WorksheetsDriver Ed General Knowledge
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which of these statements is true about obtaining a Virginia driver's license for a person under the age of 18?
A person must have attended classroom driver education, held a learner's permit for at least 9 months, and be a resident of Virginia.
Must be at least fifteen years and six months old
Parental consent is not required for a minor to apply for a Virginia driver's license if the have successfully completed all exams.
Which of these statements is true in order to receive a learner’s permit in Virginia? (Regarding the signs portion of the exam)
You must answer 5 out of 10 questions correctly.
You must answer 7 out of 10 questions correctly on the signs test
You must answer 10 out of 10 questions correctly.
In this picture, a police officer has pulled over a driver to the shoulder of the road. What law is being followed by the red truck?
Yield to an approaching emergency vehicle law.
Move Over or Slow Down Law
Travel in the designated HOV lane law.
Which statement is true about cell phone use for Virginia drivers younger than 18 years of age?
Cell phones may not be used unless used with the speaker phone feature or a hands-free device.
Cell phones may not be used unless there is a driver emergency or if the vehicle is legally parked or stopped.
Cell phones may not be used to talk but may be used to send or read text messages.
What does a green arrow traffic signal tell the driver to do?
Caution, the light is about to change
Protected turn, go in direction of arrow
Proceed with caution
What does this sign mean?
Divided highway begins
Lane reduction
Keep right
The double solid yellow lines in the picture indicates -
the roadway is on a hill
no passing in either direction
no turns except at intersections
passing is permitted when the way is clear
Red signs indicate -
caution
construction
prohibitive or stop
recreation or cultural interests
A yellow line (broken or solid) in the center of a roadway indicates -
no passing
two way traffic
one way traffic
pass with caution
In the picture above, both vehicles have a solid green light. Which vehicle needs to yield?
The red car must yield.
The green car must yield.
Both cars must yield.
What type of lane is represented in the image?
Shared right turn
Passing
Shared left turn
What does a flashing red light at an intersection tell the driver to do?
Stop and remain stopped
Stop, then proceed when safe
Proceed with caution
In the picture, the flashing yellow arrow indicates you should -
Slow down and get ready to stop because the light is going to turn red.
Proceed with your left turn when the oncoming traffic is clear.
Turn quickly
If two or more vehicles approach an intersection with a four-way stop at approximately the same time, which statement best describes the right-of-way concept that should be used?
The driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
The driver of the vehicle on the right shall yield to the vehicle on the left.
What action should a driver take when approaching an intersection with a traffic light that is not working?
Treat the intersection like a four-way stop; come to a complete stop and then use the right-of-way rules.
Stop and wait for the power to return or a police officer to direct traffic before proceeding through the intersection.
Treat the intersection as if the light was green; look left and right and continue through the intersection.
Jack wants to check his car's operating space before driving. He should -
secure all valuables and electronics in either the trunk or the glove box
walk around the perimeter of his vehicle to check for obstructions
check the coolant level and tire pressure
Hand position on the wheel should be at 8 and 4. True or False?
False
True
Under Virginia law, who is required to wear a seatbelt, no matter where they sit in the vehicle?
Only front seat passengers
Passengers under 18
All passengers
This picture is an example of which warning light?
Oil warning light
Battery warning light
Tire pressure warning light
This picture is an example of which warning light?
Oil warning light
Brake warning light
Battery warning light
Which direction would you turn your front tires when parking uphill with a curb on the passenger side?
Turn your front wheels to the left.
Turn your front wheels to the right.
Turn your wheels so they are straight.
One hand steering is recommended -
when parking
when backing
when making u-turns
What is the minimum safe distance between your chest and the steering wheel in the event the airbag deploys in a front-end collision?
6 inches
8 inches
10 inches
Maria is driving her mother's SUV when she takes a curve going too fast. What type of collision is most likely in this situation?
Head- On
Rollover
Skid
The silver car is trying to get onto the expressway. The blue car is exiting the expressway. Who has the right of way?
The silver car
The blue car
Whoever drives the fastest
You must select three (3) correct answers. Select three things you should do when driving in fog.
Leave enough space between you and the car in front.
Headlights should be on high beams.
