drivers license.
Ifyouareundertheageof18,anAffidavitofLiabilitymustbesigned.(SeeParentConsentforMinors,1.5)3.2 RENEWAL OF A COLORADO DRIVERS LICENSE OR INSTRUCTION PERMITTo renew a Colorado drivers license or instruction permit, you will need to present your old license or permit, pass a visiontest,paytherequiredfeeandbefingerprintedandphotographed.Once you obtain a Colorado Drivers license or Instruction Permit, you will not normally have to repeat the written or driving test unless: Youapply foradifferent classof licenseoraddan
endorsement. Youreceivetrafficticketswhichresultinsuspension. Thelicenseorpermitiscanceled,revokedordenied. Youletthelicenseorpermitexpireformorethanoneyear.
You may renew an Adult Colorado Drivers license at any time prior to the expiration date. Minor licenses cannot be renewed before the day of the 21st birthday.You may be eligible to renew your drivers license or ID card over the Internet, or by mail, if you are at least 21 years of age and you have been issued an adult, non-CDL drivers license or adult ID card. Internet or mail renewal is available everyotherrenewalcycle.CommercialDriverLicense(CDL)holders are NOT eligible for this service. If you wish to have your name changed or a new photograph taken, you must appearinpersonataDriversLicenseoffice.Internet renewal is available for 21 through 65 years of age. Please visit:https://www.colorado.gov/vroom/renewlicense/index.jsfRenew-By-Mail is available for 21 and older. Please visit https://www.renew-app.state.co.us/checkeligibility.asp
4. DUPLICATE DRIVERS LICENSE4.1 LOST, STOLEN, OR MUTILATED LICENSE OR PERMITIf your drivers license is lost, stolen or mutilated and you are 21 years of age or older, you will be required to renew the license for thestandardrenewal fee (C.R.S.42-2-117(1.5)).Duplicates are only available tominor drivers,Commercial Drivers license holders and all instruction permit holders. To replace or renew a lost, stolen or mutilated drivers license or instruction permit, you must appear inperson at anydrivers licenseoffice,presentacceptable identification andpay the required fee. SeeSection 1.3, Obtaining a Colorado Drivers license, for the listofacceptableidentification.4.2 CHANGE OF NAME AND/OR ADDRESSColoradolaw42-2-119(1)(a)requiresthatyounotifytheMotor Vehicle Division in writing within 30 days of a name change or a change of address.
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CHANGE OF NAME: If you are changing your name, you must appear at adrivers licenseoffice inperson,withlegal,original,orcertifieddocumentation. (i.e. recordedmarriagecertificate,divorcedecree,courtorder)Atthetimeyou change your name, you will be required to renew your drivers license for the standard renewal fee.CHANGE OF ADDRESS: For emergency notification purposes, to receive a renew-by-mail application or to receive your license in the mail, it is important to keep the Motor Vehicle Division informed of your current address. Youcanchangeyouraddressatanydriverslicenseofficeor by mailing our self-service change of address postcard, availableatanydriverslicenseofficeoronourWebsite.
5. EXTENSION OF A COLORADO DRIVERS LICENSEThe Motor Vehicle Division examines your driving record, drivers license status and the type of license you have before issuing an extension. Please include your full name, date of birth and license number on any extension requests. For non-CDL licenses:MILITARY: Only one three-year extension is given for Colorado residents and their dependents on active duty outside the state. You may request an extension card prior to the expiration date of the license. The request must include acopyofyourvalidMilitaryIdentificationCard.CIVILIAN: The charge for a one-year extension is $3.00. Add $1.00 if you have a motorcycle endorsement. Ifyouareout-of-statewhenyourlicensewillexpire,
you may obtain a one-year extension. Ifyouareoutofthecountrywhenyourlicensewill
expire, you may obtain up to 2 one-year extensions. If you areunable to renewyour licensedue to a
medical condition, you may obtain a one-year extension. The request must include a statement from your doctor.
Mail all extension requests and required information to:Regular Mailing Address: Overnight requests:Motor Vehicle Division Motor Vehicle DivisionDriver Services 1881 Pierce St.Denver, CO 80261-0016 Denver, CO 80214
For CDL licenses: Due to medical and testing requirements for CDL drivers, only a 30-day extension is available. Please contact either of the above addresses.
6. KEEPING YOUR LICENSELICENSE/DRIVING PRIVILEGE STATUS: Having a drivers license is a privilege. Protect that privilege by driving with care and consideration for others.VALID DRIVING PRIVILEGE: The individual may apply for or hold a Colorado Drivers license. There are no restraint actions against that privilege.VALID DRIVERS LICENSE: The Drivers license is considered legally in force and authorizes the individual to drive.
