Learners Permit
Study Guide
Signs and General Knowledge
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
1. A flashing red light has the same meaning as a:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Yield sign
Wrong way sign
Detour sign
Stop sign
2. When 2 vehicles are stopped at a 4 way stop which car may proceed?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left
The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right
Neither driver as the right of way
All of the above
None of the above
3. On a 2 lane road a solid yellow line in the middle means?
a. Passing zone
b. No passing either direction
c. Neither
4. On a 2 lane road a broken or dotted yellow line in the middle means?
a.
b.
c.
d.
When safe passing on the left is permitted on the side of the broken line
No passing zone
Neither
All of the above
5. If you hit an unattended vehicle in a parking lot, you should?
a. Run
b. Call the police
c. Make a reasonable effort to locate owner, if not found, leave a note
6. The best way to deal with your blind spot is to?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Speed up
Look over your shoulder
Slow down
Call your local eye doctor
7. Passing is prohibited:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing
On the shoulder of the road
When a solid yellow line is on your side
All of the above
8. The most common cause of traffic crashes among teenagers is ___ related?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Alcohol
Speed
Cell phone
Distractions
9. How many times more likely are you to be involved in a crash if you have
been drinking?
a.
b.
c.
d.
3
5
7
9
10.Ones alcohol concentration is related to?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Height
Hair color
Weight
Eye color
11.What is the blood alcohol content level for driving under the influence?
a.
b.
c.
d.
1.2
2.3
.08
0.8
12.Only _____ can decrease intoxication?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Coffee
Soda
Time
Exercise
13.Which have similar amounts of alcohol?
a.
b.
c.
d.
12 ounces beer, 5 ounces wine, 1 shot liquor
6 ounces beer, 12 ounces wine, 2 shots liquor
5 ounces beer, 12 ounces wine, 1 shot liquor
16 ounces beer, 6 ounces wine, 3 shots liquor
14.Drinking drivers account for what fraction of all fatal crashes?
a.
b.
c.
d.
½
1/3
1/4
¾
15.In the state of VA drivers must carry a minimum of what type insurance?
a. Flood
b. Liability
c. Comprehensive
d. Injury
16.If insurance is not an option, you must pay ___ uninsured motorist fee
a.
b.
c.
d.
$100
$200
$400
$500
17.Over _____ of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve automobiles?
a.
b.
c.
d.
1/3
¼
½
2/3
18. The most common cause of crashes between motorcycles and vehicles?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The motorist did not see the motorcycle
The motorcycle did not see the motorist
Weather conditions
The motorcycle was driving franticly
19. Debris on the road can be a major obstacle for a motorcycle?
a. True
b. False
20.A motorcycle is entitled to the full length of the lane they are in regardless
of the motorcycle’s size?
a. True
b. False
21.Do you have to stop for a school bus that is stopped loading and unloading
if you are traveling in the opposite direction and a median or barrier is
between you and the bus?
a. YES
b. NO
22.When seeing someone in a parking lot who is using a white can or a seeing
eye dog what should you do?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Yield the right of way meaning stop till he/she has passed
Slow down to 5 MPH
Speed up and pass them before they are in front of you
All the above
23.When driving in fog you should use your _____beam headlights?
a. Low
b. High
24.If you come to a red light and there is a police officer standing in the road
motioning for you to proceed, what should you do?
a. Obey the police officer then the light
b. Obey the police officer only
c. Obey the light then the police officer
d. Obey the light only
25.What is the hand signal for a left turn?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Right arm out the window fully extended
Left arm out the window fully extended
Right arm out the window pointed down
Left arm out the window pointed down
26.How far away from your turn do you signal?
a.
b.
c.
d.
25
100
10
150
27.If you are traveling with your high beams on you must switch to low beam if
a car is approaching within _____ feet?
a.
b.
c.
d.
100
200
300
500
28.How far away from your turn do you signal?
a.
b.
c.
d.
25
50
100
150
29.If you are traveling with your high beams on you must switch to low beam if
you are following another car within_____feet?
a.
b.
c.
d.
100
200
300
500
30.Where should you park on a 2 lane road?
a. Left
b. Right
31.On a 2 lane road you can pass on the right if?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The are in front of you is driving intoxicated
The car in front of you is driving to slow
The car in front of you has no tags
The car in front of is signaling and turning left
32.The proper way to make a U turn is to give a left turn signal, stop, check
traffic and proceed into the outside lane in the opposite direction.
a. True
b. False
33.Bicyclists have their own set of rules and do not have to obey the same
rules as vehicles.
a. True
b. False
34.Disabled parking privileges DO NOT entitle the holder to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Park at a meter without paying for an unlimited time
Stop, stand, or park where parking is prohibited
Allow a non-disabled person to use the privilege
All of the above
35.How do you apply your brakes on slippery surfaces?
a. Hard
b. Gently
36.U turns are?
a. Prohibited
b. Only allowed at intersections
37.If you move you must notify the DMV within _____days?
a.
b.
c.
d.
