Module 1
Licensing Laws and DMV General Knowledge
Choose the BEST answer and write the letter on the answer sheet provided.
_____1. 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
_____2. The minimum age to receive a driver’s license in Virginia is ______.
a. 15 & 6 months
b. 16
c. 16 & 3 months
d. 18
_____3. The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a
learner’s permit is ______________.
a. 21 (if not an immediate family member)
b. 18 (if immediate family member)
c. a & b
d. does not matter as long as they have a license
_____4. A driver with a learner’s permit is limited to ___ passenger(s) under the age of
21.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. there is no restriction
_____5. 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
____6. If you drive on the public roads of Virginia, you must submit to an alcohol or
drug tests when requested. This is known as the ______ law.
a. use and lose
b. zero tolerance
c. implied consent
d. there is no such law
____7. Under the ___ law, persons less than 21 may lose the privilege to drive if they
have a BAC of .02 or above.
a. use and lose
b. zero tolerance
c. implied consent
d. there is no such law
Matching (Traffic Signals) – select the letter that best matches each traffic signal
light
_____8. Red light
_____9. Steady yellow light
_____10. Steady green light
_____11. Flashing red light
a. Proceed with caution
b. protected turn/go in direction of arrow
c. Stop – go when the way is clear
d. stop – remain stopped
e. Go if the way is clear
f. red light is coming up, clear the
intersection
_____12. Flashing yellow light
_____13. Green arrow
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the BEST answer.
_____14.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Red signs indicate _____________.
caution
construction
prohibitive or stop
recreation
_____15.
a.
b.
c.
d.
General warning signs are ____________
blue
yellow
green
white
_____16.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The shape of this sign indicates ______________.
school crossing
pedestrian crossing
warning
yield
_____17.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The shape of this sign indicates _____________.
stop
no passing
rail road crossing
yield
____18. 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
_____19.
a.
b.
c.
d.
When you see a construction sign, you should ___________.
Speed up
Be alert
Slow down
Both b and c
Match the following painted lines on the roadway
20. _____ solid white line
A. Passing in either direction is
allowed
21. ____ yellow broken line
B. Right edge of the road
22. _____ solid double yellow
C. you may pass if the broken line is
on your side
23. _____ solid and broken yellow
D. You are not allowed to pass
MULTIPLE CHOICE & TRUE/FALSE: Choose the BEST answer.
______ 24. With a school bus stopped in front of you, traffic in the oncoming lane does
not have to stop if a Median is between the two lanes of traffic.
a. True
b. False
______ 25. What is the speed limit in residential areas?
a. 35
b. 25
c. 15
d. 20
Module 2
Basic Operating Tasks
Choose the BEST answer and write the letter on the answer sheet provided
_____1. What are you looking for when you check around the outside of your
vehicle?
a. small children and pets
b. broken glass
c. damage to your car
d. all of the above
_____2. What does the BGE method help to eliminate/reduce?
a. blind spots and glide
b. busses and glare
c. bicycles and go carts
d. blind spots and glare
_____3. You should use the _________________ method of steering when
performing most driving maneuvers.
a. one hand
b. crossover
c. push/pull/slide
d. free choice
_____4. When securing the vehicle, you should always put on the parking brake.
a. true
b. false
_____5. Your hand position should be at ____ and ____.
a. 10 and 2
b. 9 and 5
c. 8 and 4
d. 3 and 6
_____6. When driving an airbag equipped vehicle, ______________.
a. you should sit at least 10 inches from the steering wheel
b. the steering wheel should be tilted toward the chest
c. your hands should be on the lower half of the steering wheel
d. all of the above
_____7. Safety belts should be positioned across the _____, shoulder, and over the ___.
a. chest; hips
b. chest; stomach
c. collar bone, thighs
d. face; hips
_______8. All passengers under the age of _____ must have a seatbelt on in the
vehicle.
a. 18
b. 17
c. 15
d. 12
_____9. This vehicle control symbol is used to determine ___________________.
a. low gas levels
b. windshield wipers
c. low oil warning
d. anti lock brakes
_____10. This vehicle control symbol indicates __________________.
a. you have an emergency and need to turn on you hazard lights
b. low oil warning
c. your anti lock brakes are not working properly
d. you must yield
_____11. For specific information about your vehicle's warning alerts, you should
examine the __________.
a. price sticker
b. vehicles owner's manual
c. internet
d. dealership where the vehicle was purchased
MODULE 3
Choose the BEST answer and write the letter on the answer sheet provided.
