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Drivers Education in Virginia 250 Final
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One method of determining correct distance from the steering wheel is ___. - โ โ by extending the arm over the steering wheel until the top of the steering wheel is in line with the wrist joint One of the first things affected by alcohol is _____. - โ โ judgment One way to avoid highway hypnosis is to open your car windows.(t/f) - โ โ false Overdriving your headlights means _____. - โ โ you cannot stop in the distance illuminated by your headlights Passenger vehicles consume about _____ percent of all petroleum used in the U.S. - โ โ 31 Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel.(t/f) - โ โ true Peripheral vision is affected by the speed of the vehicle.(t/f) - โ โ true Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off.(t/f) - โ โ true Pregnant women should not wear safety belts.(t/f) - โ โ false Preventative maintenance ___. - โ โ is the routine care you give your vehicle, is outlined in the owner's manual, includes checking fluids
Properly inflated tires help increase gas mileage.(t/f) - โ โ true Put the following procedures for preparing to move the vehicle in the order in which they should be performed. release the parking brake move foot from brake to accelerator move to the proper lane recheck traffic including the mirrors and blind spots use proper signals keep foot firmly on the brake select a gap check traffic select the proper gear - โ โ keep foot firmly on the brake select the proper gear check traffic use proper signals release the parking brake recheck traffic including the mirrors and blind spots select a gap move foot from brake to accelerator move to the proper lane
According to Virginia law, you must turn into ___. - โ โ the first open lane going in your direction Air bags deploy at speeds up to _____. - โ โ 200 mph Alcohol is _____. - โ โ a depressant Alcohol must be digested before entering the blood stream.(t/f) - โ โ false Alcohol, when consumed, controls you.(t/f) - โ โ true All vehicles have adjustable head restraints.(t/f) - โ โ false An airbag _____. - โ โ automatically inflates in frontal crashes, distributes the force of impact more evenly across the body, inflates if the collision impact speed is at least 9 mph An alcoholic beverage which is 80 proof is _____. - โ โ 40% alcohol An alternate route that travels around the city begins with an even number.(t/f) - โ โ true An applicant for a learner's permit must score ___ on the signs test. - โ โ 100% An important point to remember in skid control is ___. - โ โ do not brake, look where you want the vehicle to go, steer in the direction you want to go An interstate route with even numbers travels north/south.(t/f) - โ โ false Antifreeze is a toxic chemical.(t/f) - โ โ true
Approximately _____ % of our driving clues depend on vision. - โ โ 90 As a person's BAC goes up, his/her field of vision is reduced.(t/f) - โ โ true As speed increases, more steering input is need for vehicle response.(t/f) - โ โ false Assigned risk drivers pay lower premiums for insurance than other drivers.(t/f) - โ โ false At expressway speeds, you should maintain a following distance of at least _____. - โ โ 3-4 seconds Average foot reaction time is ___. - โ โ 3/4 seconds BAC is _____. - โ โ blood alcohol concentration BAC levels as low as .03 have been show to affect _____. - โ โ judgment, vision, ability to predict and decide Backing into a driveway to turn around is known as a _____. - โ โ two-point turn Battery powered vehicles produce less pollution than gas-powered vehicles.(t/f) - โ โ true Before starting a vehicle in snow, check to be sure the exhaust system is clear.(t/f) - โ โ 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) - โ โ false
Cicadian rhythm fatigue is a result of _____. - โ โ the body's natural "down time" Collision insurance may be required if you are financing the vehicle.(t/f)
- โ โ true Construction zones usually have slower speed limits even on expressways.(t/f) - โ โ true Crash attenuators _____. - โ โ are sand or liquid filled drums and spread the force of impact when hit Cruise control ___. - โ โ allows a driver to select and travel at a set speed, works at speeds above 25 mph, should not be used on slippery surfaces Defensive drivers tap their brakes to warn traffic behind before stopping.(t/f) - โ โ true Determining whether a pedestrian may step into your path of travel is an example of _____. - โ โ evaluating Developing a procedure for driving tasks will help ensure performance at the habit level with acceptable performance.(t/f) - โ โ true Dirty headlights can reduce visibility up to 90%.(t/f) - โ โ true Drinking and driving is illegal at any age.(t/f) - โ โ true Drive in the right lane on expressways to avoid conflicts with other vehicles merging onto the roadway.(t/f) - โ โ false Drivers less than 21 with a BAC of .02 or above may lose their license _____. - โ โ under the zero tolerance law
