Your Pace Virginia 8 Hour Driver Improvement Course exam fully solved (already passed)

In order to be safe, how far in advance of a turn in a city or town center should you be in the proper lane closest to your turn before making the turn? One-half block Which of the following is true about airbags? Airbags only offer effective protection to car occupants who are properly wearing a seatbelt Where must your vehicle come to a stop at a crosswalk when there is a stop sign or red light at that intersection? Before the crosswalk line nearest to you only if a pedestrian is in the crosswalk and before the crosswalk line furthest from you when there is no pedestrian in the crosswalk Which of the following is NOT a recommended driver safety measure when sharing the road with a Semi Tractor/Trailer? The safest place to drive is directly behind the semi Which of the following is NOT accurate regarding how to share the road safely with motorcycles? Traffic fatalities for motorcyclists have decreased significantly in every year from 2009 to 2018 What does paying the $500 uninsured motor vehicle fee provide in Virginia? It allows that person to register and operate the vehicle in Virginia for a year All of these items appear in the sample checklist of suggestions to be done before beginning your drive EXCEPT which one? Open your snack or food wrapper for easy one-handed eating Which type of crash would have the greatest force of impact in a collision? A head-on collision followed by collision with a stationary object such as a wall, followed by a rear-end collision Which lane should you turn into when turning from a multi-lane one-way street into another multi-lane one-way street? The same lane you are in before making the turn Which of the following statements about right-of-way is correct? Right-of-way is given, not taken According to a 1979 Indiana University study, the following percentage of vehicular crashes are not due to a mechanical problem or road conditions and can be ascribed to driver behavior: 93 percent What are the main provisions of §46.2-818.2, Virginia's law against cellphone use and driving? It is illegal for all drivers to hold, text, or otherwise use a cellphone while driving, unless reporting an emergency, providing professional emergency services, or performing one's duties as a DOT employee. Explain why experience is such a critical factor in improving driver safety. Studies show that drivers with experience recognize hazards more rapidly, regardless of age Pursuant to 46.2-1242, parking in a handicap space or an adjoining access aisle is punishable by the following fine: Not less than $100 nor more than $500 Which of the following is NOT listed in this class as a possible tell-tale sign of a drunk driver? The vehicle has emergency flashers on for no reason you can tell One can often tell what kind of information or direction a sign is providing simply by the following attributes: Color and shape What is the recommended method for checking your blind spots before merging into a different lane? Turn your head to look behind and to the side of your vehicle According to information provided in this class, what is the relationship between stress and anger? The same hormones are released when angry or under stress, prompting the "fight or flight" response, impairing judgment, coordination, and impairing memory Under what circumstances is it permissible in Virginia to transfer a handicap placard for another person's use? Never Which of the following is described in this class as a hazard when driving in rural areas not usually present in cities? All of these are correct What percentage of fatal vehicle crashes in 2018 in Virginia involved alcohol? About 34 percent