Module 1
True or False: In Virginia, individuals under the age of 18 must hold a learner's permit for at least 9 months before obtaining a driver's license.
True
When can you turn LEFT on red?
It is permitted on a one-way street.
When driving an airbag equipped vehicle, how far away should you sit from the steering wheel, what should the steering wheel be tilted towards, and where should your hands be positioned?
you should sit at least 10 inches from the steering wheel
the steering wheel should be tilted toward the chest
your hands should be on the lower half of the steering wheel
Your field of vision is ______________________.
Everything within 180 degrees in front of you
What is the following distance on dry pavement for the following speeds:
35 mph
45 mph
up to 70 mph
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
How many hours of behind-the-wheel practice with a parent are required for a driver under 18 years old in Virginia?
45 hours, 15 hours after sunset
What if the traffic signals do not work?
You are required to STOP and treat this situation like a 4-way stop
The BGE method helps to eliminate/reduce ___________.
Blind zones and glare
Your visual lead time should be at least ___________ ahead.
20-30 seconds
When stopped behind another vehicle you should be able to see __________ of the vehicle in front of you
the rear tires on the ground
When does your VA driver’s license expire?
Every 8 years, on your birthday
What would a red X above a driving lane indicate?
This lane is closed
Your hand position should be at ____ and ____.
8 and 4
The space management system we will use is the _____________
+100 what does is stand for
SEEiT
What are reference points used for?
To determine the vehicles position in relation to the road and other vehicles
The minimum age to receive a driver’s license in Virginia is __________.
16 & 3 months
What do each of these lights mean:
red light
steady yellow light
steady green light
flashing red light
green arrow
Stop
Red light coming, clear the intersection, stop if safe
Go if the way is clear
Stop go when the way is clear
Protected turn, go in the direction of arrow
For specific information about your vehicle's warning alerts, you should examine the __________.
vehicles owner manual
Deciding to slow down in case a small child is following a ball is an example of
Evaluate
Describe each of the following weight transfers:
Pitch
Roll
Yaw
Front-to-rear or rear-to-front weight transfer
Side-to-side weight transfer
Rear load shifting right or left
A driver with a learner’s permit is limited to ___ passenger(s) under the age of 21.
+100 what is the curfew for drivers under 18
1
12-4 am
Give the COLOR and SHAPE for each type of road sign:
Warning sign
Construction
Motorist services
School Zone
Stop
Yield
Guide
Regulatory
Upcoming railroad crossing
Railroad crossing
Yellow diamond
Orange diamond
Blue square
Fluorescent yellow pentagon
Red octagon
Red upside down triangle
Green horizontal rectangle
White vertical rectangle
Yellow circle
White crossbuck
Safety belts should be positioned across the _____, shoulder, and over the ___.
chest; hips
Slowing down your vehicle by pressing down on your brake would be an example of __.
Execute
Describe your body position when backing up in a straight line.
Left hand at 12 o'clock
Right hand on passenger seat
Looking back over your right shoulder