Drivers Ed Final Review

In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least ________.

15 years and 6 months

The minimum age to receive a driver's license in Virginia is _________.

16 and 3 months

The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is ______________.

21 (if not an immediate family member)
18 (if immediate family member)

An applicant for a learner's permit must score ___ on the signs test.

100%

A new driver under the age of 18 is limited to ___ passenger(s) (non-family members) under the age of 21.

1

The penalty for anyone less than 20 who is convicted of his/her first demerit violation is ___.

mandatory driving school

A driver's license expires ___________________________.

on the licensee's birthday every 8 years

If you drive on the public roads of Virginia, you must submit to an alcohol or drug tests when requested. This is known as the ______ law.

implied consent

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

zero tolerance

red light

Stop-remained stopped

steady amber (yellow) light

red light is coming soon

steady green light

Go if the way is clear

flashing red light

Stop-go when the way is clear

flashing amber (yellow) light

Proceed with caution

green arrow

Turn in the direction of the arrow

red signs indicate

Stop, yield, or prohibited

general warning signs are

yellow

a pentagon shaped sign indicates

school zone or school crossing

An octagon shaped sign indicates ____.

stop

An horizontal rectangle shaped sign will give the motorist ________.

directions

slippery when wet sign

slippery when wet

lane reduction sign

lane reduction

the middle lane in this picture is reserved for

vehicles from both directions turning left

The basic color for construction signs is

orange

When you see a construction sign, you should _____________.

Be alert
slow down

A yellow line (broken or solid) in the center of a roadway indicates _______.

two way traffic

a solid line indicates

no passing

This road marking indicates ___.

HOV lane

What are you looking for when you check around the outside of your vehicle?

broken glass
damage to your car
small children and pets

When parked at a curb approach the vehicle from the ____________ to monitor ____________ traffic.

front, oncoming

When parked in a parking lot, approach the vehicle from the_____________, to observe people and objects around the vehicle

rear

Adjust the drivers seat to allow at least ____ in between the drivers chest and the steering wheel.

10-12 inches

What does the BGE method help to eliminate/reduce?

blind spots and glare

When adjusting the rearview mirror you should ______________.

frame the rear window

The left foot should be placed on the ______which is also used as a footrest, for balance and stability.

dead pedal

You should use the _________________ method of steering when performing most driving maneuvers.

push/pull/slide

The head restraint should be positioned just above the ____.

ears

Air bags deploy at speeds up to ______________.

200 mph

When driving an airbag equipped vehicle, ______________.

the steering wheel should be tilted toward the chest
your hands should be on the lower half of the steering wheel
you should sit at least 10 inches from the steering wheel

Most human injuries in motor vehicle crashes result from ____________.

a second impact of the occupants against the vehicle

If your vehicle has air bags, you do not need to use safety belts

false

Safety belts should be positioned across the _____, shoulder, and over the ___.

chest, hips

Why is it important to position our head on the head restraint correctly?

to prevent whiplash

All passengers under the age of _____ must have a seatbelt on in the vehicle, regardless of their seating position.

18

The driver is legally responsible for all passengers under 18 to have their seatbelts on.

true

It is recommended that all passengers under the age of _____ must sit in the back seat.

12

This vehicle control symbol is used to determine ___________________.

low oil warning/improper oil pressure

This vehicle control symbol indicates __________________.

you have an emergency and need to turn on your hazard lights

This vehicle control symbol helps you locate ________.

windshield wipers

This symbol indicates that you have ______________________.

Antilock brakes

For specific information about your vehicles warning alerts, you should examine the__________.

vehicle's owner manual

If your anti-lock braking system light comes on briefly when you start the car, _________________________.

it means your ABS system IS working

What checks should you perform on your vehicle WEEKLY?

windshield wipers
emergency kit
outside lights
tires

What checks should you performs on your vehicle every 2 months?

seatbelts
coolant / antifreeze
oil
brake fluid

You should change your (conventional) oil every 3,000 - 5,000 miles.

true

Full synthetic oil can be changed every 6,000 - 10,000 miles.

true

What items should be kept in your can in an emergency kit?

bottled water
blanket
first aid kit
flashlight
crackers / nabs / non-perishable food

Safety belts are designed to allow the strongest bones to absorb the forces in a crash. Your seatbelt should fit snugly across your ______, chest and _______.

hips, shoulders

Where is the turn signal lever located?

left side of steering column

The hood release lever opens the _____.

hood

This symbols warns you that your tire pressure is not correct in one or more tires (TPMS)

true

The backup camera is on at all times.

false

This is the temperature warning light.

true

This light indicates that there is an issue with your _____,

battery

If this light comes on and stays on when you start your car, have the air bags serviced immediately.

true

If this blue light is visible, it means that your high beams head lights ARE NOT WORKING.

false

to read signs you need to have good __

focal vision

The vision used to judge depth perception is _______________.

paracentral vision

Your field of vision is ______________________.

everything within 180 degrees in front of you

A driver uses his/her _____ vision to detect the motion from the sides.

peripheral

_______ vision is first affected by fatigue, drugs and speed.

peripheral

Your visual lead time should be at least ___________ ahead.

20 seconds

A footprint around the vehicle ________________________.

represents what you can't see on the ground around the vehicle

Drivers preparing to turn left can help communicate this intention by using_______.

lane position 2

Lane position ____ provides maximum space within the lane on each side of the vehicle.

1

You would use lane position _______ when an emergency vehicle is coming behind you with sirens flashing.

3

Reference points are necessary_______________________.

because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen
to judge your vehicle's position

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

near the side view mirror

When the right side pavement line or curb appears to run through the middle of the vehicle's hood (VA inspection sticker), the vehicle is

3-6 inches from the curb

If the rear bumper is 3-6 inches from the white parking line, the line of sight will extend from the driver _____.

near the back passenger window

When the left side pavement line or curb appears to run through the ____________ the vehicle is 3-6 inches from the curb.

the left hood line

The anti-lock brake system engages every time the driver applies the brakes.

false

When ABS activates, you should pump the brakes to keep it working.

false

If you feel the brake pedal pulsating when ABS is working, you should immediately take your vehicle to a service center.

false

ABS allows you to steer while applying maximum braking pressure.

true

When greater pressure is applied to the accelerator to increase speed to pass someone or merge it is called _________ acceleration

thrust

When braking, the proper technique is ____________________.

heel on the floor, and press down on the brake with your right foot

ABS can't change the laws of physics, so you need to___________________.

maintain a safe following distance

Your hands should be in the clock positions of ____ and _____ on the steering wheel.

8,4

Turning for most driving should involve which steering method?

push/pull/slide

Three words to remember for ABS braking are....

stomp, stay, steer

Which force of nature will pull your vehicle down a hill faster than you sometimes anticipate?

gravity

Which force of nature causes you to turn your steering wheel to counter act it, during a curve in the road?

centrifugal force

Which of these is the term for a car that loses traction in the back, and causes the rear end of the car to swing from side to side?

yaw

Which of these is the term for a car that tumbles from side to side, in a tipping motion?

roll

The space management system we will use is the _____________.

SEEit system

To search effectively, drivers need to know _________.

how to evaluate what they see
where to look
what to look for

Deciding to slow down in case a small child is following that ball is an example of _______.

evaluating

Seeing the ball in the road is an example of _______________.

searching

Pushing down on the brake and checking to see if a child is coming would be an example of _______.

executing