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In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least ____. - ✔✔15 years & 6 months old Vehicles registered in Virginia must be inspected ____. - ✔✔once a year You are covered by your parents' insurance policy while driving with a learner's permit. - ✔✔True 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 In Virginia, you must have a special license to drive a motorcycle. - ✔✔True An applicant for a learner's permit must score ___ on the signs test. - ✔✔100% Your decision to become an organ donor should be ___. - ✔✔recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance coverage in the event of a crash. - ✔✔False The penalty for anyone less than 20 who is convicted of his/her first demerit violation is ___. - ✔✔mandatory driver improvement class There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients. - ✔✔False The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibility law in Virginia is ___. - ✔✔25,000/50,000/20,
A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18. - ✔✔ 1 There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution. - ✔✔True The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is ___. - ✔✔21 or 18 (if immediate family member) Under the ___ law, persons less than 21 may lose the privilege to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above. - ✔✔zero tolerance The type of license which will allow a person to drive a large truck or van designed for 16 or more passengers is a ___. - ✔✔CDL If you are less than 18, you will receive your permanent license from ___. - ✔✔Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court A driver's license expires ___. - ✔✔on the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5 The minimum age to receive a driver's license in Virginia is ___. - ✔✔16 and 3 months A train's speed ___. - ✔✔will appear slower than it is It takes a train going 50 mph approximately ___ to stop safely. - ✔✔1 1/2 miles When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren, you should ___. - ✔✔pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle In this situation, indicate who has the right of way. - ✔✔no one
red light steady amber light flashing red light flashing amber light steady green light green arrow - ✔✔red light: stop - remain stopped steady amber light: red light is coming, clear the intersection flashing red light: stop - go when the way is clear flashing amber light: proceed with caution steady green light: go if the way is clear green arrow: protected turn/go in direction of arrow You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ___ feet of an approaching vehicle. - ✔✔ 500 The use of cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways. - ✔✔False An important point to remember in skid control is ___. - ✔✔do not brake, look where you want the vehicle to go, steer in the direction you want to go According to Virginia law, you must turn into ___. - ✔✔the first open lane going in your direction A solid line indicates ___. - ✔✔no passing The basic color for construction signs is ___. - ✔✔orange General warning signs are ___. - ✔✔yellow Red signs indicate ___. - ✔✔prohibitive or stop
This hand signal indicates ___. - ✔✔right turn This sign indicates ___. - ✔✔slippery when wet The shape of this sign indicates ___. - ✔✔railroad crossing A yellow line (solid or broken) in the center of a roadway indicates ___. - ✔✔two way traffic The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is ___. - ✔✔ 25 The correct method of steering through a turn is ___. - ✔✔push/pull/slide This sign indicates ___. - ✔✔lane reduction The shape of this sign indicates ___. - ✔✔regulatory You must park at least ___ feet from a fire hydrant. - ✔✔ 15 When parking downhill with a curb, ___. - ✔✔turn the wheels toward the curb The shape of this sign indicates ___. - ✔✔yield The side view mirrors should be adjusted to the contemporary (BGE) mirror setting, which means the driver can see ___. - ✔✔the vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle When the mirrors are set correctly, there is no need to check blind zones. - ✔✔False
Locking the doors ensures that they will not fly open during a crash. - ✔✔False When seated properly, the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel. - ✔✔True Tire pressure should be checked ___. - ✔✔weekly Which of the following is NOT a necessary step when approaching a vehicle? - ✔✔check tire tread depth with a penny The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly ___. - ✔✔across the hips The driver should set accessories before putting the vehicle in drive. - ✔✔True The head restraint should be adjusted ___. - ✔✔just above the ears See image. - ✔✔A. windshield wipers B. alternator C. accessory power outlet D. air bag readiness E. seat belt reminder F. low fuel G. monitors the anti-lock brake system H. rear defroster I. oil pressure indicator J. high beam indicator Head restraints are designed to help reduce ___. - ✔✔whiplash injuries
Gears below drive provide more engine power. - ✔✔True When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left. - ✔✔False Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel.
