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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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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. According to the _______ law - you must submit to a chemical test for alcohol and other drugs if requested when driving on VA's public roadways or lose your license






2. The horn should only be used to communicate presence






3. The way to sober up a person Who has had too much to drink is to






4. Vehicle balance is maintained through






5. There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution.






6. Blindspots are greatly reduced by using the contemporary mirror settings






7. The function of an odometer is to






8. The horn should not be used to






9. When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder






10. What you see looking straight ahead and at an angle to the left and right






11. A yellow line indicates






12. Acceleration results in weight transfer






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






14. A driver turning right






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






16. When seated properly - the driver should be at least ____ inches from the steering wheel






17. Red signs indicate






18. A triangular shaped sign indicates






19. The air conditioner is used to






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






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






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






23. A 2-point turn is when you use a driveway






24. Vision clearest in a narrow cone-shaped area directly in front of you






25. Flashing Red Light






26. If you come to a stop sign and there is no white stop line






27. Locking your wheels in an emergency braking situation






28. You are covered by your parents' insurance policy while driving with a learner's permit.






29. The vision requirement in VA for obtaining a driver's license is...






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






31. According to VA law - you must turn into






32. Head restraints are designed to help reduce






33. It takes a train going 50 mph approximately






34. Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating






35. Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer






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






37. The friction point is...






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






39. The first thing you should do in the event of brake failure is to






40. Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving






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






42. When backing up - you must






43. Steady Green Light






44. An advantage to selecting a car with an automatic transmission is...






45. Weight transfer from side to side is known as






46. The steering technique best suited for mainting vehicle balance is...






47. When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright - you should






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






49. Braking results in weight transfer






50. The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash.