drivers ed

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When you turn a car on, all warning lights come on and then turn off. If any light stays on, it is an indicator that there is a problem with that system. (t/F)

true

You should change your (conventional) oil every 3,000 - 5,000 miles.

true

this is the temperature warning light (true/false)

true

A driver over 21 years of age is considered to be "driving while intoxicated" if a chemical test shows a reading of at least _____ percent.

.08

A new driver under the age of 18 is limited to ___ passenger(s) (non-family members) under the age of 21.

1

Lane position ____ provides maximum space within the lane on each side of the vehicle.

1

It takes a train going 50 mph approximately ____ to stop safely.

1 ½ miles (26 football fields)

Adjust the drivers seat to allow at least ____ in between the drivers chest and the steering wheel.

10-12 inches

An applicant for a learner's permit must score ___ on the signs test.

100%

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

In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least

15 years and 6 months

The minimum age to receive a driver's license in Virginia is

16 and 3 months

All passengers under the age of _____ must have a seatbelt on in the vehicle, regardless of their seating position.

18

A following interval of _____ seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas on dry surfaces at speeds up to 35 mph.

2

Most cars will float away in how many feet of water?

2

Your visual lead time should be at least ___________ ahead.

20 seconds

The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is

21 (if not an immediate family member) 18 (if immediate family member)

Drivers who text are ____________ times more likely to get involved in a crash.

23

The proper position to begin a right turn is lane position

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 choosing a spot for a turnabout, you should have at least ___ feet of visibility.

500

Drivers must manage all _____ zones around the vehicle.

6

A following interval of 4 seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas on dry surfaces at speeds up to ____ mph.

70

Your hands should be in the clock positions of ____ and _____ on the steering wheel.

8,4

Dirt on the lens of your headlights can reduce visibility by up to _____ percent

90

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

What checks should you performs on your vehicle every 2 months?

coolant / antifreeze seatbelts oil brake fluid

What is the meaning of this roadway warning sign?

crossroads

What is a driver error that may cause a negative reaction by other drivers?

cruising in passing lanes

The left foot should be placed on the ______which is also used as a footrest, for balance and stability.

dead pedal

An horizontal rectangle shaped sign will give the motorist

directions

On the selector lever, D stands for

drive

Three factors that increase risk when driving are:

driver behavior, driver state of mind, driving conditions

The head restraint should be positioned just above the

ears

Deciding to slow down in case a small child is following that ball is an example of

evaluating

Your field of vision is

everything within 180 degrees in front of you

Pushing down on the brake and checking to see if a child is coming would be an example of

executing

If there is a NO LEFT TURN sign at an intersection, it is still legal to make a U-Turn.

false

If this blue light is visible, it means that your high beams head lights ARE NOT WORKING.

false

If you feel the brake pedal pulsating when ABS is working, you should immediately take your vehicle to a service center.

false

On the gear selector lever, R stands for right. (T/F)

false

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

When ABS activates, you should pump the brakes to keep it working.

false

To read signs, you need to have good

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

Which force of nature will pull your vehicle down a hill faster than you sometimes anticipate?

gravity

Limited access highways

have no traffic lights are also known as expressways have exits and entrances only at certain locations

When braking, the proper technique is

heel on the floor, and press down on the brake with your right foot

Which is NOT a characteristic of an expressway?

high rate of collisions

A dulled, drowsy, trance-like condition while driving is known as

highway hypnosis

In which of the following areas is it illegal to pass another vehicle?

hills curves railroad crossings

Safety belts are designed to allow the strongest bones to absorb the forces in a crash. Your seatbelt should fit snugly across your ______, chest and _______.

hips; shoulder

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.

implied consent

DO NOT PASS.....

in curves going up hills in intersections

If your anti-lock braking system light comes on briefly when you start the car,

it means your ABS system IS working

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

When you are being passed.....

maintain speed

The penalty for anyone less than 20 who is convicted of his/her first demerit violation is

mandatory driving school

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

To reduce your risk on urban roadways, when driving past parked vehicles on the side of the roadway:

move to the left portion of the lane

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

a solid lane indicates

no passing

A driver may pass a vehicle on the right

on a multilane highway when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane

Where is the turn signal lever located?

on the left side of the steering column

A driver's license expires

on the licensee's birthday every 8 years

The largest and most dangerous of a large truck's blind spots is found

on the right side or passenger side of the truck

One major reason for motorcycle accidents is

other motorists cannot see them, especially in high traffic and at night

For specific information about your vehicles warning alerts, you should examine the

owners manual

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 is first affected by fatigue, drugs and speed.

peripheral

Turning for most driving should involve which steering method?

push-pull-slide

You should use the _________________ method of steering when performing most driving maneuvers.

push/pull/slide

When parked in a parking lot, approach the vehicle from the_____________, to observe people and objects around the vehicle

rear

When encountering a bicyclist on a roadway,

reduce your speed and pass when it is safe to do so expect the unexpected

A footprint around the vehicle___________

represents what you can't see on the ground around the vehicle

When driving an automatic transmission car, the only foot that should be used to control the accelerator and the brake is the _______ foot.

right

_________ is the potential that a chosen action may lead to an undesirable outcome.

risk

Which of these is the term for a car that tumbles from side to side, in a tipping motion?

