Drivers Education Study Guide
Most vehicles will float if only in ___ of water. 1 inch 3 inches 6 inches 2 feet
2
Your visual lead time should be at least ___________ ahead. 2 seconds 4 seconds 8 seconds 20 seconds
20 seconds
The proper position to begin a right turn is lane position ______. 1 2 3 4
3
When approaching the crest of a hill, lane position ___ is recommended. 1 2 3 any position is fine
3
You should signal at least ___ seconds before a turn. 2 4 6 8
4
Your hand position should be at ____ and ____. 10 and 2 9 and 5 8 and 4 3 and 6
8 and 4
When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren, you should ________________________. pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle slow down until the emergency vehicle passes continue at the posted speed follow them and see how you can help
pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
You should use the _________________ method of steering when performing most driving maneuvers. one hand crossover push/pull/slide free choice
push/pull/slide
One reason to use a three point turn is ____________________. you are in the middle of a highway and need to turn around there is no drive way available and traffic is light you are in an intersection you missed your exit
there is no drive way available and traffic is light
When making a legal right on red, you must come to a complete stop before making the turn. true false
true
When passing a bicyclist the law states you must give him/her a minimum of 3 feet. true false
true
You need more time to make a left turn than to make a right turn. true false
true
It is illegal to text and drive in Virginia. true false
true
Adjust the driver's seat to allow at least ____ in between the driver's chest and the steering wheel. 6 inches 10-12 inches 3 feet 2 feet
10-12
An applicant for a learner's permit must score ___ on the signs test. 75% 80% 90% 100%
100%
All passengers under the age of _____ must have a seatbelt on in the vehicle. 18 17 15 12
18
A following interval of _____ seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas on dry surfaces at speeds up to 35 mph. 10 2 6 4
2
In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least _______. A - 15 Years old B - 15 Years and 6 months C - 16 years old D - 18 Years old
B - 15 years and 6 months
What does the BGE method help to eliminate/reduce? blind spots and glide busses and glare bicycles and go carts blind spots and glare
Blind spots and glare
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 correct procedure for changing lanes is ______________________. check mirrors, steer smoothly into lane, cancel signal check ahead, behind and beside you, check blind spot, signal, adjust speed, cancel signal check traffic ahead, behind and beside you, signal, select gap, check blind spots, adjust speed, steer smoothly into lane, cancel signal signal, check mirrors, check blind spots, steer into lane
Check traffic ahead, behind and beside you, signal, select gap, check blind spots, adjust speed, steer smoothly into lane, cancel signal.
When pulling away from a curb, the driver should FIRST _____________. Check traffic and signal Select a gap in traffic Set the parking brake Put the car in park
Check traffic and signal
Safety belts should be positioned across the _____, shoulder, and over the ______. chest; hips chest; stomach collar bone, thighs face; hips
Chest;hips
Your field of vision is ______________________. what you can see while down the road at a specific target peripheral vision paracentral vision everything within 180 degrees in front of you
Everything within 180 degrees in front of you
What is this sign
Maximum speed limit
A solid line indicates _____________. no passing two way traffic one way traffic pass with caution
No passing
When backing up the driver should use _________________ steering. push-pull-slide hand over hand his/her palm one hand
One hand
A driver uses his/her _____ vision to detect the motion from the sides. focal paracentral peripheral double
Peripheral
When entering the roadway from the curb, your target should be ________. the right lane the center of your lane close to the median the shoulder
The center of your lane
This lane is reserved for _____________. vehicles from both directions turning right vehicles from both directions turning left passing other vehicles on the left vehicles turning left from one direction only
Vehicles from both directions turning left
For specific information about your vehicle's warning alerts, you should examine the __________. price sticker vehicles owner's manual internet dealership where the vehicle was purchased
Vehicles owner's manual
When making a U-turn it is very important to look for ____________________. oncoming traffic and cross traffic turning right oncoming traffic only signs indicating that you can make a legal U-turn a and c
a and c (oncoming traffic and cross traffic turning right and signs indicating that you can make a legal U-turn)
Hydroplaning occurs when ______________________. a film of water builds up between the road surface and the vehicle's tires the water level comes up to the bottom of your vehicle wind causes the vehicle to not respond to steering input wind and rain cause you to lose control
a film of water builds up between the road surface and the vehicle tires
Rumble strips are installed on the edge of roads to ________________. alert drivers who drift off the road let water drain away from road prevent pot holes save money on construction costs
alert drivers who drift off the road
"Road Rage" means a driver loses control of his/her emotions and attempts to harm another driver. How should you handle a situation of "road rage"? Avoid these drivers if possible Stay in your car and lock the doors Leave the area if possible All of the above
all of the above
