midterm exam Flashcards
in order to obtain a learners permit in virginia you must be at least blank
15 years & 6 months old
an applicant for a learner’s permit must score blank on the knowledge test
80%
if you are 16 or 17 years old and have your license for less than one year, you may only have blank non-family members(s) in the vehicle. after one year you can have blank non-family member(s) in the vehicle ONLY UNDER SPECIFIC circumstances; like school sponsored activities and/or emergencies
1, 3
a driver with a learner’s permit is limited to blank passenger(s) under the age of 21
1
an applicant for a learner’s permit must score blank on the signs test
100%
when you are 18, your curfew is between blank
12am-4am
if you are under 18, you will receive your permanent license from blank
juvenile and domestic relations court
the minimum age to receive a driver’s license in virginia is blank
16 & 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 an immediate family member)
in order to obtain your TDL-180, you must:
complete driver education classroom
log 45 hours of driving; 15 hours after sunset with a parent/guardian
have your permit for 9 months
take and pass behind the wheel instruction
red signs indicate
prohibitive or stop
a solid line indicates
no passing
a sign with a white back ground is a
traffic law
what category is a verticals rectangle sign?
regulatory or guide
flashing yellow light
proceed with caution
steady green light
go if the way is clear
the orange cone indicates
construction
red light
stop - remain stopped
green arrow
protected turn/ go in direction of arrow
general warning signs are blank
yellow
what category is a horizontal rectangle sign?
directional or information
yellow steady light
red light is coming up, clear the intersection
what category is a diamond sign?
warning
a yellow line (broken or solid) in the center of a road indicates blank
two way traffic
the basic color for construction signs is
orange
flashing red light
stop-go when the way is clear
for specific information about your vehicle’s warning alerts, you should examine the blank
vehicle’s owner manual
adjust the top of the steering wheel so it is no higher than the blank
chin
when driving at slower speeds the vehicle required blank steering wheel movements
faster
passengers under blank must wear a seat bealt or restraint whenever they are sitting in the vehicle
18 years old
the head rest should be no more than blank inches from the head
4
you should adjust your rear view mirror by blank
framing the rear view window
the blank mirror provide the widest field of view
rear view
you press the turn signal down when making a blank turn
left
why do we have to position our head on the restraint correctly?
to prevent whiplash
belts should be positioned across the blank, shoulder, and over the blank
chest; hips
when driving an airbag equipped vehicle, blank
you should sit at least 10 inches from the steering wheel
the steering wheel should be tilted toward the chest
your hands should be on the lower half of the steering wheel
the BGE method helps to eliminate blank
blind spots and glare
when approaching a vehicle in a parking lot, you should always approach from the blank
rear
when approaching a vehicle parked at the curb, you should always approach from the blank
front
the BGE method is used because blank
you can see more vehicles next to you
the driver should always set his/her parking brake
true
your hand position should be at blank and blank
8 and 4
a vehicle will over if the driver blank
takes a curve too fast
inertia wants to keep you in a straight line. that is why you feel like you are being pulled toward the outside of a curve
true
a vehicle will if pitch the drive blank
brakes or accelerated to hard
a vehicle’s kinetic energy can be overcome by blank
brakes
friction
gravity
a vehicle will yaw if the driver blank
experiences traction loss to either the left or right rear tires
kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its speed, and its velocity and mass
true
how can you improve your visual field?
check wiper blades for damage and effectiveness
select which statement is true:
the eyes tell the brain what they see
the brain tells the eyes what to look for
the brain tells the eyes what to look for
what are hazards of driving at night?
lack of light
nocturnal wildlife
glare
drunk drivers
the visual search pattern includes blank
the visual lead area
line of sight
path of travel
you field of vision is blank
what you can see while driving on the road looking at a specific target
the vision used to judge depth perception is blank
paracentral vision
your visual lead time should be at least blank ahead
20 seconds
how do you compensate for higher speeds?
