I Drive Smart Quiz Answers (Virginia)

At 40 mph, ___________ of pedestrians survive impact with a vehicle. 90% 50% 10% none of the above

10%

According to Virginia law, how far does a driver need to be from a cyclist? 3 feet 5 feet 7 feet 10 feet

3 feet

For drivers under age 18,__ hours of practice must be recorded in the practice Skills Log. 45 50 30 40

45

To obtain a provisional license in Virginia: A new driver must be registered for driver education. A new driver must have held a learner's instructional permit for 18 months. A new driver must successfully complete 40 hours of practice driving. A new driver must pass a skills test administered by I Drive Smart.

A new driver must pass a skills test administered by I Drive Smart.

Distracted pedestrians are: A small problem A problem that is growing more serious annually A problem that is becoming less significant every year Not a problem

A problem that is growing more serious annually

A red indicator light on a dashboard indicates: A minor vehicle malfunction. A serious vehicle malfunction needs to be addressed immediately. A vehicle malfunction that needs to be addressed but is not urgent. A vehicle system that is operating.

A serious vehicle malfunction needs to be addressed immediately.

According to VA vehicle law, it is illegal for holders to text and drive. Learners permit Provisional Full license All of the selections

All of the selections

According to the Virginia Driver Manual, pedestrians have the right of way: At street crossings. At any crosswalk whether marked or unmarked. If a driver is turning on a steady green or when making a right turn on red. All of the selections

All of the selections

Implied consent means? You agreed to be tested for the presence of alcohol while driving You agreed to be tested for the presence of illegal drugs while driving. More severe penalties for refusing to be tested All the selections

All the selections

According to Virginia Vehicle Law, open containers are? Any open bottles of any liquid. Any alcohol that is not as originally packaged. Any open container, no matter what is in the container None of the selections

Any alcohol that is not as originally packaged.

To avoid driving impaired a driver should not use Any drug that would limit their abilities Illegal drugs Prescription drugs Over the counter drugs

Any drug that would limit their abilities

Speed limits through work zones: Change with traffic conditions. Are usually reduced for worker safety. Remain the same. Increase to accommodate a higher volume of traffic.

Are usually reduced for worker safety.

A driver should be ______________ from the vehicle in front of him/her. At least 2 seconds At least 2 car lengths At least 3 - 4 seconds At least 3 - 4 car lengths

At least 3 - 4 seconds

When is a provisional license holder under 18 not allowed to drive without special permissions? Between 8AM and 9PM Between 12:00 am and 4:00 am Between 5:01 am and 11:59 pm. Between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Between 12:00 am and 4:00 am

A driver must if an emergency vehicle on the side of the road with lights flashing and/or sirens on? Slow down by at least 20 mph for 1 mile Change lanes immediately Ignore the vehicle and focus on driving Change lanes if safe and/or reduce vehicle speed.

Change lanes if safe and/or reduce vehicle speed.

The legal definition of aggressive driving is Being rude to law enforcement and other drivers while driving. Being rude to law enforcement when given a citation. Committing two moving violations at the same time Committing three moving violations at the same time

Committing three moving violations at the same time

A driver should use S.E.E.: Only when preparing to drive Only backing up Only when turning Consistently when driving

Consistently when driving

If you have unexpectedly driven off the road and want to return to it, you should: Brake hard. Jerk the steering wheel to the left. Ease off the accelerator and carefully steer back onto the roadway. Push hard on the gas pedal to spin wheel.

Ease off the accelerator and carefully steer back onto the roadway.

A weave lane: Allows a driver to stop and fix any vehicle issues safely Allows a driver to weave onto expressway traffic with no yielding. Forces drivers who are entering and exiting the highway to use the same space. Forces drivers to come to a complete stop before entering an expressway.

Forces drivers who are entering and exiting the highway to use the same space.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Enhanced Mirror Settings? Night time glare is eliminated or removed. Blind spots are minimized. Head checks are no longer necessary. It limits the amount of time a driver must look away from the front of the car.

Head checks are no longer necessary.

Idling gas powered vehicles after starting and before driving away is: Recommended to make sure vehicle is ready to drive. Not recommended because it may cause the car to overheat. Recommended because it allows the vehicle to come to operating temperature before driving away. Is illegal if the vehicle is left unattended and is not necessary.

Is illegal if the vehicle is left unattended and is not necessary.

As a driver under the age of 21, your maximum legal BAC (Zero Tolerance) is: Less than .02% Less than .05% Less than .07% Less than .08%

Less than .02%

Which of the following are true about large trucks and busses? Large trucks and busses have a smaller blind spot than cars. Large trucks and busses take less space to make a right turn. Large trucks and busses have a shorter stopping distance. Many people are killed in crashes involving large trucks or busses every year.

