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Virginia Driver’s Permit & License Part 2

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This deck covers important rules and guidelines for driving in Virginia, including speed limits, parking regulations, vehicle maintenance, and safety tips.

The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to

$500
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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

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TermDefinition
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