allow more space between your vehicle and others
a driver uses their blank vision to detect the motion from the sides
peripheral
to read signs, you need to have good blank
focal vision
blank vision is first affected by fatigue, drugs, and speed
peripheral
if a vehicle is in the middle of the lane it is in lane position blank
1
blank is a specific object located straight ahead in the center of your path of travel
target
according to the BOOK. drivers preparing to turn LEFT can help communicate this intention by using blank
lane position 2
if a vehicle is near the left side of the lane it is in lane position blank
2
blank is the visible path of travel from your vehicle to the target area
line of sight
according to the TEACHER. drivers preparing to turn LEFT can help communicate this intention by using blank
lane position 3
if a vehicle is near the right side of the lane it is in lane position blank
3
when pulling up to a stop sign with a painted stop line on the pavement, a driver’s reference points should be when the painted stop line is aligned with the blank to ensure the front bumper is 3-6 inches from the white stop line on the ground
bottom of the side view mirror
reference points are necessary:
to judge your vehicle’s position
because there are area around the vehicle which cannot be seen from the driver’s seat
a footprint around the vehicle blank
represents what you can’t see on the ground around the vehicle
when backing into a parking space the driver must use these reference points to ensure the rear bumper will be 3-6 inches from a pavement marking (curb or white line). the driver will have a line of sight that will extend from the driver to blank
the center or bisect of the back passenger window
lane position blank provides maximum space within the lane on each side of the vehicle
1
blank is the series of continuous positions your vehicle will occupy while traveling toward your target area
path of travel
when the left side pavement line or curb appears to run through the blank the vehicle is 3-6 inches from the curb
the left hoodline
don’t use your turn signal. it’s nobody else’s business where you’re going
false
when braking, the proper technique is blank
heel on the floor, and press down on the brake
when grater pressure is applied to the accelerator to increase speed to pass someone or merge it is called blank acceleration
thrust
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 ABS activates, you should pump the brakes to keep it working
false
one way to increase your chances of stopping in time is to:
be sober
have enough rest
look ahead and scan for potential hazards
the anti-lock brake system engages every time the driver applies the brakes
false
as speed increases, you need to move the steering wheel more to change your path of travel
false
the steering method you should use for most driving maneuvers is blank
push/pull/slide
when backing up you should use the blank steering method
one handed
your hand position should be at blank and blank
8 and 4
it is dangerous to cross the arms over when turning because:
there is risk of over correction
the air bag can deploy and push hands into your face
when backing up with a trailer your hand should be at the blank of the steering wheel
bottom
according to the BOOK. a following interval of blank seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas on dry surfaces at speeds up to 45 mph
3
according to the BOOK. when stopped behind another vehicle you should be able to see blank of the vehicle in front of you
the rear tires on the ground
according to the BOOK. many new drivers’ first fender bender is a blank collision
backing
according to the BOOK. a(n) blank zone is a space where you can drive without restriction
open
according to the BOOK. if your visibly is limited you should decrease your following distance
false
according to the BOOK. to increase space between your vehicle and parked cars on the right side of the road, you should move to lane position blank
2
according to the BOOK. when managing the space to the side of your vehicle you should strive to keep blank side(s) zones open
1
according to the book. a following interval of blank seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas in dry surfaces at speeds up to 35 mph
2
according to the BOOK. to determine your following interval, the driver should use a fixed object on the road and count the seconds between the vehicle in the front and your vehicle as it passes the object
true
according to the BOOK. blank - an open zone changes to a closed zone or a closed zone becomes an open zone
changing
according to the BOOK. a following interval of 4 seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas on dry surfaces at speeds up to blank mph
70
according to the BOOK. to increase space between your car and oncoming traffic you should move to lane position blank
3
according to the BOOK. blank - the space or area is not available in the vehicle’s path of travel
closed
according to the TEACHER. when counting following distance, the driver must start counting at blank
0
according to the BOOK. the second reason of drivers’ actions that cause crashes in virginia us
failure to yield right of way
DECIDING to slow down because a small child is going to run into the road is an example of blank
evaluating
the number one cause of accidents in virginia is blank
speeding
intoxication, drowsiness, anger, impatience, distraction, carelessness, and inattention are factors that increase what type of risk?
driver’s state of mind
which step of the SEEiT steps gives these meanings: identifies where the possible points of conflict may occur, determines how the conflict may affect you if it does happen
evaluate
a good motto to reduce driving brisk is “never risk more than you can afford to lose”
true
drivers use SEEiT to reduce risks; drivers need blank, blank, and blank to avoids conflicts and perform safe driving maneuvers:
space
visibility
time
the space management system we will use is the blank
SEEiT system
to search effectively, drivers need to know:
where to look
what to look for
how to evaluate what they see
seeing a ball in the road is an example of blank
searching
according to the BOOK. the number one cause of death for teens is blank
car accident
all the factors that can increase risk of getting into an accident:
worn or bald tires
road design
weather conditions
road surface - wet, snow, ice, and gravel
dirty windshield
using SEEiT. a driver looks for potential hazards by searching at least blank seconds ahead
20-30
PUSHING down on the brake because a child is running into the street would be an example of blank
executing
according to the BOOK. when performing a two-point turnabout. if the vehicle pulls into a driveway on the left side of the road, which lane should the car back in to when exiting the driveway? you have to imagine yourself in the driver’s seat
right
according to the BOOK. when parking down hill without a curb, blank
turn your wheels toward the shoulder of the road
if there is a “NO LEFT TURN” sign at an intersection, is it still legal to make a U-turn?
no
according to the BOOK. a disabled person will be fined blank dollars if they let someone use his/her parking placard and may have parking privileges revoked
500
according to the BOOK. one reason to use a three-point turn is blank
there is no driveway available and traffic is light
according to the BOOK. when parallel parking ima driver should select a space at least blank longer than their vehicle
5 feet
according to the BOOK. parking is not allowed within blank feet of an entrance of a fire ambulance or rescue squad station
15 feet
according to the BOOK. when parking downhill with a curb, blank
turn your wheels toward the curb
according to the BOOK. when parallel parking turn your steering wheel hard to the right and move back until:
you are at a 45 degree angle
you can see the right headlight of the vehicle behind in your side view mirror
according to the BOOK. when making a U-turn, make sure to turn into blank
the furthest lane
according to the BOOK. when parallel parking, you should begin with your blank even with the rear bumper of the vehicle you want to park behind
rear bumper
according to the BOOK. when angle parking or perpendicular parking, the driver begins turning the steering wheel when blank
the side view mirror is aligned with the first line of the space
according to the BOOK. when parking uphill with a curb, blank
turn your wheels away from the curb
according to the BOOK. if a non handicapped person is found guilty of parking in a handicapped parking space, the fine will be at least blank
100
according to the BOOK. when making a U-turn it is very important to look for blank
oncoming traffic and cross traffic turning right and make sure there are not any signs that prohibit U-turns
according to the BOOK. backing into a driveway and exiting in the opposite direction is considered a blank
2 point turn
according to the BOOK. peking is not allowed within blank of a fire hydrant
15 feet
