Drivers Ed Study Buddy

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 learners permit in virginia, you must be at least

15&6 months

when practicing driving with a learners 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 occuring after sunset

45 Hours

If a teen under 18 fails the learners permit test three times after completing driver education they must

retake the drives education course or an 8-hour manual course

which lights on the dashboard indicate that the hazard lights are one

both turn signal arrows flashing

traffic lights are arranged in the same order

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 feet

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 brake

If the temperature gauge approaches the “H” zone, you should:

Shift into neutral and let engine idle.