Driver's Ed

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What amount will you pay approximately each month for a vehicle that cost $16,000 that includes purchase price, sales tax & interest? The vehicle will be financed for 4 years.

$333.00

Drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____________ or higher (i.e., drunk drivers) are considered alcohol-impaired by law.

0.08%

How many passengers under the age of 21 can be in the vehicle with a driver holding a Learner's Permit?

1

What lane position is used for most driving

1

A driver should allow at least how many inches between the driver's chest and the steering wheel?

10

A lane is _____ feet wide.

12

Passengers younger than what age are safer sitting in the rear seat?

12

If your car does not pass the annual inspection and you fail to make the required repairs, the inspector will place a rejection sticker on front windshield that is valid for ________ days.

15

How old do you need to be to obtain a Virginia Learner's Permit?

15 and 6 months

When taking a road trip, take a break from driving every _______ hours.

2

A driver should search at least _____ seconds ahead in their path of travel to evaluate the situation.

20

How many seconds ahead of an intersection should the driver scan?

20-30 seconds

A licensed driver must be how old to accompany the driver with a learner's permit?

21 years if not an immediate family member or 18 years old if an immediate family member

How far do high beams allow one to see?

250'

Cars must give bicycles at least how many feet of room when passing?

3

Which lane position is used for making a right turn or parking?

3

Use the ___________ rule to keep a safe distance between your vehicle and a school bus.

3 second

Mopeds/scooters cannot be driven on a roadway where the speed limit is faster than ________ mph.

35

An alcoholic beverage which is 80 proof is __________% alcohol.

40

Alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in approximately _____ percent of all traffic crashes in which someone is killed each year.

40%

Supervised driving practice by law requires a minimum of how many hours, and how many of these hours must occur after sunset?

45 hours, 15 after sunset

When passing a bicycle rider, try to create at least _______ feet of passing space.

5

Nearly ________ percent of flash flooding fatalities are vehicle related.

50%

How many feet away from a fire hydrant where fire trucks or equipment are stopped to answer an alarm should you park?

500 feet

A vehicle is _____ feet wide.

6

Wiper blades should be checked every _______ months to make sure that the rubber compound on the blades is not damaged or deteriorated.

6

As you plan your financing for a vehicle, it is recommended the loan term be no longer than __________ months?

60

When a car dealer makes an offer on buying a used vehicle from a seller, the offer is good for ________ days, at which point the seller can ask the local dealership to beat that price or the seller can sell the used vehicle to participating dealerships.

7

Behind-the-wheel instruction requires how many periods of driving and how many periods of observation?

7 for both

What is the recommended hand position for driving?

8 and 4 o'clock

At least ________% of drivers expressed anger, aggression or road rage behind the wheel at least once in the past year.

80

An applicant for a learner's permit must score at least ____ on the knowledge test.

80%

Drivers base driving decisions on approximately _____ percent on what they see and approximately _____ percent on what they hear or feel.

90 %, 10%

Dirt on the lens of headlights can reduce light by up to _______ percent.

90%

__________________ occurs when a driver operates a vehicle in a pushy or bold manner without regard for the safety of others.

Aggressive driving

There is a saying, "Take five before you drive." Name at least three of the five things a driver should observe when driving. (Select the three correct answers)

Avoid Distractions Obey Speed Limits Share the Road

When should the engine oil should be checked?

Before starting the engine

What is the meaning of a BGE mirror setting?

Blindzone Glare Elimination

Brake maintenance includes:

Checking brake fluid and brake wear annually, unless there is a problem

_____________ defines the area where pedestrians may cross the roadway.

Crosswalk

When buying a vehicle, for new cars,_________________( month) has the highest discounts off MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price) also known as "sticker" price).

December

_______________ is the potential that a chosen action (e.g., speeding, texting, etc.,) may lead to an undesirable outcome.

Driving risk

Credit history does not apply when purchasing a vehicle?

False

Purchasing a vehicle new is always the best choice?

False

What system provides safe, convenient, and efficient movement of people and goods from place to place?

Highway Transportation System

____________ installed in cars measure alcohol on the driver's breath.

Ignition Interlocks

Identify three visual hazards when driving at night.

Intoxication lack of light active wildlife

Most vehicles today use which type of fuel?

