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The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibility law in Virginia is

1. Bodily injury/death of one person $50,000

2. Bodily injury/death of two or more persons $100,000

3. Property Damage $25,000

The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance coverage in the event of a crash

false

A driver's license expires

on the licensee's birthday every 8 years

The type of license which will allow a person to drive a large truck or a van designed for 16 or more passengers is a ____

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Under the _____ law, persons less than 21 may lose the privilege to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above.

zero tolerance

Most railroad crossing crashes are the result of _____ .

driver error

car on the ____ yields to the car on the _____

left, right

In this situation, indicate who must yield

car B yields to car A

The crossbuck is considered the same as a _____ .

yield sign

Each year over _____ persons are killed in highway-rail crashes.

500

It takes a train going 50 mph approximately _____ to stop safely.

1 ½ miles

When parking downhill with a curb,

turn the wheels toward the curb

An important point to remember in skid control is

a. do not brake
b. look where you want the vehicle to go
c. steer in the direction you want to go

If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should

a. keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands
b. release the accelerator pedal slowly

Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades.

true

It is illegal to pass on the right in Virginia under any circumstances.

false

The shape of this sign indicates

railroad crossing

Flashing red lights mean

stop. go when the way is clear

The use of cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways.

false

You are required to dim your headlights when you are within_____ feet of an approaching vehicle.

500

The correct method of steering through a turn is

push/pull/slide

If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle.

true

You should signal at least_____ before you turn or change position.

4 seconds

This road marking indicates

a. HOV lane
b. restricted lane (bus or bicycles)

You must park at least_____ feet from a fire hydrant.

15

This sign indicates

lane reduction

The steering wheel should be adjusted upward towards the face.

false

Preventative maintenance_______

is the routine care you give your vehicle, is outline in the owner's manual, includes checking fluids

The side view mirrors should be adjusted to the contemporary (BGE) mirror setting, which means the driver can see _____

all vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle.

Which of the following is NOT a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?

check tire tread depth with a penny

The head restraint should be adjusted

just above the ears

To adjust the side view mirror for the BGE mirror setting, the driver should sit in the driving position.

false

The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly _____.

across the hips

Locking the door ensures that they will not fly open during a crash

false

Tire pressure should be checked _____.

weekly

The oil should be changed every _____

3000-5000 miles

The following is the correct procedure for securing a vehicle

1:stop
2:set parking brake
3:place gear selector in park
4:turn off accessories
5:turn ignition off, lock ignition and remove key
6:remove occupant restraints
7:check traffic and exit vehicle
8: secure doors

What does each symbol mean?

A: windshield wipers
B. Alternator
C: accessory power outlet
D: Air bag readiness
E: seat belt remind
F: low fuel
G: Monitors the anti-lock brake system
H: Rear defroster
I: oil pressure indicator
J: high beam indicator

When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in Park.

true

Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off

true

When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on

true

Cruise control _____.

allows a driver to select and travel at a set speed, works at speeds above 25 mph, should not be used on slippery surfaces

Gears below drive, provide more engine power

true

Gears below drive, provide more engine power

true

One method of determining correct distance from the steering wheel is _____

by extending the arm over the steering wheel until to top of the steering wheel is in line with the wrist joint

If understeer occurs, weight should be transferred to the _____

front

Weight transfer forward or backward is known as _____.

pitch

If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, hard controlled braking should be done _____

prior to evasive steering

Ideal vehicle balance is reached when _____

the vehicle is stationary

Weight transfer from side to side is known as _____

roll

The steering technique best suited in limited space maneuvers is _____

hand over hand

If there is a restriction within your line of sight, it is known as _____

a closed area

The vision used to judge depth and position is _____

central

The BGE mirror is always the best mirror setting

false

If the front bumper is 3-6 inches from the curb line, the line of sight will extend from the driver _____

through the front window (near the mirror)

Your target should be _____

a fixed object ahead, located in the center of your path of travel, 20 -30 seconds ahead

Blindzones are greatly reduced by the use of contemporary mirror settings

true

In the contemporary mirror setting, the side view mirror is set to see the lane next to your vehicle

true

When the pavement line or curb appears to run through the middle of the vehicle's hood, the vehicle is _____

3-6 inches from the curb

The pivot point for backing and turning is the door post

false

procedures for preparing to move the vehicle in the order in which they should be performed

1: keep foot firmly on the brake
2: select the proper gear
3: check traffic
4: use proper signals
5: release the parking brake
6: recheck traffic including mirrors and blindspots
7: select a gap
8: move foot from brake to accelerator
9: move to the proper lane

The vision used to judge depth perception is _____

central vision

The distance needed for steering around an object is shorter than the distance needed to brake for the object at speeds over 25.

true

As speed increases, more steering input is need for vehicle response

false

To read signs, you need good _____

focal vision

The average field of vision is 125 degrees

false

Which vision is first affected by fatigue, drugs and speed

peripheral

If the line of sight and the path of travel are not the same, you should reduce your speed

true

Average foot reaction time is _____

¾ second

Your visual lead time should be _____

20 seconds

When traveling 50-55 mph, a _____ following interval is recommended

4 second

The visual search pattern includes _____

the visual lead area, line of sight, path of travel

Experts believe it takes _____ positive performances to create a lasting habit

26

The decision-making process in driving is known as _____

evaluate

The vehicle should make its initial stop ____

behind the sidewalk

Most crashes occur _____

at intersections

Most crashes involving teen drivers result from improper search

true

Habit levels of performance mean that the tasks are done in a sequence without thinking about them

true

In city traffic, a driver often makes _____ decisions per mile

50-60

There are _____ basic areas of operating space around a vehicle

6

A vehicle turning left with a green light _____

must yield to oncoming traffic

Using contemporary mirror settings, space 4 would be seen _____

in the driver's side view mirror

While turning right, you should look _____

at a target in your path of travel

The red vehicle should turn into lane _____

1

You should signal at least _____ seconds before a turn

4

The proper position to begin a right turn is _____

3 feet from the curb

Traditional mirror settings should be used _____

if the rear window view is blocked

In cities, U turns are allowed only at intersections

true

Backing into a driveway to turn around is known as a _____

2 point turn

It is better to back out of traffic than to back into traffic

true

The safest way to change direction is a U turn

false

When choosing a spot for a turnabout, you should have at least _____ feet of visibility

500

When parallel parking, you should begin about _____ feet from the vehicle you want to park behind.

2-3

The difference between a two-point turn and a three point turn is that you must back up in a three-point turn

false

When angle parking, the driver begins steering when _____

the steering wheel is aligned with the first line of the space

In limited space with no driveways available, you may need to execute a _____

three point turn

What is the number one cause of Virginia crashes?

Following too closely

You should treat this light the same as a stop sign.

Flashing red

Pennant

no passing

Pink

incident