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Drivers Education Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. When using the accelerator and brake pedal - the heel of the foot should remain on the floor
4 seconds
True
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
A point system

2. When seated properly - the driver should be at least ____ inches from the steering wheel
The same vehicle you have practiced in
10
Once a year
Will appear slower than it is

3. There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients.
Rest
A madatory driver improvement class
Peripheral vision
False

4. Steady Amber Light
25
False
Clear the intersection
Go if the way is clear

5. Preventative maintenance

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6. Red signs indicate
Stop - prohibitive
Is routine care you give your vehicle - is outlined in the owner's manual - includes checking fluids
Crosswalks
Is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside

7. The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibility law in VA is...
True
Zero tolerance
Gravity
25000/50000/20000

8. The side view mirrors should be adjusted so that while driving the driver can see
Everything
Deer move around to feed at dusk
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
True

9. When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder
Weekly
Turn the wheels towards the curb
True
Give the alcohol time to wear off

10. The air conditioner is used to
The first open lane going in your direction
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Right
Lower humidity

11. Steady Green Light
True
Go if the way is clear
Yield sign
5

12. Under the ________ law - persons less than 21 may lose the priviledge to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above
Zero tolerance
Deer move around to feed at dusk
Depth perception
False

13. The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to
$500
Implied consent
False
Weekly

14. To determine whether or not to suspend a driver's license - most states use
Across the hips
A point system
Forward
True

15. An applicant for a learner's permit must score ____ on signs test
100%
Over the right and left shoulders
21 or 18 if immediate family member
8 to 12 seconds

16. The crossbuck is considered the same as a...
4 seconds
8 to 12 seconds
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
Yield sign

17. Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel
True
20 to 30 seconds
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
8 to 12 seconds

18. When turning left at an intersection
Occur in urban areas
About the same
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn

19. Gears below drive - provide more engine power
Can get better traction
Pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it
True
1 1/2 miles

20. Vehicle balance is maintained through
Signal your speed
False
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
True

21. When making a turn - you should use your turn signal as least
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
Give the alcohol time to wear off

22. The penalty for anyone less than 20 Who is convicted of a demerit violation is...
A madatory driver improvement class
500
4 seconds
Over the right and left shoulders

23. When the daytime running lights are in use - the tail lights are not on
Go if the way is clear
The lane furthest to the left
True
The rear wheels

24. When backing up - you must
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
A point system
True
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it

25. If the foot brake fails - the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle
True
21 or 18 if immediate family member
Visual activity
Orange

26. When parking downhill with a curb
8 to 11 seconds
Turn the wheels towards the curb
True
Yield sign

27. Green Arrow
20 to 30 seconds
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
True

28. The vision that enables you to detect movement to the side is...
Two way traffic
Peripheral vision
4 seconds
Go if the way is clear

29. A driver's license expires

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30. An important point to remember in skid control is...
False
8 to 12 seconds
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
Who owns a car

31. A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18
Visibility
1
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
Stop - prohibitive

32. What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?
Plan your move
True
Check tire tread depth with a penny
Yield sign

33. The first thing you should do in the event of brake failure is to
Stop-remained stopped
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
True

34. The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash.
Weekly
False
Yield
A point system

35. In a snowfall - you should drive in the tacks of the vehicle ahead of you so you
Your power brakes and power steering won't work very well
Can get better traction
The lane furthest to the left
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability

36. Flashing Red Light
150 feet before the turn
Stop-go when the way is clear
Occur in urban areas
CDL

37. A yellow line indicates
Two way traffic
Push/pull/slide
True
5

38. Blind spots are areas you cannot see on either your mirrors or peripheral vision
20 to 30 seconds
The same vehicle you have practiced in
True
Weekly

39. Vehicle registered in VA must be inspected
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
Once a year
1
True

40. The first thing to do in the event of brake failure is to
15 years and 6 months old
No passing
Peripheral vision
Pump the brake pedal rapidly

41. Ability to see clearly
Deer move around to feed at dusk
The first open lane going in your direction
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
Visual activity

42. When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright - you should
Will not increase engine power
8 to 11 seconds
False
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car

43. Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
Right
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card

44. Tires should be checked
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
True
Weekly
True

45. When making a right turn into traffic - the gap in traffic approaching from your left should be
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
8 to 11 seconds
Give the alcohol time to wear off
500

46. The lane position for a right turn is...
True
Will appear slower than it is
5
True

47. There are two separate levers to open the hood
Stop - prohibitive
Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family
True
Over the right and left shoulders

48. Of all the collisions between cars and pedestrians - most
20/40 in one or both eyes
Occur in urban areas
False
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven

49. You should prepare for a turn approximately _______ before you make it
Threshold braking
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
8 to 12 seconds
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage

50. If your engine stalls

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