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When planning a trip, you should have your vehicle serviced about ____ ahead of time. - ✔ ✔ 2 weeks A legend on a map _____. - ✔ ✔ explains what the symbols and markings mean Your circadian rhythm down time is usually between 10 am and 12 am.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False Car top carriers raise a vehicle's center of gravity.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True It is OK to dispose of brake fluid by _____. - ✔ ✔ taking it to a service station Passenger vehicles consume about _____ percent of all petroleum used in the U.S. - ✔ ✔ 31 Items that need special disposal are _____. - ✔ ✔ batteries Battery powered vehicles produce less pollution than gas-powered vehicles.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True Quick acceleration can increase fuel consumption by 2 miles per gallon.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True Before taking different vehicle fluids to be recycled, it is a good idea to put them all in one container to save space.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False
Properly inflated tires help increase gas mileage.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True Antifreeze is a toxic chemical.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True It takes less gas to restart a vehicle than it does to let it idle for one minute.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True Most vehicles get over 20% better gas mileage at 55 mph than at 70 mph.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True Most railroad crossing crashes are there results of ___. - ✔ ✔ driver error When you approach a school bus with flashing red lights from either direction, you ___. - ✔ ✔ may proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus In this situation, indicate who must yield. - ✔ ✔ car B In this situation, indicate who must yield. - ✔ ✔ car B If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True This lane is reserved for ___. - ✔ ✔ vehicles from both directions turning left If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should ___. - ✔ ✔ keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and release the accelerator pedal slowly You should signal at least ___ before you turn or change position. - ✔ ✔ 4 seconds
The use of cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False An important point to remember in skid control is ___. - ✔ ✔ do not brake, look where you want the vehicle to go, steer in the direction you want to go According to Virginia law, you must turn into ___. - ✔ ✔ the first open lane going in your direction A solid line indicates ___. - ✔ ✔ no passing The basic color for construction signs is ___. - ✔ ✔ orange General warning signs are ___. - ✔ ✔ yellow Red signs indicate ___. - ✔ ✔ prohibitive or stop This hand signal indicates ___. - ✔ ✔ right turn This sign indicates ___. - ✔ ✔ slippery when wet The shape of this sign indicates ___. - ✔ ✔ railroad crossing A yellow line (solid or broken) in the center of a roadway indicates ___.
- ✔ ✔ two way traffic The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is ___. - ✔ ✔ 25 The correct method of steering through a turn is ___. - ✔ ✔ push/pull/slide This sign indicates ___. - ✔ ✔ lane reduction
The shape of this sign indicates ___. - ✔ ✔ regulatory You must park at least ___ feet from a fire hydrant. - ✔ ✔ 15 When parking downhill with a curb, ___. - ✔ ✔ turn the wheels toward the curb The shape of this sign indicates ___. - ✔ ✔ yield The side view mirrors should be adjusted to the contemporary (BGE) mirror setting, which means the driver can see ___. - ✔ ✔ the vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle When the mirrors are set correctly, there is no need to check blind zones.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False The steering wheel should be adjusted upward towards the face.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False The following is the correct procedure for securing a vehicle:(t/f)
stop set parking brake place gear selector in park turn off accessories turn ignition off, lock ignition and remove key remove occupant restraints check traffic and exit vehicle
The driver should set accessories before putting the vehicle in drive.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True See image. - ✔ ✔ A. windshield wipers B. alternator C. accessory power outlet D. air bag readiness E. seat belt reminder F. low fuel G. monitors the anti-lock brake system H. rear defroster I. oil pressure indicator J. high beam indicator Head restraints are designed to help reduce ___. - ✔ ✔ whiplash injuries Gears below drive provide more engine power.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True
The horn should NOT be used to ___. - ✔ ✔ show anger When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True All vehicles have adjustable head restraints.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True The turn signal will always cancel after a turn.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False 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 Vehicle balance is maintained through ___. - ✔ ✔ precise steering, smooth acceleration, controlled braking The steering technique best suited in limited space maneuvers is ___. - ✔ ✔ hand over hand Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer ___. - ✔ ✔ right braking results in weight transfer ___. - ✔ ✔ forward