Drivers need a space management system because _____. - โ โ they often do not perceive the risks that are present and they do not anticipate potential problems Drivers preparing to turn left can help communicate this intention by using ___. - โ โ lane position 2 Drivers who have developed basic maneuvering skills are usually considered good drivers.(t/f) - โ โ false Driving behavior is based on risk perception rather than actual risk.(t/f)
- โ โ true Driving in groups of vehicles or packs is a good idea, because there is "safety in numbers".(t/f) - โ โ false Driving under the influence is a _____. - โ โ traffic offense, criminal offense Driving with the flow of traffic is the best way to maintain a space cushion around your vehicle.(t/f) - โ โ true Driving with the hands in the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position ___. - โ โ reduces excessive steering, helps protect the driver from airbag injuries, improves vehicle stability DUI refers to _____. - โ โ drinking alcohol and driving, using prescription drugs and driving, using illegal drugs and driving DUI-related crashes occur approximately every _____ minutes. - โ โ 23
Head restraints are designed to help reduce ___. - โ โ whiplash injuries HOV lanes are marked with _____. - โ โ diamond How much is the uninsured motorist fee? - โ โ $ Hydroplaning _____. - โ โ is caused by a buildup of water between the tires and road surface, results in loss of steering, results in loss of braking Hydroplaning occurs when _____. - โ โ a film of water builds up between the road surface and the vehicles tires Ideally, a motorist should try to enter an expressway _____. - โ โ at the same speed as traffic already on the expressway If a driver is blinded by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, he/she should _____. - โ โ reduce speed, look to the right, glance briefly ahead If a driver mistakenly enters the wrong entrance ramp and is headed for the wrong destination (i.e., going east to Richmond when he wanted to go west to Charlottesville), he should _____. - โ โ continue on in that direction until he comes to the next exit
If a rear tire blows out _____. - โ โ the wheel will wobble and you will feel a slight pull in the direction of the blowout If an infant must ride in the front seat, the air bag should be turned off.(t/f) - โ โ true
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) - โ โ false If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle.(t/f) - โ โ true If the front bumper is 3-6 inches from the curb line, the line of sign will extend from the driver ___. - โ โ through the front window (near the mirror) If the left front zone is closed and the right front zone is open, lane position _____ would be a wise choice. - โ โ 3 If the line of sight and the path of travel are not the same, you should reduce your speed.(t/f) - โ โ true If there is a restriction within your line of sight, it is known as ___. - โ โ a closed area If too much fuel and not enough air reaches the engine, _____. - โ โ it will become flooded, there may be a strong odor of gasoline, the engine may not start If understeer occurs, weight should be transferred to the ___. - โ โ front If you are buying a used vehicle from a dealer, you should inspect it completely.(t/f) - โ โ true If you are driving alone, you should plan to drive no more than _____hours per day. - โ โ 8
If you have a driver's license, you can legally operate a motorcycle.(t/f) - โ โ false If you miss an exit, you should _____. - โ โ continue on to the next exit If you see others making driving errors, you should point out the mistakes to them.(t/f) - โ โ false If you suffer from night blindness _____. - โ โ you should not drive at night If your ABS is not working correctly, a warning light will come on.(t/f) - โ โ true If your anti-lock braking system light comes on briefly when you start the car, _____. - โ โ it means your ABS system is working If your BAC is .08 or more, your license will be automatically suspended for _____. - โ โ 7 days If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should ___. - โ โ keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and release the accelerator pedal slowly If your tires are sliding, you will not be able to steer the vehicle.(t/f) - โ โ true If your vehicle has air bags, you do not need to use safety belts.(t/f) - โ โ false If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, hard controlled braking should be done ___. - โ โ prior to evasive steering
