Virginia Drivers Ed Final
How old do you have to be to get your Permit? - Answer15 and 6 months
How old do you have to be to get your License? - Answer16 and 3 months
When Taking your permit test what percent do you have to get on the signs portion? -
Answer100%
When Taking your permit test what percent do you have to get on the Multiple Choice? -
Answer80%
What does a solid line mean? - AnswerYou cannot pass any cars, you have to stay in
your lane where you are
What does a dotted line mean? - AnswerYou can pass cars with caution, you can
change lanes
How far away from the steering wheel should you be positioned? - Answer10in
How should Safety Belts be worn - AnswerAcross you torso and secured on your
waist
Who should be wearing safety belts? - AnswerEveryone
When Should you be wearing Safety belts? - AnswerAll the time
What is ABS? - AnswerAnti-lock Braking system
What is your field of vision? - AnswerAll three points of vision working together to
allow you to have sight
Peripheral - AnswerAllows you to see motion and color
Paracenteral - AnswerAllows you to maintain path of travel
Focal - AnswerAllows you to read/see details
Hand to Hand/Push-Pull-Slide - AnswerYou use this to turn Right and you left hand
pushes up from 8 o'clock to 11 o'clock while your right hand moves from 1 o'clock to 4
o'clock; used in speeds below 15mph
, Hand-Over-Hand - AnswerYou use this when you are turning in speeds over 15mph
and your left hand pulls down, then reaches up to about the 11 o'clock position, and
continues to pull down while the right hand pushes up to about 111 o'clock
One Hand Steering (Top) - AnswerYou use this when you are backing straight back,
your right arm is behind the front passenger seat so you can turn and see the entire
view
One Hand Steering (Bottom) - AnswerYou use this when you are backing up with a
trailor' you hold the bottom of the wheel
Release the Accelorator - AnswerMost frequently used method to slow vehicle speed.
Gradually reduce pedal pressure to avoid abrupt changes in speed
Controlled Braking - AnswerCheck your rear view mirror for vehicles coming up
quickly behind you. Release accelerator and gradually apply smooth, steady pressure
on the brake pedal
Threshold Braking in Emergency - AnswerSlows the vehicle as quickly as possible
without locking brakes or losing traction. Release accelerator while checking for traffic
behind you
Trail Braking - AnswerUsed for sharp turns. Occurs at the transition point where you
slightly reduce pressure on the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to begin to regain speed
before applying the accelerator.
What is Stopping Distance? - AnswerThe three factors that determine the distance it
takes to stop your vehicle
Reception Time - AnswerThe time it takes you to recognize a hazard
Reaction Time - AnswerThe distance your vehicle travels between the time you
recognize a problem and the time you apply the brakes
Braking Distance - AnswerThe distance your car travels after you apply the brakes
Path of Travel - AnswerThe series of continuous road that your vehicle will occupy
while traveling toward your target area
Line of Sight - AnswerThe visible path of travel from your vehicle to the target area
What is the Target? - AnswerA specific object located ahead in the center of your
path of travel
How old do you have to be to get your Permit? - Answer15 and 6 months
How old do you have to be to get your License? - Answer16 and 3 months
When Taking your permit test what percent do you have to get on the signs portion? -
Answer100%
When Taking your permit test what percent do you have to get on the Multiple Choice? -
Answer80%
What does a solid line mean? - AnswerYou cannot pass any cars, you have to stay in
your lane where you are
What does a dotted line mean? - AnswerYou can pass cars with caution, you can
change lanes
How far away from the steering wheel should you be positioned? - Answer10in
How should Safety Belts be worn - AnswerAcross you torso and secured on your
waist
Who should be wearing safety belts? - AnswerEveryone
When Should you be wearing Safety belts? - AnswerAll the time
What is ABS? - AnswerAnti-lock Braking system
What is your field of vision? - AnswerAll three points of vision working together to
allow you to have sight
Peripheral - AnswerAllows you to see motion and color
Paracenteral - AnswerAllows you to maintain path of travel
Focal - AnswerAllows you to read/see details
Hand to Hand/Push-Pull-Slide - AnswerYou use this to turn Right and you left hand
pushes up from 8 o'clock to 11 o'clock while your right hand moves from 1 o'clock to 4
o'clock; used in speeds below 15mph
, Hand-Over-Hand - AnswerYou use this when you are turning in speeds over 15mph
and your left hand pulls down, then reaches up to about the 11 o'clock position, and
continues to pull down while the right hand pushes up to about 111 o'clock
One Hand Steering (Top) - AnswerYou use this when you are backing straight back,
your right arm is behind the front passenger seat so you can turn and see the entire
view
One Hand Steering (Bottom) - AnswerYou use this when you are backing up with a
trailor' you hold the bottom of the wheel
Release the Accelorator - AnswerMost frequently used method to slow vehicle speed.
Gradually reduce pedal pressure to avoid abrupt changes in speed
Controlled Braking - AnswerCheck your rear view mirror for vehicles coming up
quickly behind you. Release accelerator and gradually apply smooth, steady pressure
on the brake pedal
Threshold Braking in Emergency - AnswerSlows the vehicle as quickly as possible
without locking brakes or losing traction. Release accelerator while checking for traffic
behind you
Trail Braking - AnswerUsed for sharp turns. Occurs at the transition point where you
slightly reduce pressure on the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to begin to regain speed
before applying the accelerator.
What is Stopping Distance? - AnswerThe three factors that determine the distance it
takes to stop your vehicle
Reception Time - AnswerThe time it takes you to recognize a hazard
Reaction Time - AnswerThe distance your vehicle travels between the time you
recognize a problem and the time you apply the brakes
Braking Distance - AnswerThe distance your car travels after you apply the brakes
Path of Travel - AnswerThe series of continuous road that your vehicle will occupy
while traveling toward your target area
Line of Sight - AnswerThe visible path of travel from your vehicle to the target area
What is the Target? - AnswerA specific object located ahead in the center of your
path of travel