The pavement area in front of the vehicle which cannot be seen by the driver is about 3 car lengths. - ✔ ✔ False In the contemporary mirror setting, the side view mirror is set to see the lane next to your vehicle.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True Blind spots are areas you cannot see in either your mirrors or peripheral vision.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True The BGE mirror setting is always the best mirror setting.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False 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 vision used to judge depth and position is ___. - ✔ ✔ central Line of sight is ___. - ✔ ✔ the distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking When driving, you should ___. - ✔ ✔ look at least 20 seconds ahead, check your rearview mirrors, check your sideview mirrors Reference points are necessary ___. - ✔ ✔ to judge your vehicle's position and because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen front the driver's seat Reference points are the same for all drivers.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False With the BGE mirror setting, ___. - ✔ ✔ a vehicle passing should appear in the sideview mirror before it leave the rearview mirror, glare
from the lights of a passing vehicle is reduced, a vehicle will appear in the driver's peripheral vision before leaving the sideview mirror If there is a restriction within your line of sight, it is known as ___. - ✔ ✔ a closed area Your target should be ___. - ✔ ✔ a fixed object ahead, located in the center of your path of travel, 20 - 30 seconds ahead If the front bumper is 3-6 inches from the curb line, the line of sign will extend from the driver ___. - ✔ ✔ through the front window (near the mirror) The accepted procedure for backing straight is to place the left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position and look over the right shoulder.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True To back to the right, the driver will need to steer left.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False When stopping on the right side of the road, you need to position your vehicle in lane position 3.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True When coming to a stop, it is a good idea to tap your brakes before applying full pressure to let others know what your intentions are.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True The pivot point for backing and turning is the door post.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False The reference point for stopping 6 inches from a curb is over the right headlight.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False
move foot from brake to accelerator move to the proper lane It is not necessary to stop when pulling out of a driveway if there is no traffic.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False It is not necessary to signal if you are pulling to the curb to stop.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False Which vision is first affected by fatigue, drugs and speed? - ✔ ✔ peripheral Your visual lead time should be ___. - ✔ ✔ 20 seconds The distance needed for steering around an object is shorter than the distance needed to brake for the object at speeds over 25.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True A driver should establish a visual search pattern to identify potential risk situations.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True The visual search pattern includes ___. - ✔ ✔ the visual lead area, line of sight, path of travel The average field of vision is 125 degrees.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False If the line of sight and the path of travel are not the same, you should reduce your speed.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True To read signs, you need good ___. - ✔ ✔ focal vision Your field of vision is ___. - ✔ ✔ what you can see while looking ahead
A driver uses his/her ___ vision to detect the motion from the sides. - ✔ ✔ peripheral As speed increases, more steering input is need for vehicle response.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False Average foot reaction time is ___. - ✔ ✔ 3/4 second The vision used to judge depth perception is ___. - ✔ ✔ central vision When traveling 50-55 mph, a ___ following interval is recommended. - ✔ ✔ 4 second Most crashes involving teen drivers result from improper search.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True Experts believe it takes ___ positive performances to create a lasting habit. - ✔ ✔ 26 Drivers who have developed basic maneuvering skills are usually considered good drivers.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False Habit levels of performance mean that the tasks are done in a sequence without thinking about them.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True Looking for potential hazards is known as ___. - ✔ ✔ searching Drivers preparing to turn left can help communicate this intention by using ___. - ✔ ✔ lane position 2 Developing a procedure for driving tasks will help ensure performance at the habit level with acceptable performance.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True
