Studdy Buddy Drivers Ed

What is the number one health risk for teenagers in Virginia, representing over one-third of all teenage deaths?

Driving

Which lobe of the brain, which controls impulse suppression and understanding consequences, does not fully mature until about age 25?

Frontal Lobe

To obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least

15 & 6 MONTHS

When practicing driving with a learner’s permit, the licensed driver must be at least how old?

18 (if a family member) or 21

How many hours of practice driving must be certified by parents to be eligible for a TDL-180, with at least 15 occurring after sunset?

45 HOURS

If a teen under 18 fails the learner's permit test three times after completing driver education, they must

Retake the driver education course or an 8-hour manual course

Which lights on the dashboard indicate that the hazard lights are on?

Both turn signal arrows flashing

Traffic lights are arranged in the same order (red, yellow, green from top to bottom) primarily to assist drivers who

May be color blind

When approaching a flashing red light, you should treat it as

A stop sign

What does a "Red X" lane signal mean?

The lane is closed

Which shape represents a "Yield" sign?

Triangle

What color are construction zone signs?

Orange

A solid yellow center line indicates

Passing is not allowed

What is the maximum distance you should travel in a shared left-turn lane?

150 ft

What are the three components of the Highway Transportation System (HTS)?

People, Vehicle, Roadways

Interstate routes running north and south are assigned

Odd Numbers

When passing a bicycle, cars must give at least how many feet of room?

3 ft

When approaching your vehicle, you should always approach from the ____ to observe people and objects near the vehicle

Rear

What is the "BGE" mirror setting

Blind Zone Glare Elimination

When adjusting the seat, allow at least how many inches between your chest and the steering wheel?

10 inches

Where is the "dead pedal" located in the vehicle?

On the floorboard to the left of the brake

How often must you dim your high beam headlights when following another vehicle

200 ft

When starting the vehicle, ensure the gear shift is in

Park or Neutral

In a manual transmission vehicle, where is the clutch pedal located?

To the left of the break

If the temperature gauge approaches the "H" zone, you should

Shift into neutral and let engine idle. Turn off car