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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. Gives 3-dimensional perspective to objects
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance
Depth perception
3000-5000 miles
True

2. Vehicle balance is maintained through
A point system
Visibility - time - space
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
Executing your maneuver

3. Driving with the hands in the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position
Signal your speed
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
Visibility

4. When parking or turning beyond an instersection - you should signal left or right
Field of vision
True
Peripheral vision
After you have entered the intersection

5. Red Light
The first open lane going in your direction
Orange
100%
Stop-remained stopped

6. When you are making a left or right turn - it is correct to turn your wheels
When you actually begin the turn
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
8 to 12 seconds
Visibility

7. When turning left at an intersection
CDL
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
Human-perception time
16 and 3 months old

8. While driving look at least _______ down the road
Driver error
Stop - prohibitive
20 to 30 seconds
Events you think might happen

9. What you see looking straight ahead and at an angle to the left and right
Field of vision
Peripheral vision
Orange
Driving around the block

10. Estimating distance between yourself and an object
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance
Give the alcohol time to wear off
False
Distance judgement

11. The first thing to do before changing lanes is...
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
Deer move around to feed at dusk
Signal your speed
True

12. Blind spots are areas you cannot see on either your mirrors or peripheral vision
True
The first open lane going in your direction
$500
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it

13. The total time needed for a person to determine his or her options and choose on is known as
Who owns a car
Once a year
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
Human-perception time

14. What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?
Whiplash injuries
True
500
Check tire tread depth with a penny

15. The first thing to do in the event of brake failure is to
Field of vision
16 and 3 months old
False
Pump the brake pedal rapidly

16. Preventative maintenance

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17. The crossbuck is considered the same as a...
Is routine care you give your vehicle - is outlined in the owner's manual - includes checking fluids
Yield sign
15 years and 6 months old
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash

18. The first thing to do when moving your vehicle into traffic is to
Plan your move
5
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
Give the alcohol time to wear off

19. A solid line indicates
True
No passing
4 seconds
Deer move around to feed at dusk

20. The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to
$500
Driver error
Deer move around to feed at dusk
True

21. When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren - you should
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
Driver error
False
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas

22. You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
500
Driver error
Right

23. Of all the collisions between cars and pedestrians - most
Zero tolerance
Area of central vision
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it
Occur in urban areas

24. When making a turn - you should use your turn signal as least
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
Is the selection between two or more possible options
Right

25. Weight transfer from side to side is known as
False
Can get better traction
Roll
Peripheral vision

26. When pulling into traffic - the following is a crucial consideration
Visibility - time - space
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
Visual activity
Zero tolerance

27. The penalty for anyone less than 20 Who is convicted of a demerit violation is...
A madatory driver improvement class
Distance judgement
No passing
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5

28. The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame to back windshield
Events you think might happen
Who owns a car
True
False

29. When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder
100%
True
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
Peripheral vision

30. Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades
True
False
Rest
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror

31. A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18
About the same
1
False
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it

32. A driver's license expires

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33. When seated properly - the driver should be at least ____ inches from the steering wheel
False
Occur in urban areas
10
Stop-remained stopped

34. If your engine is flooded - you will probably
$500
False
True
Smell gasoline

35. Steady Green Light
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
Show anger
Go if the way is clear

36. General warning signs are
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
Occur in urban areas
Yellow
Gravity

37. Ability to see clearly
15 years and 6 months old
Zero tolerance
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly
Visual activity

38. Blindspots are greatly reduced by using the contemporary mirror settings
1 1/2 miles
True
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
Crosswalks

39. 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
Implied consent
100%
500
Distance judgement

40. When backing up - one of the points most likely to hit something is...
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
Occur in urban areas
True
CDL

41. The lane position for a right turn is...
Is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside
5
Depth perception
Who owns a car

42. Normally - the correct lane to make a left turn is...
The lane furthest to the left
Will not increase engine power
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
True

43. The vision requirement in VA for obtaining a driver's license is...
Depth perception
Over the right and left shoulders
20/40 in one or both eyes
False

44. Flashing Amber Light
Depth perception
Executing your maneuver
Proceed with caution
Pump the brake pedal rapidly

45. Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating
Yield sign
Will not increase engine power
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Smell gasoline

46. When making a right turn into traffic - the gap in traffic approaching from your left should be
8 to 11 seconds
True
To reverse your direction
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5

47. There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution.
Go if the way is clear
True
25000/50000/20000
Across the hips

48. Locking the door ensures that they will not fly open during a crash
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
True
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance
5

49. The best remedy for driving fatigue is...
Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family
True
Implied consent
Rest

50. Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off
Yield sign
Show anger
False
True