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Drivers Education Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The minimum age to receive a driver's license in VA is...
16 and 3 months old
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it
Events you think might happen
Will appear slower than it is

2. What you see looking straight ahead and at an angle to the left and right
1 1/2 miles
True
Crosswalks
Field of vision

3. Assumptions are
1 1/2 miles
True
Events you think might happen
Show anger

4. When backing up - one of the points most likely to hit something is...
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
15
1
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning

5. Head restraints are designed to help reduce
8 to 12 seconds
Whiplash injuries
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking

6. A triangular shaped sign indicates
True
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly
Yield
5

7. A driver's license expires

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8. A 2-point turn is when you use a driveway
8 to 12 seconds
Rest
To reverse your direction
Yellow

9. If the driver needs to adjust the defroster - he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily
True
Plan your move
False
Pump the brake pedal rapidly

10. Weight transfer forward or backward is known as
Forward
Pitch
False
After you have entered the intersection

11. Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades
25
15 years and 6 months old
True
1 1/2 miles

12. A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18
1
In the bottom of the trunck
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed - works at apeeds above 25 mph - should not be used on slippery surfaces

13. Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving
Visibility - time - space
True
False
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle

14. Each year over _____ persons are killed in highway crashes
Can get better traction
500
Lower humidity
Will appear slower than it is

15. The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is...
21 or 18 if immediate family member
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
A point system
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage

16. The first thing to do when moving your vehicle into traffic is to
Yaw
A madatory driver improvement class
Can get better traction
Plan your move

17. When pulling into traffic - the following is a crucial consideration
Visibility - time - space
Peripheral vision
Can get better traction
Yaw

18. At dusk - there is more danger of hitting a deer because...
20/40 in one or both eyes
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance
Deer move around to feed at dusk
Who owns a car

19. The air conditioner is used to
False
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
Lower humidity
True

20. When making a right turn into traffic - the gap in traffic approaching from your left should be
Go if the way is clear
8 to 11 seconds
A point system
25

21. The basic color for construction signs is...
Orange
After you have entered the intersection
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
CDL

22. Blind spots are areas you cannot see on either your mirrors or peripheral vision
Is routine care you give your vehicle - is outlined in the owner's manual - includes checking fluids
21 or 18 if immediate family member
Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family
True

23. If you are less than 18 - you will receive your permanent license from...
Regulatory sign
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
True
Once a year

24. To make sure no one is about to enter your driving path - you should always look to the sides at
20 to 30 seconds
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
True
Crosswalks

25. What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?
Check tire tread depth with a penny
CDL
Turn the wheels towards the curb
Smell gasoline

26. Ability to see clearly
Visual activity
About the same
Roll
Gravity

27. When backing - the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed - works at apeeds above 25 mph - should not be used on slippery surfaces
False
True

28. The best remedy for driving fatigue is...
Across the hips
Rest
25
20/40 in one or both eyes

29. Under the ________ law - persons less than 21 may lose the priviledge to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above
Will not increase engine power
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
True
Zero tolerance

30. When making a turn - you should use your turn signal as least
Gravity
8 to 11 seconds
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow

31. You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle
Events you think might happen
Pitch
Once a year
500

32. Blindspots are greatly reduced by using the contemporary mirror settings
True
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
Once a year
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability

33. The turn signal will always cancel after a turn
Plan your move
False
Check tire tread depth with a penny
Driving around the block

34. The easiest and safest methor of making a turnabout it
Driving around the block
Orange
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
Once a year

35. Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating
Across the hips
4 seconds
Will not increase engine power
Weekly

36. Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off
Area of central vision
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage
Visibility - time - space
False

37. You must park at least ___ from a fire hydrant
15
False
500
Rest

38. Weight transfer from side to side is known as
8 to 12 seconds
Roll
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
False

39. You should signal for a turn at least
When you actually begin the turn
Yellow
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
150 feet before the turn

40. Flashing Red Light
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
A madatory driver improvement class
Clear the intersection
Stop-go when the way is clear

41. The horn should only be used to communicate presence
True
Pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it
Clear the intersection
Yaw

42. When you pack your car for a long trip - the heaviest items should be
Smell gasoline
16 and 3 months old
Clear the intersection
In the bottom of the trunck

43. When making a left turn - must yeild the right-of-way to
Everything
False
8 to 12 seconds
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner

44. When using the accelerator and brake pedal - the heel of the foot should remain on the floor
Is routine care you give your vehicle - is outlined in the owner's manual - includes checking fluids
True
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
Occur in urban areas

45. If the foot brake fails - the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
True
Plan your move
False

46. Steady Green Light
False
25000/50000/20000
False
Go if the way is clear

47. When parking downhill with a curb
Clear the intersection
Driver error
Turn the wheels towards the curb
Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family

48. Estimating distance between yourself and an object
Distance judgement
To reverse your direction
Is routine care you give your vehicle - is outlined in the owner's manual - includes checking fluids
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner

49. There are two separate levers to open the hood
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
1 1/2 miles
True
The same vehicle you have practiced in

50. The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash.
False
True
Visibility - time - space
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car