Many people are killed in crashes involving large trucks or busses every year.

A person who has a Learner's Instructional Permit: May drive with the supervision of any licensed driver. May drive without someone supervising. Must drive with a person 21 years or older or a sibling at least 18 years old. Must drive with a person 18 or older who has held a license for at least 3 years.

Must drive with a person 21 years or older or a sibling at least 18 years old

If a learner's permit holder is convicted of committing a moving violation, he/she: Must restart the 9 month waiting period to be eligible for a provisional license. Must complete the Driver Improvement Program on line. Must wait until he/she is 21 to receive a driver's license. None of the selections

Must restart the 9 month waiting period to be eligible for a provisional license.

When starting a vehicle, the gear selector should be in P (Park) N (Neutral) D (Drive) D1

N (Neutral)

If your accelerator fails, which gear should you shift into? Park Reverse Neutral Drive

Neutral

What type of sign is this? Warning sign Guide sign Regulatory sign Construction sign

Regulatory sign

SEE stands for: Seek Exercise Evaluate See Everything Exactly Search Evaluate Execute See Exercise Everything

Search Evaluate Execute

If two vehicles arrive at intersection, which driver must yield? The driver who is making a left turn across the travel path The driver who arrives first at an intersection The driver who is driving on a large public road The driver on the left if both drivers arrive at the same time.

The driver who is making a left turn across the travel path

Once a parent/guardian signs for a provisional license: It cannot be taken away. The license can be cancelled by written request from the parent or guardian. He/she will receive points on his/her driver's license if the new driver commits an offense. None of the selections

The license can be cancelled by written request from the parent or guardian.

A driver may pass if: There is a single broken yellow line between the two lanes There are two solid yellow lanes between the two lanes There is a solid yellow lane on his/her side of the road There is a double white line between two lanes of travel.

There is a single broken yellow line between the two lanes

The purpose of traffic signs is: To direct, to decide, to stop. To observe, to direct, to guide. To stop, to warn, to decide. To regulate, to warn, to guide.

To regulate, to warn, to guide.

The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings is to? Warn drivers of hazards ahead. Provide hazards ahead. Indicate a lower speed limit. Guide drivers to a rest area.Warn drivers of hazards ahead.

Warn drivers of hazards ahead.

When does a driver need to signal in a single lane roundabout? Only when entering Only when exiting No need to signal your intentions When entering and exiting

When entering and exiting

The sign to the right indicates: You are lost You have parked incorrectly Your signals are flashing incorrectly You are going the wrong way on a one way street.

You are going the wrong way on a one way street.

The symbol on the right indicates __________ when lit. You have plenty of oil. You need to change your oil. You need to change types of oil. Your oil pressure is bad and you need to stop immediately.

Your oil pressure is bad and you need to stop immediately.

If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind, you should: stop in your lane and allow the emergency vehicle to get around you. move as close as possible to the edge of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass you. flash your lights to warn drivers ahead. call 911 to report the emergency vehicle.

move as close as possible to the edge of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass you.

Gas tank This symbol indicates ______when lit. your vehicle's gas tank is working properly your vehicle's gas tank is full your vehicle's gas tank has a leak your vehicle's gas tank is empty or nearing empty

your vehicle's gas tank is empty or nearing empty

A new driver under the age of 18 is required to practice night driving for at least __ hours. 15 12 6 8

15

Which of the following is good advice when driving on the same road with a motorcycle? Always speed up to pass them. Do not attempt to share a lane with a motorcycle. Never allow a motorcycle to follow closely behind you. Always honk your horn when passing a motorcycle.

Do not attempt to share a lane with a motorcycle.

If your engine fails (completely shuts down) what should you do with your brake? Keep a firm steady pressure on your brake. Keep light pressure on your brake. Press your brake every 3 -4 seconds to avoid lock up. Do not touch your brake.

Do not touch your brake.

Any time a driver that hits anything, person, property, or even a pet, and fails to stop it is called a: Smash and grab. Hit and run. Rude and crude. There is no special name.

Hit and run.

If a driver needs to turn right at an intersection and the signal is red, The driver must turn right immediately The driver must turn right after searching the intersection The driver may turn right after checking the intersection and if a right turn on red is permitted The driver must wait until the light turns green

The driver may turn right after checking the intersection and if a right turn on red is permitted

A parking brake: can be called an emergency brake because it WILL ALWAYS STOP a vehicle if its brakes fail. is used to secure a vehicle only when parked on a steep incline. is used to secure a vehicle when parked. will not allow vehicle to move if in place.

is used to secure a vehicle when parked.

