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1.You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

A solid green light

A flashing yellow light

A green arrow pointing left

A flashing red light

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2.When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.

Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.

Merge into the right lane and continue driving.

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3.If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

Cross the tracks at your own risk.

Find an alternative route across tracks.

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4.Your body gets rid of approximately:

Three alcoholic drinks an hour

One alcoholic drink an hour.

Two alcoholic drinks an hour.

None of the above.

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5.Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

Increases your field of vision.

Decreases your field of vision.

Makes it easier to see cross traffic.

Has no effect on your field of vision.

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6.Before changing lanes:

Use your turn signal.

Check your side and rearview mirrors.

Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.

All of these.

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7.DMV's vision standard is:

20/20 or better vision in one or both eyes.

20/40 or better vision in one or both eyes.

20/60 or better vision in one or both eyes.

None of the above.

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8.____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can

Alcohol does not

Even the smallest amount of alcohol can

Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can

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9.When approaching a four-way stop, drivers must yield the right-of-way to all motorists who arrived before them.

TRUE

FALSE

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10.As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:

Speed up to beat the red light.

Apply the brakes sharply to stop.

Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.

Be prepared to stop before the intersection.

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11.You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:

Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.

Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.

Cross these lines under no circumstances.

Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.

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12.You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

In the right lane of the street.

In the center of the street.

In the left lane of the street.

In the lane with the least traffic.

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13.You are required to signal every time you pull away from a curb.

True

False

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14.You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.

Simply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.

Calling a taxi.

Doing any of the above

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15.Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

Excessive stops.

Sudden stops.

Sudden turns.

Excessive speed.

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16.A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.

Can be ticketed.

Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.

Will have their bicycle impounded.

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17.Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

Turning on your headlights.

Reducing your speed.

Turning on your windshield wipers.

Looking for road edge markings to guide you.

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18.When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.

The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.

The decreased noise of larger vehicles.

The increased speed of larger vehicles.

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19.If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Tomato juice and lime

Hot coffee

Fresh air

Only time

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20.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.

Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.

Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.

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21.When driving in rain, you must:

Use low beam headlights.

Use high beam headlights.

Use parking lights.

Use no lights.

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22.The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

Keep your tires properly maintained.

Slow down when roads are wet or slushy.

Watch out for standing water or puddles.

All of the above.

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23.You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.

Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.

Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.

Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.

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24.A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.

True

False

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25.A stop sign is shaped like a(n):

Rectangle.

Square.

Circle.

Octagon.

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26.When in a travel lane on the roadway:

You may stop to drop off passengers.

You may stop to look up an address.

You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.

Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

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27.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

May drive straight through the intersection.

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28.Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills.

True

False

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29.You must yield to children playing in the streets.

True

False

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30.DMV can deny or suspend driving privileges for persons under 18 if the juvenile is found:

Delinquent by a court.

To be in need of supervision.

To have been involved in an alcohol or drug-related offense.

All of the above.

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31.Legally, you are considered to be driving under the influence if you have a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:

0.06 percent.

0.08 percent.

0.1 percent.

0.12 percent.

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32.Zero tolerance is:

A smart teenager.

A law that makes it illegal for youth under 21 to drive with a blood alcohol content of 0.02 percent or higher.

Getting good grades.

None of the above.

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33.Drivers entering an interstate from an entrance ramp must:

Slow down.

Turn around if another vehicle is in the lane

Yield to traffic already on the highway.

Merge without looking.

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34.While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?

Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.

Continue driving straight. It is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.

Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.

Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.

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35.Drivers are responsible for making sure that children are properly secured in vehicles.

True

False

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36.When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible

Always stop before crossing the tracks.

Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.

Speed up to beat any oncoming train.

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37.When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

Signal a lane change.

Check your rearview and outside mirrors.

Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.

All of the above.

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

High occupancy vehicles.

Carpools.

Tractor-trailers.

Motorcycles.

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39.When parking next to a curb, you may not park more than:

Six inches from the curb.

One foot from the curb.

18 inches from the curb.

Two feet from the curb.

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40.You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

Honk your horn.

Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrians.

Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.

Drive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they’ll think twice before crossing against a red light.

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41.Every time you get behind the wheel, you:

Must ensure you are a safe driver.

Accept responsibility for your actions.

Must obey Virginia's traffic laws.

All of these.

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42.The safest place to install a child safety seat is in:

The driver's side back seat.

The front passenger seat.

The center of the back seat.

Any passenger seat; they are equally safe.

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43.You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:

Blow your horn.

Slam on your brakes.

Turn on your four-way flashers.

Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.

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44.When you need to change lanes, it is important to:

Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.

Check your blind spot.

Make sure the lane is clear before entering.

All of the above.

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45.The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.

Presence of a stop sign.

Use of your turn signals.

Cars behind you.

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1.You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

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3.If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

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4.Your body gets rid of approximately:

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5.Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

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6.Before changing lanes:

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7.DMV's vision standard is:

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8.____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

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9.When approaching a four-way stop, drivers must yield the right-of-way to all motorists who arrived before them.

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10.As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:

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11.You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:

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12.You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

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13.You are required to signal every time you pull away from a curb.

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14.You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

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15.Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

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17.Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

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