Driving Improvement – Flashcards

Evaluate weather conditions, the condition of your vehicle and other risk factors, including_________, every time you drive.

About one out of every ten drivers _________.

_________, the roadway, and your vehicle are all categories associated with risk that you should assess before you get behind the wheel.

_________is the temporary removal of your privilege to drive.

It is illegal to drive in the United States without __________.

Slowing down or "rolling through" a STOP sign is________.

In order to be issued a Virginia Driver's License, __________ is an acceptable proof of identity.

When you drive, ______.

In the U.S., nearly ________ million people were injured and over 37,000 people were killed in traffic collisions in 2008.

Because the actions of other road users are __________, you can lower your risk if you adequately communicate to those around you. Always signal your intention to change lanes or turn.

When driving at night and you encounter curves, what do you have to remember?

A __________ headlight lens can cut the amount of light it emits by 90%.

Our natural tendency is to concentrate on what is going on ahead of where we are going, so you need to check your mirrors__________.

You should search a minimum of__________seconds ahead of your vehicle to avoid obstacles in your path.

At intersections, look to the _____ first.

Create a following distance greater than 3 seconds ahead when __________.

If a driver in front stops suddenly and a collision occurs it is the "fault" of _____.

The__________becomes critical if you are in a situation where you may be struck from the rear.

Rear-end crashes are the most common type of collisions because ______ .

When you adjust the driver's side mirror, you want to be able to see_______.

Stimulants can generate a__________.

On average in the U.S., one friend, parent or family member dies every__________minutes in alcohol related crashes.

Depending on your BAC, possible penalties for driving under the influence include:

Most state vehicle codes state that you shall not drive after taking a substance that __________.

About__________in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their life.

Alcohol is metabolized by the_________.

Cold medicines can_______.

The effects of alcohol are________.

If you notice someone driving erratically behind you, you should __________.

Which of the following beverages contains the most alcohol?

Other drivers depend on you to be rational and________.

Microsleeps last __________ seconds.

Some people, when they are caught in a situation where they have no control can become frustrated, which can lead to______.

Most drivers make__________driving errors for every 20 decisions they make while driving.

When you detect your emotions beginning to dominate your judgment and actions while driving, you should practice_______.

If you have to drive on a long trip, get plenty of rest before you leave and plan on stopping every ____ hours.

It is not safe to drive if you stay awake during_____.

Windshields are required for all of these vehicles EXCEPT:

During each mile you drive, up to__________events you need to interpret can occur.

You are impaired when your ability to operate a vehicle is ______.

You may not follow a fire response vehicle at a distance closer than __________.

Use your _________to communicate to other drivers that you are in trouble, there is trouble ahead, or when you are moving very slowly.

If you are approaching a controlled intersection with multiple turn lanes and you would like to change lanes, you should do ALL of the following EXCEPT:

Bicyclists often create unsafe situations by riding ________ for the traffic environment and weather conditions

A funeral procession has the right-of-way at intersections, unless __________.

When approaching or being approached by an emergency vehicle with its siren and/or lights on, __________.

Step vans (delivery trucks) and 15-passenger vans __________.

If you do not have __________, always drive with your low-beam headlights on.

Flashing red and yellow lights control some intersections during times when there is __________traffic flow.

The use of turn signals and your __________ are the methods of communicating to other road users that are used most often.

When changing lanes on an expressway, signal your intentions and _________.

Many head-on collisions occur on two-lane roads when passing because drivers______.

Wet roads result in___________.

As you enter the deceleration lane or the exit ramp, slow down and_____________.

Urban driving often involves limited _____ which often obstructs advance warning of traffic obstacles.

One of the most important tasks to complete if you are going to drive in the rain, slush and mud is to_________.

When passing around a rotary traffic island, you must

On the expressway, maintain a 3-4 second following distance. If the road is slippery or wet, adjust your distance to _________.

One-way streets have identifying features including __________.

In Virginia, it is illegal to drive on the left side of the road for passing purposes when __________.

Many collisions become more serious when drivers __________.

If you experience a blow out in one of your front tires, your vehicle will __________.

Place or secure large items and loose objects in the __________ for safety and to deter theft.

To regain control of a vehicle in a skid, __________.

Motor vehicle crashes are the number ______ cause of death for people ages 2 to 33.

The proper use of safety equipment in your vehicle has the potential to ________.

When your car is equipped with ABS and you need to brake, you should do which of the following?

If the oil pressure light illuminates while you are driving, you should_______.

If you are in an emergency and there is no space to the side to steer out of the way of a crash, ___________.

You may not operate a vehicle unless all child passengers __________ are either wearing a safety belt assembly or are securely fastened into an approved child restraint device.

Before you have work done on your vehicle,________.

After you start your vehicle, and as you begin to drive, always check your______.

One driving technique that could increase your fuel economy is to_______.

Prior to any trip it is important to do all of these EXCEPT:

If parts are replaced when you have work done on your vehicle, __________.

For specific guidelines on your vehicle's maintenance, make sure to ___________.

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are written in terms of__________safety performance requirements for motor vehicles.

Every 30,000 miles, __________.

__________transport a pet in the bed of an open pickup truck.

Every 15,000 miles, _______.