FINAL Flashcards

This is so we don't fail bc we kinda need to pass this to pass the class

1
Q

What do you need to get a VA driver’s license if under 18?

A

Residency, complete a driver education program (in class and behind the wheel), hold a learners permit for 9 months

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What do you need to get a VA learner’s permit?

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Provide proof of residency and legal presence, be at least 15 years and 6 months, pass a sign test with 100% and a general knowledge test with 80%, and have your photo taken at the DMV.

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3
Q

How far should you park from the curb? (MAX distance)

A

1 foot

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4
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What is the move over law?

A

When you see a cop pulled over a vehicle (or any emergency/stopped vehicle) you need to change lanes and slow down and try to stay 500 ft away

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5
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T or F if under 18 you can use your cell phone while in a car if 1) you’re not driving, 2) it’s an emergency, or 3) you’re legally parked

A

True - then and only then can you use it (ask o’hara abt gps bc physical maps seem like a bad idea while driving and memorization isn’t realistic and my car is too old for gps)

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6
Q

When you’re driving and you come across a green arrow, what does it mean?

A

Your turn is protected - other traffic has a red light

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7
Q

What is the sign for divided highway begins?

A

^Ul
.\ /
.|V
If this doesn’t go through then :(

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8
Q

What do yellow lines mean on a road?

A

Traffic goes opposite directions

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9
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What do white lines mean on roads?

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Traffic goes the same direction

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10
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What do dotted lines mean on roads? What about solid lines?

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Passing allowed - dotted
Passing not allowed - solid

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11
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What does the color red mean on signs?

A

Prohibited

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12
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(assume no traffic lights) Who has the right of way at a 4 way intersection if 2 cars arrive at different times?

A

Car that arrived first

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(assume no traffic lights) Who has the right of way at a 4 way intersection if 2 cars arrived at the same time?

A

Car furthest to the right

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14
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(assume no traffic lights) Who has the right of way at a 4 way intersection if 3 cars arrive at the same time?

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Car furthest right (left of empty space) (if 4 arrive at once play the lottery and awkwardly stare)

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15
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(assume no traffic lights) Who has the right of way at a 4 way intersection if 2 cars arrive AT THE SAME TIME and they face each other? (one is going left one is going straight)

A

The one going straight goes first

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16
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What does the shared left turn lane look like, and what is it used for?

A

|l…. l|
|…….|
|l…. l|
|…….|
|l…. l|
Used to let traffic turning left turn left on either side. This lane is so dangerous.

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17
Q

Flashing yellow light meaning

A

Slow down and proceed through intersection with caution

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18
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Flashing red light meaning

A

Basically a stop sign - come to a complete stop before proceeding

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19
Q

What do you do at an intersection if the traffic lights aren’t working?

A

Treat it like a 4 way stop sign or follow the flagger if they’re there

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20
Q

What should you do before getting in your car and starting it?

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Look around to see if there are any obstructions or leaks or other things

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21
Q

How do you approach a vehicle from a parking space?

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Go from the back of the vehicle (not in between the rows of cars because ain’t nobody boutta expect you there and you gon get run over)

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22
Q

How do you approach your vehicle when it’s parked on a curb?

A

Approach it from the front so you face the traffic

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23
Q

How should your hands be placed on the steering wheel in normal driving?

A

4 and 8

24
Q

How should your hands be placed on the wheel when in reverse?

A

12 o’clock

25
Q

Va seatbelt laws

A
  • All front seat passengers have to wear the seatbelt
  • All backseat passengers have to wear the seat belt if under 18 (but you should wear it even if you’re older)
26
Q

Tire pressure warning light

A

( ! )
ww Tells you that the air inside your tire is outside the manufacturer recommended PSI

27
Q

Alternator/battery warning light

A

Looks like a battery with a + and - sign. It means something is wrong with your alternator and it’s not charging your battery

28
Q

How do you park uphill with no curb?

A

Drive off roadway, turn wheels RIGHT

29
Q

How do you park uphill with a curb?

A

Drive off roadway, park 6 inches away (CLOSE THIS TIME), turn wheels LEFT so your tire touches the curb

30
Q

How do you park downhill with or without a curb?

A

Park, turn the wheels sharply RIGHT

31
Q

What do you do when backing up?

A

Left hand at 12:00. Look over your right shoulder and check traffic and select your target. Remember, turn the wheel the SAME WAY you want to go (left to turn left).

32
Q

How far should the wheel be from your chest?

A

10 inches

33
Q

T or F: High center of gravity vehicles (like suvs) are likely to roll over

A

True.

34
Q

What do you do when driving in fog?

A

Slow down, up your following distance ig, USE YOUR LOW BEAMS (high beams are too glare-y)

35
Q

What is SEEIT?

A

Search, evaluate, execute in time

36
Q

Following distance for 35 miles per hour

A

2+ seconds

37
Q

Following distance for 45 mph

A

3+ seconds (but APPARENTLY the internet seems to think the 2 SECOND RULE is a thing that means you should ALWAYS HAVE 2 SECONDS BECAUSE IT WANTS TO DRIVE ME INSANE)

38
Q

Who has right of way exiting and entering expressway?

A

Traffic already on the expressway has the right of way.

39
Q

Minimum following distance on expressway

A

More than 3 seconds

40
Q

T or F: Roads freeze slower than bridges and overpasses

A

False

41
Q

What are 4 things you best be doing in a construction zone?

A

Slow down, proceed with caution, obey all signs, signals, and flag people

42
Q

What do you do if an emergency vehicle comes up from behind you?

A

Pull over so they can pass

43
Q

T or F: Alcohol and marijuana have different negative effects on driving.

A

False, both are depressants (and both are bad)

44
Q

How does the body get rid of alcohol?

A

Liver (that SER do be working overtime)

45
Q

Zero tolerance law

A

If you’re a minor and blow 0.02, you’re going to get in trouble (revoked license and maybe jail) no matter what (even though it’s not considered intoxicated for adults)

46
Q

how do you deal with aggressive drivers?

A

DON’T RESPOND. DO NOT ENGAGE.

47
Q

What do you do if you get a tire blowout>

A

Lift foot off accelerator and brake gently if necessary

48
Q

What do you do if you see a white stop line?

A

Stop…before…it? This should be common sense dw

49
Q

What does liability insurance do?

A

Satisfies the financial responsibility law in VA (?) and will help pay for damages to other vehicles in case of an accident(AND THEIR MEDICAL BILLS)

50
Q

What does comprehensive insurance cover?

A

Hailstorms, fire, tree falls on car, burglary (i think i’ll be making a very similar card at some point)

51
Q

What do you do if stopped by a cop?

A

Move to the right and stop, show driver’s license and registration, keep hands in plain view, lower window, STAY IN CAR

52
Q

What do you do to get TDL 180 driver’s license?

A

Complete classroom portion (and pass), attend PSTD presentation, log 45 driving hours with 15 at night, hold permit for 9 months and be at least 16 years 3 months old

53
Q

Lane position 1 - where and what it means

A

In the middle, going straight (3 ft to each side)

54
Q

Lane position 2 - where and what it means

A

Left side of the lane, probably turning or merging

55
Q

Lane position 3 - where and what it means

A

To the right side of the lane, probably turning or merging right

56
Q

Where does the bottom part of the seatbelt go?

A

Over the hips