Studies indicate that drivers who do not wear safety belts tend to take more risks while driving than drivers who do wear safety belts.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True Visibility, space and time are the driver's best defenses against risk.(t/f)
- ✔ ✔ True Young drivers do not need as much space around the vehicle as they have quicker reaction times.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False Driving behavior is based on risk perception rather than actual risk.(t/f)
- ✔ ✔ True In the SEEit system, execute means _____. - ✔ ✔ to carry out your plan This diagram represents a _____. - ✔ ✔ open zone The area around your vehicle that you can see while looking straight ahead is the _____. - ✔ ✔ field of vision There are _____ basic areas of operating space around a vehicle. - ✔ ✔ 6 SEEiT is a _____. - ✔ ✔ space management system, decision-making process, process judgment level of driving Drivers need a space management system because _____. - ✔ ✔ they often do not perceive the risks that are present and they do not anticipate potential problems SEEit stands for _____. - ✔ ✔ search, evaluate, execute in time
The vehicle in the middle lane has a _____. - ✔ ✔ changing front zone You should look _____ seconds ahead of your vehicle for an open path of travel. - ✔ ✔ 20- The area in front of the white vehicle is ___. - ✔ ✔ changing You should signal at least _____ seconds before a turn. - ✔ ✔ 4 While turning right, you should look _____. - ✔ ✔ at a target in your path of travel Whether using the traditional or the contemporary mirror settings, the rear view mirror should be adjusted _____. - ✔ ✔ to frame the entire rear window Traditional mirror settings should be used _____. - ✔ ✔ if the rear window view is blocked The correct steering for turns is _____. - ✔ ✔ push/pull/slide When setting the driver's side view mirror using the contemporary (BGE) setting, the driver should _____. - ✔ ✔ lean his/her head against the left-side window, be able to see the lane beside the vehicle when sitting correctly to drive, be able to see a little of the vehicle in side view mirror when the head is leaned against the left-side window The red vehicle should turn into lane _____. - ✔ ✔ 1 A vehicle turning left with a green light _____. - ✔ ✔ must yield to oncoming traffic
In limited space with no driveways available, you may need to execute a _____. - ✔ ✔ three-point turn When angle parking, the driver begins steering when _____. - ✔ ✔ the steering wheel is aligned with the first line of the space The space management system we will use is the _____. - ✔ ✔ SEEiT system In zone control driving, the driver monitors _____ zones around the vehicle. - ✔ ✔ 6 A vehicle positioned 6 inches from the left line is in lane position _____.
- ✔ ✔ 2 If the left front zone is closed and the right front zone is open, lane position _____ would be a wise choice. - ✔ ✔ 3 The driver should search at least _____ seconds ahead of the vehicle for an open path of travel. - ✔ ✔ 20 Vehicle position is one method of communicating with other highway users. - ✔ ✔ True Staggered stop lines _____. - ✔ ✔ allow a wider turning radius, increase visibility When an area around a vehicle is not available to the driver, it is called a _____. - ✔ ✔ closed zone A 2 second following distance usually allows enough time to brake to a stop.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False
Braking distance and stopping distance are the same.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ False To search effectively, drivers need to know _____. - ✔ ✔ where to look, what to look for, how to evaluate what they see To cross a two lane roadway at 30 mph takes a gap of about _____. - ✔ ✔ 1/2 block When stopped in traffic behind another vehicle, the driver should _____. - ✔ ✔ be able to see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead touching the pavement Once you have reached the apex of a curve, you should _____. - ✔ ✔ accelerate Never enter an intersection until you identify an open space for your vehicle on the other side of the intersection.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True Before turning right on red, the driver must _____. - ✔ ✔ stop, yield to pedestrians, yield to traffic approaching from the left Excessive steering in a curve can result in either an understeer or oversteer skid.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True To safely turn right and merge into traffic moving 55 mph, you will need a gap equal to about _____. - ✔ ✔ 11 seconds Defensive drivers tap their brakes to warn traffic behind before stopping.(t/f) - ✔ ✔ True You should not drive more than _____ feet in a shared left turn lane. - ✔ ✔ 150
