Rules of the Road
If you see a broken white line between lanes of traffic, on a freeway or highway what does this mean
You may pass when when it is safe to do so.
At what age can you get your learner's permit?
15 years & 6 months
What is the proper place to put your hands on the wheel when driving?
8 & 4
What are the 3 components of the Highway Transportation System (HTS)?
People, Vehicles, Roadways
How long must you hold your learner's permit before you can get your license (once you have fulfilled the legal requirements)?
9 months
It is illegal to use this device in Virginia (it tells you if a police office has radar set up).
Radar detector
Name 2 of the three types of turnabouts.
Two-point turns
Three point turns
U-Turns
What is a protected left turn?
Vehicles turning left have a green arrow
What score must you get on the signs test (for learner's permit)?
What score must you get on the general knowledge test?
100%
80%
If you are stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence you must take a field sobriety test (or lose your license for 7 days)
What is the speed limit on rural rustic roads?
35 mph
What is pitch?
What is roll?
What is Yaw?
Pitch - vehicle weight shifts front to rear
Roll - vehicle weight shifts from side to side
Yaw - when a vehicle's rear tires lose traction and weight shifts to one side (fishtailing)
What are 2 advantages of roundabouts?
Fewer points of conflict
(Data shows 90%) reduction in crashes
Reduces delays & keeps traffic moving
Reduction in fuel use & pollution
What do you get once you have completed all requirements for you license? (While waiting on DMV to send you your permanent license.)
How long is it good for?
TDL-180 (Temporary Driver's License)
180 days
How many consecutive unexcused absences from school could result in a license suspension?
10
When you double you speed, how much greater is your stopping distance?
4 times
Name 2 occasions when you should increase your following distance (from the car in front of you).
Visibility is limited, Traction is limited, Number of driving tasks increases, You're being tailgated, Line of Sight restriction, Path of travel is restricted, You are carrying a heavy load/pulling a trailer, You are first learning to drive
On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, if the left-most lane has a diamond painted on the road, this means
It is the HOV lane (high occupancy vehicles only)
Name 3 restrictions you have for your first year with your driving license.
1.) Curfew (between 12 am and 4 am)
2.)How many people you can have in your car (only 1 non-family member, under 21 years old)
3.) No cell phone or other wireless communication allowed
Anyone under the age of 20, convicted of a driving violation will be mandated by a judge to do this.
Attend a driver improvement course/clinic
What does ABS stand for AND how do you know if it is engaged?
Antilock Brake System
Your brake pedal will vibrate
Name 2 checks you should perform on your vehicle every 1-2 months.
Engine Oil, Brake Fluid,
Coolant, Seatbelts