DRIVER EDUCATION MIDTERM Review
Module 1:
1. A solid DOUBLE YELLOW LINE means___________________
2. One single dotted yellow line indicates_____________________
3. It is legal to pass when______________________________
4. At a flashing red light you should_____________________
5. At a flashing yellow light you should___________________
6. An orange sign indicates________________
7. A blue sign indicates_______________
8. A fluorescent optic yellow sign indicates____________
9. A white sign indicates_____________
10. A brown sign indicates____________
11. A sign in the shape of an octagon means___________________
12. A pennant shaped sign indicates_________________
13. A diamond shaped sign indicates_______________
14. A sign in the shape of an X indicates (with no circle around it)_________________
15. A sign in the shape of a pentagon indicates__________________
Module 2:
16. The driver should sit at least ______ inches from the steering wheel.
17. Approach the driver’s door from the _____ when parked next to a curb
18. Approach the driver’s door from the _____ when parked in a parking lot.
19. For proper seating and steering wheel positioning, the top of the steering wheel
should align with the _____.
20. When driving, except for backing and parking, hold the steering wheel your hands placed in the
_____ positions.
21. When you accelerate or push the gas the weight of the vehicle is transferred to the _____.
22. When you brake the weight of the vehicle is transferred to the __________.
23. If a driver steers too quickly to the left the vehicle weight is transferred to the ________.
24. When a vehicles weight shifts from back to front or front to back is known as ______
25. If a vehicle should spin out on a slippery ice spot it is experiencing ________
26. Hand-over-Hand steering __________ the driver’s risk of injury during an accident.
27. One hand steering is used _______ in backing maneuvers that do not require full left or right turns.
28. Push-Pull-Slide steering is ______ used when perpendicular parking or traction loss recovery
situations.
29. Vehicle rolls are caused by a sudden change of vehicle balance from _____to______.
30. Vehicle _______ refers to the distribution of the weight of the tires as they meet the ground at rest
and during motion.
Module 3:
31. Driving is ________ % visual.
32. Targeting is important because it allows driver to see what _________are ahead to allow for
preparation
33. Line of Sight can be blocked by_________
34. A following interval of 2 seconds allows you to brake out of problems at
speeds _____ mph or less.
35. The faster you are going the ________ your vision becomes, therefore you will need to increase
your following distance.
36. A following interval of 3 seconds allows you to brake out of problems at speeds up to _____ mph.
37. In SEEiT, Searching means: _____________
38. In SEEiT, Executing means____________
39. The type of vision used to detect changes in motion is:
40. The type of vision needed to read signs and signals is__________
41. The type of vision needed to maintain vehicle position is__________
42. The lane position that straddles the line to your left is_______
43. The lane position that straddles the line to your right is ________
44. A following interval of 4 seconds allows you to brake out of problems on dry surfaces at speeds up
to _____ mph.
45. When backing your vehicle straight out, your left hand should be at
MODULE 4
46. List 3 things that could cause a driver to be distracted and increase the likely hood of a crash?
47. When parking down hill you should turn your wheels________
48. When parking up hill with a curb you should turn your wheels________
49. When selecting a parking space to parallel park you should select a space that
is at least __________ feet longer than your vehicle.
50. When angle or perpendicular parking you should park in the _____________ of the space.
51. BGE mirror settings are more effective than traditional mirror settings because BGE mirror
settings____________
52.When parallel parking you should park _________ inches from the curb?
53.List 3 situations when it would be ok for a driver to switch lanes
54. When is it not ok to change lanes?
55. When parking up hill without a curb you should turn you wheels_______
56. BGE stands for___________
57. Risk is defined as____________
58. Risk Compensation is defined as______________
59. Risk Acceptance is defined as_______________
60. Risk Assessment is defined as_____________
MODULE 5
61. What are you looking for 4-8 seconds ahead?_____________
62. What are you looking for 12-15 seconds ahead?__________
63. When stopped at an intersection you should always look….____,____,____
64. When stopped at an intersection, which way should your wheels be turned?_______
65. What should you NOT DO when being passed by another vehicle?________
66. When might you use a staggered stop?
67. If you are making a left turn and there is no turn lane, which lane position should you be in?
68. If you are making a right turn and there is no right turning lane, which lane position should you be
in?
