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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. A regulatory sign that has a red circle with a red slash means
The same vehicle you have practiced in
No
Backward
Pump the brake pedal rapidly

2. A triangular shaped sign indicates
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
True
Yield
Two way traffic

3. The minimum age to receive a driver's license in VA is...
Across the hips
16 and 3 months old
False
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus

4. When parallel parking you
Plan your move
Give the alcohol time to wear off
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
The first open lane going in your direction

5. Vehicle balance is maintained through
Deer move around to feed at dusk
Yellow
CDL
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking

6. According to VA law - you must turn into
True
The first open lane going in your direction
Once a year
Proceed with caution

7. Steady Green Light
Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family
True
Go if the way is clear
Crosswalks

8. Your decision to become an organ donor should be

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9. Flashing Red Light
Deer move around to feed at dusk
True
Show anger
Stop-go when the way is clear

10. A banked curve is one that
True
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly
Occur in urban areas
Is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside

11. You should prepare for a turn approximately _______ before you make it
8 to 12 seconds
Area of central vision
Stop-remained stopped
When you actually begin the turn

12. Steady Amber Light
Clear the intersection
Is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside
Go if the way is clear
False

13. The correct method of steering through a turn is...
Visual activity
Threshold braking
Push/pull/slide
Is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside

14. The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
Events you think might happen
Across the hips
Visual activity

15. Uninsured motorist insurance protects you if
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage
The rear wheels
Weekly
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver

16. The vision requirement in VA for obtaining a driver's license is...
The rear wheels
Across the hips
20/40 in one or both eyes
Two way traffic

17. Ability to see clearly
Visual activity
Implied consent
It is easier to drive
25000/50000/20000

18. The lane position for a right turn is...
False
5
True
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5

19. When turning left at an intersection
500
Forward
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
Depending on the driver's height

20. Flashing Amber Light
Pitch
Proceed with caution
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
Depending on the driver's height

21. In traditional mirror settings - there is a blind spot
Over the right and left shoulders
Plan your move
Go if the way is clear
True

22. The first thing to do when moving your vehicle into traffic is to
4 seconds
Roll
Go if the way is clear
Plan your move

23. When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright - you should
Push/pull/slide
500
Events you think might happen
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car

24. If your tire loses pressure while you are driving - you should
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly
False
False
Depending on the driver's height

25. The friction point is...
Your power brakes and power steering won't work very well
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage
False
True

26. The panic button on a wireless remote door control
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it
Visibility - time - space

27. The steering technique best suited for mainting vehicle balance is...
Gravity
False
Push/pull/slide
20/40 in one or both eyes

28. The horn should only be used to communicate presence
It is easier to drive
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
Once a year
True

29. When seated properly - the driver should be at least ____ inches from the steering wheel
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
The rear wheels
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
10

30. When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder
True
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance
Area of central vision
Everything

31. General warning signs are
Two way traffic
Yellow
Smell gasoline
5

32. Tires should be checked
Weekly
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
Yaw

33. The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is...
False
21 or 18 if immediate family member
Forward
Whiplash injuries

34. A solid line indicates
Smell gasoline
No passing
True
Right

35. If you come to a stop sign and there is no white stop line
True
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it
The rear wheels
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card

36. What you see looking straight ahead and at an angle to the left and right
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
Once a year
Whiplash injuries
Field of vision

37. When parking downhill with a curb
Turn the wheels towards the curb
True
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card
Check tire tread depth with a penny

38. Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating
Will not increase engine power
Implied consent
Yaw
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn

39. The total time needed for a person to determine his or her options and choose on is known as
Implied consent
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
Human-perception time
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

40. Normally - the correct lane to make a left turn is...
Will appear slower than it is
Push/pull/slide
The lane furthest to the left
8 to 12 seconds

41. The first thing to do before changing lanes is...
Signal your speed
Implied consent
False
In the bottom of the trunck

42. The alcoholic content of a glass of wine - a mug of beer - or an ounce of whisky is...
About the same
Smell gasoline
False
Weekly

43. The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash.
False
Yield
Stop-go when the way is clear
1

44. When pulling into traffic - the following is a crucial consideration
Visibility - time - space
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
The first open lane going in your direction
Forward

45. Blind spots are areas you cannot see on either your mirrors or peripheral vision
150 feet before the turn
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
True
No

46. Gears below drive - provide more engine power
False
4 seconds
True
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus

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

48. Red signs indicate
Stop - prohibitive
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it
Deer move around to feed at dusk
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle

49. The turn signal will always cancel after a turn
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Area of central vision
False
True

50. When seated properly - the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel
Area of central vision
Events you think might happen
Pitch
True