Drivers Ed Final Exam Guide

Drivers Ed Final Exam 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 When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren, you should pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle It takes a train going 50 mph approximately 1 1/2 miles Each year over _____ persons are killed in highway crashes 500 The crossbuck is considered the same as a yield sign A train's speed will appear slower than it is Most railroad crossing crashes are the result of driver error In order to obtain a learner's permit in VA, you must be at least 15 years and 6 months old The minimum age to receive a driver's license in VA is 16 and 3 months old The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is 21 or 18 if immediate family member An applicant for a learner's permit must score ____ on signs test 100% 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 The vision requirement in VA for obtaining a driver's license is 20/40 in one or both eyes A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18 1 The penalty for anyone less than 20 who is convicted of a demerit violation is a madatory driver improvement class A driver's license expires on the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5 If you are less than 18, you will receive your permanent license from Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court According to the _______ law, you must submit to a chemical test for alcohol and other drugs if requested when driving on VA's public roadways or lose your license implied consent Under the ________ law, persons less than 21 may lose the priviledge to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above zero tolerance Vehicle registered in VA must be inspected once a year The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibility law in VA is 25,000/50,000/20,000 Your decision to become an organ donor should be Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients. False There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution. True In VA, you can get a motorcycle license without a driver's license. True The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash. False You are covered by your parents' insurance policy while driving with a learner's permit. True Red Light Stop-remained stopped Steady Amber Light Clear the intersection Steady Green Light Go if the way is clear Flashing Red Light Stop-go when the way is clear Flashing Amber Light Proceed with caution Green Arrow Protected turn/go in direction of arrow Red signs indicate stop, prohibitive 1/5 General warning signs are yellow A triangular shaped sign indicates yield A vertical-rectangular sign is a regulatory sign A yellow line indicates two way traffic A solid line indicates no passing The basic color for construction signs is Orange The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to $500 You should signal at least ______ before you turn or change position 4 seconds According to VA law, you must turn into the first open lane going in your direction The correct method of steering through a turn is push/pull/slide When parking downhill with a curb turn the wheels towards the curb You must park at least ___ from a fire hydrant 15 The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is 25 You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle 500 An important point to remember in skid control is Do not brake, look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go The first thing you should do in the event of brake failure is to pump the brake pedal rapidly If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands, release the accelerator pedal slowly Vehicles tend to slow down going uphill and pick up speed downhill because of gravity It is illegal to pass on the right in VA false If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle true Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades true The use or cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways false What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle? check tire tread depth with a penny The head restraint should be adjusted depending on the driver's height Preventative maintenance Is routine care you give your vehicle, is outlined in the owner's manual, includes checking fluids Tires should be checked weekly The oil should be changed every 3000-5000 miles When seated properly, the driver should be at least ____ inches from the steering wheel 10 Driving with the hands in the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position Reduces excessive steering, helps protect the driver from airbag injuries, improves vehicle stability The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly across the hips The side view mirrors should be adjusted so that while driving the driver can see the vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle Locking the door ensures that they will not fly open during a crash true When seated properly, the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel true The steering wheel shoud be adjusted upward false true 2/5 When using the accelerator and brake pedal, the heel of the foot should remain on the floor The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame to back windshield true Cruise control Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed, works at apeeds above 25 mph, should not be used on slippery surfaces Head restraints are designed to help reduce whiplash injuries The horn should not be used to show anger The panic button on a wireless remote door control causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel true When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left false If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily true When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park false Gears below drive, provide more engine power true Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off false All vehicles have adjustable head restraints false The turn signal will always cancel after a turn false When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on true Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving true There are two separate levers to open the hood true Weight transfer from side to side is known as