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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. Vision clearest in a narrow cone-shaped area directly in front of you
Area of central vision
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Will appear slower than it is
Across the hips

2. When turning left at an intersection
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card
Orange
No passing

3. The type of license which will allow a person to drive a large truck or van designed for 16 or more passengers is a...
Distance judgement
CDL
500
Weekly

4. The basic color for construction signs is...
Will appear slower than it is
Orange
Show anger
True

5. The side view mirrors should be adjusted so that while driving the driver can see
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
You will block the truck driver's vision of the road
Across the hips
Pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it

6. Green Arrow
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Once a year
Smell gasoline
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow

7. What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
True
Check tire tread depth with a penny
5

8. The wheels that receive the power from the engine are called
The rear wheels
The first open lane going in your direction
Check tire tread depth with a penny
20 to 30 seconds

9. Red Light
Will appear slower than it is
False
Stop-remained stopped
Push/pull/slide

10. You should signal at least ______ before you turn or change position
4 seconds
500
Weekly
Will not increase engine power

11. When you are making a left or right turn - it is correct to turn your wheels
Field of vision
Roll
When you actually begin the turn
Is routine care you give your vehicle - is outlined in the owner's manual - includes checking fluids

12. The panic button on a wireless remote door control
100%
Whiplash injuries
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
False

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

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14. The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly
Across the hips
Give the alcohol time to wear off
The same vehicle you have practiced in
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus

15. Of all the collisions between cars and pedestrians - most
Occur in urban areas
True
Stop - prohibitive
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner

16. The alcoholic content of a glass of wine - a mug of beer - or an ounce of whisky is...
Do not brake - look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
About the same
True
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability

17. A train's speed
Will appear slower than it is
True
Plan your move
CDL

18. In traditional mirror settings - there is a blind spot
True
No
Over the right and left shoulders
Visibility - time - space

19. A certificate of title proves
15
Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed - works at apeeds above 25 mph - should not be used on slippery surfaces
Who owns a car
Driver error

20. Flashing Red Light
Stop-go when the way is clear
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
Driving around the block
Crosswalks

21. Driving with the hands in the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
Your power brakes and power steering won't work very well

22. The first thing you should do in the event of brake failure is to
True
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash

23. When backing up - one of the points most likely to hit something is...
Smell gasoline
20 to 30 seconds
On the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
The front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning

24. The crossbuck is considered the same as a...
Yield sign
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
8 to 12 seconds
Clear the intersection

25. The best remedy for driving fatigue is...
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
Is routine care you give your vehicle - is outlined in the owner's manual - includes checking fluids
15
Rest

26. In VA - you can get a motorcycle license without a driver's license.
5
Visual activity
Signal your speed
True

27. Most railroad crossing crashes are the result of
True
Driver error
About the same
1 1/2 miles

28. Your decision to become an organ donor should be

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29. The gap between vehicles to give you time and space to make a safe lane change should be
Backward
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance
Roll
4 seconds

30. If your tire loses pressure while you are driving - you should
Yield
3000-5000 miles
4 seconds
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly

31. Uninsured motorist insurance protects you if
Yield
True
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver

32. A driver turning right
Plan your move
False
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
Driver error

33. In a snowfall - you should drive in the tacks of the vehicle ahead of you so you
False
Peripheral vision
Can get better traction
After you have entered the intersection

34. All vehicles have adjustable head restraints
Everything
False
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Proceed with caution

35. A vertical-rectangular sign is a...
Rest
Regulatory sign
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven

36. Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel
True
Visibility - time - space
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
Plan your move

37. If the driver needs to adjust the defroster - he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily
Gravity
True
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
False

38. The head restraint should be adjusted

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39. The speed limit in school - business and residential areas is...
25
Driver error
False
Zero tolerance

40. A triangular shaped sign indicates
False
False
Yield
1 1/2 miles

41. If you are less than 18 - you will receive your permanent license from...
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
15

42. The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibility law in VA is...
4 seconds
Precise steering - smooth acceleration - controlled braking
25000/50000/20000
Smell gasoline

43. Normally - the correct lane to make a left turn is...
10
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
False
The lane furthest to the left

44. The easiest and safest methor of making a turnabout it
Plan your move
Driving around the block
Zero tolerance
The first open lane going in your direction

45. Acceleration results in weight transfer
After you have entered the intersection
Regulatory sign
Backward
True

46. Weight transfer resulting from loss of traction to the rear is known as
Depth perception
False
Yaw
Will not increase engine power

47. A yellow line indicates
False
8 to 11 seconds
Two way traffic
True

48. The horn should only be used to communicate presence
False
Peripheral vision
15
True

49. The steering technique best suited for mainting vehicle balance is...
True
4 seconds
Push/pull/slide
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly

50. Flashing Amber Light
Is routine care you give your vehicle - is outlined in the owner's manual - includes checking fluids
Events you think might happen
Proceed with caution
21 or 18 if immediate family member