Distracted and Impaired Driving
What type of distraction occurs when a driver stares at an accident scene instead of the roadway ahead
What is Rubbernecking
The friction between tires and the roadway surface is called this
Traction
This color signs warns drivers of road hazards and changing road conditions
Yellow Signs
Virginia law requires drivers to move over or slow down for these stopped vehicles
Emergency, tow or service vehicles
What type of parking places a vehicle diagonally to the curb and is known as the easiest way to park
Angle Parking
Virginias Zero Tolerance Law applies to drivers under what age AND at what BAC level?
Under 21 with a BAC 0.02 or higher
When water causes tires to lose contact with the roadway, the vehicle experiences this condition
Hydroplaning
This shape sign is used only for railroad warning signs
Round signs
How many seconds ahead should drivers search the roadway while driving?
12-15 seconds ahead
Drivers making this type of left turn must yield because they do not have a green arrow
Unprotected left turn
This Law states that by driving in Virginia, you automatically consent to alcohol or drug testing if lawfully arrested
Implied Consent Law
A vehicle tipping forward during braking is known as this type of vehicle imbalance movement
Pitch
What does a flashing yellow arrow mean for left-turning drivers?
Drivers may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
This following-distance technique is used to maintain a safe space cushion behind vehicles?
3-4 seconds
According to Virginia driving principles, what is the first rule of a right of way
The first person there goes first
Name the Three categories of driver distraction
Visual, Cognitive and Manual
The side-to-side movement of the rear of a vehicle after losing traction is called this
Fishtailing or yaw
What does a red 'X' over a lane indicate?
The lane is closed to traffic
This law allows HOV lanes to be used only by vehicles carrying a minimum number of passengers.
HOV 2+
What is the point of not return when approaching an intersection?
The point where a driver can no longer stop safely before entering the intersection
When alcohol and another drug combine together and increase impairment beyond their separate effects, this is called what?
Synergistic effect
Total stopping distance
Broken yellow pavement lines mean what?
Passing is permitted when safe
What is the legal purpose of head restraints in a vehicle?
To reduce whiplash injuries during rear-end collisions
A driver should position the vehicle approximately how far from the curb when parallel parking?
6-18 inches from the curb