_____1. Your field of vision is ______________________.
a. focal vision
b. peripheral vision
c. paracentral vision
d. everything within 180 degrees in front of you
_____2. Your visual lead time should be at least ___________ ahead.
a. 2 seconds
b. 4 seconds
c. 12 seconds
d. 20 seconds
_____3. It is dangerous to cross the arms over when turning because ___.
a. there is a risk of over correction
b. the air bag can deploy and push hands into your face
c. you could go through the windshield
d. both a and b
_____4. When braking, the proper technique is ____________________.
a. heel on the floor, and press down on the brake
b. arch on the pedal, and slam it down
c. toe on the pedal, and push it down
d. use either foot
______5. A footprint around the vehicle ________________________.
a. represents what you can see around the car
b. represents what you can’t see on the ground around the vehicle
c. is the mark the tire leaves on the road
d. is smaller for large vehicles
______6. You would use lane position _______ when an emergency vehicle is coming
behind you with sirens flashing.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. any position you wanted
Module 4
Choose the BEST answer and write the letter on the answer sheet provided
_____1. The space management system we will use is the _____________.
a. SIPDE system
b. SEEiT system
c. Smith system
d. none of the above
_____2. Deciding to slow down in case a small child is following that ball is an example
of _______.
a. Searching
b. Evaluating
c. Executing
d. A dumb decision
_____3. Seeing the ball in the road is an example of _______________.
a. Searching
b. Evaluating
c. Executing
d. Poor vision
_____4. Pushing down on the brake and checking to see if a child is coming would be an
example of ___________.
a. Searching
b. Evaluating
c. Executing
d. Bad driving
______5. A following interval of 4 seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas
on dry surfaces at speeds up to ____ mph.
a. 70
b. 40
c. 80
d. 55
Use the diagram below to answer questions 6 and 7. You are in the solid colored vehicle.
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FIGURE 1
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______6. Which area is an open space? SEE FIGURE 1
a. left lane
b. right lane
c. rear
d. none of these are open
______7. What area is closed? SEE FIGURE 1
a. left lane
b. front
c. right lane
d. none of these are closed
_____8. When making a U-turn it is very important to look for ___________________.
a. oncoming traffic and cross traffic turning right
b. oncoming traffic only
c. signs indicating that you can make a legal U-turn
d. a and c
_____9. When choosing a spot for a turnabout, you should have at least ___ feet of
visibility.
a. 100
b. 250
c. 300
d. 500
_____10. When angle parking, the driver begins turning the steering wheel when
__________.
a. the side view mirror is aligned with the first line of the space
b. when passenger’s door passes the first line of the space
c. the driver feels it is the right time to turn
d. when the passenger tells you to turn
Module 5
Choose the BEST answer and write the letter on the answer sheet provided.
_____1. In which of the following areas is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
a. hills
b. curves
c. railroad crossings
d. all of the above
_____2. The gray vehicle should turn into ____.
a. lane 1
b. lane 2
c. lane 3
d. which ever lane he/she prefers
_____3. A vehicle turning left with a green light ___________.
a. has the right of way
b. must yield to oncoming traffic
c. must yield to side traffic
d. should have wheels turned toward the left
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______4. The gray vehicle should turn into _____.
a. lane 1
b. lane 2
c. which ever lane he/she prefers
_____5. When making your turn you should accelerate at the apex (middle) of the turn.
a. true
b. false
_____6. You need more time to make a left turn than to make a right turn.
a. true
b. false
_____7. When approaching the crest of a hill, lane position ___ is recommended.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. any position is fine
_____8. When driving around a curve, you should focus ________________.
a. Beyond the turn, on the point you want to reach.
b. On the road directly in front of you.
c. On objects in your rearview mirror.
d. On the drop off next to the shoulder.
_____9. If the traffic light is not functioning at the intersection, drivers should
________________.
a. go through the intersection first
b. proceed with caution and use right of way laws
c. sit and wait for a police officer
d. there are no rules
_____10. At intersections, driver should be checking for _____________________.
a. traffic signals and signs
b. oncoming and cross traffic
c. pedestrians and bicyclists
d. all of the above
_____11. Who must yield at roundabouts?
a. vehicles in the circle
b. vehicles entering the circle
c. male drivers
d. smaller vehicles
_____12. When passing another vehicle on a two lane roadway _________________.
a. it is legal to exceed the speed limit
b. you should not return to your lane until you can see the front of the
vehicle being passed in your rear view mirror
c. honk you horn to let them know you are passing
d. both a and b
______13. The entrance to an expressway has three areas. What are they?
a. The entrance ramp, the acceleration lane and the merge area
b. The entrance ramp, the deceleration lane and the merge area
c. The exit ramp, the deceleration lane and the change area
d. The weave, the speed sign and the curve
_____14. A driver may pass a vehicle on the right ____________________.
a. on a multilane highway
b. when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b
_______ 15. To reduce your risk on urban roadways, when driving past parked vehicles
on the side of the roadway:
