midterm exam Flashcards
(133 cards)
1
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in order to obtain a learners permit in virginia you must be at least blank
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15 years & 6 months old
2
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an applicant for a learner’s permit must score blank on the knowledge test
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80%
3
Q
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
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1, 3
4
Q
a driver with a learner’s permit is limited to blank passenger(s) under the age of 21
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1
5
Q
an applicant for a learner’s permit must score blank on the signs test
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100%
6
Q
when you are 18, your curfew is between blank
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12am-4am
7
Q
if you are under 18, you will receive your permanent license from blank
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juvenile and domestic relations court
8
Q
the minimum age to receive a driver’s license in virginia is blank
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16 & 3 months
9
Q
the minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner’s permit is:
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21 (if not an immediate family member)
18 (if an immediate family member)
10
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in order to obtain your TDL-180, you must:
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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
11
Q
red signs indicate
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prohibitive or stop
12
Q
a solid line indicates
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no passing
13
Q
a sign with a white back ground is a
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traffic law
14
Q
what category is a verticals rectangle sign?
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regulatory or guide
15
Q
flashing yellow light
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proceed with caution
16
Q
steady green light
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go if the way is clear
17
Q
the orange cone indicates
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construction
18
Q
red light
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stop - remain stopped
19
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green arrow
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protected turn/ go in direction of arrow
20
Q
general warning signs are blank
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yellow
21
Q
what category is a horizontal rectangle sign?
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directional or information
22
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yellow steady light
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red light is coming up, clear the intersection
23
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what category is a diamond sign?
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warning
24
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a yellow line (broken or solid) in the center of a road indicates blank
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two way traffic
25
the basic color for construction signs is
orange
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flashing red light
stop-go when the way is clear
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for specific information about your vehicle’s warning alerts, you should examine the *blank*
vehicle’s owner manual
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adjust the top of the steering wheel so it is no higher than the *blank*
chin
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when driving at slower speeds the vehicle required *blank* steering wheel movements
faster
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passengers under *blank* must wear a seat bealt or restraint whenever they are sitting in the vehicle
18 years old
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the head rest should be no more than *blank* inches from the head
4
32
you should adjust your rear view mirror by *blank*
framing the rear view window
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the *blank* mirror provide the widest field of view
rear view
34
you press the turn signal down when making a *blank* turn
left
35
why do we have to position our head on the restraint correctly?
to prevent whiplash
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belts should be positioned across the *blank*, shoulder, and over the *blank*
chest; hips
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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
38
the BGE method helps to eliminate *blank*
blind spots and glare
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when approaching a vehicle in a parking lot, you should always approach from the *blank*
rear
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when approaching a vehicle parked at the curb, you should always approach from the *blank*
front
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the BGE method is used because *blank*
you can see more vehicles next to you
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the driver should always set his/her parking brake
true
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your hand position should be at *blank* and *blank*
8 and 4
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a vehicle will over if the driver *blank*
takes a curve too fast
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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
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a vehicle will if pitch the drive *blank*
brakes or accelerated to hard
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a vehicle’s kinetic energy can be overcome by *blank*
brakes
friction
gravity
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a vehicle will yaw if the driver *blank*
experiences traction loss to either the left or right rear tires
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kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its speed, and its velocity and mass
true
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how can you improve your visual field?
check wiper blades for damage and effectiveness
51
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
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what are hazards of driving at night?
lack of light
nocturnal wildlife
glare
drunk drivers
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the visual search pattern includes *blank*
the visual lead area
line of sight
path of travel
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you field of vision is *blank*
what you can see while driving on the road looking at a specific target
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the vision used to judge depth perception is *blank*
paracentral vision
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your visual lead time should be at least *blank* ahead
20 seconds
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how do you compensate for higher speeds?