CLEARANCE: A formal indication from a state, on letterhead,oranofficialstateform,thattheapplicanthasvalid driving privileges and is clear to apply for a Colorado Drivers license.REINSTATEMENT: A procedure to restore an individuals driving privilege. Reinstatement of driving privileges does not always reinstate the Drivers license.Reinstatement of the driving privilege may be processed even with outstanding tickets, however, a new permit or license may not be issued until the individual can show clearance of any such tickets.The following are actions that affect your driving privilege or driverslicense.Theseactionsmaybeforaspecificamountoftimeand/oruntilcertainconditionsaresatisfied.YoumayNOT drive while under any of these actions.CANCELLATION: An action to void a valid Driver License. This action does not require reinstatement.DENIAL: A restraint action taken when an individual does not have a Colorado Drivers license. This action may require reinstatement.SUSPENSION: A restraint action that temporarily invalidates the Drivers license and withdraws the driving privilege. This action requires reinstatement.The following actions require the individual to reinstate their driving privilege, pass the written test, purchase an Instruction Permit, pass the driving test, and purchase a new Drivers license.CANCELLATION AND DENIAL: A restraint action to cancel the Drivers license and withdraw the driving privilege.REVOCATION: A restraint action that invalidates the Drivers license and revokes the driving privilege.6.1 REEXAMINATIONA reexamination (vision,written anddriving)will berequired for one or more of the following reasons: Involvementin2accidentswithin3years. Involvementinafatalaccident. Incidentreportfromanylawenforcementagency. Medicalreportfromadoctor. Afamilymembersubmittingawrittenrequest.
The notice of re-exam allows you 20 days to complete the re-exam (pass or fail). Failure to complete the re-examwithin 20 days will result in cancellation and denial of your driving privilege.After you have taken the examination, your license may be returned, you may be issued a license or permit with restrictions, or your driving privilege could be canceled and denied depending on the results of the examination.6.2 COLORADO POINT SYSTEM As a driver, you start out with a clean record, no points against you. If you accumulate too many points against your driving record within a certain period of time, you
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will lose your drivers license through a point suspension. Eachtimeyouareconvictedofatrafficviolation,thecourtnotifies theMotorVehicleDivision.Aconvictionoccurswhen you plead guilty, pay the ticket, or accept a plea bargain. Each type of conviction causes a certain number of pointstobeplacedonyourtrafficrecord.Pointsassessedagainst your record are not erased when you get a new license or get reinstated.The number of point accumulations for suspension are:MINOR DRIVER UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE: 6pointsinany12consecutivemonths. 7ormorepointsfortheperiodofthelicense.MINOR DRIVER BETWEEN 18 AND 21: 9pointsinany12consecutivemonths. 12pointsinany24consecutivemonths. 14pointsintheperiodofthelicense.ADULT DRIVER: 12pointsinany12consecutivemonths. 18pointsinany24consecutivemonths.CHAUFFEUR POINTS: 16pointsinany12consecutivemonths. 24pointsinany24consecutivemonths. 28pointsinany48consecutivemonths.All chauffeur violations must have been received in a motor vehicle in use as a public or common carrier of persons or property.6.3 YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE MAY BE SUSPENDED, REVOKED OR CANCELED IF YOU: Meetorexceedtheminimumpointaccumulationfor
suspension.(SeeColoradoPointSystem6.2) Areconvictedofdrivingwhileundertheinfluence
of alcohol or drugs. Refusetobetestedforalcoholordrugcontent. Are convicted of failing to report an accident or
leaving the scene of an accident without stopping, exchanging information, and rendering aid.
FailtoreportanaccidenttotheColoradoMotorVehicledivision according to the Financial Responsibility Law.
Give false information on your driver s licenseapplication.
Failtosettleajudgmentagainstyouasaresultofanaccident while operating a vehicle.
Lendyourlicensetosomeoneelseormisuseitinanyway. Alterordefaceyourlicense. Failtoappearforareexaminationrequestedbythe
Motor Vehicle Division. Areconvictedofmanslaughterasaresultofamotor
vehicle accident. Failtopayafineforatrafficviolationfromthisor
any other state. Failtoregister,inColorado,allvehiclesownedwithin
30 days of becoming a resident.
Failtopayorderedchildsupport. Fail toprovidevalid evidenceof insurancewhen
requestedbyalawenforcementofficer.If you are convicted of driving while under restraint, your driving privilege will be suspended again effective for ONE YEAR from the date you would have been reinstated.
7. UNDERSTANDING COLORADOS MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS7.1 MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE DATA BASE LAW (C.R.S. 10-4-615 AND 42-7-604)Effective January 1, 1999, a statewide database was established to track compliance and noncompliance, within Colorado, of motor vehicle insurance requirements. Vehicle insurance companies are required to submit, on a