Lead-free (unleaded) gasoline

_______________ is known as the visible path-of-travel from your vehicle to the target area.

Line of sight

__________ refers to the amount of motion an object has.

Momentum

What are the three components of the Highway Transportation System?

People, vehicles, and roadways

_____ _____ help warn motorists of oversize vehicle loads.

Pilot cars

What is the electronic stability program designed to do?

Prevent the vehicle from skidding and sliding.

This feature of Highway Safety Design helps drivers from blocking traffic. What is the feature?

Protected turn lanes

______________ are points used to help determine where the vehicle is in relation to the road and other vehicles.

Reference points

What is the function of the vehicle's alternator?

Supply electricity to run the engine

Shock absorbers and springs are part of which vehicle system?

Suspension system

One's vehicle registration has an expiration month and an expiration year placed on _________________________.

The license plate.

The vehicle's tires should be rotated primarily for what purpose?

To equalize tire wear

What is the purpose of median/edge barriers?

To provide a warning to stay awake while driving/prevent vehicles from crossing median.

Horizontal licenses are for individuals under the age of 21; vertical licenses are for individuals over the age of 21.

True

The distance between the two vehicles provides more space in case of an emergency.

True

When parking uphill with a curb, tired should face away from the curb.

True

What should you do when driving in snow?

Understand that snow may require use of windshield washer fluid to clear/clean the windshield If impossible to leave highway, stop beyond outboard end of guard rail, use cell phone to check conditions (not while driving) Look for an exit on the highway, check weather report

What program is available for educating motorcyclists?

Virginia Rider Training Program

_______________ is the distance you can see ahead of your vehicle.

Visual lead

What is the meaning of a yellow diamond?

Warning of a hazard

What is the sight distance rule?

We have to be able to stop in the distance we can see

A driver must __________ pedestrians in crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked.

Yield to

Most vehicles will float. Very little water on the road surface can cause loss of control.

Your engines radiator relies on air flow (i.e., the car moving) in order to cool the engine.

Hydroplaning occurs when:

a film of water builds up between the road surface and the vehicle's tires

The penalty for anyone under the age of 20 who is convicted of his/her first demerit offense is__________

a mandatory driver improvement course.

When a vehicle _______________ too quickly, weight moves to the rear.

accelerates

When preparing to drive, on what clock position should the hands be placed?

at 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock

What is the safest maneuver for avoiding collision if there is enough room?

braking

Car-top carriers affect ___________________ and _____________________.

breaking and steering

When do most skids occur?

breaking hard on slippery surface trying to accelerate too rapidly turning too quickly (all of. them)

In a work zone the __________ area is a safety barrier between you and the work zone.

buffer

If you experience power steering failure, you should:

continue steering until you can safely get off the roadway

When driving in a strong wind the driver should prepare to:

counter steer

__________________ are anything inside or outside of the vehicle that takes the driver's focus away from driving.

distractions

________________ compromises your cognitive, manual and/or visual abilities.

divided attention

What is the technology that helps a vehicle remain on it's intended path by preventing it from sliding sideways in a turn.

electronic stability control

How often must a driver's license

every 8 years

A 3 seconds following distance provides time to steer out of a problem on dry surfaces and brake out of a problem at speeds up to 70mph.

false

A BAC test measures how much alcohol is in your system and is usually determined by a walking test.

false

A designated driver gets their friends home safely after drinking only one drink at an event.

false

A speed limit is the maximum legal speed a driver can travel on a road under any conditions.

false

A train takes about 2 miles to stop when travelling 55 mph.

false

A zone is either open, closed, or changing. A changing zone has space where you can drive without restriction.

false

A zone is either open, closed, or changing. The open zone does not have space or an area available in the vehicle's path-of-travel.

false

All vehicles come equipped with the same vehicle technology systems.

false

Cellphones and texting are the only things that can distract drivers.

false

Do not travel more than 100 feet in a shared turn lane.

false

Driver inattention is the act of applying the mind to the driving task.

false

If a driver is convicted of road rage, there are stiff fines and penalties depending on the age of the driver.

false

If you are convicted of aggressive driving, your license could be suspended for 5 days or for as long as 3 months.

false

If you are under age 25, you cannot purchase, possess or consume alcohol.

false

No parking is allowed within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.

