VA Driver's Ed (yikes)

dirty

A __________ headlight lens can cut the amount of light it emits by 90%

reference your owner's manual

For specific guidelines on your vehicle's maintenance, make sure to ___________.

visibility is increased

High speed increases the risk of collision because of ALL of these things EXCEPT:

your license will be confiscated immediately and suspended

If you refuse to take a chemical test when directed to do so by a police officer, __________.

visibility, time and distance you need to avoid collisions

Large space margins on the roadway provide __________.

brakes

After you start your vehicle, and as you begin to drive, always check your______.

2

Child restraint anchorage systems should have__________lower anchorages.

pull off the road at a safe place and nap

If you experience microsleep, __________.

increases the distance required to stop

Speed __________.

65 mph

The maximum legal speed limit on most interstate highways in Virginia is __________.

cold

Tire inflation should be checked when the tires are:

500 feet

You may not follow a fire response vehicle at a distance closer than __________.

one

Motor vehicle crashes are the number ______ cause of death for people ages 2 to 33

48

On average in the U.S., one friend, parent or family member dies every__________minutes in alcohol related crashes

inventory the ones you can control

One way to control distractions is to_________.

predictable

Other drivers depend on you to be rational and________.

high impact

Roads that function as expressways and divided highways have high speeds and greater risk of _________ crashes

potholes

Scanning low allows you to locate__________before you hit them.

reduce injury

The proper use of safety equipment in your vehicle has the potential to ________.

yield to pedestrians

When a right turn on red is permitted, you must still __________.

all of these contain the same amount of alcohol

Which of the following beverages contains the most alcohol?

regulatory

__________signs communicate laws.

Never

__________transport a pet in the bed of an open pickup truck.

injury and death

associated with traffic-related crashes is one of our largest societal problems

panic

Many collisions become more serious when drivers __________.

aggressive driver

A driver who feels justified in dominating others and participates in crash-causing behavior is a/an

the right-of-way is required by an emergency vehicle giving an auditory signal

A funeral procession has the right-of-way at intersections, unless __________.

24%

About __ percent of pedestrian fatalities in 2008 occurred in intersections.

is involved in a crash each year

About one out of every ten drivers ___________

three

About__________in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their life.

all of these answers are correct

As a driver, you can lower the level of risk by __________

get a detailed estimate that includes the service, the parts, and the labor costs

Before you have work done on your vehicle,________.

autumn

Deer are likely to be more active and roam outside of their territory during ________.

central nervous system

Depressants affect the__________.

perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance

Determine the stopping distance by these factors: __________.

bicyclist

Do not use your horn directly behind a __________ or a horse rider on the side of the roadway.

3

Due to synergism, if you take two depressants together, it may be the same as taking_________.

service the automatic transmission

Every 30,000 miles, __________.

poor wheel alignment

Several factors can cause tire failure including under inflation, hard braking, and __________.

To warn other drivers or animals of a problem or impending hazard

The purpose of the horn is:

Visual overload

While driving in the city, the busy urban environment can induce ___________.

front air bags, seat belts

According to the NHTSA, the combination of ________ and ________ reduce the risk of serious crash-related head injury by 83 percent.

Passive

Air bags are an example of a __________ restraint.

15 feet, 50 feet

All vehicles carrying passengers for hire, all buses carrying passengers and all vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids must always stop no closer than __________ and no farther than __________ from railroad tracks.

have side effects that slow ability to think and react quickly

Cold medicines can_______.

crash probability is at an elevated level

Conduct a mental list related to the condition of each driving element. If your list has unfavorable factors in one of more categories, your ____________________

a driver behind you is trying to pass

Create a following distance greater than 3 seconds ahead when __________.

your own well being

Evaluate weather conditions, the condition of your vehicle and other risk factors, including _______ time you drive

checked by a qualified technician

Even if your vehicle has minimal damage from a collision, have the vehicle's safety features __________.

liablity

Every vehicle operated on your state roadways must be covered by _________ insurance through a company that is authorized to do business in your state

be patient and adjust your speed and position

If a bicyclist is in your lane in front of you, _________.

the driver behind

If a driver in front stops suddenly and a collision occurs it is the "fault" of _____.

ask to see the old ones

If parts are replaced when you have work done on your vehicle, __________.

conduct a self-inventory of all drugs consumed and their side effects

If you are taking a prescribed drug and are going to drive, __________.

apply your brakes gently as you accelerate

If you drive through water, your brakes may become slippery and ineffective. To dry the brakes off, __________.

2

If you have to drive on a long trip, get plenty of rest before you leave and plan on stopping every ____ hours.

All of the answers are correct

Law enforcement agencies categorize observable aggressive driving behavior as which of the following?

alters the central nervous system

Most state vehicle codes state that you shall not drive after taking a substance that __________.

it is tired

Never drive when your body tells you_____.

$1 billion

On an annual basis, animal-vehicle collisions cause about ____ worth of damage.

turn the heater on high and let the engine warm up

On cold days, to prevent moisture from forming on the inside of the glass, _________ before you turn on the defroster.

6-8 seconds

On the expressway, maintain a 3-4 second following distance. If the road is slippery or wet, adjust your distance to _________.

avoid unnecessary idling

One driving technique that could increase your fuel economy is to_______.

all of the above

One-way streets have identifying features including __________.

minimum

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are written in terms of__________safety performance requirements for motor vehicles.

circadian rhythm

The rhythm that regulates the body's natural wake/sleep cycle is called _______.

is the safe speed to travel in ideal conditions

The speed posted on a sign that warns you of a curve ahead,________.

all of those are correct

To be issued a Virginia Driver's License, a new driver must ___________

remain alert to conditions or objects

To help manage risk, it is essential that you __________

10 inches

To reduce injury in the event your air bag deploys, position your body at least _______from the steering wheel.

Make smooth steering transitions

To regain control of a vehicle in a skid, __________.

severity

Traveling faster than the speed limit increases both the risk and the __________ of a crash

all traffic, in either direction, must slow down, pull to the right of the road, and stop until the emergency vehicle passes

When approaching or being approached by an emergency vehicle with its siren and/or lights on, __________.

side streets

When driving in the city, ________may help you avoid traffic, but they may not be as safe or they may increase your travel time because of traffic control lights.

pass you on the left

When traveling at a safe speed on an expressway, select a lane that allows others to __________.

false sense of well-being

Stimulants can generate a__________.

500 feet, 200 feet

Lower headlight beams must be used when approaching within __________ of an oncoming vehicle or when following within __________ of the rear of another vehicle.

misjudge the closure rate of oncoming traffic

Many head-on collisions occur on two-lane roads when passing because drivers______.

4-5 seconds

Microsleeps last __________ seconds.

2

Most drivers make__________driving errors for every 20 decisions they make while driving.