drivers ed final

Upon failing the DMV Learner's Permit Test, applicants must wait ten days to retake the test?

False

In order to obtain your TDL-180, you must _ if you are under age 18.

All are correct

If you wish to become an organ donor you must check YES on your learner's permit application. _ will appear on your permit to indicate your wishes.

A heart

If you are under age 18, you will receive your permanent license from _.

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

How many feet away from a fire hydrant where fire trucks or equipment are stopped to answer an alarm should you park?

500

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)

share the road, avoid distractions, obey speed limites

Select two gauges found on the instrument panel.

speedometer, odometer

From what direction should a driver approach the vehicle when parked in a parking lot?

From the rear

A driver should allow at least how many inches between the driver's chest and the steering wheel?

10

Passengers younger than what age are safer sitting in the rear seat?

12

What mirror setting leaves large areas that cannot be seen in the mirrors on both sides of the vehicles?

traditional

From what direction should a driver approach the vehicle when parked at a curb?

Front to observe traffic

A tire is considered significantly underinflated when its pressure is 25% below the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure.

true

What system provides safe, convenient, and efficient movement of people and goods from place to place?

highway transformation system

What mirror provides the widest field of view?

rear view mirror

Cars must give bicycles at least how many feet of room when passing?

3

When adjusting the head restraint in a vehicle, it should be in what position, relative to the

driver or passenger?

Level with the ears, four inches from the head

How we interpret and understand information gathered by any of the five senses is defined as:

perception

_ is the distance you can see ahead of your vehicle.

visual lead

There are seven basic areas of operating space around a vehicle.

true

A 3 seconds following distance provides time to steer out of a problem on dry surface sand brake out of a problem at speeds up to 70mph.

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

Paracentral vision helps a driver to maintain their path-of-travel?

true

When stopping behind another vehicle to maintain a safe distance, the driver should be able to see the other vehicle's bumper.

false

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

Identify three visual hazards when driving at night.

intoxication, lack of light, wildlife

A driver should search at least _ seconds ahead in their path of travel to evaluate the situation.

20

_ is the series of continuous positions your vehicle will occupy while traveling toward your target area.

path of travel

Drivers base driving decisions on approximately percent on what they see and approximately percent on what they hear or feel.

90%, 10%

A zone is either open, closed, or changing. A changing zone has space where you can drive without restriction.

false

_ is the potential that a chosen action (e.g., speeding, texting, etc.,) may lead to an undesirable outcome.

driving risk

The Law of Motion is also known as __.

inertia

What braking technique is used for sharp turns?

trail breaking

If you drive by your destination, you should complete a U-Turn at an intersection where it is allowed.

true

What lane position is used for most driving?

1

__ refers to the amount of motion an object has.

Momentum

describes the transfer of vehicle weight forward or backward?

pitch

Which lane position is used for making a right turn or parking?

3

The three point turn is considered the most dangerous.

true

When parking uphill with a curb, tires should face away from the curb.

true

No parking is allowed within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.

false

The blindspot is the area behind the vehicle that the driver cannot see from the driver's seat

false

A speed limit is the maximum legal speed a driver can travel on a road under any conditions.

false

When parking facing downhill with a curb, the front tires face away from the curb.

false

describes the transfer of the vehicle's weight when the rear-end swings to the right, to the left, or back and forth.

yaw

describes when a vehicle shifts weight from side to side.

roll

are points used to help determine where the vehicle is in relation to the road and other vehicles.

reference points

_ defines the area where pedestrians may cross the roadway.

crosswalk

A lane is _ feet wide.

12

Vehicles approaching an intersection must yield to those in an intersection. This is also known as the same time rule.

false

If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield?

vehicle on the left

Drivers do not need to take as much caution when making a right turn as they do when making a left turn.

false

Do not travel more than 100 feet in a shared turn lane.

false

On rural roadways, the following distance should be at least 3 seconds.

true

A vehicle is _ feet wide.

6

Checking traffic is the first step before changing lanes.

true

Where do one out of three fatal crashes occur?

intersections

What is used to regulate traffic at a controlled intersection?

signs or traffic signals

How many seconds ahead of an intersection should the driver scan?

20-30 seconds

A is a type of public transport bus service that is used on shorter distances.

transit bus

A train takes about 2 miles to stop when travelling 55 mph.

false

In a work zone the __ area is where lanes narrow or merge, and the traffic pattern changes.

transition

Mopeds/scooters cannot be driven on a roadway where the speed limit is faster than mph.

35

You should stay at least 500 feet away from emergency vehicles.

true

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

Use the ___ rule to keep a safe distance between your vehicle and a school bus.

3 second

In a work zone the __ area is a safety barrier between you and the work zone.

buffer

What program is available for educating motorcyclists?

Virginia Rider Training Program

Bicyclists must follow the same right-of-way laws as motorists.

true

help warn motorists of oversize vehicle loads.

pilot cars

When passing a bicycle rider, try to create at least _ feet of passing space.

5

What is the two leading causes of work zone crashes?

speeding, distracted motorist

You must for stopped school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign.

stop

When do most skids occur?

all of them

The two main types of skids are over-steering and under-steering.

true

Oversteer is also known as "plowing".

false

Understeer is known as "fishtailing".

false

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

In addition to braking, you should leave yourself an "out" if the vehicle ahead of you "suddenly" stops?

true

Approximately half of all motor vehicle fatalities among 16-20-year-olds are _crashes.

run off the road

When does Virginia law require the use of headlights?

all of them

High-beam headlights shine at an angle to illuminate the road ahead. This is about as far as low beams

twice

Nearly percent of flash flooding fatalities are vehicle related.

50%

Dirt on the lens of headlights can reduce light by up to _ percent.

90%

Your engines radiator relies on air flow (i.e., the car moving) in order to cool the engine.

true

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

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

The alternator is a generator of electric power in a vehicle.

true

The carburetor system routes dangerous gas from the engine out and away from the car to keep from affecting the occupants.

false (exhaust)

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

Wiper blades should be checked every _ months to make sure that the rubber compound on the blades is not damaged or deteriorated.

6 months

How often should accessory belts be checked?

30,000

When jump-starting a car, always connect this color lead to the positive terminal:

red

If the anti-lock brake system light comes on briefly when you start the car:

it means your ABS IS! working

If a rear tire blows out:

the wheel will wobble and you will feel a slight pull in the direction of the blowout

When the brakes fail, the driver should:

all of the above

When should the engine oil should be checked?

before starting the engine

What is the function of the vehicle's alternator?

supply electricity to run the engine