false

Over-the-counter drugs, like cold medicine, do not affect your ability to drive and make decisions?

false

Oversteer is also known as "plowing".

false

Quiet aggression while driving is cutting off, blocking, chasing, physically fighting or shooting.

false

Research indicates there is a difference in the crash risk if you use a hands-free or a hand-held cell phone. (VTTI)

false

Sleep related crashes are most common in older people, especially women,with grandchildren.

false

The Rear view Video System is a replacement for mirrors and turning your head to look.

false

The blindspot is the area behind the vehicle that the driver cannot see from the driver's seat.

false

The carburetor system routes dangerous gas from the engine out and away from the car to keep from affecting the occupants.

false

The cost of a tire indicates the expected life of a tire.

false

The purpose of motor vehicle registration is to establish a link between the seller and buyer?

false

The trip adviser, also called a key, is the map feature that shows you how to interpret symbols?

false

To prevent crashes, Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication can take control of the vehicle from the driver.

false

Understeer is known as "fishtailing".

false

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Communication do not have the potential to reduce or eliminate crashes through driver advisories, driver warnings, and vehicle and/or infrastructure controls.

false

When driving at night, drivers need to leave less space than they would in the daytime.

false

When driving in fog, use high beam headlights to illuminate the roadway?

false

When loading the vehicle for a road trip, load the interior first followed by the trunk area to reduce overload?

false

When parking facing downhill with a curb, the front tires face away from the curb.

false

When planning a route to drive, a GPS (Global Positioning System) can be useful and should be set while driving?

false

When stopping behind another vehicle to maintain a safe distance, the driver should be able to see the other vehicle's bumper.

false

The three major influences in a person's choice to drink are:

family, peers, media

What vision allows one to see distant objects more clearly than near ones?

farsighted

Before driving, when approaching a vehicle, name three things you should check.

fluid leaks, broken glass, condition of tires

Your ________ field of vision allows you to read and see details.

focal

If a ___________tire blows out, the vehicle will pull sharply in the direction of the blowout

front

From what direction should a driver approach the vehicle when parked at a curb?

front to observe traffic

_________is the natural force that constantly pulls to the Earth and affects an object's weight.

gravity

You must wear a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved __________when operating a moped.

helmet

The __________ a vehicle's center of gravity, the more unstable the vehicle becomes.

higher

Collector/distributor lanes on high-speed, high-density highways separate slower moving traffic and entering/exiting traffic from what?

higher-speed, through traffic

_______________ occurs when a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road and ride on top of a film of water.

hydroplaning

Alcohol affects the brain by:

impairing physical and intellectual operations, affecting judgement, working less efficiently

If you drive on the public roads of Virginia, you must submit to an alcohol or drug test when requested, This is known as the _____ law.

implied consent

When the roadway is divided by a physical barrier such as a median, ditch or guardrail, only traffic traveling ___________ of the school bus must stop when the school bus has its warning devices on or is loading or unloading passengers.

in the direction

The Law of Motion is also known as __________.

inertia

More than 50 percent of pedestrian-motorist crashes occur at ___________.

intersections

Where do one out of three fatal crashes occur?

intersections

If the anti-lock brake system light comes on briefly when you start the car:

it means your ABS is working

When two or more vehicles approach an intersection at the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the _____ shall yield the to the vehicle on the _____.

left, right

What crash-causing condition does electronic stability control prevent?

loss of traction

__________ lubricates, cleans and cools a vehicle's engine?

motor oil

Solid line indicates ______

no passing

When preparing to drive and when driving, where should the driver rest their left foot?

on the dead pedal

In addition to the GPS system, what other system in the vehicle do vehicle telematics use to provide location and vehicle functions?

on-board diagnostics

________ color signals a change and warns motorists of highway work zones.

orange

During an over-steering or skidding situation (i.e., rear-wheel lock-up), to which wheel does the electronic stability program apply the brake?

outer front wheel

_______________ is the series of continuous positions your vehicle will occupy while traveling toward your target area.

path of travel

How we interpret and understand information gathered by any of the five senses is defined as:

perception

________ describes the transfer of vehicle weight forward or backward?

pitch

You need to spend time behind the wheel and actively __________ visual searching skills!

practice

What mirror provides the widest field of view?

rear view mirror

The __________ supplies electrical current to a motor vehicle. Its main purpose is to feed the starter, which starts the engine.

