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A comprehensive set of multiple choice questions and answers covering various aspects of virginia driver's education. It includes topics such as vehicle handling, road safety, traffic laws, and emergency procedures. Designed to help students prepare for their final exam and gain a better understanding of safe driving practices.
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If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, hard controlled braking should be done _____. a. prior to evasive steering b. during evasive steering c. neither a nor b ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a Ideal vehicle balance is reached when _____. a. the vehicle is moving forward b. the vehicle is moving backward c. the vehicle is stationary d. all are equal ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c Weight transfer from side to side is known as _____. a. pitch b. roll c. yaw d. none of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b The steering technique best suited in limited space maneuvers is _____. a. hand over hand b. push/pull/feed c. one hand steering d. all are equal ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
Acceleration results in weight transfer _____. a. forward b. backward c. right d. left ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b With the BGE mirror setting, _____. a. a vehicle passing should appear in the sideview mirror before it leaves the rearview mirror b. glare from the lights of a passing vehicle is reduced c. a vehicle will appear in the drivers peripheral vision before leaving the sideview mirror d. all of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d If there is a restriction within your line of sight, it is known as _____. a. an open area b. a closed area c. a changing area d. none of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b The vision used to judge depth and position is _____. a. focal b. central c. peripheral d. field of vision ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b Blind spots are areas you cannot see in either your mirrors or peripheral vision. a. true b. false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
a. your target b. where you want the vehicle to go c. the distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking d. none of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c Your target should be _____ a. a fixed object ahead b. located in the center of your path of travel c. 20 - 30 seconds ahead d. all of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d Vehicle A is in lane position _____. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b When driving, you should _____. a. look at least 20 sec ahead b. check your rearview mirrors c. check your sideview mirrors. d. all of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d Blindzones are greatly reduced by the use of contemporary mirror settings. a. true b. false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a In the contemporary mirror setting, the side view mirror is set to see the lane next to your vehicle.
a. true b. false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a When the pavement line or curb appears to run through the middle of the vehicle's hood, the vehicle is _____. a. 3-6 inches from the curb b. 2 feet from the curb c. 3 feet from the curb d. 5 feet from the curb ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a What is the best lane position for a right turn? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c If you are less than 18, you will receive your permanent license from
a. the school b. DMV c. Department of Education d. Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------D Your decision to become an organ donor should be________ a. recorded on your driver's license b. discussed with your family c. a & b d. neither a nor b ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C
In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least a. 15 years old b. 15 years & 6 months old c. 16 years old d. 18 years old ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b The minimum age to receive a driver's license in Virginia is a. 15 & 6 months b. 16 c. 16 & 3 months d. 18 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c A driver's license expires a. five years from the date of issue b. on the licensee's birthday every 8 years c. on the last day of the birth month when the age is divisible by 5 --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is_____. a. 21 b. 18 (if immediate family member) c. a & b d. does not matter as long as they have license ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c Vehicles registered in Virginia must be inspected ____. a. every 6 months b. every 9 months c. once a year d. there is no inspection requirement in Virginia ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c
The penalty for anyone less than 20 who is convicted of his/her first demerit violation is ____. a. a mandatory driver improvement class b. 90-day suspension of license c. loss of license for one year d. loss of license until 21 years of age ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------a There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution. a. True b. False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a A driver with a learner's permit is limited to _____ passengers under the age of 21. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. there is no restriction ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients. a. True b. False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b The type of license which will allow a person to drive a large truck or a van designed for 16 or more passengers is a ____ a. CDL b. CDT c. PDL d. VA. operator's license ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
Remember: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The car on the left yields to the car on the right In this situation, indicate who must yield a. car A b. Car B c. no one ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b The crossbuck is considered the same as a _____. a. stop sign b. warning sign c. yield sign ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c Each year over _____ persons are killed in highway-rail crashes. a. 500 b. 700 c.1000 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a It takes a train going 50 mph approximately _____ to stop safely. a. 3 football fields b. 1/2 mile c. 1 1/2 miles ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren, you should _____. a. pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle b. slow down until the emergency vehicle passes c. continue at the posted speed ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
In this situation, indicate who must yield a. Car A b. Car B c. there is no rule ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b When parking downhill with a curb, a. turn the wheels toward the curb b. turn the wheels away from the curb c. leave the wheels straight ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a An important point to remember in skid control is a. do not brake b. look where you want the vehicle to go c. steer in the direction you want to go d. all of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should a. keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands b. release the accelerator pedal slowly c. brake hard and pull over d. both a & b ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d The basic color for construction signs is a. white b. orange c. green d. brown ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b
Flashing red lights mean ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------stop-go when the way is clear Steady green light means ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------go if the way is clear Green arrow means ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------protected turn/go in direction of arrow Red light means ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------stop-remain stopped Steady amber light means ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------red light is coming, clear the intersection The use of cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways. a. true b. false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b This lane is reserved for a. vehicles from both directions turning right b. vehicles from both directions turning left c. passing other vehicles on the left d. vehicles turning left from one direction only ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------b
You are required to dim your headlights when you are within_____ feet of an approaching vehicle. a. 100 b. 200 c. 400 d. 500 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d The correct method of steering through a turn is a. hand over hand b. push/pull/slide c. either method is acceptable ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle. a. True b. False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a You should signal at least_____ before you turn or change position. a. 2 seconds b. 4 seconds c. 300 ft d. 500 ft ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b According to Virginia law, you must turn into a. the first open lane going in your direction b. the land closet to the curb c. there is no law ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a General warning signs are a. blue b. yellow
d. directions ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b You must park at least_____ feet from a fire hydrant. a. 10 b. 15 c. 25 d. 50 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is a. 25 b. 35 c. 45 d. 55 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a The shape of this sign indicates a. school crossing b. pedestrian crossing c. warning d. yield ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d This sign indicates a. merge b. lane reduction c. added lane ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b When the mirrors are set correctly, there is no need to check blind zones. a. true b. false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b
When seated properly, the driver should be at least _____ inches from the steering wheel. a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 14 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c When using the accelerator and brake pedal, the heel of the foot should remain on the floor. a. true b. false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a The steering wheel should be adjusted upward towards the face. a. true b. false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b Preventative maintenance_______. a. is the routine care you give your vehicle b. is outline in the owner's manual c. includes checking fluids d. all of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d The driver should set accessories before putting the vehicle in drive. a. True b. False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a The side view mirrors should be adjusted to the contemporary (BGE) mirror setting, which means the driver can see _____. a. the sides of the vehicle
To adjust the side view mirror for the BGE mirror setting, the driver should sit in the driving position. a. true b. false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly _____. a. around the stomach b. across the hips c. across the thighs d. depends on seating position ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b Locking the door ensures that they will not fly open during a crash. a. true b. false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b Tire pressure should be checked _____. a. weekly b. monthly c. every 6 months d. yearly ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a The oil should be changed every _____. a. 1000-2000 miles b. 3000-5000 miles c. 7000-9000 miles d. 10,000-12,000 miles ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b The following is the correct procedure for securing a vehicle: 1:stop 2:set parking brake
3:place gear selector in park 4:turn off accessories 5:turn ignition off, lock ignition and remove key 6:remove occupant restraints 7:check traffic and exit vehicle 8: secure doors a. True b. False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame the back windshield. a. true b. false ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a What does each symbol mean? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- A: windshield wipers B. Alternator C: accessory power outlet D: Air bag readiness E: seat belt remind F: low fuel G: Monitors the anti-lock brake system H: Rear defroster I: oil pressure indicator J: high beam indicator If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily. a. True b. False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b The turn signal will always cancel after a turn. a. True