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The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to
$500
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The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to
$500
You should signal at least ______ before you turn or change position
4 seconds
According to VA law, you must turn into
the first open lane going in your direction
The correct method of steering through a turn is
push/pull/slide
When parking downhill with a curb
turn the wheels towards the curb
You must park at least ___ from a fire hydrant
15
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to | $500 |
You should signal at least ______ before you turn or change position | 4 seconds |
According to VA law, you must turn into | the first open lane going in your direction |
The correct method of steering through a turn is | push/pull/slide |
When parking downhill with a curb | turn the wheels towards the curb |
You must park at least ___ from a fire hydrant | 15 |
The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is | 25 |
You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle | 500 |
An important point to remember in skid control is | Do not brake, look where you want the vehicle to go, steer in the direction you want to go |
The first thing you should do in the event of brake failure is to | pump the brake pedal rapidly |
If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should | Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands, release the accelerator pedal slowly |
Vehicles tend to slow down going uphill and pick up speed downhill because of | gravity |
It is illegal to pass on the right in VA | false |
If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle | true |
Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades | true |
The use or cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways | false |
What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle? | check tire tread depth with a penny |
The head restraint should be adjusted | depending on the driver's height |
Preventative maintenance | Is routine care you give your vehicle, is outlined in the owner's manual, includes checking fluids |
Tires should be checked | weekly |
The oil should be changed every | 3000-5000 miles |
When seated properly, the driver should be at least ____ inches from the steering wheel | 10 |
Driving with the hands in the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position | Reduces excessive steering, helps protect the driver from airbag injuries, improves vehicle stability |
The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly | across the hips |
The side view mirrors should be adjusted so that while driving the driver can see | the vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle |
Locking the door ensures that they will not fly open during a crash | true |
When seated properly, the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel | true |
The steering wheel should be adjusted upward | false |
When using the accelerator and brake pedal, the heel of the foot should remain on the floor | true |
The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame to back windshield | true |
Cruise control | Allows a driver to select and travel at a set speed, works at speeds above 25 mph, should not be used on slippery surfaces |
Head restraints are designed to help reduce | whiplash injuries |
The horn should not be used to | show anger |
The panic button on a wireless remote door control | causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash |
Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel | true |
When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left | false |
If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily | true |
When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park | false |
Gears below drive, provide more engine power | true |
Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off | false |