VA Learners Permit Test

Put your hands at ___ oclock and ____ ocklock on the steering wheel

8 oclock and 4 oclock

What is the maximum speed limit on a non-rural interstate highway?

55 MPH

What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway if it is in certain rural areas?

70 MPH

What is the maximum speed limit in a school zone if the school zone light is flashing?

25 MPH

What is maximum speed limit in a residential zone?

25 MPH

What is the maximum speed limit in a business zone?

25 MPH

What are the three factors which determine the distance it will take you to stop your vehicle?

Perception time
Reaction time
Braking distance

What is perception time?

The time it takes you to recognize a hazard.

What is Reaction distance?

The distance your vehicle travels between the time you recognize a problem and the time you apply your brakes

What is Braking Distance?

The distance your car travels after you apply the brakes.

What factors affect perception time, reaction distance, and braking distance?

Weather, Visibility, and your Physical and Mental Condition

What additional factors affect braking distance?

How fast your car is traveling, the condition of your brakes and tires, and the condition of the pavement.

Wet pavement can ________ your braking distance.

double

Should you pump anti-lock brakes?

No, you should NEVER pump anti-lock brakes

What is the stopping distance at 25MPH?

85 feet.

What is the stopping distance at 35MPH?

135 feet

What is the stopping distance at 45 MPH?

195 feet

What is the stopping distance at 55 MPH?

265 feet

What is the stopping distance at 65 MPH?

344 feet

If the traffic lights at an intersection are not working, what do you do?

All cars must stop. The driver on the right has the right of way.

How far away from a fire truck that is answering a call are you able to park?

500 feet away from the fire truck

How far of a distance must you keep when driving behind an emergency vehicle that is flashing its lights?

500 feet

Another word for a roundabout, traffic circle or circular intersection is a _____

rotary

When driving on the highway, stay in the ____ lane if you are driving slower than the traffic behind you.

right

When passing another vehicle, check the traffic ahead of you, behind you, and ____before you attempt to pass.

in your blind spot

When you are attempting to pass another vehicle, is it legal to exceed the peed limit while passing?

No, it is illegal to exceed the maximum speed limit while passing another vehicle.

When is it legal to pass on the right?

When the vehicle in front of you is making a left turn.

What should you do (in terms of speed) if you are being passed by another vehicle?

Maintain your speed or slow down.

When is it illegal to pass?

When a solid line marks your side of your lane; and on a hill, curve or railroad crossing if there is only one lane on each side.

What is over-correcting?

When a driver turns the steering wheel more sharply than expected causing the rear wheels of the vehicle to slide toward the outside of the turn. It can lead to losing control of the car.

Are most over-correction accidents single car accidents or do they involve multiple cars?

Most over-corrections are single car accidents.

How can you avoid over-correcting?

Stay alert. If you realize you have veered off the road, gradually reduce speed and slowly steer back into your lane.

What lane should you be in to make a right turn?

The lane closest to the curb.

How many seconds and how many feet ahead of your turn should you signal that you are turning?

3-4 seconds and 100 feet.

If you are making a left turn, what direction should your wheels be pointed until you are ready to turn?

Your wheels should be straight until you are ready to turn. This prevents you from being pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind while waiting to turn.

Do you have to use a turn signal even if no one is behind you?

Yes, you must always use a turn signal when turning.

How do you show you are turning left using a hand signal?

Point your arm out of the window and point your left hand straight out of your window.

How do you show you are turning right using a hand signal?

Put your arm out of the window and point your arm upward.

How do you show you are slowing down or stopping using a hand signal?

Point your arm out of the window and point your arm downward.

When two cars and driving toward eachother and both turn on left signals (indicating they are both turning left), how should the vehicles turn?

Both vehicles should make their left turns so that their passenger doors are beside eachother.

What is a space cushion?

The space to maintain around your vehicle to provide you the distance you need to react and avoid a crash.

How do you maintain a space cushion?

Drive in the middle of your lane, and maintain enough space ahead and in front of your vehicle.

What is the "two, three, and four second rule"?

The rule to help you determine if you are following far enough behind the car in front of you.

What are the following distances using the 2, 3 and 4 second rule?

2 seconds at 35mph, 3 seconds at 36-45mph, and 4 seconds over 45 mph. In bad weather you should allow more seconds.

How long is hand response time?

Close to a half a second.

How long is foot response time?

three quarters of a second.

What things affect the amount of time it takes you to stop your car?

Road conditions, speed, driver alertness.

What is tailgating?

