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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. Of all the collisions between cars and pedestrians - most
Occur in urban areas
In the bottom of the trunck
The lane furthest to the left
True

2. Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
Crosswalks
Peripheral vision
Right

3. The gap between vehicles to give you time and space to make a safe lane change should be
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
4 seconds
Whiplash injuries
25

4. Vehicle registered in VA must be inspected
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
The lane furthest to the left
Once a year
10

5. Estimating distance between yourself and an object
No passing
Across the hips
False
Distance judgement

6. You should signal at least ______ before you turn or change position
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
4 seconds
To reverse your direction
True

7. The steering technique best suited for mainting vehicle balance is...
False
8 to 11 seconds
Push/pull/slide
Backward

8. Steady Amber Light
25000/50000/20000
To reverse your direction
Clear the intersection
20/40 in one or both eyes

9. Cruise control
Area of central vision
Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed - works at apeeds above 25 mph - should not be used on slippery surfaces
A point system
25

10. Red Light
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Stop-remained stopped
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
25000/50000/20000

11. When you pack your car for a long trip - the heaviest items should be
No passing
A point system
In the bottom of the trunck
False

12. When backing up - one of the points most likely to hit something is...
True
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
8 to 12 seconds
No

13. Red signs indicate
Stop - prohibitive
Stop-remained stopped
When you actually begin the turn
Peripheral vision

14. The side view mirrors should be adjusted so that while driving the driver can see
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
Give the alcohol time to wear off
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car

15. If you come to a stop sign and there is no white stop line
Pitch
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it
Stop - prohibitive
20/40 in one or both eyes

16. Weight transfer from side to side is known as
Human-perception time
Depth perception
Roll
True

17. The air conditioner is used to
Who owns a car
Lower humidity
Regulatory sign
False

18. When turning left at an intersection
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
False
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5

19. Steady Green Light
Yaw
Pitch
Go if the way is clear
Show anger

20. If your engine stalls

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21. The horn should not be used to
Show anger
It is easier to drive
Regulatory sign
Is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside

22. Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
False
Right

23. When parking or turning beyond an instersection - you should signal left or right
True
After you have entered the intersection
No passing
Depth perception

24. Reference points are the same for all drivers
Gravity
False
Show anger
16 and 3 months old

25. The head restraint should be adjusted

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26. Each year over _____ persons are killed in highway crashes
No passing
After you have entered the intersection
Clear the intersection
500

27. The speed limit in school - business and residential areas is...
False
Yellow
25
It is easier to drive

28. When making a left turn - must yeild the right-of-way to
False
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
Turn the wheels towards the curb
Everything

29. A triangular shaped sign indicates
True
Yield
True
False

30. The function of an odometer is to
Distance judgement
Stop - prohibitive
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
The rear wheels

31. If the foot brake fails - the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle
True
Occur in urban areas
A madatory driver improvement class
Show anger

32. An advantage to selecting a car with an automatic transmission is...
False
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
It is easier to drive
Is the selection between two or more possible options

33. The best remedy for driving fatigue is...
8 to 11 seconds
False
Rest
3000-5000 miles

34. Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating
Weekly
Regulatory sign
Go if the way is clear
Will not increase engine power

35. If your tire loses pressure while you are driving - you should
16 and 3 months old
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly
True
Will not increase engine power

36. The first thing to do before changing lanes is...
Signal your speed
Stop-remained stopped
The first open lane going in your direction
False

37. A choice
The same vehicle you have practiced in
Is the selection between two or more possible options
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
3000-5000 miles

38. The penalty for anyone less than 20 Who is convicted of a demerit violation is...
True
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card
False
A madatory driver improvement class

39. The alcoholic content of a glass of wine - a mug of beer - or an ounce of whisky is...
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
About the same
$500
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

40. Gives 3-dimensional perspective to objects
Depth perception
Peripheral vision
Orange
4 seconds

41. The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash.
False
Backward
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
Weekly

42. You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle
True
Distance judgement
500
Push/pull/slide

43. Gears below drive - provide more engine power
Peripheral vision
Yield
16 and 3 months old
True

44. When making a right turn into traffic - the gap in traffic approaching from your left should be
8 to 11 seconds
Roll
Go if the way is clear
Visibility

45. The panic button on a wireless remote door control
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
Pitch
When you actually begin the turn
4 seconds

46. The way to sober up a person Who has had too much to drink is to
Depending on the driver's height
Yaw
True
Give the alcohol time to wear off

47. The first thing to do when moving your vehicle into traffic is to
Forward
The rear wheels
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
Plan your move

48. The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to
Gravity
$500
Can get better traction
Pitch

49. Green Arrow
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
False
Can get better traction
3000-5000 miles

50. The lane position for a right turn is...
Regulatory sign
5
True
Proceed with caution