Driver Education section 12 review (Virginia)

Driver education is required by law for

everyone under 18 years old and includes BOTH classroom instruction AND behind-the-wheel driver training

An additional 90-minute parent/ student component is

required as part of the classroom curriculum.

What is Juvenile Licensing Process?

Complete a 30-Hour Driver Education Classroom, a 90-Minute Parent/Student Presentation, Obtain a Learner's Permit, Complete in-Car/Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training.

Log an additional 45 hours of practice with an adult. Hold a learner's permit for at least 9 months. Receive a 6 month (180-day) temporary license. Attend a Licensing Ceremony with parent.

How Long Your License Lasts?

8 years

Suspensions and Revocations

If you break certain laws or repeatedly violate the laws of Virginia

If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over what number, your driving privilege will be automatically suspension.

0.08

Your vehicle will be impounded by law enforcement

if you operate a motor vehicle without a license.

Zero tolerance mean

the legal limit for teens is a .02 blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

If you are convicted of a demerit point traffic violation (or safety belt/child restraint violation) committed when you are under age 18,

the DMV will require that you complete a driver improvement clinic.

After your first registration, DMV will alert you about upcoming renewals by mail or email/text

and you will receive a discount if you renew for 2 or 3 years.

The right of way mean

move onto or across a road before other people or vehicles, some traffic to go before other traffic, passing given to one vehicle over another by custom, decision, or statute and traffic to take precedence.

When two vehicles arrive at an intersection at different times

the vehicle that arrives first goes first

when two vehicles arrive at the same time at an intersection

the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right

If the traffic light at an intersection are not working

all vehicle coming to the intersection must stop and yield to the right

drivers entering an intersection from entrance ramp must

yield the right of way to traffic already on highway

Drivers entering any intersection or roundabout must

yield to traffic already in it.

When entering a roadway from a private road or driveway,

you must yield to all traffic on the roadway.

You must yield to

funeral processions and military convoys.

you must obey signals given by

a low enforcement officer

You must yield to who crossing within a clearly marked crosswalk or unmarked intersection

pedestrian and bicyclists

pedetrian using a guide dog

have absolute right of way

Drivers turning left must yield to:

Oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right.

if you see an emergency using a siren or a red or blue flashing light that mean

you should yield to them

You must stop for a school bus that

stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road, the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection you are approaching.

when a trains crossing the roadway

you must yield for them

what is this sign mean?

railroad crossing

Expressways are

Expressways are roadways designed for a large amount of high-speed traffic, up to 65 mph (or sometimes higher) with multiple lanes (greater than two) going in the same direction - and with limited access.

What is pavement marking?

warn of a grade crossing. stay behind the stop line while waiting

When Approaching a Railroad Crossing

Do so at a constant controlled speed, Expect a train on any track at any time, Stop for any warnings like a flashing signal, lowered gate, or flagman and Never drive any vehicle through, around or under any gate or barrier.

Traffic signals, signs and pavement markings are used for

traffic control to provide a smooth, orderly flow of traffic. You must obey them!

The standard sequence of an automated traffic signal is

green-yellow-red-green.

A red light mean

you must come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the signal is red.

Flashing red light mean

come to a complete stop, yield and proceed when the way is clear

flashing yellow mean

slow down and proceed with caution

Red X mean

never drive in this lane

yellow X or yellow diagonal downward arrow mean

move out of this lane as soon as possible

Green arrow mean

you are permitted to drive in this lane

The color and shape of a traffic sign tell you

the sign's message

Red sign color mean

stop, yield, do not, and "no" (e.g. no u-turns).

Black color sign mean

regulatory information like speed limit.

Yellow color sign mean

warning

Green, blue, brown color sign mean

information about guidance, motorist services, and recreation respectively.

orange color sign mean

contruction

pink color sign mean

incident management

octagon sign mean

stop

triangle sign mean

yield

rectangle sign mean

regulatory or guide

diamond sign mean

warning

pentagon sign means

school zone/ school crossing

Passing is

changing lanes to move past a slower vehicle

How to pass on the right

when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn OR when you are on a two-way road (or one-way road) that is marked for two or more lanes or is wide enough for two or more lanes, and passing is not prohibited by signs or restricted by parked cars or other obstructions.

you cannot pass vehicle on the left if

you lane has a yellow soild line, approach a curve or the top of the hill

when you passing on hills, curves, intersections or railroad,

is unlawful and unsafe

How many feet to turn your signal on before you turn or change lane ?

