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1.While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:

That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.

That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.

That you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.

That you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.

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2.A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:

There is an intersection just ahead.

You are approaching a construction area.

You will be required to turn left just ahead.

The road will get narrower.

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3.Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

On an incline.

At an intersection.

At a stop sign.

At a toll plaza.

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4.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Drink coffee.

Exercise.

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

Take a cold shower.

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5.You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

Give the vehicle extra space.

Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.

Avoid following the driver's example.

All of the above.

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6.You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

Drive faster than surrounding traffic.

Drive at the maximum posted speed limit.

Slow down.

Drive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.

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7.At night, it is hardest to see:

Pedestrians.

Other motorists.

Street lights.

Road signs.

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8.You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.

Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.

Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.

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9.You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing if it is on a private road.

True

False

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10.You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

When doing so would interfere with traffic.

When turning left into a driveway.

When the car in front of you is disabled.

When passing to the right on a one-way street.

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11.You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

As long as an approaching train is not too close.

If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.

If you first look carefully in both directions.

Under no circumstances.

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12.It is illegal to use a radar detector in Virginia.

True

False

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13.Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should:

Drive cautiously and reduce your speed.

Not use your high beam headlights.

Use low beam headlights to better illuminate the road and objects.

All of the above.

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14.If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:

Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car.

Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach you.

Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car.

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15.When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:

Only in an emergency.

If you are on an expressway.

If traffic is clear.

Only at an intersection.

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16.Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?

CD player

Radio

Cell phone

All of the above

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17.Railroad crossings should always be considered:

Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.

Dangerous.

Safe locations to park a car.

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18.When approaching road construction or maintenance areas:

Keep your vehicle in the middle of the lane and obey the speed limit.

Do not pass other vehicles.

Be alert to flashing arrow panels or messages, signs, and flaggers.

All of the above.

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19.When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

Other drivers who are already in the intersection.

Oncoming traffic.

Pedestrians who are already in the intersection.

All of the above.

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

Five

Six

Seven

Eight

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21.Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

Keep your windshield clean.

Be aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark.

Carry a flashlight in your vehicle.

Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

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22.When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.

True

False

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23.Which statement about speed is true?

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

Speeding can kill.

Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.

Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."

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24.Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.

Water does not affect cars with good tires.

Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.

As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.

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25.On slippery roads, you should:

Slow down.

Drive more quickly.

Drive the speed limit, with caution.

Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.

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26.To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.

Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.

Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.

All of the above.

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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.When approaching a school bus with flashing signals and an extended stop sign, you must stop and remain stopped until:

The bus driver signals you to pass.

The bus signals stop flashing.

All children are clear of the roadway and the bus moves again.

The bus moves again.

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29.You may not park:

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Within 20 feet of an intersection.

Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

All of the above.

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30.When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.

Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.

Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.

Pass the bus before its door opens.

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31.You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

When the train has passed.

Under no circumstances.

When the lights have stopped flashing.

When other drivers drive around the gates.

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32.You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.

Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.

Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

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33.If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.

Make a U-turn to go back to the exit.

Continue driving and use the next exit.

Put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the exit.

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34.The size of a motorcycle can cause you to misjudge the motorcycle's speed and distance. When pulling out into traffic:

Never drive in a motorcyclist's lane.

Check twice for motorcycles.

Use extra caution before pulling out in front of a motorcycle.

All of these.

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35.When driving from a private road or driveway, you do not have to stop before crossing a sidewalk.

True

False

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36.Taking drugs along with alcohol:

Increases the risk of causing a crash.

Is no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.

Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.

Has no effect on your general driving ability.

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37.A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:

Alcohol.

Any medication.

A lack of sleep.

All of the above.

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38.On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.

Same side of the road on which traffic is moving.

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.

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39.Before turning left, it is important to:

Sound your horn.

Yield to oncoming vehicles.

Swing to the right side of your lane.

Wait until oncoming traffic has a red light.

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40.The most common mistake that drivers make when backing is failing to look both ways behind them.

True

False

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41.Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.

Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.

Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace

Keeps other drivers alert.

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42.Before turning, you should:

Use your signal.

Turn the wheel.

Increase your speed.

Change lanes.

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43.When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.

Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.

Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.

Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.

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44.For your own protection, do not:

Use a suspended or revoked driver license.

Lend anyone your driver license.

Allow an unlicensed driver to operate your vehicle.

All of the above.

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45.You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

Pull completely off the road and stop.

Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.

Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.

Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.

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1.While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:

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2.A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:

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3.Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

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4.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

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5.You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

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6.You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

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7.At night, it is hardest to see:

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8.You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

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9.You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing if it is on a private road.

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10.You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

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11.You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

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12.It is illegal to use a radar detector in Virginia.

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13.Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should:

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14.If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:

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15.When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:

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16.Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?

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17.Railroad crossings should always be considered:

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18.When approaching road construction or maintenance areas:

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19.When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

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

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21.Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

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22.When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.

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23.Which statement about speed is true?

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24.Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

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25.On slippery roads, you should:

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26.To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

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