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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. Weight transfer from side to side is known as
Your power brakes and power steering won't work very well
8 to 12 seconds
Roll
The lane furthest to the left

2. The gap between vehicles to give you time and space to make a safe lane change should be
20/40 in one or both eyes
Right
4 seconds
Yaw

3. While driving look at least _______ down the road
True
20 to 30 seconds
True
False

4. The function of the differential is to
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
Is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside
False
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash

5. A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18
False
Rest
1
Proceed with caution

6. Each year over _____ persons are killed in highway crashes
The rear wheels
500
True
Pump the brake pedal rapidly

7. Braking just short of lockup is known as
Threshold braking
8 to 11 seconds
15 years and 6 months old
1 1/2 miles

8. When using the accelerator and brake pedal - the heel of the foot should remain on the floor
Depth perception
Will appear slower than it is
Stop - prohibitive
True

9. General warning signs are
Yellow
Threshold braking
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
Is the selection between two or more possible options

10. Vehicles tend to slow down going uphill and pick up speed downhill because of
Gravity
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
True
False

11. When the daytime running lights are in use - the tail lights are not on
Driver error
Smell gasoline
Right
True

12. The minimum age to receive a driver's license in VA is...
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
3000-5000 miles
16 and 3 months old
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage

13. When backing - the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left
False
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
No passing
8 to 12 seconds

14. The horn should only be used to communicate presence
False
Right
True
Deer move around to feed at dusk

15. The first thing to do before changing lanes is...
Signal your speed
Stop - prohibitive
4 seconds
True

16. Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating
Events you think might happen
Will not increase engine power
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
16 and 3 months old

17. Vehicle balance is maintained through
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
True
Driver error
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance

18. Locking the door ensures that they will not fly open during a crash
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Implied consent
Yaw
True

19. If you are less than 18 - you will receive your permanent license from...
Can get better traction
Events you think might happen
Over the right and left shoulders
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

20. Ability to see clearly
True
Rest
Visual activity
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning

21. Blind spots are areas you cannot see on either your mirrors or peripheral vision
Threshold braking
Stop-go when the way is clear
Yaw
True

22. Estimating distance between yourself and an object
Check tire tread depth with a penny
Distance judgement
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
Pump the brake pedal rapidly

23. Normally - the correct lane to make a left turn is...
True
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
Forward
The lane furthest to the left

24. Vehicle registered in VA must be inspected
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly
True
Push/pull/slide
Once a year

25. You must park at least ___ from a fire hydrant
Yield
Human-perception time
15
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go

26. Gears below drive - provide more engine power
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
True
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
Stop - prohibitive

27. Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
When you actually begin the turn
Regulatory sign
False

28. If the driver needs to adjust the defroster - he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
When you actually begin the turn
True
Signal your speed

29. Driving with the hands in the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position
Human-perception time
Right
10
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability

30. Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades
Stop-go when the way is clear
Implied consent
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
True

31. Acceleration results in weight transfer
Field of vision
Backward
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage
Regulatory sign

32. Gives 3-dimensional perspective to objects
Roll
True
Yaw
Depth perception

33. The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash.
False
Yaw
True
True

34. Before you can successfully respond to a driving event - you must have adequate
False
10
4 seconds
Visibility

35. The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame to back windshield
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
Human-perception time
5
True

36. Braking results in weight transfer
True
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
Forward
No passing

37. The turn signal will always cancel after a turn
False
Is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside
Stop - prohibitive
Pitch

38. What you see looking straight ahead and at an angle to the left and right
Field of vision
True
Push/pull/slide
8 to 12 seconds

39. It takes a train going 50 mph approximately
1 1/2 miles
Depth perception
Yaw
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow

40. You should signal for a turn at least
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
Is routine care you give your vehicle - is outlined in the owner's manual - includes checking fluids
True
150 feet before the turn

41. You should prepare for a turn approximately _______ before you make it
8 to 12 seconds
True
Clear the intersection
Two way traffic

42. The alcoholic content of a glass of wine - a mug of beer - or an ounce of whisky is...
25
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
About the same
False

43. When pulling into traffic - the following is a crucial consideration
Visibility - time - space
20/40 in one or both eyes
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
True

44. When making a left turn - must yeild the right-of-way to
Plan your move
Everything
Stop - prohibitive
16 and 3 months old

45. The horn should not be used to
Visual activity
4 seconds
Implied consent
Show anger

46. Red signs indicate
Stop - prohibitive
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
16 and 3 months old
Gravity

47. When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright - you should
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
False
The lane furthest to the left
Backward

48. In traditional mirror settings - there is a blind spot
Everything
Stop - prohibitive
15 years and 6 months old
Over the right and left shoulders

49. You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly
Stop-go when the way is clear
500
Must yield right of way to cross traffic

50. An applicant for a learner's permit must score ____ on signs test
100%
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
Stop-remained stopped
It is easier to drive