100 feet

You must alway stop for

stop sign, red traffic light, railroad crossing with flashing light, perdestrian and the scene of a crash

Parking downhill with a curb or no curb

Turn your wheels toward the curb or edge of the road.

parking uphill with a curb

turn wheels away from curb or toward the center of the street

parking uphill with no curb

turn your wheels toward the edge of the road

you may not park

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant

Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street

Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection

It is illegal to park in any parking space designated for

"handicapped parking" unless you're allow

When you drive at the school zone, residential zone and business zone, how fast can you go?

25mph

How fast can you go when you drive inside cities and towns

35mph

How fast can you go when you outside cities and towns

55mph

how fast can you drive at interstates?

70mph

The law requires you to use your headlights

one-half hour after the sun sets to one-half hour before the sun rises, when visibility is less than 1,000 feet and when you use your windshield wipers to clear rain, snow or sleet. Turn your headlights on at dawn, dusk and in fog.

Before entering an expressway,

increase your speed in the acceleration lane, watch for a gap and use your turn signal; and then merge smoothly into traffic.

What is pre-trip inspection?

both an internal and external inspection

What is external inspection?

physically checking the outside of the vehicle and all around the vehicle. You should check for any damage including body and tires. Check for leaks. Check around the car for hazards to driving - most importantly, pedestrians.

What is internal inspection?

consists of checking major mechanical systems such as the brakes, steering, and turn signals; safety measures such as the mirrors and seat position; and comfort measures such as the head rests and the heater/AC. All of these are equally important in maintaining a safe environment for driving.

what is under-inflated on tire?

more wear on the tire edges than the middle

What's over-inflate mean?

more wear in the center

cups or dips means

your tires may be out of balance

sawtooth or feathered appearance means

your vehicle may need an alignment

Maintenance service needed every 3000-5000 miles

change your engine oil and have the oil filter replaced and have your tires rotated and balanced

maintenance service needed every 15000 miles or annually

check the brakes, install new spark plugs, have the radiator flushed and inspect the timing belt

Some common handling problems include:

Understeering, Oversteering, Body roll, Excessive load transfer and Slow response

A rollover is

a type of vehicle crash in which a vehicle tips over onto its side or roof. Rollovers have a higher fatality rate than other types of vehicle collisions.

Backward pitch is

when the vehicle weight is transferred from the front tires to the rear tires.

Forward Pitch is

when the vehicle weight is transferred from the rear tires to the front tires.

If your steering wheel were a clock, you hand should be at what positions?

8 o'clock and 4 o'clock

The Virginia DMV's vision screening standard is

to see 20/40 with both eyes together

What is line of sight?

Is the path you see outside the windows of your vehicle on your way to your target destination

Target area is

between the target and your vehicle

What is a blind spot in a vehicle?

An area around the vehicle that cannot be directly observed by the driver.

When does a blind spot occur?

While the driver is at the controls under existing circumstances.

How many feet does traffic lanes on a freeway have?

12

Lane position 1

center lane

lane position 2

Left side of the lane

lane position 3

right side of the lane

Ways to communicate with other drivers include the following:

Using your turn signals to tell your intentions.

Using your hazard lights to warn of trouble.

Lightly tapping your horn to avoid a hazard.

Flashing your headlights to warn of danger.

Level one of performance is

Habit level of awareness with an acceptable performance.

level two of performance is

Judgment level of awareness with an acceptable performance.

level 3 of performance is

Judgment level of awareness with an unacceptable performance.

level 4 of performance is

Habit level of awareness with an unacceptable performance.

Sending or reading text for 5 seconds while you're driving 55 mph, it will cover what?

a football field

A moderate risk environment consists of roadways with speed limits under

50 mph and controlled intersections in urban, suburban, and rural settings.

What is TPDE stand for?

Identify, predict, decide, execute

what is two-point turn?

is a method used when you want to make a U-turn and drive in the reverse direction, by using a driveway or intersection when there is not enough room to make a complete U-turn on a narrow street.

what is three point turn?

is used to make a U-turn on a narrow side street when there is NOT a driveway or roadway to use

what is three to four second following distance

allow three to four seconds between the time the vehicle ahead of you passes a given point and the time your vehicle reaches the same point.