roll

A pentagon shaped sign indicates:

school crossing or school zone

The S in SEEit stands for

search

The correct procedure for entering an expressway is

search ahead and behind for gaps in traffic, signal, adjust speed, merge and blend with traffic

Seeing the ball in the road is an example of

searching

When parallel parking, you should begin with your ________ even with the side mirror of vehicle you want to park behind.

side mirror

When making a U-turn it is very important to look for

signs indicating that you can make a legal u-turn oncoming traffic and cross traffic turning right

The number one cause of accidents in Virginia is

speeding

Three words to remember for ABS braking are....

stomp, stay, steer

Circadian rhythm fatigue is a result of

the body's natural "down time"

When making a U-turn, make sure to turn into

the farthest lane

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

One reason to use a three point turn is

there is no drive way available and traffic is light

When greater pressure is applied to the accelerator to increase speed to pass someone or merge it is called _________ acceleration

thrust

Why is it important to position our head on the head restraint correctly?

to prevent whiplash

A red X over a lane means

travel in that lane is prohibited

ABS allows you to steer while applying maximum braking pressure.

true

An open zone is an area of space that is clear, and would allow you to be able to move your car into that space.

true

Full synthetic oil can be changed every 6,000 - 10,000 miles.

true

If this light comes on and stays on when you start your car, have the air bags serviced immediately.

true

It is better to back out of traffic than to back into traffic.

true

Motorist speeding is a major factor in crashes with pedestrians. (T/F)

true

Selecting a target means to choose the spot where you want your car to go.

true

The driver is legally responsible for all passengers under 18 to have their seatbelts on.

true

The safest way to turn your car around to head in the opposite direction is to go around the block.

true

When parking uphill with a curb,

turn your wheels away from the curb

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

two way traffic

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 implied consent law

A lane in which vehicles exit and enter an expressway is called a

weave lane

To search effectively, drivers need to know

what to look for how to evaluate what they see where to look

HOV lanes are marked with a

white diamond

This vehicle control symbol helps you locate

windsheild wipers

Backing into a driveway is considered a

2 point turn

To safely pass another vehicle, start from a position

2 seconds back

Air bags deploy at speeds up to

200 mph

When approaching the crest of a hill, lane position ___ is recommended.

3

You would use lane position _______ when an emergency vehicle is coming behind you with sirens flashing.

3

A CLOSED zone is an area of space that is clear, and would allow you to be able to move your car into that space.

false

During warmer weather, your tire pressure will decrease. (T/F)

false

The backup camera is on at all times. (true,false)

false

The hood release lever opens the _____.

hood

The i in SEEiT stands for

in

This sign indicates

slippery when wet

Which is NOT a characteristic of urban roadways?

Pedestrians and bicyclists are not permitted

To operate a motorcycle in Virginia, you may have

a motorcycle license a driver's license with an endorsement

Most human injuries in motor vehicle crashes result from

a second impact of the occupants against the vehicle

Interstate signs are shaped like

a sheild

As you make your right turn, you should look

at a target in your path of travel

Reference points are necessary_______________________.

because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen to judge your vehicle's position

What items should be kept in your can in an emergency kit?

blanket crackers / nabs / non-perishible food flashlight bottled water first aid kit

What does the BGE method help to eliminate/reduce?

blind spots and glare

BAC is

blood alcohol concentration

Most cars (with the exception of older modles), will not start until the driver depresses the

brake

Which force of nature causes you to turn your steering wheel to counter act it, during a curve in the road?

centrifugal force

Safety belts should be positioned across the _____, shoulder, and over the

chest; hips

A red light is an example of a(n)_______ area.

closed

When driving on a road that curves to the left:

Approach the curve in the right portion, then accelerate out of the apex

The first E in SEEit stands for

Evaluate

The second E in SEEit stands for

Execute

An interstate route with even numbers travels north/south. (T/F)

False

Runaway ramps are a good place to pull into if you are having basic car trouble. (T/F)

False

The use of cruise control can help control a vehicle in snow. (T/F)

False

When descending long hills, turn on cruise control. (T/F)

False

When passing a bicyclist the law sates you must give him/her a minimum of 3 feet. (T/F)

False

The penalties for the various offenses for DWI may be:

Fines, loss of license, jail, and prosecution

a diamond road marking indicates

HOV lane

When driving on gravel or dirt roadways:

Reduce your speed and increase your following distance

The space management system we will use is the

SEEiT system

The correct order of steps for changing lanes or passing is.....

Signal, Mirrors, Over the Shoulder, Go

When passing someone riding a bicycle ahead of you:

Slow your speed and increase the space between you and the bicyclist

The entrance to an expressway has three areas. What are they?

The entrance ramp, the acceleration lane and the merge area

The T in SEEiT stands for

Time

An alternate route that travels around the city begins with an even number. (T/F)

True

Roundabouts have significantly lower crash and fatality rates than intersections. (T/F)

True

When making your turn you should accelerate at the apex of the turn. (T/F)

True

What checks should you perform on your vehicle WEEKLY?

Windshield Wipers outside lights Emergency Kit tires

Which of these is the term for a car that loses traction in the back, and causes the rear end of the car to swing from side to side?

yaw

The railroad crossing warning sign is considered to have the same meaning as a_______.

yeild sign

General warning signs are

yellow

Under the _______ law, persons less than 21 may lose the privilege to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above.

zero tolerance

Drivers less than 21 with a BAC of .02 or above may lose their license under the

zero tolerance law


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