Driver's Ed Behind the Wheel

insurance, registration, car has to be in good working order

three responibilities you have before you drive

registration card

Besides license and insurance what must you have with driving

insurance

What must a vechile have even if its inoperable

$500

How much is uninsured motor vechile fee

$500 fine, liscense will be suspended, rates will be higher for insurance

Penalties without insurance (3)

8 and 4 or 10 and 2

hand position

when a car in front of you passes a stationary object, start counting to three, when you get to three before you get to the object your too close, after is just right

Explain three second rule:

scanning

seeing everything around you

20-30 seconds

How many seconds ahead should you focus your eyes

slow moving vehcile, animals, and hidden driveways/intersections

What to look for in rural areas (3):

look for cars (look left, then right, then left again) after that you may proceed

What is the procedure when entering an intersection

every 10 seconds

How often should you check your review mirror

blind spot

the area you can't see looking in your mirror

driver and front seat passanger

under VA law who must wear seatbelts

18

children/teens under the age of __ must be in a safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt

$50

What is the fine for violating child restraint laws?

front seat

Where you should you never place an infant car seat?

back of pick up truck

Where is it illegal to transport children under 16 years of age

middle back seat

safest place to put car seat

under your arm

Where should you never wear your shoulder belt?

pedestrians, cyclist, motorcycles, buses, and trucks

Name 5 users you will be sharing the road with:

children, elderly, and drunk adults

What three types of pedestrians are invovled in most accidents

neighborhoods, school zones, and parks

Where should you especially be on lookout for children

pedestrain

Do you or the pedestrian have the right of way when making at an intersection

yes

Do bicyclists have to obey the same laws as an automobile

16

how old must you be to ride a moped on the streets?

yes

When riding a moped does one have to obey the same laws as the vehicle

50 %

What percent of fatal motorcycle accidents involve cars

look for motorcylces, don't tailgait, check blind spots, anticipate the movement, yield

What 5 things should you concern yourself with cars and motorcycles

no

is a gold cart classified as a low speed vehicle

rear, side, front

explain the 3 NO zones involving trucks/tractor trailers

yes

Is there a difference in stopping distance for a car and a truck

truck has wider turns

What is the difference in making a turn for a car and a truck