At intersections, driver should be checking for _____________________. traffic signals and signs oncoming and cross traffic pedestrians and bicyclists all of the above
all of the above
DUI refers to ___________________. drinking alcohol and driving using prescription drugs and driving using illegal drugs and driving all of the above
all of the above
If a driver is blinded by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, he/she should _______________. reduce speed look to the right glance briefly ahead all of the above
all of the above
In which of the following areas is it illegal to pass another vehicle? hills curves railroad crossings all of the above
all of the above
Most crashes occur at intersections because ___________________. drivers fail to search and identify a safe path of travel when approaching an intersection drivers don't identify or understand the risks drivers fail to develop good driving habits to effectively manage the risks all of the above
all of the above
To be able to increase your chances of stopping in time it is important to ___________. be sober have enough rest look ahead and scan for potential hazards all of the above
all of the above
To search effectively, drivers need to know _________. where to look what to look for how to evaluate what they see all of the above
all of the above (where to look, what to look for, and how to evaluate what they see)
What are some effects of fatigue? Takes longer to process information Impairs your senses and abilities Impairs reaction time, judgment and vision All of the above are effects
all of the above are effects
This symbol indicates you have _________. An airbag system Anti-lock brakes Traction control fog lights
anti-lock brakes
"Distracted driving" has been defined as ___________________________________________________. anything that causes a driver to lose control of his or her vehicle anything that takes a driver's attention away from driving anything that causes a driver to brake unexpectedly anything that causes a driver to "rubberneck"
anything that takes a driver's attention away from driving
Ideally, a motorist should try to enter an expressway lane ____________. on the exit ramp at a slower speed than the traffic already on the expressway at a speed faster than the traffic already on the expressway at the same speed as traffic already on the expressway
at the same speed as traffic already on the expressway
When driving around a curve, it is important to slow down ________________. before the curve at the apex when exiting the curve only on blind curves
before the curve
In skid control, it is critical that the driver __________. look where he/she wants the vehicle to go steer towards the intended path of travel both a and b neither a nor b
both a and b
Reference points are necessary __________________________________________. to judge your vehicle's position because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen from the driver's seat both a and b only on a bigger vehicle
both a and b (to judge your vehicles position and because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen from the driver's seat)
When parallel parking to the right, steer hard right and move back until ____________. you are at a 45 degree angle you can see the right headlight of the vehicle behind in your side view mirror your car hits the curb both a and b
both a and b (you are at a 45 degree angle and you can see the right headlight of the vehicle behind in your side view mirror)
When encountering a bicyclist on a roadway, ____________________. tap your horn reduce your speed and pass when it is safe to do so expect the unexpected b and c
both b and c (reduce your speed and pass when it is safe to do so and expect the unexpected.)
The number one cause of death for teens is ___________. drug overdose cancer heart attack car accidents
car accidents
if you miss an exit, you should _____________. continue on to the next exit and turn around pull over onto the shoulder and back up slow down and get into the far left lane speed up and get into the far right lane
continue on to the next exit and turn around
what is this sign
divided highway begins
what is this sign
divided highway ends
Deciding to slow down in case a small child is following that ball is an example of _______. Searching Evaluating Executing A dumb decision
evaluating
Pushing down on the brake and checking to see if a child is coming would be an example of ___________. Searching Evaluating Executing Bad driving
executing
As speed increases, you need to move the steering wheel more to change your path of travel. true false
false
If there is a NO LEFT TURN sign at an intersection, it is still legal to make a U-Turn. true false
false
If you feel the brake pedal pulsating when ABS is working, you should immediately take your vehicle to a service center. true false
false
what is this sign
handicapped parking
When braking, the proper technique is ____________________. heel on the floor, and press down on the brake arch on the pedal, and slam it down toe on the pedal, and push it down use either foot
heel on the floor, and press down on the brake
In fog, you should use _______________. emergency lights low beam lights high beam lights no lights are necessary
low beam lights
This vehicle control symbol is used to determine ___________________. low gas levels windshield wipers low oil warning anti-lock brakes
low oil warning
what is this sign
may not pass
When you approach a school bus with flashing red lights from either direction, you ________________________. must always stop may proceed if the bus is going in the opposite direction may proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus you only need to stop during school hours
may proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
