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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. The use or cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways
True
20/40 in one or both eyes
False
Show anger

2. A vertical-rectangular sign is a...
The first open lane going in your direction
Regulatory sign
Show anger
Crosswalks

3. When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren - you should
$500
25000/50000/20000
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle

4. When using the accelerator and brake pedal - the heel of the foot should remain on the floor
True
The same vehicle you have practiced in
1
Implied consent

5. A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
To reverse your direction
1

6. When backing up - you must
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
Driving around the block
20 to 30 seconds
Stop - prohibitive

7. Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating
Will not increase engine power
Area of central vision
True
True

8. The vision requirement in VA for obtaining a driver's license is...
20/40 in one or both eyes
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
Is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus

9. You must park at least ___ from a fire hydrant
15
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
Threshold braking
Rest

10. When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright - you should
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
True
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance

11. When securing the vehicle - the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park
False
Visual activity
True
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning

12. Under the ________ law - persons less than 21 may lose the priviledge to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above
15 years and 6 months old
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
Zero tolerance
No passing

13. If your engine is flooded - you will probably
True
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
Smell gasoline
True

14. The turn signal will always cancel after a turn
Clear the intersection
False
True
$500

15. When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder
100%
10
Proceed with caution
True

16. The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash.
$500
Visibility
False
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability

17. When the daytime running lights are in use - the tail lights are not on
False
Can get better traction
Distance judgement
True

18. All vehicles have adjustable head restraints
False
True
Pitch
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it

19. The alcoholic content of a glass of wine - a mug of beer - or an ounce of whisky is...
A point system
About the same
False
4 seconds

20. Flashing Amber Light
Proceed with caution
Area of central vision
16 and 3 months old
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror

21. The first thing to do when moving your vehicle into traffic is to
True
A madatory driver improvement class
Plan your move
Pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it

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

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23. Green Arrow
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
$500
25000/50000/20000
4 seconds

24. Vehicle registered in VA must be inspected
True
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
Once a year
100%

25. When parking or turning beyond an instersection - you should signal left or right
Will not increase engine power
False
Visibility
After you have entered the intersection

26. The lane position for a right turn is...
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
Zero tolerance
5
Who owns a car

27. Flashing Red Light
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
Stop-go when the way is clear
Yield sign
False

28. The basic color for construction signs is...
Who owns a car
150 feet before the turn
Will not increase engine power
Orange

29. Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off
True
Stop-go when the way is clear
False
Your power brakes and power steering won't work very well

30. Your decision to become an organ donor should be

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31. Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer
1 1/2 miles
The rear wheels
Right
True

32. You are covered by your parents' insurance policy while driving with a learner's permit.
False
True
4 seconds
Driver error

33. In traditional mirror settings - there is a blind spot
Push/pull/slide
False
Distance judgement
Over the right and left shoulders

34. A choice
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
True
Is the selection between two or more possible options
True

35. If you are less than 18 - you will receive your permanent license from...
True
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
500

36. If the foot brake fails - the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle
Rest
True
False
Visibility

37. The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame to back windshield
Gravity
True
Implied consent
About the same

38. The horn should not be used to
True
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
Show anger
Events you think might happen

39. 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
Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family
True
Once a year

40. The first thing to do in the event of brake failure is to
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
When you actually begin the turn
500

41. The wheels that receive the power from the engine are called
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
3000-5000 miles
500
The rear wheels

42. Cruise control
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
Push/pull/slide
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car

43. Preventative maintenance

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44. Gears below drive - provide more engine power
The lane furthest to the left
False
True
False

45. Locking the door ensures that they will not fly open during a crash
Who owns a car
True
The lane furthest to the left
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card

46. The minimum age to receive a driver's license in VA is...
Check tire tread depth with a penny
16 and 3 months old
Is the selection between two or more possible options
Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed - works at apeeds above 25 mph - should not be used on slippery surfaces

47. Ideally - the in-vehicle test should be taken in
The same vehicle you have practiced in
Signal your speed
True
Threshold braking

48. Tires should be checked
Is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside
Weekly
Whiplash injuries
True

49. According to VA law - you must turn into
5
The first open lane going in your direction
Forward
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn

50. The speed limit in school - business and residential areas is...
Once a year
25
Distance judgement
True