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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

<p>500</p> Signup and view all the answers

The crossbuck is considered the same as a

<p>yield sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

A train's speed

<p>will appear slower than it is</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most railroad crossing crashes are the result of

<p>driver error</p> Signup and view all the answers

In order to obtain a learner's permit in VA, you must be at least _____

<p>15 years and 6 months old</p> Signup and view all the answers

The minimum age to receive a driver's license in VA is _____

<p>16 and 3 months old</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>21 or 18 if immediate family member</p> Signup and view all the answers

An applicant for a learner's permit must score ____ on signs test

<p>100%</p> Signup and view all the answers

The type of license which will allow a person to drive a large truck or van designed for 16 or more passengers is a

<p>CDL</p> Signup and view all the answers

The vision requirement in VA for obtaining a driver's license is

<p>20/40 in one or both eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18

<p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

The penalty for anyone less than 20 who is convicted of a demerit violation is

<p>a mandatory driver improvement class</p> Signup and view all the answers

A driver's license expires

<p>on the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are less than 18, you will receive your permanent license from

<p>Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>implied consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>zero tolerance, .02</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vehicle registered in VA must be inspected

<p>once a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibility law in VA is

<p>25,000/50,000/20,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your decision to become an organ donor should be

<p>recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

In VA, you can get a motorcycle license without a driver's license.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance coverage in the event of a crash.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are covered by your parents' insurance policy while driving with a learner's permit.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Red Light

<p>Stop - remain stopped</p> Signup and view all the answers

Steady Amber Light

<p>Clear the intersection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Steady Green Light

<p>Go if the way is clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashing Red Light

<p>Stop - go when the way is clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashing Amber Light

<p>Proceed with caution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Green Arrow

<p>Protected turn/go in direction of arrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

Red signs indicate

<p>stop, prohibitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

General warning signs are

<p>yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

A triangular shaped sign indicates

<p>yield</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vertical-rectangular sign is a

<p>regulatory sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

A yellow line indicates

<p>two way traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

A solid line indicates

<p>no passing</p> Signup and view all the answers

The basic color for construction signs is

<p>orange</p> Signup and view all the answers

The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to

<p>$500</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should signal at least _____ before you turn or change position

<p>4 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to VA law, you must turn into

<p>the first open lane going in your direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

The correct method of steering through a turn is

<p>push/pull/slide</p> Signup and view all the answers

When parking downhill with a curb, you should

<p>turn the wheels towards the curb</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must park at least ___ from a fire hydrant

<p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is

<p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle

<p>500</p> Signup and view all the answers

An important point to remember in skid control is

<p>do not brake, look where you want the vehicle to go, steer in the direction you want to go</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first thing you should do in the event of brake failure is to

<p>pump the brake pedal rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should

<p>keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands, release the accelerator pedal slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vehicles tend to slow down going uphill and pick up speed downhill because of

<p>gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal to pass on the right in VA.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The use of cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?

<p>check tire tread depth with a penny</p> Signup and view all the answers

The head restraint should be adjusted

<p>depending on the driver's height</p> Signup and view all the answers

Preventative maintenance

<p>is routine care you give your vehicle, is outlined in the owner's manual, includes checking fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tires should be checked

<p>weekly</p> Signup and view all the answers

The oil should be changed every

<p>3000-5000 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

When seated properly, the driver should be at least ____ inches from the steering wheel

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

Driving with the hands in the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position

<p>reduces excessive steering, helps protect the driver from airbag injuries, improves vehicle stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly

<p>across the hips</p> Signup and view all the answers

The side view mirrors should be adjusted so that while driving the driver can see

<p>the vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Locking the door ensures that they will not fly open during a crash.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

When seated properly, the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The steering wheel should be adjusted upward.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using the accelerator and brake pedal, the heel of the foot should remain on the floor.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame the back windshield.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cruise control

<p>allows a driver to select and travel at a set speed, works at speeds above 25 mph, should not be used on slippery surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

Head restraints are designed to help reduce

<p>whiplash injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

The horn should not be used to

<p>show anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

The panic button on a wireless remote door control

<p>causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gears below drive provide more engine power.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

All vehicles have adjustable head restraints.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The turn signal will always cancel after a turn.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are two separate levers to open the hood.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Weight transfer from side to side is known as

<p>roll</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vehicle balance is maintained through

<p>precise steering, smooth acceleration, controlled braking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer

<p>right</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acceleration results in weight transfer

