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

How does a train's speed appear?

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. (T/F)

False

There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution. (T/F)

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. (T/F)

False

You are covered by your parents' insurance policy while driving with a learner's permit.

True

Red Light

Stop-remained stopped

Steady Yellow 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

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?

no

If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle (T/F)

true

Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades (T/F)

true

The use or cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways (T/F)

false

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 (T/F)

true

When seated properly, the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel (T/F)

true

The steering wheel shoud be adjusted upward (T/F)

false

When using the accelerator and brake pedal, the heel of the foot should remain on the floor (T/F)

true

The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame to back windshield (T/F)

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 (T/F)

true

When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left (T/F)

false

If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily (T/F)

true

When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park (T/F)

false

Gears below drive, provide more engine power (T/F)

true

Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off (T/F)

false

All vehicles have adjustable head restraints (T/F)

false

The turn signal will always cancel after a turn (T/F)

false

When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on (T/F)

true

Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving (T/F)

true

There are two separate levers to open the hood (T/F)

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 to which side of the vehicle?

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

3

In traditional mirror settings, there is a blind spot located where?

over the right and left shoulders

Blind spots are areas you cannot see on either your mirrors or peripheral vision (T/F)

true

Blindspots are greatly reduced by using the contemporary mirror settings (T/F)

true

Reference points are the same for all drivers (T/F)

false

When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder (T/F)

true

The horn should only be used to communicate presence (T/F)

true