Module 2

What are the three components of the Highway Transportation System?

People, vehicles, roadways

What system provides safe, convenient, and efficient movement of people and goods from place to place?

Highway Transportation System

Cars must give bicycles at least how many feet of room when passing?

3

Pedestrians are part of the Highway Transportation System but they do not have to follow the same rules of road as driver. (T/F)

False

The Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining state and local roadways in Virginia. (T/F)

True

When approaching a vehicle in a parking lot, you should always approach from the ___.

rear

When approaching a vehicle parked at the curb, you should always approach from the ___.

front

Before driving, when approaching a vehicle, name three things you should check.

fluid leaks

condition of tires

broken glass

(all of these)

Why is it important to check behind the vehicle before you enter it?

you want to look for small animals behind the vehicle

you want to look for small children behind the vehicle

you want to look for small objects (shopping carts) behind the vehicle

(all of them)

Having a back up camera in your vehicle can help with visibility and reduce risk of backing over an object or person. (T/F)

True

When preparing to drive, the hands should be placed at ___ o’clock and ___ o’clock.

8,4

A driver should allow at least how many inches between the driver’s chest and the steering wheel?

10

When preparing to drive and when driving, where should the driver rest their left foot?

on the dead pedal

What mirror provides the widest field of view?

rear view mirror

When adjusting the head restraint in a vehicle, it should be in what position, relative to the driver or passenger?

level with the ears, four inches from the head

What are two gauges found on the instrument panel?

speedometer

odometer

This alert/warning symbol indicates tire pressure. (T/F)

True

This alert/warning symbol indicates low beam headlights. (T/F)

False

This alert/warning symbol indicates manual transmission. (T/F)

False

This alert/warning symbol indicates that a door is open. (T/F)

True

What is the meaning of a BGE mirror setting?

Blindzone glare elimination

What mirror setting leaves large areas that cannot be seen in the mirrors on both sides of the vehicles?

traditional

This alert/warning symbol indicates a phone charger. (T/F)

False

Passengers younger than what age are safer sitting in the rear seat?

12

This alert/warning symbol indicates left/right turns. (T/F)

True

A tire is considered significantly underinflated when its pressure is 25% below the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inflation pressure. (T/F)

True

There is a saying, “Take five before you drive.” Name at least three of the five things a driver should observe when driving.

Share the Road

Obey Speed Limits

Avoid Distractions

This alert/warning symbol indicates emergency flashers. (T/F)

True