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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. The crossbuck is considered the same as a...
A point system
Yield sign
Threshold braking
Everything

2. When seated properly - the driver should be at least ____ inches from the steering wheel
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
True
Deer move around to feed at dusk
10

3. Blindspots are greatly reduced by using the contemporary mirror settings
Two way traffic
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
Give the alcohol time to wear off
True

4. The alcoholic content of a glass of wine - a mug of beer - or an ounce of whisky is...
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
About the same
True
Depending on the driver's height

5. Weight transfer forward or backward is known as
Pitch
True
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
True

6. There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients.
Threshold braking
8 to 12 seconds
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage
False

7. When the daytime running lights are in use - the tail lights are not on
Depending on the driver's height
True
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
Yellow

8. The total time needed for a person to determine his or her options and choose on is known as
Check tire tread depth with a penny
True
Human-perception time
False

9. Of all the collisions between cars and pedestrians - most
Occur in urban areas
False
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card
Regulatory sign

10. You should signal for a turn at least
Is the selection between two or more possible options
In the bottom of the trunck
Will appear slower than it is
150 feet before the turn

11. Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel
True
False
Threshold braking
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road

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
Once a year
False
Peripheral vision

13. When securing the vehicle - the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park
Smell gasoline
False
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
Depth perception

14. The wheels that receive the power from the engine are called
Yield sign
False
The rear wheels
Backward

15. The easiest and safest methor of making a turnabout it
Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed - works at apeeds above 25 mph - should not be used on slippery surfaces
Driving around the block
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
Executing your maneuver

16. Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer
Right
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
No passing

17. A solid line indicates
True
Will not increase engine power
Turn the wheels towards the curb
No passing

18. The penalty for anyone less than 20 Who is convicted of a demerit violation is...
A madatory driver improvement class
Will not increase engine power
500
Yaw

19. The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is...
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
21 or 18 if immediate family member
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
25000/50000/20000

20. Weight transfer resulting from loss of traction to the rear is known as
Yaw
True
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Pump the brake pedal rapidly

21. What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?
Check tire tread depth with a penny
Clear the intersection
Push/pull/slide
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it

22. The way to sober up a person Who has had too much to drink is to
False
Executing your maneuver
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
Give the alcohol time to wear off

23. In a snowfall - you should drive in the tacks of the vehicle ahead of you so you
Can get better traction
False
The rear wheels
No

24. When parallel parking you
Push/pull/slide
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
10
Yaw

25. There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution.
21 or 18 if immediate family member
True
Will appear slower than it is
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance

26. When making a turn - you should use your turn signal as least
500
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
Whiplash injuries
Who owns a car

27. Flashing Amber Light
Gravity
Proceed with caution
10
Events you think might happen

28. When turning left at an intersection
16 and 3 months old
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
Can get better traction
False

29. You should signal at least ______ before you turn or change position
Turn the wheels towards the curb
Go if the way is clear
4 seconds
No passing

30. When pulling into traffic - the following is a crucial consideration
False
150 feet before the turn
False
Visibility - time - space

31. The best remedy for driving fatigue is...
True
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
Rest

32. Each year over _____ persons are killed in highway crashes
Depending on the driver's height
500
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
25

33. All vehicles have adjustable head restraints
About the same
False
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
Proceed with caution

34. If you are less than 18 - you will receive your permanent license from...
8 to 11 seconds
Backward
Gravity
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

35. A train's speed
Threshold braking
Visibility
Will appear slower than it is
20 to 30 seconds

36. The panic button on a wireless remote door control
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
Show anger
15
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road

37. A yellow line indicates
Gravity
Two way traffic
Threshold braking
True

38. The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to
Weekly
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
$500
Deer move around to feed at dusk

39. A choice
Is the selection between two or more possible options
Push/pull/slide
8 to 11 seconds
Weekly

40. Head restraints are designed to help reduce
Go if the way is clear
False
Whiplash injuries
Must yield right of way to cross traffic

41. Vision clearest in a narrow cone-shaped area directly in front of you
Area of central vision
1 1/2 miles
8 to 12 seconds
Depending on the driver's height

42. In traditional mirror settings - there is a blind spot
Over the right and left shoulders
Gravity
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
Crosswalks

43. According to VA law - you must turn into
The first open lane going in your direction
Executing your maneuver
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
Implied consent

44. Gives 3-dimensional perspective to objects
Depth perception
Go if the way is clear
Over the right and left shoulders
Your power brakes and power steering won't work very well

45. Red signs indicate
Stop - prohibitive
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
20 to 30 seconds

46. Reference points are the same for all drivers
150 feet before the turn
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
False
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus

47. The lane position for a right turn is...
Go if the way is clear
5
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
Clear the intersection

48. An important point to remember in skid control is...
Plan your move
Zero tolerance
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
True

49. The type of license which will allow a person to drive a large truck or van designed for 16 or more passengers is a...
Orange
Depth perception
CDL
Implied consent

50. Most railroad crossing crashes are the result of
Is the selection between two or more possible options
It is easier to drive
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
Driver error