rechargeable battery

When jump-starting a car, always connect this color lead to the positive terminal:

red

Communicate, change position and change speed are ways to:

reduce driving risk

When entering and proceeding through an intersection with other cars, _______________ is determined by a set of rules.

right of way

________________ occurs when a driver uses a vehicle or some other weapon to threaten or cause harm to another roadway user in response to a traffic incident.

road rage

________ describes when a vehicle shifts weight from side to side.

roll

Approximately half of all motor vehicle fatalities among 16-20-year-olds are _________crashes.

run off the road

The following statement, Why are these cars going so slow? is an example of:

self imposed anxiety

What is used to regulate traffic at a controlled intersection?

signs or traffic signals

A _________________ helps drivers organize information into meaningful categories so decisions can be made easily and quickly.

space management system

What is the two leading causes of work zone crashes?

speeding, distracted motorist

Select two gauges found on the instrument panel

speedometer odometer

If your engine catches on fire you should:

steer the vehicle out of traffic and away from buildings and people

You must ________ for stopped school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign.

stop

A white line found at most intersections is known as __________.

stop line

If there is a car beside a driver in the left lane and they need to avoid a car ahead, what should the driver do?

stop quickly or swerve right

Following another vehicle closely is known as _____________

tailgating

The following are distractions inside the vehicle:

talking, answering or texting on a cell phone, grooming activities, adjusting radio

If a rear tire blows out:

the wheel will wobble and you will feel a slight pull in the direction of the blowout

If your vehicle does not have ABS (braking system) use _______________ braking.

threshold braking

________________ will help to remove the alcohol or other drug combination from the circulatory system.

time

After buying a vehicle, you must ________________________ with the Department of Motor Vehicles?

title & register the vehicle

What are traffic calming devices designed to do?

to slow vehicles

What serves to grip the tire to the road?

traction

What mirror setting leaves large areas that cannot be seen in the mirrors on both sides of the vehicles?

traditional

What braking technique is used for sharp turns

train braking

A ________ ________ is a type of public transport bus service that is used on shorter distances.

transit bus

In a work zone the __________ area is where lanes narrow or merge, and the traffic pattern changes.

transition

The function of the __________ is to transfer engine power to the driveshaft and rear wheels, or front wheels in a front-wheel-drive vehicle.

transmission

A driver must stop when a school bus is loading or unloading passengers and the signals are on and there is no median between the driver and the bus.

true

A space management system helps drivers organize information into meaningful categories so decisions can be made easily and quickly allows drivers to evaluate potential risk using the principles of probability (will it happen?) and consequence (what will be gained or lost?).

true

A tire is considered significantly under inflated when its pressure is 25% below the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure.

true

Aggressive driving shall be punished as a Class 2 misdemeanor. However, aggressive driving with the intent to injure another person shall be punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

true

Alcohol and marijuana are a deadly combination behind the wheel. A driver under the influence of both increases their risk of a crash to 24 times that of a sober person.

true

All 50 states and the District of Columbia have laws in place to protect the public from drunk drivers (e.g., driving is illegal with BAC at or above 0.08%).

true

All States have "zero tolerance" laws (no alcohol in the circulatory system)for drivers under 21.

true

Being aware of "highway hypnosis" and "down time" are driver readiness tips for a road trip.

true

Bicyclists must follow the same right-of-way laws as motorists.

true

Blind Spot Warning technology recognizes when another vehicle is traveling diagonally behind the driver and signals the presence of the approaching car using indicators in the vehicle.

true

By working together, we can help keep people safe on the road—every day.

true

Checking traffic is the first step before changing lanes.

true

Curve speed warning technology alerts driver of upcoming sharp turns.

true

Drinking and driving is illegal at any age?

true

Driver fatigue impairs reaction time, judgement and vision.

true

Drivers must manage 6 zones around the vehicle and adjust position to maintain a safe margin of space that provides room to steer in an emergency.

true

High volume of traffic with many hazards Interactions with more roadway usersMultiple intersections with left and right turn lanes, stop signs and traffic signal lightsStores and businesses presentPublic transportationRush hour traffic These are characteristics of urban roadways.

true

If a driver is fatigued, it may take longer to process information or make decisions.

