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1.When driving on roads that may be slippery:

Always drive at the maximum speed limit.

Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.

Reduce your following distance.

Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.

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2.You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

Correct the defect as soon as possible.

Correct the defect when you can afford it.

Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.

Drive normally.

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3.Children under age ____ must be secured in an approved child safety seat.

Five

Six

Seven

Eight

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4.If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

The driver on the left has the right-of-way.

One driver may continue driving without stopping.

One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

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5.A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.

Has the right-of-way.

May force their way into traffic.

Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room

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6.Always wear your seat belt's shoulder strap:

Behind your back.

Loosely.

Under your arm.

Snug, without any slack.

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7.When approaching a railroad crossing that has no warning signals (such as electric flashing lights or gates), a driver should slow down, look, and listen.

True

False

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8.You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:

You are moving faster than the bicycle.

The bicycle always has the right-of-way.

Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass the bicycle.

The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.

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9.Pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections always have the right-of-way.

True

False

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10.Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

Combination solid and broken yellow

Single broken yellow

Double solid yellow

Single broken white

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11.It is legal to go faster than the speed limit when passing another vehicle.

True

False

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12.When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

Should depend on road signs to find your way.

Should plan your trip in advance.

Only have to know generally where your destination is.

Should always choose the most direct route.

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13.When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

Accelerate as quickly as possible.

Back up slowly.

Not move until another driver waves you on.

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14.If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.

The car on the left has the right-of-way.

The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.

The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

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15.When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.

Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.

Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.

Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.

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16.An inattentive driver is a driver who:

Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.

Maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving.

Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle.

All of the above.

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17.A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:

A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.

A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.

A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.

A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.

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18.In Virginia, all passengers under the age of 18 must:

Properly use a seat belt, but only if they are sitting in the front seat.

Properly use a seat belt, but only if they are sitting in the back seat.

Not be buckled into a seat belt.

Properly use a seat belt, regardless of where they are seated.

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19.If you are involved in a crash, you must:

Stop at the scene of the crash or as close to the scene as possible without blocking traffic.

Report the crash to the police as quickly as possible.

Notify your insurance company immediately.

All of the above.

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20.Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the centerline.

True

False

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21.You are involved in an accident. You should:

Stop immediately.

Help the injured.

Call the police.

All of the above.

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22.Bicycles are:

Required to stay on the sidewalks.

Considered vehicles but do not have the same rights as motor vehicles.

Considered vehicles and have the same rights as motor vehicles.

Required to stay on bicycle paths.

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23.When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

TRUE

FALSE

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24.Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

New drivers

Human error

Bad weather

Bad roads

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25.An "End school zone" sign indicates:

That the speed limit is 20 mph.

The beginning of a reduced speed zone.

The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.

The end of a reduced speed zone.

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26.When driving under snowy or icy conditions, it is safe to use your cruise control as long as your speed is reduced.

True

False

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27.The penalty for conviction of driving under the influence (DUI) is:

At least one fine.

Jail time.

Loss of driver license.

All of the above.

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28.The best way to avoid loss of control under wet conditions is to increase your vehicle's speed.

True

False

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29.Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?

Whoever started moving last

The driver

Whoever is slower

The pedestrian

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30.There may be times when 10 mph is too fast for drivers to safely operate their vehicles.

True

False

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31.If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:

Firmly apply your brakes.

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

Apply your parking brake.

Pump your brakes.

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32.Car drivers should know that large trucks:

Have large blind spots.

Can stop more quickly than passenger vehicles.

Do not need more room to maneuver than passenger vehicles.

All of the above.

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33.Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:

Your body weight.

How much you drink.

How much time passes between drinks.

How physically fit you are.

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34.You must stop for a school bus:

That is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.

When it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.

If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.

Whenever the driver waves at you.

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35.Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.

Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.

Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.

Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.

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36.You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

As long as you turn on your four-way (emergency) flashers.

If no part of your vehicle is on the road.

If you need to look at a map for directions.

Only if you have an emergency

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37.As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

Slows down your reactions.

Makes you feel less confident.

Begins to metabolize itself more quickly.

Decreases the number of driving errors.

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38.The most common color of warning signs is:

Red.

Yellow.

Green.

Blue.

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39.A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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40.A court may suspend or revoke your driving privilege if you are convicted of:

Reckless or aggressive driving.

Failing to pay for gas.

Operating a vehicle without a valid license.

Any of these.

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41.Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

Vehicles in the roundabout.

Bicyclists in the roundabout.

Pedestrians in the roundabout.

All of the above.

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42.You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

Flashing red light.

Steady yellow light.

Yellow arrow.

Flashing yellow light.

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43.How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?

Avoid sudden stops.

Before stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic.

Release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes.

All of the above.

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44.High occupancy vehicles (HOV) lanes are not reserved for:

High occupancy vehicles.

Carpools.

Tractor-trailers.

Motorcycles.

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45.Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

Decreases blood alcohol concentration.

Cancels the effect of the alcohol.

Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration.

Increases blood alcohol concentration.

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3.Children under age ____ must be secured in an approved child safety seat.

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4.If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

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5.A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

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6.Always wear your seat belt's shoulder strap:

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8.You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:

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