drivers ed

Winding Road

lane position one

center of the lane

Lane position two

to the left of the lane

lane position three

to the right of the lane

You must come to a complete stop

bicycles cross or ride beside traffic

parking spaces are reserved for people with disabled parking permits

low clearance

a four-way intersection is ahead

traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow

keep right

sign like: keep to the side indicated by the arrow, but yellow and has another arrow on the left

divided highway begins ahead, keep to the side indicated

the road ahead curves right; slow down to the safe speed indicated

lanes are reserved for vehicles with specific number of occupants in vehicle (HOV lanes)

deer crossing

lane reduction - the right lane ends soon

the road ahead curves right, then left

steep grade ahead

you are about to enter a one way street the wrong way

sign that says: do not enter/ wrong way

you must bear either right or left (Y intersection)

warning, traffic signals are ahead

when pavement is wet, reduce your speed

sharp right turn in the road ahead

the road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left

pedestrian crossing

low ground railroad crossing

traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic

merge

slow down, stop, if necessary and yield right-of-way

the speed limit indicated is the maximum legal speed on the road where posted

sign that says: SPEED LIMIT 55

You must yield the right-of-way to

military convoys, funeral processions, pedestrians who are crossing a public street or highway, when you have a stop sign at your intersection

the speed limit in residential zones is

25mph

Zero tolerance is

a law that makes it illegal for youth under 21 to drive with a blood alcohol content of .02 or higher

In Virginia, passengers under age 18 must be

properly buckled no matter where they are seated in the vehicle

The speed limit in business zones is

25mph

True or False:

The most common mistake that drivers make when backing is failing to look both ways behind them

True

Turn signals or hand signals should be used when

changing lanes, making turns, entering or exiting highways

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means

passing is permitted on the broken line side

The speed limit in school zones is

25mph

If you are involved in a crash, you must

stop at the scene of the crash or as close to the scene as possible without blocking traffic, notify your insurance company immediately, reporting the crash to the police as quickly as possible

Passing is prohibited

when a school bus is stopped to load or unload children on a public road (unless physical barrier separates traffic, whenever a solid line marks the left side of your lane, off the pavement or should of the road

Children under age \___ must be secured in an approved child safety seat.

eight

You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by

deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive, calling a taxi, simply saying " No thanks, I'm driving" if someone offers you a drink

The safest place to install a child safety seat is in

the center back seat

U-turns are allowed in business districts, cities, and towns only

at intersections

If you are traveling slower than the traffic around you on a multi-lane roadway, you must

drive in the right-hand lane

Every time you get behind the wheel, you

accept responsibility for your actions, must obey Virginia's traffic laws, must ensure you are a safe driver

Your license will be revoked or suspended if you

make a false statement to the DMV, take a driver's license examination to another person, elude police

You are legally intoxicated when your blood alcohol concentration is

0.08%

Before changing lanes

check your side and rear-view mirrors, check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you, use your turn signal

High occupancy vehicles (HOV) lanes are not reserved for

tractor-trailers

When obtaining your driver's license, DMV may test your

road skills, knowledge, vision

When driving in rain or fog, you must

use low beam headlights

When parking next to a curb, you may not park more than

one foot from the curb

A court may suspend or revoke your driving privilege if you are convicted of

failing to pay for gas, operating a vehicle without a valid license, reckless or aggressive driving

For your own protection, do not

use a suspended or revoked driver's license, lend anyone your driver's license, allow an unlicensed driver to operate your vehicle

At a train rail intersection, always

look both ways before crossing tracks, pay attention and obey all traffic signals, share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists

The speed limit on interstate highways in designated rural areas is

70mph

True or False:

Cell phones can be a serious source of driver distractions

True

True or False:

You must use your headlights whenever you use your windshield wipers as a result of bad weather

True

True or False:

It is legal to transport children under age 16 in the bed of a pick-up truck if it is equipped with a camper shell

False

Searching does not include

trying to find your car in a parking lot

Searching does include

looking ahead and behind, looking for clues in the road that indicate hazards, checking from left to right and then left again before entering and intersection

You may not park

within 50 feet of a railroad crossing, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of an intersection,

When approaching a school bus with flashing signals or flashing signals and an extended stop sign, you must stop and remain stopped until

all children are clear of the roadway and the bus moves again

When you plan to turn, signal

100 feet before you turn

Always wear your shoulder strap seat belt

snug without any slack

Headlights must be turned on

at sunset, in inclement weather, whenever you use your wipers

The size of a motorcycle can cause you to misjudge the motorcycle's speed and distance. Before pulling out into traffic

never drive in a motorcyclists lane, use extra caution before you pull out in front of a motorcycle, check twice for motorcycles

When driving near train rail vehicles, always

expect trains on any track at any time, be careful turning across train tracks, pay attention and obey all traffic signs

True or False: It is illegal to use a radar detector in Virginia

True

When approaching railroad tracks you should

look, listen, slow down and be prepared to stop

DMV can deny or suspend driving privileges for persons under 18 if the juvenile is found

in need of supervision, delinquent by a court, involved in an alcohol or drug-related offense

Vertical driver's licenses are issued to persons

under age 21

Trucks, tractor-trailers, buses and RVs have

much larger blind spots than cars

The $500 uninsured motor vehicle fee provides basic liability insurance coverage

False

A speed limit is

the maximum legal speed you can travel on the road under ideal conditions

When approaching road construction or maintenance areas

do not pass other vehicles, keep your vehicle in the middle of the lane and obey the speed limit, be alert to flashing arrow panels or messages, signs and flaggers which will control your actions in the ahead

A professional truck driver must

have a valid commercial driver's license

DMV's vision standards include

20/40 or better in one or both eyes

True or False: Drivers are responsible for making sure that children are properly secured in vehicles

True

Legally, you are considered to be driving under the influence if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is

.08% or higher

Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean

passing is not permitted in either direction

Increase your following distance when

exiting an expressway, driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision, following a motorcycle

How many passengers may travel with a 16-year-old driver

one

True or False: When driving from a private road or driveway, you do not have to stop before crossing a sidewalk

False

Alcohol causes

poor judgment, slower judgment, loss of concentration

True or False: Yield also means stop if you cannot merge safely into the flow of traffic

True

The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are

combination lap/shoulder belt and air bag

It's your responsibility to ensure that the vehicle you are driving is

in good working order, insured, properly registered

When getting ready to change lanes, you should

check your rearview mirror, quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles, check your side view mirror

If you drive in Virginia without liability insurance coverage on your vehicle you face

suspension of your driver's license, higher insurance premiums, a $500 fine

Aggressive drivers

run stop signs, speed, tailgate, weave in and out of traffic, make improper lane changes, honk, take out their frustrations on other motorists, are high risk drivers

Braking distance is affected by

the condition of the pavement, the speed your vehicle is traveling, the condition of your brakes and tires

Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle

steering ability

Your first response to reduced visibility should be

to reduce your speed