what is this sign
merge
what is this sign
must stop at stop sign
A vehicle turning left with a green light ___________. has the right of way must yield to oncoming traffic must yield to side traffic should have wheels turned toward the left
must yield to oncoming traffic
If the rear bumper is 3-6 inches from the white parking line, the line of sight will extend from the driver ______________________________. near the side view mirror near the back passenger window center of the windshield to the left hood line
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 near the back passenger window center of the windshield to the left hood line
near the side view mirror
4. A driver's license for drivers 21 and over expires ___________________________. five years from the date of issue on the licensee's birthday every 8 years on the last day of the birth month when the age is divisible by 5 every two years on your birthday
on the licensee's birthday every 8 yrs
If both drivers arrive at a controlled intersection at the same time, the driver ___________ has the right of way. on the left the female driver on the right with the nicer car
on the right
The largest and most dangerous of a large truck's blind spots is found ______________________. in front of the truck in the rear of the truck on the left side or driver's side of the truck on the right side or passenger side of the truck
on the right side or passenger side of the truck
One major reason for motorcycle accidents is _______________. all motorcyclists take too many risks other motorists cannot see them, especially in high traffic and at night you don't need a license to drive a motorcycle all of the above
other motorists cannot see them, especially in high traffic and at night
To park in this type of space, a driver needs to use ___________________. parallel parking skills perpendicular parking skills angle parking skills none of the above
perpendicular parking skills
If the traffic light is not functioning at the intersection, drivers should ________________. go through the intersection first proceed with caution and use right of way laws sit and wait for a police officer there are no rules
proceed with caution and use right of way laws
When parallel parking, you should begin with your ________ even with the rear bumper of vehicle you want to park behind. front bumper side view mirror rear bumper steering wheel
rear bumper
A footprint around the vehicle ________________________. represents what you can see around the car represents what you can't see on the ground around the vehicle is the mark the tire leaves on the road is smaller for large vehicles
represents what you cant see on the ground around the vehicle
what is this sign
school crossing
Seeing the ball rolling into the road is an example of _______________. Searching Evaluating Executing Poor vision
searching
what is this sign
slippery when wet
When making a U-turn, make sure to turn into _______________. the corresponding lane the farthest lane any lane you want the lane that is marked
the farthest lane
When the left side pavement line or curb appears to run through the ____________ , the vehicle is 3-6 inches from the left curb or pavement line. Near the side view mirror Near the back passenger window Center of the windshield the left hood line
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 passenger's door passes the first line of the space the driver feels it is the right time to turn when the passenger tells you to turn
the side view mirror is aligned with the first line of space
As a person's BAC goes up, his/her field of vision is reduced. true false
true
When parking uphill with a curb, _____________ leave your wheels straight turn your wheels toward the curb turn your wheels away from the curb release your parking brake
turn your wheels away from the curb
Backing into a driveway is considered a ___________. three point turn u turn two point turn left turn
two point turn
A yellow line (broken or solid) in the center of a roadway indicates _______. no passing two way traffic one way traffic pass with caution
two way traffic
what is this sign
u turn is not allowed
When you operate a motor vehicle on Virginia's roadways, you have agreed to take a chemical test for alcohol if suspected of drinking and driving _________________. under the zero-tolerance law under the implied consent law under the use and lose law you do not have to submit to a test
under the implied consent law
Drivers less than 21 with a BAC of .02 or above may lose their license ______________________. under the zero-tolerance law. under the implied consent law. under the use and lose law. persons with a BAC less than .05 will not lose their license
under the zero-tolerance law
Who must yield at roundabouts? vehicles in the circle vehicles entering the circle male drivers smaller vehicles.
vehicles entering the circle
what is this sign
winding road
Overdriving your headlights means _______________________. you cannot stop in the distance illuminated by your headlights your headlights are out of alignment your headlights are dirty none of the above
you cannot stop in the distance illuminated by your headlights
This vehicle control symbol indicates __________________. you have an emergency and need to turn on you hazard lights low oil warning your anti-lock brakes are not working properly you must yield
you have an emergency and need to turn on your hazard lights
When passing another vehicle on a two lane roadway ____________________. it is legal to exceed the speed limit you should not return to your lane until you can see the front of the vehicle being passed in your rear view mirror honk you horn to let them know you are passing both a and b
you should not return to your lane until you can see the front of the vehicle