- ✔✔True Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off. - ✔✔True The horn should NOT be used to ___. - ✔✔show anger When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on. - ✔✔True All vehicles have adjustable head restraints. - ✔✔False Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving. - ✔✔True When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park. - ✔✔True The turn signal will always cancel after a turn. - ✔✔False If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily. - ✔✔False Cruise control ___. - ✔✔allows a driver to select and travel at a set speed, works at speeds above 25 mph, should not be used on slippery surfaces
Braking just short of lockup is known as ___. - ✔✔threshold braking What is the best lane position for a right turn? - ✔✔ 3 Vehicle A is in lane position ___. - ✔✔ 2 Blindzones are greatly reduced by the use of contemporary mirror settings. - ✔✔True To correctly adjust the left side view mirrors, the driver will need to place his/her head against the side window. - ✔✔True The pavement area in front of the vehicle which cannot be seen by the driver is about 3 car lengths. - ✔✔False In the contemporary mirror setting, the side view mirror is set to see the lane next to your vehicle. - ✔✔True Blind spots are areas you cannot see in either your mirrors or peripheral vision. - ✔✔True The BGE mirror setting is always the best mirror setting. - ✔✔False When the pavement line or curb appears to run through the middle of the vehicle's hood, the vehicle is ___. - ✔✔ 3 - 6 inches from the curb The vision used to judge depth and position is ___. - ✔✔central Line of sight is ___. - ✔✔the distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking
When driving, you should ___. - ✔✔look at least 20 seconds ahead, check your rearview mirrors, check your sideview mirrors Reference points are necessary ___. - ✔✔to judge your vehicle's position and because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen front the driver's seat Reference points are the same for all drivers. - ✔✔False With the BGE mirror setting, ___. - ✔✔a vehicle passing should appear in the sideview mirror before it leave the rearview mirror, glare from the lights of a passing vehicle is reduced, a vehicle will appear in the driver's peripheral vision before leaving the sideview mirror If there is a restriction within your line of sight, it is known as ___. - ✔✔a closed area Your target should be ___. - ✔✔a fixed object ahead, located in the center of your path of travel, 20 - 30 seconds ahead If the front bumper is 3-6 inches from the curb line, the line of sign will extend from the driver ___. - ✔✔through the front window (near the mirror) The accepted procedure for backing straight is to place the left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position and look over the right shoulder. - ✔✔True To back to the right, the driver will need to steer left. - ✔✔False When stopping on the right side of the road, you need to position your vehicle in lane position 3. - ✔✔True When coming to a stop, it is a good idea to tap your brakes before applying full pressure to let others know what your intentions are. - ✔✔True
It is not necessary to signal if you are pulling to the curb to stop. - ✔✔False Which vision is first affected by fatigue, drugs and speed? - ✔✔peripheral Your visual lead time should be ___. - ✔✔20 seconds The distance needed for steering around an object is shorter than the distance needed to brake for the object at speeds over 25. - ✔✔True A driver should establish a visual search pattern to identify potential risk situations. - ✔✔True The visual search pattern includes ___. - ✔✔the visual lead area, line of sight, path of travel The average field of vision is 125 degrees. - ✔✔False If the line of sight and the path of travel are not the same, you should reduce your speed. - ✔✔True To read signs, you need good ___. - ✔✔focal vision Your field of vision is ___. - ✔✔what you can see while looking ahead A driver uses his/her ___ vision to detect the motion from the sides. - ✔✔peripheral As speed increases, more steering input is need for vehicle response. - ✔✔False Average foot reaction time is ___. - ✔✔3/4 second
The vision used to judge depth perception is ___. - ✔✔central vision When traveling 50-55 mph, a ___ following interval is recommended. - ✔✔4 second Most crashes involving teen drivers result from improper search. - ✔✔True Experts believe it takes ___ positive performances to create a lasting habit. - ✔✔ 26 Drivers who have developed basic maneuvering skills are usually considered good drivers. - ✔✔False Habit levels of performance mean that the tasks are done in a sequence without thinking about them. - ✔✔True Looking for potential hazards is known as ___. - ✔✔searching Drivers preparing to turn left can help communicate this intention by using ___. - ✔✔lane position 2 Developing a procedure for driving tasks will help ensure performance at the habit level with acceptable performance. - ✔✔True Most crashes occur _____. - ✔✔at intersections Which lane position provides maximum space within the lane on each side of the vehicle? - ✔✔lane position 1 Determining whether a pedestrian may step into your path of travel is an example of _____. - ✔✔evaluating New drivers can usually develop good habits quickly. - ✔✔False