roll Vehicle balance is maintained through precise steering, smooth acceleration, controlled braking Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer right Acceleration results in weight transfer backward Weight transfer forward or backward is known as pitch Braking results in weight transfer forward Braking just short of lockup is known as threshold braking Weight transfer resulting from loss of traction to the rear is known as yaw The steering technique best suited for mainting vehicle balance is push/pull/slide The lane position for a right turn is 5 In traditional mirror settings, there is a blind spot over the right and left shoulders Blind spots are areas you cannot see on either your mirrors or peripheral vision true Blindspots are greatly reduced by using the contemporary mirror settings true Reference points are the same for all drivers false When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder true The horn should only be used to communicate presence true When pulling into traffic, the following is a crucial consideration visibility, time, space 3/5 When parking or turning beyond an instersection, you should signal left or right After you have entered the intersection The gap between vehicles to give you time and space to make a safe lane change should be 4 seconds You should prepare for a turn approximately _______ before you make it 8 to 12 seconds Normally, the correct lane to make a left turn is the lane furthest to the left When you are making a left or right turn, it is correct to turn your wheels when you actually begin the turn When making a right turn into traffic, the gap in traffic approaching from your left should be 8 to 11 seconds When making a left turn, must yeild the right-of-way to everything When backing up, one of the points most likely to hit something is the front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning The easiest and safest methor of making a turnabout it driving around the block The first thing to do when moving your vehicle into traffic is to plan your move Changing lanes requires planning in advance and executing your maneuver When making a turn, you should use your turn signal as least 150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas When backing up, you must look behind your vehicle, not just un the rearview mirror A 2-point turn is when you use a driveway to reverse your direction The best remedy for driving fatigue is rest The vision that enables you to detect movement to the side is peripheral vision Gives 3-dimensional perspective to objects Depth perception Estimating distance between yourself and an object distance judgement Ability to see clearly visual activity What you see looking straight ahead and at an angle to the left and right field of vision Vision clearest in a narrow cone-shaped area directly in front of you Area of central vision The alcoholic content of a glass of wine, a mug of beer, or an ounce of whisky is about the same The way to sober up a person who has had too much to drink is to give the alcohol time to wear off A regulatory sign that has a red circle with a red slash means no If you come to a stop sign and there is no white stop line, stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it To determine whether or not to suspend a driver's license, most states use a point system A certificate of title proves who owns a car When turning left at an intersection yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn The air conditioner is used to lower humidity The function of an odometer is to keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven You set your car's automatic choke by pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it Locking your wheels in an emergency braking situation decreases braking effectiveness, can make you go into a skid, increases your stopping distance The friction point is the point where, as you let up on the clutch pedal, the trnamission and engine engage The first thing to do before changing lanes is signal your speed 4/5 You should signal for a turn at least 150 feet before the turn A driver turning right must yield right of way to cross traffic When parallel parking you need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright, you should look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car In a snowfall, you should drive in the tacks of the vehicle ahead of you so you can get better traction Of all the collisions between cars and pedestrians, most occur in urban areas At dusk, there is more danger of hitting a deer because deer move around to feed at dusk After passing a truck, you should not pull in closely in front of it because you will block the truck driver's vision of the road A banked curve is one that is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside The first thing to do in the event of brake failure is to pump the brake pedal rapidly If your engine stalls your power brakes and power steering won't work very well If your engine is flooded, you will probably smell gasoline An advantage to selecting a car with an automatic transmission is it is easier to drive Uninsured motorist insurance protects you if you are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver The wheels that receive the power from the engine are called the rear wheels The function of the differential is to allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating will not increase engine power when you pack your car for a long trip, the heaviest items should be in the bottom of the trunck Ideally, the in-vehicle test should be taken in the same vehicle you have practiced in For the test, your state may require you to present Your dirver's permit, the vehicle's registration, the vehicle's insurance identification card To make sure no one is about to enter your driving path, you should always look to the sides at crosswalks While driving look at least _______ down the road 20 to 30 seconds Assumptions are events you think might happen A choice is the selection between two or more possible options Before you can successfully respond to a driving event, you must have adequate visibility The total time needed for a person to determine his or her options and choose on is known as human-perception time 5/5