This symbol when lit indicates: your battery is fully charged. your battery is not fully charged. your electrical system is not working properly. your electrical system is fully charged.

your electrical system is not working properly.

Coolant leaks can be dangerous because? Leaking coolant is attractive to and poisonous for animals. A lack of coolant can cause your engine to overheat. A lack of coolant can cause damage to your radiator. All of the selections

All of the selections

Dangerous elements of mixed use roads are: Parked cars Distracted pedestrians Drivers searching for their destinations and not paying attention. All of the selections

All of the selections

How might a driver know if he/she is at risk of hitting a pothole? There have been a series of significant storms. There is a standing puddle in the road. All of the vehicles in front of you are slowing down. All of the selections

All of the selections

If you are convicted of a traffic violation with a provisional license: Your eighteen month waiting period will begin again. You will have to take Driver Improvement. Repeated citations will lead to suspension and revocation of your driving privilege. All of the selections

All of the selections

If you cause damage to an unattended vehicle, you should: Attempt to locate the driver of the damaged vehicle. Leave a note with the contact information of the owner of your vehicle. Leave a note with the tag number of your vehicle. All of the selections

All of the selections

The ACC setting on an ignition switch: Allows a driver to turn on some of a vehicle's features without turning on the vehicle. Can drain a battery quickly Is not necessary to turn on vehicle hazard flashers All of the selections

All of the selections

What makes a left turn across traffic dangerous? A driver may have limited visibility A driver has many places to check for other road users If struck, a driver is only protected by the door and possibly an airbag All of the selections

All of the selections

When must a vehicle yield to a pedestrian? When a pedestrian is in the crosswalk When a pedestrian is waiting to cross a street When a pedestrian is exiting his/her vehicle All of the selections

All of the selections

When searching, a driver should look: At what is immediately in front of his/her vehicle. At what is behind his/her vehicle. At what is 10 - 15 seconds ahead of his/her vehicle. All of the selections

All of the selections

Which of the following is true about driving over bridges? They can be crowded. They often have limited visibility. They usually have no shoulder that can be used for emergencies All of the selections

All of the selections

While driving, a new driver under 18 is prohibited from_____________ . Texting a family member. Having a BAC of .02 or greater. All of the selections Using a cell phone to call family.

All of the selections

Who of the following can overrule a traffic signal? Crossing Guard. Police Officer State Trooper All of the selections

All of the selections

Why should a driver conduct a pre-entry check? Allows driver to check for anyone behind the vehicle. Allows driver to check for low or flat tires. Allows driver to check for leaking fluids. All of the selections

All of the selections

When taking your skills test, you must: Wear your seatbelt.. All of the selections. Follow all traffic laws. Cooperate with all other roadway users.

All of the selections.

According to Virginia Driver Education, who should be wearing a seat belt? Only passengers under 18 and the driver Only front seat passengers and the driver. Only passengers under 21 and the driver. All passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle.

All passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle.

What are "No Zones?" Areas that are off limits to passenger vehicles. Lanes created especially for large trucks. Areas of limited visibility for large trucks where smaller vehicles should not linger. Areas that are reserved for official and emergency vehicles.

Areas of limited visibility for large trucks where smaller vehicles should not linger.

When a driver gets to a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk, a driver should stop? Before the back of the vehicle enters the intersection. Before the front of the vehicle enters the intersection. When the front of the vehicle is even with the stop sign. Before the front of the vehicle is even with the stop sign.

Before the front of the vehicle enters the intersection.

Which groups can sanction you if you are convicted of drinking and driving: DMV and your school district Court system and the DMV Court system and your school Only the DMV

Court system and the DMV

How long do alcohol-related charges stay on a driving record: Two years Five years Until you renew your license Forever

Forever

Which of the following should you do if you have a tire blow out? Brake hard. Grip the steering wheel firmly to maintain control of the car. If possible, drive to the nearest service station. Continue driving normally.

Grip the steering wheel firmly to maintain control of the car.

Which of the following is true about speed limits on highways? Law enforcement does not stop a driver unless a driver is going more than 10 mph over the speed limit. Every interstate has a speed lane where you can go as faster than the posted speed limit. Speed limits are limits you obey regardless of weather or road conditions. Higher speeds contribute to more deaths and more severe injuries.

Higher speeds contribute to more deaths and more severe injuries.

The condition of a vehicle riding on a film of water is known as: Lane surfing. Hydroplaning. Skimming . Understeering.

Hydroplaning.