Headlights should be on low beams.
Increase speed.
Reduce speed.
In the SEEit system, execute means to -
decide what to do
determine options
carry out your plan
Looking for potential hazards best explains which step of a space-management system?
Searching
Evaluating
Executing
Andy is driving on a busy interstate and wants to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of him. The best way to do this would be to -
decrease speed until he is at least three to five car-lengths behind the vehicle in front of him
keep changing lanes so that he constantly maintains an open zone to his front
use a landmark and count to make sure there are at least four seconds between their vehicles
While Javier is entering the expressway, another vehicle is attempting to exit the expressway at that same point. Who has the right-of-way?
Javier has the right-of-way to enter the expressway, so the vehicle already on the expressway should slow down and allow Javier to merge.
Javier has the right-of-way to enter the expressway, so the vehicle already on the expressway should come to a complete stop and allow Javier to merge.
The vehicle already on the expressway has the right-of-way, so Javier should slow down and allow the vehicle to pass before trying to enter.
Bridges and overpasses can be even more hazardous during cold weather because -
these surfaces freeze before other road surfaces
visibility is greatly reduced on these surfaces
snow and ice removal equipment cannot treat these surfaces
When driving through a construction zone it is critical for a driver to - You MUST select 3 correct answers.
reduce speed
proceed with caution
obey all signs and flag people
use a handheld cell phone in order to avoid distractions
When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren, you should -
slow down until the emergency vehicle passes
continue at the posted speed limit
pull over and stop to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
The Zero Tolerance Law targets drivers who are
over the age of 21
under the age of 21
What should you do if you experience a blowout while driving?
Activate the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Steer sharply off the road as soon as possible
Lift foot off of the accelerator and brake gently only if necessary
What type of insurance satisfies the financial responsibility law in Virginia?
Collision insurance
Comprehensive insurance
Liability insurance
What type of insurance satisfies the financial responsibility law in Virginia?
Medical pay insurance
Collision insurance
Comprehensive insurance
Liability insurance
John rear ends another vehicle stopped at a stop sign. Which statement best describes John's financial responsibility for fixing the other vehicle in this situation?
Teddy's collision insurance will pay for the damages to the other vehicle.
Teddy will have to pay his deductible to cover the cost of repairs to the other vehicle.
Teddy's liability insurance will pay for the damages to the other vehicle.
Teddy's comprehensive insurance will pay for the damages to the other vehicle.
Which type of insurance covers a vehicle that catches on fire?
Collision insurance
Comprehensive insurance
Liability insurance
Medical insurance
Directions: Click the box to select each correct answer. You must select all four correct answers. If a driver is stopped by a police officer, they should do the following -
lower the window
unfasten their safety belt
show driver's license and registration when asked
move to the right shoulder of the roadway and stop
keep hands in plain view
When looking at this image, the vehicle is demonstrating that it is in which lane position?
Lane position 1
Lane position 2
Lane position 3
The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly across the -
stomach
hips
upper abdomen
You may NOT park more than (a) inches from the curb.
Which statement is true about the effects of alcohol and marijuana on a person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle?
Alcohol and marijuana have similar effects on a person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Alcohol has a more severe effect than marijuana on a person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Marijuana has a more severe effect than alcohol on a person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Becky is cut off by another driver while on an expressway. The best way to manage any anger which may come from her or the other driver is to -
not respond or engage the other driver
close the gap between her and the vehicle in front of her
use her horn or flash her headlights to alert the other driver
immediately call the state police to report the driver's license plate number
When backing up in a straight line, the driver should do what? You must pick all 3 correct answers.
Use only side mirrors to see behind the vehicle
Grasp the steering wheel at 12:00 with the left hand
Use the brake and accelerator effectively for speed control
Search all areas behind the vehicle prior to and while backing
Select the 5 requirements for obtaining a temporary driver's license. ( also called a TDL-180)
Complete and pass the classroom portion of driver education
Attend the 90 minute Partners for Safe Teen Driving presentation with a parent/guardian
Be at least 16 and 3 months old
Log 45 hours of driving; 15 hours after sunset with a parent/guardian
Hold your permit for a minimum of 9 months
