Driver's Ed
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