During the first year of the provisional period, provisional license holders under the age of 18: Must have all passengers in the front seat. May have as many passengers as will fit into their vehicles. May only transport one non-family passenger under the age of 18. May only have passengers during daytime hours.

May only transport one non-family passenger under the age of 18.

A yield sign? Means that a driver must stop before entering traffic. Means that a driver should give way to other drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists. Means two roads are separating. Are frequently found in residential neighborhoods.

Means that a driver should give way to other drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists.

What is the meaning of this sign? Sharp curve Sharp right turn Merging traffic Stay to the right

Merging traffic

What type of sign is this? Guide sign Regulatory sign Construction sign None of the selections

None of the selections

You _____be cited for drowsy driving. Will Could Might None of the selections

None of the selections

When starting a vehicle, a driver should have: One foot on the accelerator and one foot on the brake. One foot on the brake and the other on the "dead pedal." One foot on the accelerator and parking brake engaged. One foot on the brake and the parking brake engaged.

One foot on the brake and the parking brake engaged.

According to Virginia Driver Education Curriculum, if a driver consumes alcohol Plan not to drive. Only drive during daylight hours. Eat plenty of food to absorb the excess alcohol. Monitor their BAC so that they know that they are safe.

Plan not to drive.

What is the most important and safest thing a driver can do before starting his/her car? Lock doors Check around vehicle Put on seat belt and put away electronics Make sure gas tank is full

Put on seat belt and put away electronics

When traveling on snowy roads what adjustment should a driver make? Increase speed to avoid emergency vehicles. Flash headlights every 30 seconds to increase visibility. Reduce speed to avoid problems with reduced traction. Sound horn when approaching intersections.

Reduce speed to avoid problems with reduced traction.

What should a driver do when he/she gets to a speed bump? Maintain current speed Accelerate Brake Reduce speed to suggested limit

Reduce speed to suggested limit

When entering an expressway, in the acceleration lane you should: Search for a gap in traffic and adjust your speed to the speed of traffic. Set the cruise control for highway speed. Stop and check for a suitable gap. Get as close to the vehicle ahead of as possible so you can merge in the same gap.

Search for a gap in traffic and adjust your speed to the speed of traffic.

Which of the following is true? A driver is safer when thrown out of the car in a crash. Airbags have made seatbelts unnecessary. In the car is on fire or submerged in water, a seat belt will make it harder to escape. Seatbelts can cause damage in a crash, but less damage than if a driver was not belted.

Seatbelts can cause damage in a crash, but less damage than if a driver was not belted.

What is the first thing a driver should do after deciding to make a turn? Stop when necessary Signal at least 100 feet from turn Slow down Put down any electronic devices

Signal at least 100 feet from turn

What must a driver do at a flashing yellow light? Be ready for a traffic light ahead. Stop and with until the light stops flashing. Stop and proceed only when the path is clear. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Which line is used to mark the right side of the road? Broken yellow. Broken white. Solid yellow. Solid white.

Solid white.

A flashing red light at an intersection means a driver must? Stop and wait until it stops flashing. Stop only if there is cross traffic. Stop and proceed with caution when clear. To regulate, to warn, to guide.

Stop and proceed with caution when clear.

What can a driver do from a shared left turn lane? Turn off or turn onto a multi-lane road Pass other drivers who are blocking traffic Drive for several miles until he/she finds an appropriate place to turn off Make a right turn

Turn off or turn onto a multi-lane road

Which of these is a safe thing to do when driving through a tunnel? Turn on lights and take off sunglasses. Drive through as quickly as possible. Turn off your lights and put on your sunglasses. Turn on your hazard lights when entering.

Turn on lights and take off sunglasses.

When driving in fog: Use low beam headlights. Use high beam headlights for better visibility. Use your hour at 10 second intervals. Turn on the heat in your vehicle.

Use low beam headlights.

The best way to reverse a vehicle when turning is to: Use mirrors and back up cameras (if available). Turn around to check thoroughly and then use your mirrors. Turn your body so it is facing the direction you are going and use one hand to steer straight. Back up as quickly as possible because it is a risky maneuver.

Use mirrors and back up cameras (if available).

When does a driver have to stop for a school bus? When the bus' yellow lights are flashing. When the bus is stopped at a stop light. When the red lights are flashing and there is no barrier between your vehicle and the bus. Only if your vehicle is behind the bus.

When the red lights are flashing and there is no barrier between your vehicle and the bus.

In a school zone, when might a driver need to stop? Whenever school is in session Whenever there are students on the sidewalk Whenever there are school buses on the street Whenever directed by a signal or crossing guard

Whenever directed by a signal or crossing guard