a. Move to the right portion of the lane
b. Sound your horn
c. Move to the left portion of the lane
d. Flash your headlights
_______ 16. When driving on gravel or dirt roadways:
a. Reduce your speed and increase your following distance
b. Move to the right side of the road
c. Flash your headlights to alert other drivers
d. Increase your speed and decrease your following distance
_____17. The following should not be done on an expressway; ______________.
a. lengthen your search pattern
b. back-up
c. drive large trucks
d. all answers are correct
____18. A red X over a lane means ________________.
a. speed limit is 55
b. it is safe to travel in that lane
c. travel in that lane is prohibited
d. only trucks are allowed to travel in that lane
_____19. Non-motorized vehicles are allowed on expressways.
a. true
b. false
_____20. Ideally, a motorist should try to enter an expressway lane ____________
a. on the exit ramp
b. at a slower speed than the traffic already on the expressway
c. at a speed faster than the traffic already on the expressway
d. at the same speed as traffic already on the expressway
_____21. The correct procedure for entering an expressway is __________________.
a. search ahead and behind for gaps in traffic, signal, adjust speed, merge and
blend with traffic
b. scan ahead and behind for gaps, merge and then accelerate to speed of traffic
c. signal, scan ahead and behind for gaps in traffic, slow to yield and merge
d. signal and merge to the speed faster than the traffic flow
_____22. The correct procedure for changing lanes is ______________________.
a. signal, check mirrors, steer smoothly into lane, cancel signal
b. check ahead, behind and beside you, check blind spot, signal, adjust speed, cancel
signal
c. check traffic ahead, behind and beside you, signal, select gap, check blind spots, adjust
speed, steer smoothly into lane, cancel signal
d. signal, check mirrors, check blind spots, steer into lane
_____23. If you miss an exit, you should _____________.
a. continue on to the next exit and turn around
b. pull over onto the shoulder and back up
c. slow down and get into the far left lane
d. speed up and get into the far right lane
Module 7
Distracted Driving
Choose the BEST answer and write the letter on the answer sheet provided.
_____1. The greatest cause of distracted driving accidents is _______________.
a. passengers
b. pets
c. texting while driving
d. loud music
_____2. It is illegal to text and drive in Virginia.
a. true
b. false
_____ 3. “Distracted driving” has been defined as:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Anything that causes a driver to lose control of his or her vehicle
Anything that takes a driver’s attention away from driving
Anything that causes a driver to brake unexpectedly
Anything that causes a driver to “rubberneck”
_______ 4. Drivers who text are ____________ times more likely to get involved in a
crash.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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_____5. Only _____________ will help a fatigued driver.
a. a stimulant
b. coffee
c. rest
d. all of the above
____6. The body’s natural down time is between _______________.
a. 7am-9am; 1pm-3pm
b. 10am-1pm; 6pm-8pm
c. 12am-6am; 1pm-5pm
d. 9am-5pm
____7. Some signs of aggressive drivers include: _______________.
a. frequent lane changes
b. high speed
c. tailgating
d. all of the above
_______ 8. When a driver is feeling fatigued what should s/he do?
a. Play the radio loudly
b. Stop the car and rest
c. Alternate speed up and down
d. Open the windows
_______ 9. “Road Rage” means a driver loses control of his/her emotions and attempts to
harm another driver. How should you handle a situation of “road rage”?
a. Avoid these drivers if possible
b. Stay in your car and lock the doors
c. Leave the area if possible
d. All of the above
Module 8
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Choose the BEST answer and write the letter on the answer sheet provided.
_____1. DUI refers to ___________________.
a. drinking alcohol and driving
b. using prescription drugs and driving
c. using illegal drugs and driving
d. all of the above
_____2. Driving ability is affected by ____________.
a. 1 drink
b. 2 drinks
c. BAC of .08 or above
d. BAC of .10 or above
_____3. BAC is _________________________________.
a. blood alcohol concentration
b. blood alcohol content
c. body alcohol concentration
d. breathing alcohol constantly
_____4. One of the first things affected by alcohol is _________________.
a. knowledge
b. judgment
c. coordination
d. all are affected at about the same time
_____5. Alcohol is __________________________.
a. a depressant
b. a stimulant
c. a narcotic
d. none of the above
_____6. Drinking and driving is illegal _____________________.
a. under the age of 18
b. under the age of 21
c. at all ages
_____7. Which of the following will help lower the BAC?
a. food
b. exercise
c. time
d. all of the above
_____8. Which of the following can affect driving ability?
a. illegal drugs
b. prescription drugs
c. over the counter drugs
d. all of the above
_____9. When taking prescription drugs,
a. assume they are safe since they were prescribed by a doctor
b. limit driving to only necessary trips
c. check with the doctor or pharmacist for side effects
d. none of the above
_____10. The second drug most often found in drivers involved in crashes is ________.
a. cocaine
b. tranquilizers
c. marijuana
d. heroin
_____11. As a person’s BAC goes up, his/her field of vision is reduced.
a. true
b. false
_____12. The penalties for the various offenses for DWI may be:
a. Fines, prosecution and penalties
b. Fines, penalties, and jail
c. Fines, loss of license, jail, and prosecution
d. None of the above
_____13. Consequences associated with alcohol and other drug use while driving are:
a. Possible loss of driver’s license
b. Possible loss of work
c. Possible loss of family
d. All of the above
_____14. What are some common signs in driving behavior that might indicate a driver
has been drinking alcohol?
a. Straddling lane lines
b. Weaving
c. Stopping for no apparent reason
d. All of the above
_____15. Alcohol is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Which of the following
affects how fast alcohol is absorbed?
a. Time spent drinking
b. Size of the drink
c. Size of the person drinking
d. All of the above affect absorption
_____ 16. Any driver is considered to be “driving while intoxicated” if a chemical test
shows a reading of at least _____ percent.
a. 10
b. .08
c. .01
d. .001