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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. When pulling into traffic - the following is a crucial consideration
Visibility - time - space
False
10
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas

2. If the driver needs to adjust the defroster - he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily
True
Distance judgement
Weekly
False

3. Steady Green Light
It is easier to drive
In the bottom of the trunck
Go if the way is clear
21 or 18 if immediate family member

4. The friction point is...
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage
True
Is the selection between two or more possible options
The rear wheels

5. The first thing to do in the event of brake failure is to
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
True
Who owns a car
True

6. When you are making a left or right turn - it is correct to turn your wheels
When you actually begin the turn
150 feet before the turn
21 or 18 if immediate family member
Is the selection between two or more possible options

7. General warning signs are
Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed - works at apeeds above 25 mph - should not be used on slippery surfaces
Lower humidity
About the same
Yellow

8. Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer
Right
21 or 18 if immediate family member
True
Will not increase engine power

9. Reference points are the same for all drivers
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
8 to 11 seconds
False
Visibility

10. What you see looking straight ahead and at an angle to the left and right
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card
Field of vision
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
Orange

11. A triangular shaped sign indicates
Roll
Yield
About the same
True

12. Blindspots are greatly reduced by using the contemporary mirror settings
Human-perception time
Who owns a car
True
Proceed with caution

13. When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning
True
Across the hips
The first open lane going in your direction

14. The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly
Across the hips
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
True
Zero tolerance

15. The use or cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways
True
False
True
Yellow

16. If the foot brake fails - the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
True
Show anger
20 to 30 seconds

17. The total time needed for a person to determine his or her options and choose on is known as
True
Human-perception time
No passing
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5

18. Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off
The first open lane going in your direction
Stop-go when the way is clear
Visibility
False

19. In VA - you can get a motorcycle license without a driver's license.
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
True
Threshold braking
Turn the wheels towards the curb

20. Blind spots are areas you cannot see on either your mirrors or peripheral vision
Signal your speed
False
True
1

21. You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
False
It is easier to drive
500

22. An important point to remember in skid control is...
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
1
After you have entered the intersection
Show anger

23. You must park at least ___ from a fire hydrant
True
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
Whiplash injuries
15

24. Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
Forward
Will not increase engine power
$500

25. The side view mirrors should be adjusted so that while driving the driver can see
CDL
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
Right
Will appear slower than it is

26. When securing the vehicle - the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park
Plan your move
False
True
To reverse your direction

27. While driving look at least _______ down the road
Rest
4 seconds
The first open lane going in your direction
20 to 30 seconds

28. Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
The point where - as you let up on the clutch pedal - the trnamission and engine engage
25
True

29. Flashing Amber Light
Across the hips
Proceed with caution
Roll
False

30. The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to
Is the selection between two or more possible options
False
$500
After you have entered the intersection

31. If you are less than 18 - you will receive your permanent license from...
CDL
True
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow

32. You are covered by your parents' insurance policy while driving with a learner's permit.
Stop - prohibitive
False
Everything
True

33. When you pack your car for a long trip - the heaviest items should be
In the bottom of the trunck
Threshold braking
21 or 18 if immediate family member
Stop-go when the way is clear

34. Uninsured motorist insurance protects you if
True
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
21 or 18 if immediate family member
The rear wheels

35. Weight transfer resulting from loss of traction to the rear is known as
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
A point system
Yaw
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card

36. A 2-point turn is when you use a driveway
Pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it
True
$500
To reverse your direction

37. Red Light
Go if the way is clear
Stop-remained stopped
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
Stop - prohibitive

38. Weight transfer forward or backward is known as
3000-5000 miles
Pitch
Who owns a car
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

39. A regulatory sign that has a red circle with a red slash means
8 to 12 seconds
No
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
True

40. The gap between vehicles to give you time and space to make a safe lane change should be
4 seconds
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Orange
Deer move around to feed at dusk

41. When making a turn - you should use your turn signal as least
Everything
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
A madatory driver improvement class

42. When parking or turning beyond an instersection - you should signal left or right
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
After you have entered the intersection
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Stop-go when the way is clear

43. The first thing you should do in the event of brake failure is to
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Pitch
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
True

44. The horn should only be used to communicate presence
A madatory driver improvement class
No passing
Stop - prohibitive
True

45. A certificate of title proves
True
Who owns a car
About the same
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven

46. A driver turning right
After you have entered the intersection
Is routine care you give your vehicle - is outlined in the owner's manual - includes checking fluids
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
4 seconds

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

48. The way to sober up a person Who has had too much to drink is to
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
False
Give the alcohol time to wear off
Occur in urban areas

49. When backing - the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
Give the alcohol time to wear off
False
True

50. The best remedy for driving fatigue is...
True
False
Rest
Roll