30
40
50
60
38.Never follow an emergency vehicle closer than______feet?
a. 100
b. 300
c. 400
d. 500
39.When being passed on a 2 lane road what should you NOT do?
a. Speed up
b. Slow down
40.What should you do if your light turns green and pedestrians are still
crossing the street in front of you?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Honk your horn
Proceed anyway
Call the police
Remain stopped until the road is clear of pedestrians
41.If you are traveling slower than traffic around you which lane should you be
in?
a. Left
b. Right
c. Middle
42.After passing another vehicle when is it safe to return to the right lane?
a. When you think you are far enough ahead
b. When the driver flashes their lights
c. When you can see the front of the vehicle you just passed in your rear view
mirror.
d. When the person you just passed honks their horn
43.Combining alcohol and drugs usually __________ the effects on the body?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Multiplies
Weakens
Strengthens
None of the above
44.Headlights should be used from sun___ to sun____ and in
_______weather.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Rise, set, sunny
Set, rise, sunny
Rise, set, inclement
Set, rise, inclement
45.You cannot park within ________feet of a fire hydrant?
a.
b.
c.
d.
10
15
20
25
46.Roads are most slippery:
a.
b.
c.
d.
First 30 minutes it begins to rain
Immediately after it starts raining
An hour after it has rained
Roads are not slippery when it rains
47.What should you do if you are behind or beside a school bus that is stopped
loading and unloading children?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Proceed with caution
Stop until all children have cleared and the bus moves
Proceed and stop only if children are crossing the street in front of you
None of the above
48.What is the proper hand signal of a right turn?
a. Left arm out the window pointed down
b. Right arm out the window pointed up
c. Left arm out the window pointed up
49.What is the proper hand signal for stop?
a. Left arm out the window pointed down
b. Right arm out the window pointed up
c. Left arm out the window pointed up
50.A flashing yellow light means?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Stop
Stop and then proceed
Slow down and proceed with caution
Slow down and stop and then proceed with caution
51.When entering a roadway from a driveway:
a. You have the right of way
b. You yield to all traffic and pedestrians already on the road
52.Broken yellow lines in the middle of the road mean:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Passing is prohibited in either direction
Passing is allowed
Yield
Stop
53.Double solid yellow lines mean:
a. Passing is prohibited in either direction, separate traffic going opposite direction
b. Passing is allowed in either direction
c. Passing on right side is allowed
d. Passing on left is allowed
54.Broken white lines mean:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Passing is not allowed
Passing is permitted on either side, separate traffic going in same direction
Stop
Yield
55.What is the speed limit in a school, business and residential zones?
a.
b.
c.
d.
25
15
35
55
56.What is the speed limit on a non- rural interstate?
a.
b.
c.
d.
45
55
65
70
57.What is the speed limit on interstate?
a.
b.
c.
d.
45
55
65
70
58.You must yield to a funeral procession?
a. True
b. False
59.It is the responsibility of the _______ to make sure that a child is secured in
a safety seat
a.
b.
c.
d.
Mother
Back seat passenger
Driver
Father
60.What is Zero Tolerance?
a.
b.
c.
d.
No person may drink
If you are under 21 you cannot have alcohol in your system
You can operate a motor vehicle if you have had only one drink
None of the above
61.What is implied consent?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Your parents give you permission to drive
Your can get your learners permit
If asked you must consent to a breathalyzer test
You let someone else drive your car
62.How far do you park from an intersection?
a.
b.
c.
d.
25
20
50
10
63. Before driving a vehicle with a trailer attached you should:
A.
B.
C.
D.
The pin securing the ball mount is intact
The safety chains are properly attached
Brake lights, turn signals, and license plate lights are functioning properly
All of the above
64. When driving a vehicle attached to a trailer:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Always allow for the added length of the trailer when changing lanes
Drive faster
Never pass another vehicle
Drive at least 15 miles under the posted speed limit
65.Before driving in snow and ice:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Remove snow and ice from the roof of your car
Remove snow and ice from the hood of your car
Remove snow and ice from the rear of your car
All of the above
66.If a road does not have lane markings, can you pass?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Yes, as long as there are no signs stating NO PASSING and the way is clear
No, because you would exceed the speed limit
Yes, no matter what the situation
No, because the road is not wide enough
67.If your steering wheel was a clock, where would your hands be placed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
10 o’clock and 3 o’clock
8 o’clock and 4 o’clock
9 o’clock and 3 o’clock
12 o’clock and 6 o’clock
68.If you have passengers under the age of 18 in your vehicle, do they have to
be in any type of safety restraint?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Only if they are in the back seat
Only if they are under the age of 4
Yes, no matter where they are sitting
No
69.When registering or getting tags on a vehicle in Virginia you must have:
A.
B.
C.
D.
An inspection sticker
A minimum of liability insurance coverage on the vehicle
Medical insurance
None of the above
70.Drinking just one drink when you are on another drug whether legal or
illegal could have the same affect on your driving ability as drinking several
alcoholic beverages.
A. True
B. False
71.What are uses of your driver’s license?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Identification for check cashing
To show that you can legally drive
To prove who you are
All of the above
72.How long do you hold your learner’s permit if you are age 19 or older?
A.
B.
C.
D.
30 days
90 days
60 days
1 month
Parking on a Hill with Curb
Parking downhill
— with curb
Turn front
Wheels right
with curbTurn front
wheels left
Parking on a Hill without a Curb
Parking
downhill — no
curb Turn front
Parking uphill
no curbturn front
Parking uphill
wheels right
wheels right