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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. Estimating distance between yourself and an object






2. The lane position for a right turn is...






3. Weight transfer forward or backward is known as






4. Preventative maintenance


5. 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






6. The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to






7. The wheels that receive the power from the engine are called






8. Driving with the hands in the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position






9. When backing - the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left






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






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






12. Ability to see clearly






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






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






15. When making a turn - you should use your turn signal as least






16. In a snowfall - you should drive in the tacks of the vehicle ahead of you so you






17. When using the accelerator and brake pedal - the heel of the foot should remain on the floor






18. General warning signs are






19. The first thing to do before changing lanes is...






20. When you are making a left or right turn - it is correct to turn your wheels






21. Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel






22. The function of an odometer is to






23. When seated properly - the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel






24. Steady Amber Light






25. Assumptions are






26. You set your car's automatic choke by...






27. The horn should only be used to communicate presence






28. The oil should be changed every






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






30. When backing up - you must






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






32. The easiest and safest methor of making a turnabout it






33. The panic button on a wireless remote door control






34. A certificate of title proves






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






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






37. Braking just short of lockup is known as






38. The head restraint should be adjusted


39. Head restraints are designed to help reduce






40. Vehicle registered in VA must be inspected






41. For the test - your state may require you to present


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






43. You should signal for a turn at least






44. Ideally - the in-vehicle test should be taken in






45. Braking results in weight transfer






46. It is illegal to pass on the right in VA






47. According to VA law - you must turn into






48. The first thing to do when moving your vehicle into traffic is to






49. A driver's license expires


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