true

If found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol you will have to pay a fine, temporarily (or permanently) lose your license and may face jail time.

true

If you control your thoughts, you'll be able to control your emotions.

true

If you drive by your destination, you should complete a U-Turn at an intersection where it is allowed.

true

If you're looking at a map called "A Road Map of Virginia", you can expect to see interstate and state highways, plus major local roadways across the state.

true

In Virginia, sobriety checkpoints are allowed.

true

In addition to braking, you should leave yourself an "out" if the vehicle ahead of you "suddenly" stops?

true

Individuals could end up with a criminal record because of a DUI arrest.

true

It is now entirely possible for a buyer to shop for a vehicle while in line at the supermarket or waiting to pick up the kids?

true

It may be possible for a hacker to remotely access a vehicle's technology systems; but it may not always result in a hacker being able to access all parts of the vehicle systems.

true

Mitigating technology automatically acts without input to avoid or reduce the severity of a crash.

true

More young people do not drink than do drink?

true

On rural roadways, the following distance should be at least 3 seconds.

true

One way to avoid being the victim of an aggressive driver is don't engage.

true

Ones credit score will determine their interest rate when purchasing a vehicle.

true

Over-the-counter drugs, like cold medicine, can affect your ability to drive and make decisions.

true

Paracentral vision helps a driver to maintain their path-of-travel?

true

Reducing your speed is one of the best ways to handle dangerous road conditions.

true

SEEit is a three-step process that can help you understand what is going on in traffic and allows for planning and implementing a course of action.

true

Some vehicles aren't as expensive to purchase but are more expensive to own.

true

Stay within the posted speed limit.Look at least two blocks or two traffic signals ahead.Use the SEEiT system.Watch for situations with closed zones and line-of-sight restrictions. These are ways to adjust when driving on urban roadways.

true

The Forward Collision Warning System monitors the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to warn you of an impending crash.

true

The alternator is a generator of electric power in a vehicle.

true

The more cylinders in the engine, the more gasoline the vehicle will use.

true

The number one cause of teen deaths is distracted driving.(NHTSA)

true

The three point turn is considered the most dangerous.

true

The two main types of skids are over-steering and under-steering.

true

There are seven basic areas of operating space around a vehicle.

true

Types of aggression while driving are verbal, quiet and epic.

true

Under the law, if you are under 21, you can still be convicted for driving impaired with a Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.02%.

true

Under-inflated tires can increase your chances of losing control of your vehicle.

true

Using rude gestures may trigger aggression in other drivers.

true

Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) Communication includes notifying drivers about pedestrians and bicyclists.

true

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Communication enables vehicles to inform a driver of roadway hazards and dangerous situations that they cannot see.

true

Warning technology informs the driver of the need to act to avoid or reduce the severity of a crash.

true

When buying a vehicle, you should do your research?

true

When you drive a car in Virginia, you are giving implied consent that you will take a BAC test if asked. In Virginia if you do not you could suffer consequences even if you were not drinking at all.

true

With ABS brakes, in an emergency, it is most effective to press down hard on the brake pedal when stopping.

true

You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing.

true

You should never pass a funeral procession.

true

You should stay at least 500 feet away from emergency vehicles.

true

Young children are 4 times more distracting as passengers than adults. (AAA Foundation)

true

Your driver's license will be suspended a minimum of 7 days if you fail to take the field sobriety test.

true

A yellow line (broken or solid) in the center of a roadway indicates______________.

two way traffic

If the car refuses to turn with your steering input (_________________________) the ESC will take control and steer towards the ____________ curve.

understeering, inner

_______________ is compromised by the constantly changing weight on the tire patches.

vehicle balance

If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield?

vehicle on the left

For specific information about your vehicle's warning alerts, you should examine the:

vehicles owner's manual

When does Virginia law require the use of headlights?

whenever windshield wipers are in use, during inclement weather (rain, fog, snow), from sunset to sunrise

________ ________ are areas set up by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) where roadwork takes place and may involve closures, detours, and moving equipment.

work zones

________ describes the transfer of the vehicle's weight when the rear-end swings to the right, to the left, or back and forth.

yaw

How often is every vehicle registered in Virginia and operated or parked on a highway within the Commonwealth required to pass an inspection of its mechanism and equipment by an official inspection station?

yearly


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