If, while driving, the accelerator pedal gets stuck and the engine is racing _____. - โ โ shift to neutral In 1999, approximately _____ persons were arrested for DUI. - โ โ 33, In 2000, over 20% of the drivers between 15-20 years old who were killed in crashes were intoxicated.(t/f) - โ โ true In cities, u-turns are allowed only at intersections.(t/f) - โ โ true In fog, you should use _____. - โ โ low beam headlights In limited space with no driveways available, you may need to execute a _____. - โ โ three-point turn In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least ____. - โ โ 15 years & 6 months old In skid control, it is critical that the driver _____. - โ โ looks where he/she wants the vehicle to go and steers in the intended path of travel In the contemporary mirror setting, the side view mirror is set to see the lane next to your vehicle.(t/f) - โ โ true In the SEEit system, execute means _____. - โ โ to carry out your plan In the year 2000, _____ % of the teens killed in motor vehicle related crashes were not wearing a safety belt. - โ โ 60 In vehicles without ABS, a quick jab of the brakes may help control front wheel traction loss.(t/f) - โ โ true
It is illegal to pass on the right of another vehicle.(t/f) - โ โ false It is illegal to pull into a shared left turn lane and wait for traffic to clear when executing a left turn from a driveway.(t/f) - โ โ false It is legal to pass a stopped school bus if there is a median between your vehicle and the bus.(t/f) - โ โ true It is not good for the steering system to be turned beyond its maximum range.(t/f) - โ โ true It is not necessary to signal before returning to your lane after passing another vehicle.(t/f) - โ โ false It is not necessary to signal if you are pulling to the curb to stop.(t/f) - โ โ false It is not necessary to stop when pulling out of a driveway if there is no traffic.(t/f) - โ โ false It is OK to dispose of brake fluid by _____. - โ โ taking it to a service station It is unlawful for an insurance company to raise your premiums if you are involved in a collision that was not your fault.(t/f) - โ โ true It is usually OK to make a u-turn on expressways.(t/f) - โ โ false It takes a train going 50 mph approximately ___ to stop safely. - โ โ 1 1/2 miles It takes less gas to restart a vehicle than it does to let it idle for one minute.(t/f) - โ โ true
It would take someone with a BAC of 0.05 approximately _____ to eliminate all the alcohol from the body. - โ โ 3.5 hours - 4 hours Items that need special disposal are _____. - โ โ batteries Kitty litter can help the tires gain traction on slick surfaces. - โ โ true Lane position 2 is recommended when approaching the crest of a hill.(t/f) - โ โ false Line of sight is ___. - โ โ the distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking Locking the doors ensures that they will not fly open during a crash.(t/f)
- โ โ false Long term use of alcohol can lead to cirrhosis of the liver.(t/f) - โ โ true Looking for potential hazards is known as ___. - โ โ searching Loss of front wheel traction is called _____. - โ โ understeer Loss of rear wheel traction is called _____. - โ โ oversteer Many insurance companies offer a discount if the vehicle is equipped with an airbag.(t/f) - โ โ true Many signs on the expressway are designed to breakaway when hit by a vehicle.(t/f) - โ โ true
flashing amber light: - โ โ proceed with caution steady green light - โ โ go after checking to see if anyone is running a red light - if the way is clear Median barriers _____. - โ โ reduce head on collisions Message signs _____. - โ โ are used to warn drivers of dangers ahead and may provide drivers with inclement weather information Moped drivers must _____. - โ โ be at least 16 years old Most crashes involving teen drivers result from improper search.(t/f) - โ โ true Most crashes occur _____. - โ โ at intersections Most insurance companies will lower your premiums if you have had a good driving record.(t/f) - โ โ true Most maps _____. - โ โ classify the roads, identify rest areas, tell which roads have a toll Most marijuana joints contain about the same amount of the drug THC.(t/f) - โ โ false Most medications for colds or allergies will not affect driving ability.(t/f)
- โ โ false Most railroad crossing crashes are there results of ___. - โ โ driver error Most railroad fatalities are caused by _____. - โ โ inattention
Most vehicles get over 20% better gas mileage at 55 mph than at 70 mph.(t/f) - โ โ true Never enter an intersection until you identify an open space for your vehicle on the other side of the intersection.(t/f) - โ โ true New drivers can usually develop good habits quickly.(t/f) - โ โ false New vehicles now may be equipped with side air bags.(t/f) - โ โ true Non-motorized vehicles are allowed on expressways.(t/f) - โ โ false On expressways, the far right lane should be used by faster moving traffic.(t/f) - โ โ false Once you have reached the apex of a curve, you should _____. - โ โ accelerate One drink can impair your ability to be a safe driver.(t/f) - โ โ true One hand steering is acceptable when backing the vehicle.(t/f) - โ โ true One hand steering is recommended ___. - โ โ when backing up One method for reducing glare at night is _____. - โ โ clean your windshield "No Zone" areas are _____. - โ โ areas around a truck that the truck driver cannot see and areas where vehicles should not "hang out"
