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Driver's Ed study guide (partial)

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the recommended time limit driving for a single driver.

a)

6 to 8 hours

b)

8 to 9 hours

c)

11 to 12 hours

d)

5 to 6 hours

2.

What do you do when entering a Curve

a)


-Decelerate your vehicle to reduce kinetic energy.

b)

-Try to accelerate after the apex

c)

-Avoid braking in the curve

3.

To reduce driving

distance:

a)

• Plan your trip using a

map or app

b)

• Familiarize yourself

with the map’s “legend”

which explains various

map markings and

symbols

c)

• Check weather

conditions and possible

road construction work

d)

SPEED UP

4.

Befoore leaving for a road trip as the driver check for

a)

Tires and if there ok

b)

Check if you beought food

c)

Fill up the gas tank and

Fix problems

before you go

d)

A car wash

e)

•Belts & hoses

•Gauges and

warning lights

5.

What does this mean

a)

Travel only in the direction indicated by the arrow

b)

there are no more roads left but one

6.

What does the sign mean

a)

Railroad crossing

b)

7.

What does the sign indicate

a)

Come to a complete stop

b)

Come to a complete yeild

c)

slow down

8.

What does the sign mean

a)

RUN THEM OVER!!!

b)

Watch for bicycles

c)

pedestrians

9.

What does the sign mean

a)

Pedestrians are only allowed on the road

b)

pedestrians may be ahead of your time

c)

free meat

d)

pedestrians may be ahead

10.

What does it mean

a)

Stay on the left side of the roadway

b)

A cave is up ahead

c)

U turns are welcome

d)

stay on the right side of the roadway

11.

Who/what should you watch out for when you see this

a)

workers

b)

cones

c)

children

d)

The exit of the construction zone

12.

What does the sign indicate

a)
Restroom location
b)

U turns are welcome

c)

two way traffic

d)
Parking spot
13.

What does the sign indicate

a)

Advance railroad ahead

b)

Do not cross railroad

c)

Listen up for approaching trains and slow down

14.

What does the sign mean

a)

Low place on the road ahead

b)

hill incoming

15.

What does the sign communicate

a)

Road work ahead

b)

Potholes incoming

c)

16.

What does the sign indicate

a)

Traffic in the right lane must turn left at the intersection ahead

b)

Traffic in the left lane must turn left at the intersection ahead

c)

Traffic in the left lane must turn right at the intersection ahead

d)
Restroom location
17.

What answer means the same as the sign

a)

School zone, travel 20 mph or less when the light is flashing

b)

School zone, travel 20 mph or less when the light is not flashing

c)

18.

What does the sign mean

a)

only left U turn not permitted

b)

U turn not premited

c)

w turn not permitted

19.

What is the sign wording for the sign passing not allowed

a)

NO

PASSING

b)

DO

NOT

PASS

c)

PASSING

NO

d)

DONT

PASS

20.

What does this mean

a)

Trucks ahead

b)

steep trucks ahead

c)

steep downhill ahead

d)

truckers watch out

21.

What does this mean

a)

wet when slippery

b)

slippery when wet

c)

tight curves ahead

22.

What does this mean

a)

Pedestrians possibly ahead

b)

side walk

c)

school crossing

23.

What does this sign mean

a)

No left turns allowed

b)

No turn are allowed in the direction of the arrow

c)

no right turns are allowed

d)

The road has a dangerous curve

24.

What does this mean

a)

Stop

b)

Yield

c)

Yield to right of way

25.

Red signs indicate

a)

Stop

b)

Danger

c)

warning

26.

General warning signs are

a)

Green

b)

yellow

c)

square shaped

d)

triangle shaped

27.

A triangle shaped sign indicates

a)

problems ahead

b)

stop

c)

yeild

d)

warning

28.

A vertical shaped sign is a

a)

stop sign

b)

Roadwork ahead sign

c)

Warning sign

d)

regulatory sign

29.

A yellow line indicates

a)

Two way traffic

b)

Merging lane

c)

merge only in emergencies

30.

A solid line indicates

a)

two way traffic

b)

yes passing

c)

no passing

31.

The basic color for construction signs are

a)

blue

b)

red

c)

orange

d)

yellow

32.

The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to..

a)

200 dollars

b)

100 dollar

c)

2 points on your license

d)

500 dollars

33.

You should signal at least ____ before you turn or change position

a)

7 seconds

b)

200 feet

c)

5 seconds

d)

6 seconds

34.

According to the VA law, you must turn into

a)

the furthest left lane

b)

the closest lane

c)

the furthest right lane

d)

the first open lane going in your direction

35.