When the car behind you is following you too closely.

What do you do if someone is tailgating you?

Do not brake suddenly. Move to another lane if possible, or gently tap your brakes and slow down to signal the car behind you to slow down.

What is
searching?

Searching is scanning the landscape around you to look for anything that might come into your path as you drive, such as road hazards, bikes or pedestrians.

Where should you look when coming to an intersection?

Look left, then right, then left again.

About how often should you check your rear view mirror?

Often---about every ten seconds.

What is the best way to see a car in your blind spot?

By turning your head and glancing over your shoulder before turning or passing another vehicle.

Who are the three pedestrians most likely to be involved in a traffic accident?

Children, the elderly, and adults under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

What is a moped?

A moped is like a motorcycle but slower. It cannot be driven on a highway or go more than 30 mph.

How old must you be to drive a moped?

16

Do you need a drivers license to drive a moped?

No

What percent of fatal motorcycle crashes involve a car?

50 percent

How can you avoid being involved in an accident with a motorcycle?

Watch for motorcycles, check your blind spots, never tailgate a motorcycle.

What is a "No Zone"?

Very large vehicles like tractor trailers, large trucks, and RVs have very large blind spots so they cannot see you behind them. They have large blind spots directly behind them as well as on their side.

What is the most common mistake drivers make when backing up?

Failing to look both ways behind them. You MUST turn around and look out of your rear mirror, both ways, when backing up.

How close can you park to a curb?

One foot

When parking on a hill, why should you turn your wheels?

to prevent the car from rolling downhill.

if you are parking downhill, which way should you turn your wheels?

to the right

If you are parking uphill, which way should you turn your wheels?

to the left if there is a curb, to the right if there is no curb.

What does it mean if a curb is painted yellow?

No parking

How far away from a fire hydrant must you park?

15 feet

how far away from an intersection must you park?

20 feet

How far away from a fire station or other rescue station must you park?

15 feet

How far away from a railroad crossing must you park?

50 feet

What is the single biggest contributor to car crashes?

Failing to identify a risk on the road

When are you required to use headlights?

During bad weather when visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

If you have your windshield wipers on, what else must you have on?

Your lights

What should be your first response to decreased visibility or dangerous road conditions like ice or snow or rain?

Slow down

How much should you increase your following distance in bad weather?

By double (from 3 to 6 seconds)

When must you use your headlights, other than when your windshield wipers are on?

From sunset to sunrise.

When should you use low beams?

When you meet oncoming traffic, to avoid blinding the driver coming toward you. When you are following another car less than 200 feet ahead of you. In fog and in rain.

When should you use high beams?

On highways unless a car coming toward you is within 500 feet of you.

What should you do if a car coming toward you has its high beams on?

Do not look directly into the headlights. Glance toward the side of the road to avoid being blinded by the high beams. Do not turn on your high beams.

When it snows, which parts of your car should you remove snow from before driving?

Your entire car, including the roof (snow and ice can blow off your roof and endanger other drivers).

How can you avoid skidding on snow?

Put chains on your tires, or have snow tires on your car.

How should you brake when driving on snow or ice?

Apply the brakes gently. Slow down before stopping or turning.

Bridges freeze _______ other road surfaces.

before

Aggressive drivers frustration levels are ______ while their concern for fellow motorists is ________

high, low

What is the penalty if you are convicted of aggressive driving?

You could lose your license anywhere from 10 days to six months.

What percentage of crashes involve driver distractions like cell phones?

20 percent

When is drowsiness most likely?

10pm to 6am

What is the blood alcohol level considered to be Driving Under the Influence (DUI)?

.08

Between 10pm and 2am, ____ out of every ____ drivers are drunk.

3 out of every 10

Nearly _______ percent of those convicted of DUI are social/moderate drinkers.

50

Driving under the influence increases your chances of being in an accident by _____ times.

7

_____ ounces of beer equals _____ shot equals _____ ounces of wine.

12, 1, 5

What do you do if you hit a deer?

report it to the police

If you have air bags, why is it important to sit back from the steering wheel?

Drivers in cars with air bags should sit away from the steering wheel to avoid being injured by the air bag in case of a collision.

All children under age _____ must be properly secured in a child safety seat or booster seat.

8

Children birth to 12 months sit facing the _____

rear

Children age 1 through 7 ride _____ facing.

forward

The safest place to install a car seat is where?

Middle of back seat

Never place a rear facing infant seat in the front seat if the car has ______

air bags

If your license is ______ your privilege to drive is temporarily stopped.

suspended