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