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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. At dusk - there is more danger of hitting a deer because...
15
Deer move around to feed at dusk
15 years and 6 months old
True

2. A driver turning right
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
True
8 to 11 seconds

3. In order to obtain a learner's permit in VA - you must be at least
Gravity
25000/50000/20000
True
15 years and 6 months old

4. The first thing you should do in the event of brake failure is to
Can get better traction
The rear wheels
The first open lane going in your direction
Pump the brake pedal rapidly

5. Changing lanes requires planning in advance and
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
Executing your maneuver
True

6. What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?
False
Threshold braking
Depending on the driver's height
Check tire tread depth with a penny

7. The steering wheel shoud be adjusted upward
True
150 feet before the turn
False
True

8. If your tire loses pressure while you are driving - you should
1
1 1/2 miles
Proceed with caution
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly

9. When backing - the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left
Who owns a car
Depth perception
False
True

10. There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients.
True
Over the right and left shoulders
Visual activity
False

11. Estimating distance between yourself and an object
Distance judgement
Visibility - time - space
True
CDL

12. Driving with the hands in the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position
True
Reduces excessive steering - helps protect the driver from airbag injuries - improves vehicle stability
Pitch
False

13. When securing the vehicle - the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park
Pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it
Look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
False

14. Blind spots are areas you cannot see on either your mirrors or peripheral vision
Over the right and left shoulders
A madatory driver improvement class
True
150 feet before the turn

15. If the foot brake fails - the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle
500
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Give the alcohol time to wear off
True

16. The first thing to do when moving your vehicle into traffic is to
Everything
Plan your move
1
Rest

17. When backing up - you must
Yield sign
Stop-remained stopped
Look behind your vehicle - not just un the rearview mirror
Is routine care you give your vehicle - is outlined in the owner's manual - includes checking fluids

18. You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle
About the same
Stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it
Driving around the block
500

19. Locking your wheels in an emergency braking situation
Turn the wheels towards the curb
You are hit by an uninsured driver or you are a victim of a hit-and-run driver
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner

20. Steady Green Light
Stop - prohibitive
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands - release the accelerator pedal slowly
The lane furthest to the left
Go if the way is clear

21. When seated properly - the driver should be at least ____ inches from the steering wheel
10
Orange
Once a year
To reverse your direction

22. You should signal at least ______ before you turn or change position
Once a year
4 seconds
No
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow

23. Cruise control
Yellow
May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed - works at apeeds above 25 mph - should not be used on slippery surfaces
Area of central vision

24. To determine whether or not to suspend a driver's license - most states use
Push/pull/slide
A point system
Events you think might happen
The first open lane going in your direction

25. A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18
1
False
Signal your speed
True

26. To make sure no one is about to enter your driving path - you should always look to the sides at
Pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
False
False
Crosswalks

27. The horn should only be used to communicate presence
Visibility
True
It is easier to drive
Lower humidity

28. Vehicle registered in VA must be inspected
True
5
Once a year
Will not increase engine power

29. The first thing to do before changing lanes is...
Must yield right of way to cross traffic
Proceed with caution
False
Signal your speed

30. Vehicles tend to slow down going uphill and pick up speed downhill because of
Your dirver's permit - the vehicle's registration - the vehicle's insurance identification card
A madatory driver improvement class
Gravity
Over the right and left shoulders

31. The oil should be changed every
3000-5000 miles
Need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car
Yaw
The rear wheels

32. Flashing Red Light
150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas
To reverse your direction
Stop-go when the way is clear
False

33. Your decision to become an organ donor should be

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34. If your engine is flooded - you will probably
Yaw
Whiplash injuries
Smell gasoline
Distance judgement

35. Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer
True
To reverse your direction
Right
Will not increase engine power

36. When you are making a left or right turn - it is correct to turn your wheels
8 to 12 seconds
True
When you actually begin the turn
False

37. When making a right turn into traffic - the gap in traffic approaching from your left should be
8 to 11 seconds
No passing
The same vehicle you have practiced in
Right

38. Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades
Smell gasoline
The vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
Who owns a car
True

39. If the driver needs to adjust the defroster - he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily
True
Decreases braking effectiveness - can make you go into a skid - increases your stopping distance
1
8 to 12 seconds

40. A regulatory sign that has a red circle with a red slash means
No
The first open lane going in your direction
Causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
Rest

41. The first thing to do in the event of brake failure is to
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
3000-5000 miles
The first open lane going in your direction
Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family

42. The lane position for a right turn is...
5
Yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn
No passing
Visibility - time - space

43. The head restraint should be adjusted

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44. The function of the differential is to
True
Allow each of the rear wheels to turn at a different speed when turning a corner
150 feet before the turn
False

45. Preventative maintenance

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46. The way to sober up a person Who has had too much to drink is to
Smell gasoline
True
Your power brakes and power steering won't work very well
Give the alcohol time to wear off

47. You set your car's automatic choke by...
True
Turn the wheels towards the curb
Pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it
True

48. An advantage to selecting a car with an automatic transmission is...
It is easier to drive
Executing your maneuver
Yellow
Implied consent

49. Before you can successfully respond to a driving event - you must have adequate
Keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven
True
Visibility
Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed - works at apeeds above 25 mph - should not be used on slippery surfaces

50. Using a gasoline that has a high octance rating
Will not increase engine power
False
True
Occur in urban areas