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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. Vehicle balance is maintained through
Depending on the driver's height
1 1/2 miles
False
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking

2. If your engine stalls

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3. The minimum age to receive a driver's license in VA is...
Across the hips
It is easier to drive
True
16 and 3 months old

4. In VA - you can get a motorcycle license without a driver's license.
Regulatory sign
8 to 11 seconds
In the bottom of the trunck
True

5. The air conditioner is used to
10
Lower humidity
15
Everything

6. The horn should not be used to
Smell gasoline
Show anger
True
Give the alcohol time to wear off

7. You should signal for a turn at least
4 seconds
15
150 feet before the turn
Area of central vision

8. You must park at least ___ from a fire hydrant
Driving around the block
It is easier to drive
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
15

9. An advantage to selecting a car with an automatic transmission is...
It is easier to drive
Visual activity
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car

10. Braking just short of lockup is known as
16 and 3 months old
The lane furthest to the left
Threshold braking
Your power brakes and power steering won't work very well

11. The friction point is...
20/40 in one or both eyes
8 to 12 seconds
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage
Human-perception time

12. You should signal at least ______ before you turn or change position
Occur in urban areas
4 seconds
No
False

13. When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder
Visibility
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
True
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas

14. Green Arrow
Events you think might happen
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
Everything
Depending on the driver's height

15. Weight transfer resulting from loss of traction to the rear is known as
False
Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance
Yaw

16. You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle
True
True
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
500

17. A banked curve is one that
21 or 18 if immediate family member
25
A madatory driver improvement class
Is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside

18. At dusk - there is more danger of hitting a deer because...
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance
Deer move around to feed at dusk
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it

19. When making a left turn - must yeild the right-of-way to
Everything
False
$500
150 feet before the turn

20. Acceleration results in weight transfer
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card
Plan your move
Backward

21. Locking your wheels in an emergency braking situation
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
True
True
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance

22. Normally - the correct lane to make a left turn is...
True
Once a year
The lane furthest to the left
Give the alcohol time to wear off

23. When you are making a left or right turn - it is correct to turn your wheels
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
When you actually begin the turn
20 to 30 seconds
Must yield right of way to cross traffic

24. When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren - you should
False
Deer move around to feed at dusk
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
True

25. The horn should only be used to communicate presence
True
False
Two way traffic
The first open lane going in your direction

26. In order to obtain a learner's permit in VA - you must be at least
False
Depth perception
Backward
15 years and 6 months old

27. The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash.
5
True
Distance judgement
False

28. A driver's license expires

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29. The correct method of steering through a turn is...
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
Push/pull/slide
Proceed with caution
20/40 in one or both eyes

30. Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating
21 or 18 if immediate family member
Turn the wheels towards the curb
Will not increase engine power
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash

31. You set your car's automatic choke by...
No
Pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it
Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed - works at apeeds above 25 mph - should not be used on slippery surfaces
True

32. When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright - you should
20/40 in one or both eyes
25
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car

33. Blindspots are greatly reduced by using the contemporary mirror settings
True
Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family
Visual activity
16 and 3 months old

34. The easiest and safest methor of making a turnabout it
No passing
Push/pull/slide
5
Driving around the block

35. When making a turn - you should use your turn signal as least
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
21 or 18 if immediate family member
False
The rear wheels

36. Changing lanes requires planning in advance and
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
Occur in urban areas
The first open lane going in your direction
Executing your maneuver

37. Gears below drive - provide more engine power
Go if the way is clear
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
True
Gravity

38. When the daytime running lights are in use - the tail lights are not on
True
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
No passing
Right

39. When parallel parking you
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
Stop-remained stopped
4 seconds
True

40. Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel
CDL
False
True
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas

41. Of all the collisions between cars and pedestrians - most
Occur in urban areas
Yellow
Whiplash injuries
True

42. The total time needed for a person to determine his or her options and choose on is known as
Human-perception time
False
Two way traffic
About the same

43. The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
$500
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
1

44. Most railroad crossing crashes are the result of
Driver error
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
True
100%

45. 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
No passing
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it
Implied consent
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5

46. Flashing Amber Light
Proceed with caution
500
Signal your speed
Visual activity

47. When parking or turning beyond an instersection - you should signal left or right
Is the selection between two or more possible options
After you have entered the intersection
Across the hips
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car

48. To determine whether or not to suspend a driver's license - most states use
A point system
Plan your move
25
Driving around the block

49. The vision that enables you to detect movement to the side is...
3000-5000 miles
Smell gasoline
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
Peripheral vision

50. The use or cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways
No passing
The lane furthest to the left
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
False