allow more space between your vehicle and others
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a driver uses their *blank* vision to detect the motion from the sides
peripheral
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to read signs, you need to have good *blank*
focal vision
60
*blank* vision is first affected by fatigue, drugs, and speed
peripheral
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if a vehicle is in the middle of the lane it is in lane position *blank*
1
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*blank* is a specific object located straight ahead in the center of your path of travel
target
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according to the BOOK. drivers preparing to turn LEFT can help communicate this intention by using *blank*
lane position 2
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if a vehicle is near the left side of the lane it is in lane position *blank*
2
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*blank* is the visible path of travel from your vehicle to the target area
line of sight
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according to the TEACHER. drivers preparing to turn LEFT can help communicate this intention by using *blank*
lane position 3
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if a vehicle is near the right side of the lane it is in lane position *blank*
3
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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
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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
70
a footprint around the vehicle *blank*
represents what you can’t see on the ground around the vehicle
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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
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lane position *blank* provides maximum space within the lane on each side of the vehicle
1
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*blank* is the series of continuous positions your vehicle will occupy while traveling toward your target area
path of travel
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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
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don’t use your turn signal. it’s nobody else’s business where you’re going
false
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when braking, the proper technique is *blank*
heel on the floor, and press down on the brake
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when grater pressure is applied to the accelerator to increase speed to pass someone or merge it is called *blank* acceleration
thrust
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if you feel the brake pedal pulsating when ABS is working, you should immediately take your vehicle to a service center
false
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ABS allows you to steer while applying maximum braking pressure
true
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when ABS activates, you should pump the brakes to keep it working
false
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one way to increase your chances of stopping in time is to:
be sober
have enough rest
look ahead and scan for potential hazards
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the anti-lock brake system engages every time the driver applies the brakes
false
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as speed increases, you need to move the steering wheel more to change your path of travel
false
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the steering method you should use for most driving maneuvers is *blank*
push/pull/slide
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when backing up you should use the *blank* steering method
one handed
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your hand position should be at *blank* and *blank*
8 and 4
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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
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when backing up with a trailer your hand should be at the *blank* of the steering wheel
bottom
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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
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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
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according to the BOOK. many new drivers’ first fender bender is a *blank* collision
backing
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according to the BOOK. a(n) *blank* zone is a space where you can drive without restriction
open
93
according to the BOOK. if your visibly is limited you should decrease your following distance
false
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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
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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
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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
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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
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according to the BOOK. *blank* - an open zone changes to a closed zone or a closed zone becomes an open zone
changing
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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
100
according to the BOOK. to increase space between your car and oncoming traffic you should move to lane position *blank*
3
101
according to the BOOK. *blank* - the space or area is not available in the vehicle’s path of travel
closed
102
according to the TEACHER. when counting following distance, the driver must start counting at *blank*
0
103
according to the BOOK. the second reason of drivers’ actions that cause crashes in virginia us
failure to yield right of way
104
DECIDING to slow down because a small child is going to run into the road is an example of *blank*
evaluating
105
the number one cause of accidents in virginia is *blank*
speeding
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intoxication, drowsiness, anger, impatience, distraction, carelessness, and inattention are factors that increase what type of risk?
driver’s state of mind
107
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
108
a good motto to reduce driving brisk is “never risk more than you can afford to lose”
true
109
drivers use SEEiT to reduce risks; drivers need *blank*, *blank*, and *blank* to avoids conflicts and perform safe driving maneuvers:
space
visibility
time
110
the space management system we will use is the *blank*
SEEiT system
111
to search effectively, drivers need to know:
where to look
what to look for
how to evaluate what they see
112
seeing a ball in the road is an example of *blank*
searching
113
according to the BOOK. the number one cause of death for teens is *blank*
car accident
114
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
115
using SEEiT. a driver looks for potential hazards by searching at least *blank* seconds ahead
20-30
116
PUSHING down on the brake because a child is running into the street would be an example of *blank*
executing
117
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
118
according to the BOOK. when parking down hill without a curb, *blank*
turn your wheels toward the shoulder of the road
119
if there is a “NO LEFT TURN” sign at an intersection, is it still legal to make a U-turn?
no
120
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
121
according to the BOOK. one reason to use a three-point turn is *blank*
there is no driveway available and traffic is light
122
according to the BOOK. when parallel parking ima driver should select a space at least *blank* longer than their vehicle
5 feet
123
according to the BOOK. parking is not allowed within *blank* feet of an entrance of a fire ambulance or rescue squad station
15 feet
124
according to the BOOK. when parking downhill with a curb, *blank*
turn your wheels toward the curb
125
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
126
according to the BOOK. when making a U-turn, make sure to turn into *blank*
the furthest lane
127
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
128
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
129
according to the BOOK. when parking uphill with a curb, *blank*
turn your wheels away from the curb
130
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
131
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
132
according to the BOOK. backing into a driveway and exiting in the opposite direction is considered a *blank*
2 point turn
133
according to the BOOK. peking is not allowed within *blank* of a fire hydrant
15 feet
