I drive Safely VA TestBank

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I drive Safely VA TestBank The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists accidental death - ✔✔as the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Motor vehicle collisions are the l ... eading cause of death for people - ✔✔3 to 33 In 2008, 37,261 people lost their lives and 2,346,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes (NHTSA). - ✔✔yes Among those killed, teenage drivers have the highest death rates per miles driven among all age groups, followed by elderly drivers, and young adult males. - ✔✔yes In 2008 there were 5,811,000 traffic collisions reported. These collisions cost the national economy over $230 billion as they relate to property damage, medical costs, insurance premiums, and lost time at work. - ✔✔yes he top 12 causes of fatal crashes. - ✔✔1. Failing to maintain lane position. 2. Speeding. This is not just exceeding the speed limit; it is also categorized as driving too fast for conditions. 3. Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and other medication. 4. Failing to yield the right-of-way. 5. Inattention, which includes distractions such as talking, eating, text messaging, etc. 6. Operating the vehicle in an erratic, reckless, careless, or negligent manner. 7. Failing to obey traffic signs or signals. This category includes a driver not signaling the intention to turn or change lanes, a common communication error. 8. Improper driving technique. 9. Making an improper turn. 10. Driving when drowsy, sleepy, fatigued, ill, or after experiencing a blackout. 11. Vision obscured. This may occur due to poor visibility conditions such as rain, snow, glare, or driving into bright lights. Vision obstruction also occurs when your vision is blocked by trees, buildings, or other vehicles. 12. Driving the wrong way on a one-way street. Injury and death associated with traffic-related crashes are - ✔✔two of our largest societal problems. In the U.S., each year approximately 3 million people are injured and around 40,000 people are killed in traffic collisions. - ✔✔yes Driving a motor vehicle involves the conduct of skilled and properly timed actions under varying road and traffic conditions based on decisions that depend on: - ✔✔Learned Information Realistic Perceptions Sound Judgments At an uncontrolled intersection, if another vehicle is in the lane you want to enter, they have the right-of-way. - ✔✔yes To obtain an ID card, an applicant must: - ✔✔Provide two proofs of identity Provide one proof of residency Provide proof of legal presence To obtain a learner's permit or a driver's license, you must show: - ✔✔Two proofs of identity (i.e. U.S. Birth Certificate or Passport) One proof of Virginia residency (i.e. payroll stub or bank statement) Proof of your social security number (SSN) Proof of legal presence (birth document issued by a U.S. state, jurisdiction or territory) When you become a resident of Virginia, you have 30 days to obtain a Virginia title and registration for your vehicle, and 60 days to obtain a Virginia driver's license. - ✔✔yes Minimum Age Requirements: - ✔✔16 years, 3 months, if you have held a valid driver education learner permit for 9 months and have successfully completed a DMV-approved driver education course Provide proof of identity and date of birth from the current acceptable ID list Successfully complete a written knowledge test based on the information contained in the Virginia Driver Manual Successfully pass a standard vision screening test Successfully pass a roadway skill test with a DMV driver examiner in a vehicle provided by the applicant If less than 18 years of age, have an appropriate family member sign the financial responsibility agreement portion of the application Four Point Violations Failure to obey a traffic signal (3 years) - ✔✔yes Three Point Violations High-occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV) penalti [Show More]

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