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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 driver's license expires

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2. The first thing to do when moving your vehicle into traffic is to
Is the selection between two or more possible options
500
True
Plan your move

3. A regulatory sign that has a red circle with a red slash means
CDL
Executing your maneuver
It is easier to drive
No

4. The correct method of steering through a turn is...
Is the selection between two or more possible options
Orange
Push/pull/slide
False

5. Under the ________ law - persons less than 21 may lose the priviledge to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above
15
False
Zero tolerance
1

6. 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
4 seconds
15
21 or 18 if immediate family member

7. The first thing to do before changing lanes is...
Signal your speed
True
8 to 12 seconds
True

8. The gap between vehicles to give you time and space to make a safe lane change should be
Is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside
No passing
True
4 seconds

9. A 2-point turn is when you use a driveway
Show anger
1 1/2 miles
No
To reverse your direction

10. When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
Human-perception time
True
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner

11. The function of an odometer is to
False
Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
Regulatory sign

12. It takes a train going 50 mph approximately
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
500
True
1 1/2 miles

13. Flashing Red Light
4 seconds
Human-perception time
Two way traffic
Stop-go when the way is clear

14. You should signal at least ______ before you turn or change position
Across the hips
False
Once a year
4 seconds

15. The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash.
Executing your maneuver
The first open lane going in your direction
False
True

16. In order to obtain a learner's permit in VA - you must be at least
Backward
False
15 years and 6 months old
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability

17. If you come to a stop sign and there is no white stop line
1
16 and 3 months old
The lane furthest to the left
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it

18. Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades
Two way traffic
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
True
Go if the way is clear

19. Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating
Everything
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
Will not increase engine power
Over the right and left shoulders

20. Uninsured motorist insurance protects you if
Push/pull/slide
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
False
True

21. When using the accelerator and brake pedal - the heel of the foot should remain on the floor
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
Turn the wheels towards the curb
True
Depending on the driver's height

22. Of all the collisions between cars and pedestrians - most
Your power brakes and power steering won't work very well
Occur in urban areas
Will not increase engine power
1

23. General warning signs are
Yellow
15 years and 6 months old
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
Regulatory sign

24. Weight transfer resulting from loss of traction to the rear is known as
Yaw
To reverse your direction
Regulatory sign
True

25. A triangular shaped sign indicates
Yield
True
Clear the intersection
Stop-remained stopped

26. Weight transfer forward or backward is known as
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card
Visibility - time - space
Pitch
Everything

27. The side view mirrors should be adjusted so that while driving the driver can see
25000/50000/20000
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
Yield sign

28. There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution.
Across the hips
True
Peripheral vision
Roll

29. A solid line indicates
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
Smell gasoline
No passing
False

30. To make sure no one is about to enter your driving path - you should always look to the sides at
Driving around the block
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
Crosswalks
Two way traffic

31. If your tire loses pressure while you are driving - you should
20 to 30 seconds
Rest
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly
The rear wheels

32. In a snowfall - you should drive in the tacks of the vehicle ahead of you so you
21 or 18 if immediate family member
The lane furthest to the left
Field of vision
Can get better traction

33. When parking downhill with a curb
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
A point system
Turn the wheels towards the curb
Driver error

34. You should signal for a turn at least
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly
False
1
150 feet before the turn

35. The alcoholic content of a glass of wine - a mug of beer - or an ounce of whisky is...
Go if the way is clear
About the same
500
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card

36. The first thing you should do in the event of brake failure is to
Check tire tread depth with a penny
False
25000/50000/20000
Pump the brake pedal rapidly

37. Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving
Give the alcohol time to wear off
False
True
20 to 30 seconds

38. When you approach a school bus with flashing red lights from either direction you
Go if the way is clear
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Driver error
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus

39. Blindspots are greatly reduced by using the contemporary mirror settings
Pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
True
Depth perception

40. Vision clearest in a narrow cone-shaped area directly in front of you
Area of central vision
Signal your speed
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
Once a year

41. Before you can successfully respond to a driving event - you must have adequate
1 1/2 miles
It is easier to drive
Visibility
To reverse your direction

42. The wheels that receive the power from the engine are called
The rear wheels
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

43. The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly
Across the hips
100%
Human-perception time
No passing

44. A vertical-rectangular sign is a...
Regulatory sign
False
150 feet before the turn
Visibility - time - space

45. Vehicle registered in VA must be inspected
Area of central vision
Once a year
Visibility
1 1/2 miles

46. When you are making a left or right turn - it is correct to turn your wheels
Everything
Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family
When you actually begin the turn
Field of vision

47. Red Light
True
5
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
Stop-remained stopped

48. Vehicles tend to slow down going uphill and pick up speed downhill because of
Gravity
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Smell gasoline
Pump the brake pedal rapidly

49. If your engine is flooded - you will probably
Smell gasoline
Crosswalks
Yaw
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle

50. When pulling into traffic - the following is a crucial consideration
Signal your speed
Roll
Visibility - time - space
Weekly