<p>backward</p> Signup and view all the answers

Weight transfer forward or backward is known as

<p>pitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

Braking results in weight transfer

<p>forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

Braking just short of lockup is known as

<p>threshold braking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Weight transfer resulting from loss of traction to the rear is known as

<p>yaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

The steering technique best suited for maintaining vehicle balance is

<p>push/pull/slide</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lane position for a right turn is

<p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

In traditional mirror settings, there is a blind spot

<p>over the right and left shoulders</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blind spots are areas you cannot see on either your mirrors or peripheral vision.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blind spots are greatly reduced by using contemporary mirror settings.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reference points are the same for all drivers.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

School Bus Regulations

  • Approaching a school bus with flashing red lights requires stopping, unless a median is present.

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

  • Upon hearing a siren, drivers must pull over to allow the emergency vehicle a clear path.

Train Awareness

  • A train traveling at 50 mph takes about 1.5 miles to stop.

Highway Safety Statistics

  • Over 500 individuals die each year in highway crashes.

Railroad Crossings

  • Crossbucks are treated as yield signs; most crashes at crossings occur due to driver error.

Learner’s Permit and Licensing in Virginia

  • Minimum age for a learner’s permit: 15 years and 6 months.
  • Minimum age for a driver's license: 16 years and 3 months.
  • A learner's permit holder may have only one passenger under 18.
  • To pass the signs test, applicants must score 100%.

Special Licenses

  • A commercial driver's license (CDL) is required for large trucks or vans intended for 16+ passengers.

Vision and Licensing Requirements

  • The vision test requirement to obtain a driver’s license in Virginia is 20/40 in one or both eyes.

Discipline for Violations

  • Drivers under 20 years old convicted of a demerit violation must attend a mandatory driver improvement class.

License Expiration

  • Driver’s licenses expire on the licensee’s birthday when divisible by 5.
  • Under the implied consent law, drivers must submit to alcohol/drug tests when requested to avoid license suspension.
  • According to zero tolerance law, individuals under 21 may lose driving privileges with a BAC of 0.02 or higher.

Annual Vehicle Inspection

  • Vehicles registered in Virginia must undergo an annual inspection.

Insurance Requirements

  • Minimum liability insurance needed in Virginia: $25,000 for single injury, $50,000 for multiple injuries, $20,000 for property damage.

Organ Donation

  • Organ donation decisions should be recorded on the driver's license and discussed with family.

Misconceptions about Organ Donations

  • There are not enough donated organs to meet patient needs, contrary to common belief.

Traffic Signal Meanings

  • Red Light: Stop and remain stopped.
  • Steady Amber Light: Clear the intersection.
  • Steady Green Light: Proceed if the way is clear.
  • Flashing Red Light: Stop and go when the way is clear.
  • Flashing Amber Light: Proceed with caution.
  • Green Arrow: Protected turn in the direction of the arrow.

Road Sign Shapes and Colors

  • Red signs indicate stop or prohibition; yellow signs serve as general warnings; triangular signs signify yield; vertical-rectangular signs are regulatory; solid lines indicate no passing; orange signs are for construction.

Traffic Regulations

  • The speed limit in school, business, and residential areas is typically 25 mph.
  • Signal 4 seconds before turning or changing lanes.

Best Practices for Vehicle Handling

  • Use push/pull/slide method for steering through turns.
  • When parking downhill, turn wheels towards the curb and maintain a distance of at least 15 feet from fire hydrants.
  • Weight transfer dynamics in vehicles must be considered during maneuvers.

Handling Vehicle Emergencies

  • In case of brake failure, pump the brake pedal rapidly.
  • If tires lose pressure, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel and gradually release the accelerator.

Adjustments and Settings for Comfort and Safety

  • Proper seating positions: maintain at least 10 inches from the steering wheel, adjust head restraints based on height, and ensure lap belts fit snugly across the hips.
  • Regularly check tire conditions and oil, approximately every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Understanding Blind Spots

  • Traditional mirror setups create blind spots over the shoulders; however, contemporary settings significantly reduce these blind spots.

Safety Techniques

  • Always use headlights while driving to enhance visibility, especially in varying conditions.
  • Utilize lower gears when navigating steep inclines or declines for better control.

Conclusion on Basic Driving Concepts

  • Concepts like weight transfer during acceleration and braking are essential for vehicle control.
  • Always adjust mirrors and seating for optimal visibility and comfort to ensure safe driving practices.

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