Drivers Ed Module 1-12 Questions and Answers

Drivers Ed Module 1-12 Questions and Answers The earliest you can receive your learner's permit in Virginia, is_____ old. 15 years & 6 months An applicant for a learner's permit must score at least ____ on the knowledge test. 80% 0:58 / 1:27 5 Sanity-Saving Tips for Arguing on the Internet If an applicant fails either learner's permit test three times, he/she must complete the classroom driver education course and re-try. If he/she has already completed the classroom driver education course, he/she must: complete an 8 hour manual course A driver with a learner's permit is limited to _____ non-family member passenger(s) under the age of 21. 1 If you are under age 18, you will receive your permanent license from _____. Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court What are the three major factors that increase crash risk for teen drivers? inexperience, speed, distractions What is the number one cause of Virginia crashes? Following too closely The brain does not mature until around the age of: 25 How do drivers move from novice to experience? practice This allows for students to have guided practice prior to getting their license. The Graduated Licensing System A steady red light means: Stop and remain stopped as long as the signal is red This arrow is a warning light that the light is about to change. If you have not entered the intersection, stop-do not speed up to beat the light. steady yellow You may always turn right on red as long as you come to a complete stop first. False You should treat this light the same as a stop sign. Flashing red Pedestrians do not have to obey traffic signals False If you drive on the public roads of Virginia, you must submit to an alcohol or drug test when requested, This is known as the _____ law. implied consent Suspension is when the privilege to drive has been temporarily withdrawn. True The curfew for under 18 is what time of day? Midnight to 4a.m. If you are 16 or 17 years old and have your license for less than one year, you may only have _____ non-family member(s) under the age of 21 in the vehicle. After one year, you may have _____ non-family member(s) under the age of 21 in the vehicle ONLY UNDER SPECIFIC circumstances (e.g., school sponsored activities, emergencies, etc.) 1, 3 How many passengers under the age of 21 can be in the vehicle with a driver holding a Learner's Permit? 1 What is the passing score on the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) SignsTest? 100% What is the passing score on the DMV Knowledge Test? 80% Behind-the-wheel instruction requires how many periods of driving and how many periods of observation? 7 for both How often must a driver's license be renewed? Every 8 years If traffic signals are not functioning, the driver should: treat the intersection as a four way stop What is the meaning of a yellow diamond? Warning of a hazard Horizontal licenses are for individuals under the age of 21; vertical licenses are for individuals over the age of 21. False An applicant for a learner's permit must score at least ____ on the knowledge test 80% If an applicant (under age 18) does not achieve the passing score on either the sign or the knowledge test, he/she may re-take the tests after waiting _____ days. 15 How old do you need to be to obtain a Virginia Driver's License? 16 years and 3 months What are the three components of the Highway Transportation System? People, vehicles, roadways What system provides safe, convenient, and efficient movement of people and goods from place to place? Highway Transportation System Cars must give bicycles at least how many feet of room when passing? 3 The Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining state and local roadways in Virginia. True When approaching a vehicle in a parking lot, you should always approach from the _____. rear When approaching a vehicle parked at the curb, you should always approach from the _____. front Before driving, when approaching a vehicle, name three things you should check condition of tires broken glass fluid leaks all of these Why is it important to check behind the vehicle before you enter it? you want to look for small animals behind the vehicle you want to look for small children behind the vehicle you want to look for small objects (shopping carts) behind the vehicle all of them Having a back up camera in your vehicle can help with visibility and reduce risk of backing over an object or person. True When preparing to drive, the hands should be placed at _____ o'clock and _____ o'clock. 8, 4 A driver should allow at least how many inches between the driver's chest and the steering wheel? 10 When preparing to drive and when driving, where should the driver rest their left foot? on the dead pedal What mirror provides the widest field of view? rear view mirror When adjusting the head restraint in a vehicle, it should be in what position, relative to the driver or passenger? level with the ears, four inches from the head Select two gauges found on the instrument panel. odometer and speedometer A tire is considered significantly under inflated when its pressure is 25% below the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure. True There is a saying, "Take five before you drive." Name at least three of the five things a driver should observe when driving. Share the Road Avoid Distractions Obey Speed Limits From what direction should a driver approach the vehicle when parked in a parking lot? from the rear Passengers younger than what age are safer sitting in the rear seat? 12 What mirror setting leaves large areas that cannot be seen in the mirrors on both sides of the vehicles? traditional Before driving, when approaching a vehicle, name three things you should check. fluid leaks condition of tires broken glass When preparing to drive, on what clock position should the hands be placed? at 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock From what direction should a driver approach the vehicle when parked at a curb? front to observe traffic What is the meaning of a BGE mirror setting? Blindzone Glare Elimination Driver base driving decisions on approximately _____ percent of what they see and approximately _____ percent of what they hear or feel. 90, 10