Drivers Ed Final Exam

Terms	Definitions
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
When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren, you should	pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
It takes a train going 50 mph approximately	1 1/2 miles
Each year over _____ persons are killed in highway crashes	500
The crossbuck is considered the same as a	yield sign
A train's speed	will appear slower than it is
Most railroad crossing crashes are the result of	driver error
In order to obtain a learner's permit in VA, you must be at least	15 years and 6 months old
The minimum age to receive a driver's license in VA is	16 and 3 months old
The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is	21 or 18 if immediate family member
An applicant for a learner's permit must score ____ on signs test	100%
The type of license which will allow a person to drive a large truck or van designed for 16 or more passengers is a	CDL
The vision requirement in VA for obtaining a driver's license is	20/40 in one or both eyes
A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18	1
The penalty for anyone less than 20 who is convicted of a demerit violation is	a madatory driver improvement class
A driver's license expires	on the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
If you are less than 18, you will receive your permanent license from	Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
According to the _______ law, you must submit to a chemical test for alcohol and other drugs if requested when driving on VA's public roadways or lose your license	implied consent
Under the ________ law, persons less than 21 may lose the priviledge to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above	zero tolerance
Vehicle registered in VA must be inspected	once a year
The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibility law in VA is	25,000/50,000/20,000
Your decision to become an organ donor should be	Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family
There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients.	False
There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution.	True
In VA, you can get a motorcycle license without a driver's license.	True
The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash.	False
You are covered by your parents' insurance policy while driving with a learner's permit.	True
Red Light	Stop-remained stopped
Steady Amber Light	Clear the intersection
Steady Green Light	Go if the way is clear
Flashing Red Light	Stop-go when the way is clear
Flashing Amber Light	Proceed with caution
Green Arrow	Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
Red signs indicate	stop, prohibitive
General warning signs are	yellow
A triangular shaped sign indicates	yield
A vertical-rectangular sign is a	regulatory sign
A yellow line indicates	two way traffic
A solid line indicates	no passing
The basic color for construction signs is	Orange
The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to	$500
You should signal at least ______ before you turn or change position	4 seconds
According to VA law, you must turn into	the first open lane going in your direction
The correct method of steering through a turn is	push/pull/slide
When parking downhill with a curb	turn the wheels towards the curb
You must park at least ___ from a fire hydrant	15
The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is	25
You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle	500
An important point to remember in skid control is	Do not brake, look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
The first thing you should do in the event of brake failure is to	pump the brake pedal rapidly
If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should	Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands, release the accelerator pedal slowly
Vehicles tend to slow down going uphill and pick up speed downhill because of	gravity
It is illegal to pass on the right in VA	false
If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle	true
Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades	true
The use or cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways	false
What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?	check tire tread depth with a penny
The head restraint should be adjusted	depending on the driver's height
Preventative maintenance	Is routine care you give your vehicle, is outlined in the owner's manual, includes checking fluids
Tires should be checked	weekly
The oil should be changed every	3000-5000 miles
When seated properly, the driver should be at least ____ inches from the steering wheel	10
Driving with the hands in the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position	Reduces excessive steering, helps protect the driver from airbag injuries, improves vehicle stability
The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly	across the hips
The side view mirrors should be adjusted so that while driving the driver can see	the vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
Locking the door ensures that they will not fly open during a crash	true
When seated properly, the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel	true
The steering wheel shoud be adjusted upward	false
When using the accelerator and brake pedal, the heel of the foot should remain on the floor	true
The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame to back windshield	true
Cruise control	Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed, works at apeeds above 25 mph, should not be used on slippery surfaces
Head restraints are designed to help reduce	whiplash injuries
The horn should not be used to	show anger
The panic button on a wireless remote door control	causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel	true
When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left	false
If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily	true
When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park	false
Gears below drive, provide more engine power	true
Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off	false
All vehicles have adjustable head restraints	false
The turn signal will always cancel after a turn	false
When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on	true
Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving	true
There are two separate levers to open the hood	true
Weight transfer from side to side is known as	roll
Vehicle balance is maintained through	precise steering, smooth acceleration, controlled braking
Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer	right
Acceleration results in weight transfer	backward
Weight transfer forward or backward is known as	pitch
Braking results in weight transfer	forward
Braking just short of lockup is known as	threshold braking
Weight transfer resulting from loss of traction to the rear is known as	yaw
The steering technique best suited for mainting vehicle balance is	push/pull/slide
The lane position for a right turn is	5
In traditional mirror settings, there is a blind spot	over the right and left shoulders
Blind spots are areas you cannot see on either your mirrors or peripheral vision	true
Blindspots are greatly reduced by using the contemporary mirror settings	true
Reference points are the same for all drivers	false
When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder	true
The horn should only be used to communicate presence	true
When pulling into traffic, the following is a crucial consideration	visibility, time, space
When parking or turning beyond an instersection, you should signal left or right	After you have entered the intersection
The gap between vehicles to give you time and space to make a safe lane change should be	4 seconds
You should prepare for a turn approximately _______ before you make it	8 to 12 seconds
Normally, the correct lane to make a left turn is	the lane furthest to the left
When you are making a left or right turn, it is correct to turn your wheels	when you actually begin the turn
When making a right turn into traffic, the gap in traffic approaching from your left should be	8 to 11 seconds
When making a left turn, must yeild the right-of-way to	everything
When backing up, one of the points most likely to hit something is	the front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
The easiest and safest methor of making a turnabout it	driving around the block
The first thing to do when moving your vehicle into traffic is to	plan your move
Changing lanes requires planning in advance and	executing your maneuver
When making a turn, you should use your turn signal as least	150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
When backing up, you must	look behind your vehicle, not just un the rearview mirror
A 2-point turn is when you use a driveway	to reverse your direction
The best remedy for driving fatigue is	rest
The vision that enables you to detect movement to the side is	peripheral vision
Gives 3-dimensional perspective to objects	Depth perception
Estimating distance between yourself and an object	distance judgement
Ability to see clearly	visual activity
What you see looking straight ahead and at an angle to the left and right	field of vision
Vision clearest in a narrow cone-shaped area directly in front of you	Area of central vision
The alcoholic content of a glass of wine, a mug of beer, or an ounce of whisky is	about the same
The way to sober up a person who has had too much to drink is to	give the alcohol time to wear off
A regulatory sign that has a red circle with a red slash means	no
If you come to a stop sign and there is no white stop line,	stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it
To determine whether or not to suspend a driver's license, most states use	a point system
A certificate of title proves	who owns a car
When turning left at an intersection	yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
The air conditioner is used to	lower humidity
The function of an odometer is to	keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
You set your car's automatic choke by	pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it
Locking your wheels in an emergency braking situation	decreases braking effectiveness, can make you go into a skid, increases your stopping distance
The friction point is	the point where, as you let up on the clutch pedal, the trnamission and engine engage
The first thing to do before changing lanes is	signal your speed
You should signal for a turn at least	150 feet before the turn
A driver turning right	must yield right of way to cross traffic
When parallel parking you	need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright, you should	look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
In a snowfall, you should drive in the tacks of the vehicle ahead of you so you	can get better traction
Of all the collisions between cars and pedestrians, most	occur in urban areas
At dusk, there is more danger of hitting a deer because	deer move around to feed at dusk
After passing a truck, you should not pull in closely in front of it because	you will block the truck driver's vision of the road
A banked curve is one that	is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside
The first thing to do in the event of brake failure is to	pump the brake pedal rapidly
If your engine stalls	your power brakes and power steering won't work very well
If your engine is flooded, you will probably	smell gasoline
An advantage to selecting a car with an automatic transmission is	it is easier to drive
Uninsured motorist insurance protects you if	you are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
The wheels that receive the power from the engine are called	the rear wheels
The function of the differential is to	allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating	will not increase engine power
when you pack your car for a long trip, the heaviest items should be	in the bottom of the trunck
Ideally, the in-vehicle test should be taken in	the same vehicle you have practiced in
For the test, your state may require you to present	Your dirver's permit, the vehicle's registration, the vehicle's insurance identification card
To make sure no one is about to enter your driving path, you should always look to the sides at	crosswalks
While driving look at least _______ down the road	20 to 30 seconds
Assumptions are	events you think might happen
A choice	is the selection between two or more possible options
Before you can successfully respond to a driving event, you must have adequate	visibility
The total time needed for a person to determine his or her options and choose on is known as	human-perception time

First Time Here?

Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.

Set Champions

There are no high scores or champions for this set yet. You can sign up or log in to be the first!

Drivers Ed Final Exam

Share this set

About this set

Created by:

Subjects:

Classes:

Discuss

Drivers Ed Final Exam

Study:

Games:

Tools:

162 terms

Terms

Definitions

First Time Here?

Set Champions