The correct method of steering through a turn is

a)

turn on your turn signal

b)

slide push pull

c)

push pull slide

d)

swerve through the sholder

36.

When parking downhill with a curve

a)

you turn your wheels towards the curb

b)

you turn your wheels towards the road

c)

you keep your wheels straight

37.

You must park at least __ from a fire hydrant

a)
10 feet
b)
20 feet
c)
5 feet
d)
15 feet
38.

The speed limit in school, buissness, and residential areas is

a)

17 mph

b)

25 mph

c)

15 mph

d)

10mph

39.

You are required to dim your headlights when you are within __ feet of an approaching vehicle

a)

300

b)

500

c)

400

d)

600

40.

An important thing to remember in skid control is

a)

Do not panic

b)

Do not brake

c)

Look where you want the vehicle to go

d)

Steer in the direction you want to go

41.

The first thing you should do in the event in brake faliure is

a)

Pump the brake pedal rapidly

b)

lightly press your brakes

c)

Do panic

42.

If your tire losses pressure while driving, you should

a)

Stop by a mechanic

b)

pull over and call a mechanic

c)

keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands

d)

Realese the accelerator pedal slowly

43.

It is illegal to pass on the right in VA

a)

True

b)

False

44.

If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle

a)

True

b)

false

45.

Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The use of cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways

a)

True

b)

False

47.

What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle

a)

watch for signals

b)

leave a space cussion

c)

check tire tread depth with a penny

48.

Preventive maintenance

a)

Is outlined in the owners manual

b)

Is routine care you give to your vehicle

c)

Includes checking fluids

49.

The oild should be changed every

a)

2000-4000

b)

3000-5000

c)

2000-3000 miles

d)

4000-6000

50.

When seated properly, the driver should be at least __ inches from the steering wheel

a)

8 inches

b)

12 inches

c)

7 inches

d)

10 inches

51.

What is the correct hand position on the steering wheel

a)

3-9 o'clock

b)

4-8 o'clock

c)

2-10 o'clock

52.

When using the accelerator and brake pedal, the heel of your foot should remain on the floor

a)

True

b)

false

53.

The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame the back windshield

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Cruise Control

a)

allows a driver to travel at a set speed

b)

Works at speed above 25 MPH

c)

Is the same thing as the netural gear

d)

Should not be used on slippery surfaces

55.

When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left

a)

True

b)

false

56.

When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Gears below drive provide more engine power

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off

a)

True

b)

False

59.

The turn signla will always adjust after a turn

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever a vehicle is moving

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Weight transfer from side to side is known as

a)

Roll

b)

load shifting

c)

inertia

62.

Vehicle balance is maintained through

a)

precise steering

b)

smooth acceleration

c)

controlled braking

d)

good tire pressure

63.

steering input to the left will result in weight transfer to the

a)

Right

b)

Left

c)

Center

64.

Weight transfer forward or backwards is known as

a)

inertia

b)

Pitch

c)
balance adjustment
65.

In traditional mirror settings, there is blind spot

a)

on the top corners

b)

true

c)

Over the right and left shoulders

66.

When pulling into traffic, the following is important to remember

a)

Visibility

b)

time

c)
Assume other drivers will yield to you
d)

space

67.

When parking or turning beyond an inntersection, you should signal left or right

a)

based on where you planning to go

b)

when its legal

c)

After you have entered the intersection

68.

How many seconds should you leave between you and a vehicle in front of you in NORMAL SAFE conditions

a)

4-5 seconds

b)

2-3 seconds

c)

5-7 seconds

d)
10 seconds
69.

Shou should prepare for a turn approximately __ before you make it

a)

10 seconds

b)

8-12 seconds

c)

5-10 seconds

d)

12-15 seconds

70.

When making a turn , you should use your turn signal at least

a)
50 feet
b)
200 feet
c)
100 feet
d)

150 to 200 feet in advance in urban areas

71.

A 2-point turn is when you use

a)
parking brake and accelerator
b)
high and low beams
c)
forward and reverse gears
d)

a driveway to reverse your direction

72.

Estimating the distance between yourself and an object

a)

estimation

b)

depth preception

c)

distance judjment

73.

odometer defonition

a)

keeps track of tire pressure

b)

keeps track of miles so far

c)

keeps track of gas left in car

74.

What is a car automatic choke

a)
A device for adjusting the car's suspension
b)

a choke that automatically controls the flow of air to the carburetor

c)
A feature that controls the radio volume
d)
A type of seat belt in the car