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Drivers Education Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. An applicant for a learner's permit must score ____ on signs test
Yield sign
100%
True
The same vehicle you have practiced in

2. A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18
1
Stop-remained stopped
True
Visibility

3. Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating
True
Will not increase engine power
Stop-remained stopped
The rear wheels

4. To make sure no one is about to enter your driving path - you should always look to the sides at
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
Crosswalks
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card

5. If you come to a stop sign and there is no white stop line
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
CDL
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it

6. The vision requirement in VA for obtaining a driver's license is...
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Turn the wheels towards the curb
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
20/40 in one or both eyes

7. The wheels that receive the power from the engine are called
The rear wheels
True
Roll
A madatory driver improvement class

8. Braking results in weight transfer
The same vehicle you have practiced in
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
False
Forward

9. When using the accelerator and brake pedal - the heel of the foot should remain on the floor
False
True
False
Occur in urban areas

10. When turning left at an intersection
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage
5
True

11. Preventative maintenance

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12. The total time needed for a person to determine his or her options and choose on is known as
Implied consent
Human-perception time
Executing your maneuver
False

13. When you pack your car for a long trip - the heaviest items should be
In the bottom of the trunck
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
Driving around the block
False

14. The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash.
False
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
Check tire tread depth with a penny
Show anger

15. Normally - the correct lane to make a left turn is...
The lane furthest to the left
Who owns a car
To reverse your direction
Orange

16. A regulatory sign that has a red circle with a red slash means
Deer move around to feed at dusk
No
Two way traffic
When you actually begin the turn

17. Vehicles tend to slow down going uphill and pick up speed downhill because of
True
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
Gravity
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror

18. Gives 3-dimensional perspective to objects
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
Deer move around to feed at dusk
Depth perception
Must yield right of way to cross traffic

19. The air conditioner is used to
Lower humidity
About the same
To reverse your direction
No passing

20. The gap between vehicles to give you time and space to make a safe lane change should be
Go if the way is clear
True
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
4 seconds

21. There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients.
Will not increase engine power
Visibility - time - space
True
False

22. When parking or turning beyond an instersection - you should signal left or right
Plan your move
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
Zero tolerance
After you have entered the intersection

23. A driver turning right
Check tire tread depth with a penny
Depth perception
About the same
Must yield right of way to cross traffic

24. General warning signs are
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
Can get better traction
Yellow
Rest

25. A yellow line indicates
True
1
1 1/2 miles
Two way traffic

26. After passing a truck - you should not pull in closely in front of it because...

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27. Most railroad crossing crashes are the result of
Driver error
Give the alcohol time to wear off
No passing
True

28. A 2-point turn is when you use a driveway
False
Crosswalks
To reverse your direction
Smell gasoline

29. You set your car's automatic choke by...
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Gravity
Pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it
Turn the wheels towards the curb

30. Tires should be checked
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
Weekly
Backward
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle

31. Steady Amber Light
Visual activity
Will appear slower than it is
Clear the intersection
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner

32. When seated properly - the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel
Executing your maneuver
Occur in urban areas
Pitch
True

33. What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?
False
Check tire tread depth with a penny
It is easier to drive
True

34. The alcoholic content of a glass of wine - a mug of beer - or an ounce of whisky is...
When you actually begin the turn
CDL
About the same
Human-perception time

35. When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright - you should
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
Pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
3000-5000 miles

36. Weight transfer resulting from loss of traction to the rear is known as
Depending on the driver's height
False
Yaw
Yield sign

37. Ability to see clearly
Visual activity
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
Stop - prohibitive

38. Steady Green Light
Everything
True
True
Go if the way is clear

39. The easiest and safest methor of making a turnabout it
False
Driving around the block
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
Visibility - time - space

40. In order to obtain a learner's permit in VA - you must be at least
The rear wheels
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
15 years and 6 months old

41. Gears below drive - provide more engine power
The first open lane going in your direction
8 to 11 seconds
True
Yield

42. When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder
Human-perception time
False
True
Clear the intersection

43. According to VA law - you must turn into
False
True
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
The first open lane going in your direction

44. Vehicle balance is maintained through
The same vehicle you have practiced in
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
Crosswalks

45. You should prepare for a turn approximately _______ before you make it
Yaw
Occur in urban areas
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
8 to 12 seconds

46. Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
False
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
True

47. You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle
Proceed with caution
True
500
25

48. If your engine stalls

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49. The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame to back windshield
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
True

50. The steering wheel shoud be adjusted upward
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Show anger
False