69. If you are nearing the crest of a hill, which lane position should you be in?
70. What lane position should you do most of your driving in?
Module 6
71 What are some characteristics of an expressway?
72. A _______interchange resembles the outline of a four leaf clover.
73. When should you be driving in the far left lane?
74. Highway hypnosis is defined as
75. What acronym should you use to help pass a vehicle safely?
76. What are some common signs found on expressways?
77. What side should you pass on any type of roadway?
78. To avoid highway hypnosis what are some options?
79. A green arrow above an expressway lane indicates the lane is _______
80. Solid yellow lines on an expressway can be found on the ________.
81. A yellow X above an expressway lane indicates travel in that lane is ___________
82. Broken white lines on an expressway separate lanes of traffic moving ___________.
83. HOV Lanes require ____________ in the vehicle
84. In a construction zone, signs are usually _________
85. When traveling through a construction zone, it is ok to maintain _________ posted speed
86. You should _________ when someone is trying to pass you.
87. What are some things you can not do on an expressway?
88. Searching for proper entrances and potential conflicts will help reduce ________ when entering or
exiting roadways.
Module 7
96. What does BAC stand for?_________
97. What is the legal limit for driver’s over the age of 21 in the state of VA?_________
98. List the body parts that are affected by alcohol consumption
99. All types of alcohol have the ________alcoholic content
100. List at least three things that can affect affect Blood Alcohol Concentration
101. Alcohol increases a driver’s _______ time
102. What will help you sober up faster._______
103. List other types of drugs that can affect a driver’s ability behind the wheel.
104. Quiet road rage includes beeping the horn and tailgating other drivers
106. ________ includes the driver getting out of the car and causing harm to the other person
107. Being stressed, late, or tired can all increase a driver’s level of _______
108. If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should ____________
109. __________ can affect a driver in many of the same ways alcohol can
110__________ is defined as being really excited when driving
Module 8
111. Headlights are required in Virginia from ______ to ____________
112. Headlights must be on when ___________________.
113. High beam lights should be dimmed when________
114. When driving towards an oncoming vehicle within how many feet should you dim your high
beams?___________
115. Overdriving your headlights means __________
116. What are some precautions you should take to increase safety during night driving?
117. When driving in fog, snow, or rain you should use you ____________ beam headlights.
118. _________ feet of water will carry most cars.
119. When in doubt of water depth you should_______
120. Basic checks on your vehicle include________
MODULE 9
121. The temperature light or gauge warns the driver if the car is too _____ or ______
122. ABS stands for ____________
123. If the front left tire blows out, the car will pull sharply to the ________
124. If a back tire blows out the car will ________
125. If a blowout occurs, you should _________
126. If the accelerator fails and will not release you should ___________.
127. Anti-lock brakes pump the _________
128. Tire traction can depend on _____, ___________, ________, __________
129. When driving near a motorcyclist you should ________your following distance
130. When being followed by a motorcycle you should check your _______often and avoid sudden
stops.
Module 10
131. An insurance company has the right to cancel you insurance if ______________
132. After a crash you should ____________________
133. Getting _______grades can help to lower you insurance cost.
134. The more driving experience you have the lower your insurance premiums will be if
______________
135. When purchasing a vehicle what are some things you should consider?
136. When planning a long trip what should you take into consideration?
137. You can help to reduce pollution by __________.
138. Driving the __________ can cut down on pollution and help to prevent the wasting of natural
resources.
139. A driver may pay a __________ fee to drive without insurance.
140. __________ insurance coverage is required in the state of VA
141. What are the acronyms for 2 space management systems and what do they stand for?
142. What do the letters on an automatic transmission car stand for? (P,R,N,D,L)
143. When do you use S.M.O.G and what does it stand for?
144-147. List 4 things you need to take with you to the DMV when you go to get your PERMIT.
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148-150. List 3 factors that can affect the amount of traction a vehicle gets.
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