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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. When pulling into traffic - the following is a crucial consideration






2. When using the accelerator and brake pedal - the heel of the foot should remain on the floor






3. The use or cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways






4. The oil should be changed every






5. You should signal at least ______ before you turn or change position






6. The horn should only be used to communicate presence






7. Steady Green Light






8. When you are making a left or right turn - it is correct to turn your wheels






9. A vertical-rectangular sign is a...






10. Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off






11. The friction point is...






12. Locking the door ensures that they will not fly open during a crash






13. Steady Amber Light






14. Under the ________ law - persons less than 21 may lose the priviledge to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above






15. When you approach a school bus with flashing red lights from either direction you






16. In order to obtain a learner's permit in VA - you must be at least






17. The basic color for construction signs is...






18. The best remedy for driving fatigue is...






19. Tires should be checked






20. When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren - you should






21. In a snowfall - you should drive in the tacks of the vehicle ahead of you so you






22. When backing up - you must






23. When backing - the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left






24. A regulatory sign that has a red circle with a red slash means






25. The type of license which will allow a person to drive a large truck or van designed for 16 or more passengers is a...






26. The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is...






27. You must park at least ___ from a fire hydrant






28. When making a right turn into traffic - the gap in traffic approaching from your left should be






29. The total time needed for a person to determine his or her options and choose on is known as






30. An important point to remember in skid control is...






31. When backing up - one of the points most likely to hit something is...






32. When turning left at an intersection






33. Braking just short of lockup is known as






34. You should prepare for a turn approximately _______ before you make it






35. Braking results in weight transfer






36. The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibility law in VA is...






37. If the driver needs to adjust the defroster - he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily






38. Changing lanes requires planning in advance and






39. Cruise control






40. To make sure no one is about to enter your driving path - you should always look to the sides at






41. The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to






42. General warning signs are






43. While driving look at least _______ down the road






44. The side view mirrors should be adjusted so that while driving the driver can see






45. Weight transfer from side to side is known as






46. Gears below drive - provide more engine power






47. Each year over _____ persons are killed in highway crashes






48. A yellow line indicates






49. The panic button on a wireless remote door control






50. The function of the differential is to