In city traffic, a driver often makes _____ decisions per mile. - ✔✔ 50 - 60 In the SEEit system, execute means _____. - ✔✔to carry out your plan This diagram represents a _____. - ✔✔open zone The area around your vehicle that you can see while looking straight ahead is the _____. - ✔✔field of vision There are _____ basic areas of operating space around a vehicle. - ✔✔ 6 SEEiT is a _____. - ✔✔space management system, decision-making process, process judgment level of driving Drivers need a space management system because _____. - ✔✔they often do not perceive the risks that are present and they do not anticipate potential problems SEEit stands for _____. - ✔✔search, evaluate, execute in time The vehicle in the middle lane has a _____. - ✔✔changing front zone You should look _____ seconds ahead of your vehicle for an open path of travel. - ✔✔ 20 - 30 The area in front of the white vehicle is ___. - ✔✔changing You should signal at least _____ seconds before a turn. - ✔✔ 4 While turning right, you should look _____. - ✔✔at a target in your path of travel
Whether using the traditional or the contemporary mirror settings, the rear view mirror should be adjusted _____. - ✔✔to frame the entire rear window Traditional mirror settings should be used _____. - ✔✔if the rear window view is blocked The correct steering for turns is _____. - ✔✔push/pull/slide When setting the driver's side view mirror using the contemporary (BGE) setting, the driver should _____. - ✔✔lean his/her head against the left-side window, be able to see the lane beside the vehicle when sitting correctly to drive, be able to see a little of the vehicle in side view mirror when the head is leaned against the left-side window The red vehicle should turn into lane _____. - ✔✔ 1 A vehicle turning left with a green light _____. - ✔✔must yield to oncoming traffic The proper position to begin a right turn is _____. - ✔✔3 feet from the curb Using contemporary mirror settings, space 4 would be seen _____. - ✔✔in the driver's side view mirror Backing into a driveway to turn around is known as a _____. - ✔✔two-point turn The safest way to change direction is a u-turn. - ✔✔False When parallel parking, you should begin about _____ feet from the vehicle you want to park behind. - ✔✔ 2 - 3 A no left turn sign also prohibits a u-turn. - ✔✔True
The driver should search at least _____ seconds ahead of the vehicle for an open path of travel. - ✔✔ 20 Vehicle position is one method of communicating with other highway users. - ✔✔True Staggered stop lines _____. - ✔✔allow a wider turning radius, increase visibility The eyes don't tell the brain what they see - the brain tells the eyes what to look for. - ✔✔True Classifying traffic elements into four major groups helps organize a visual search pattern. - ✔✔True When an area around a vehicle is not available to the driver, it is called a _____. - ✔✔closed zone A 2 second following distance usually allows enough time to brake to a stop. - ✔✔False Braking distance and stopping distance are the same. - ✔✔False To search effectively, drivers need to know _____. - ✔✔where to look, what to look for, how to evaluate what they see To cross a two lane roadway at 30 mph takes a gap of about _____. - ✔✔1/2 block When stopped in traffic behind another vehicle, the driver should _____. - ✔✔be able to see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead touching the pavement Once you have reached the apex of a curve, you should _____. - ✔✔accelerate Never enter an intersection until you identify an open space for your vehicle on the other side of the intersection. - ✔✔True
Before turning right on red, the driver must _____. - ✔✔stop, yield to pedestrians, yield to traffic approaching from the left Excessive steering in a curve can result in either an understeer or oversteer skid. - ✔✔True To safely turn right and merge into traffic moving 55 mph, you will need a gap equal to about _____. - ✔✔11 seconds Defensive drivers tap their brakes to warn traffic behind before stopping. - ✔✔True You should not drive more than _____ feet in a shared left turn lane. - ✔✔ 150 Intersections are the highest risk areas you will encounter when driving. - ✔✔True Lane position 2 is recommended when approaching the crest of a hill. - ✔✔False It is illegal to pull into a shared left turn lane and wait for traffic to clear when executing a left turn from a driveway. - ✔✔False A red traffic light is an example of _____. - ✔✔a closed zone Without headlights, an approaching vehicle may not become visible until it is within 2500 feet. - ✔✔True To safely pass another vehicle, start from a position _____. - ✔✔2 seconds back It is legal to pass a stopped school bus if there is a median between your vehicle and the bus. - ✔✔True In which of the following areas is it illegal to pass another vehicle? - ✔✔hills, curves, railroad crossings
