Drivers Ed Exam
Your field of vision is ______________________.
what you can see while down the road at a specific target
It takes a train going 50 mph approximately ____ to stop safely.
1 1/2 Miles
How many passengers under the age of 21 are allowed to be in a car with a licensed driver with a restricted license (until the age of 18 or for the first year)?
1 non family member and unlimited family members
It is better to back out of traffic than to back into traffic.
True
It takes less gas to restart a vehicle than it does to let it idle for one minute.
True
Roundabouts have significantly lower crash and fatality rates than intersections.
True
Most vehicles will float if only in ___ of water.
2 feet
A following interval of _____ seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas on dry surfaces at speeds up to 35 mph.
2 seconds
Your visual lead time should be at least ___________ ahead.
20 seconds
Air bags deploy at speeds up to ______________.
200 mph
Drivers who text are ____________ times more likely to get involved in a crash.
23
You would use lane position _______ when an emergency vehicle is coming behind you with sirens flashing
3
You would use lane position _______ when an emergency vehicle is coming behind you with sirens flashing.
3
When the right side pavement line or curb appears to run through the middle of the vehicle's hood (VA inspection sticker), the vehicle is *
3 - 6 inches from the curb
When driving at night in good conditions with low beam headlights, the maximum safe speed is _______.
45
When choosing a spot for a turnabout, you should have at least ___ feet of visibility.
500 ft
A following interval of 4 seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas on dry surfaces at speeds up to ____ mph.
70 mph
When parked in a parking lot, approach the vehicle from the_____________, to observe people and objects around the vehicle
rear
One reason to use a three point turn is ____________________
there is no drive way available and traffic is light
When securing the vehicle, you should always put on the parking brake.
true
To read signs, you need to have good ________ .
focal vision
Lane position ____ provides maximum space within the lane on each side of the vehicle.
1
It is recommended that all passengers under the age of _____ must sit in the back seat.
12
The body's natural down time is between _______________.
12am-6am; 1pm-5pm
Pushing down on the brake and checking to see if a child is coming would be an example of _______.
Executing
BGE eliminates?
Blindspot Glare Elimination
When passing a large truck, you must signal your intention to move back into the lane in front of the truck but do not move back until you _________.
Can see the front of the truck and its wheels in the rearview mirror
The number one cause of death for teens is ___________.
Car accidents
Safety belts should be positioned across the _____, shoulder, and over the ___.
Chest; hips
Rectangle
Directions
Deciding to slow down in case a small child is following that ball is an example of _______
Evaluating
_______ vision is first affected by fatigue, drugs and speed.
Focal vision
When adjusting the rearview mirror you should ______________.
Frame the rear window
When parked at a curb approach the vehicle from the ____________ to monitor ____________ traffic.
Front; oncoming
A diamond
HOV lane
The number one cause of accidents in Virginia is ______________.
Speeding
One of the first things affected by alcohol is _________________.
Judgement
Drivers preparing to turn left can help communicate this intention by using_______.
Lane position 2
ABS can't change the laws of physics, so you need to___________________.
Maintain a safe following distance
What types of drivers are more susceptible to distractions while driving?
Novice Drivers Experienced drivers Senior drivers
The vision used to judge depth perception is _______________
Paracentral vision
A driver uses his/her _____ vision to detect the motion from the sides.
Peripheral vision
This is a diagram of ____________________.
Perpendicular parking
You should use the _________________ method of steering when performing most driving maneuvers.
Push/pull/slide
When jump-starting you car you should always connect the ______ lead to the positive terminal.
Red
Pentagon
School crossing
When entering the roadway from the curb, your target should be ________.
The center of your lane
When making a U-turn, make sure to turn into _______________.
The farthest lane
Bicyclists are required by law to stay in the right side of the lane at all times.
True
Loss of front wheel traction is called __________.
Understeer
When a large truck is turning right or left, you should _________.
Watch both right and left turns because the truck will often swing wide to make and complete any turn
Under the _______ law, persons less than 21 may lose the privilege to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above.
Zero tolerance
When parallel parking to the right, steer hard right and move back until ____________.
a you are at a 45 degree angle b you can see the right headlight of the vehicle behind in your side view mirror
An applicant for a learner's permit must score ___ on the signs test. a 90% b 100% c 80% d 70%
b 100%
The penalty for anyone less than 20 who is convicted of his/her first demerit violation is ___. a 90-day suspension of license b mandatory driving school c loss of license for one year d loss of license until 21 years of age
b manddatory driving school
A driver's license expires ___________________________. a five years from the date of issue b on the licensee's birthday every 8 years c on the last day of the birth month when the age is divisible by 5 d every two years on your birthday
b on the licensee's birthday every 8 years
BAC is _________________________________.
blood alcohol content
A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passenger(s) under the age of 21. a 2 b 3 c 1 d there is no restriction
c 1
In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least a 16 years b 18 years c 15 years and 6 months d 15 years and 9 months
c 15 years and 6 months
The minimum age to receive a driver's license in Virginia is a 15 and 6 months b 16 c 16 and 3 months d 18
c 16 and 3 months
The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is a 21 (if not an immediate family member) b 18 (if immediate family member) c a & b d does not matter as long as they have a license
c a and b
If you drive on the public roads of Virginia, you must submit to an alcohol or drug tests when requested. This is known as the ______ law. a use and lose b zero tolerance c implied consent d there is no such law
c implied consent
When pulling away from a curb, the driver should FIRST _____________.
check traffic and signal
If you are less than 18, you will receive your permanent license from___________. a the school b DMV c Department of Education d Juvenile and Domestic Relation court
d Juvenile and Domestic Relation court
The head restraint should be positioned just above the ____.
ears
The anti-lock brake system engages every time the driver applies the brakes.
false
The difference between a two-point turn and a three point turn is that you must back up in a three point turn.
false
Buffeting results from ___________________.
high winds
Drivers preparing to turn left can help communicate this intention by using_____________.
lane position 2
If you experience a blowout, you should __________________.
lift your foot off accelerator and brake gently only if necessary
When you approach a school bus with flashing red lights from either direction, you ___________________________.
may proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
If the rear bumper is 3-6 inches from the white parking line, the line of sight will extend from the driver _____. *
near the back passenger window
If the front bumper is 3-6 inches from the white parking line, the line of sight will extend from the driver _____.
near the side view mirror
When backing up with a trailer you should put your hand __________.
on the bottom of the steering wheel
The largest and most dangerous of a large truck's blind spots is found________.
on the right side or passenger side of the truck
When backing up the driver should use _________________ steering.
one hand
A footprint around the vehicle ________________________
represents what you can't see on the ground around the vehicle
If, while driving, the accelerator pedal gets stuck and the engine is racing______.
shift to neutral
When parallel parking, you should begin with your ________ even with the side mirror of vehicle you want to park behind.
side mirror
When the left side pavement line or curb appears to run through the ____________ the vehicle is 3-6 inches from the curb.
the left hood line
When angle parking, the driver begins turning the steering wheel when
the side view mirror is aligned with the first line of the space
When greater pressure is applied to the accelerator to increase speed to pass someone or merge it is called _________ acceleration
thrust
Backing into a driveway is considered a ___________.
two point turn
General warning signs are
yellow
