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In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least \________.
15 years and 6 months
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The minimum age to receive a driver's license in Virginia is \_________.
16 and 3 months
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The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is \______________.
18 (if immediate family member) +
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does not matter as long as they have a license

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An applicant for a learner's permit must score \___ on the signs test.
100%
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A new driver under the age of 18 is limited to \___ passenger(s) (non-family members) under the age of 21.
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The penalty for anyone less than 20 who is convicted of his/her first demerit violation is \___.
mandatory driving school
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A driver's license expires \___________________________.
on the licensee's birthday every 8 years
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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.
implied consent
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Under the \_______ law, persons less than 21 may lose the privilege to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above.
zero tolerance
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Red signs indicate \_____________.
stop, yield or prohibited
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General warning signs are \____________.
yellow
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A pentagon shaped sign indicates:
school crossing or school zone
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An octagon shaped sign indicates \____.
stop
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An horizontal rectangle shaped sign will give the motorist \________.
directions
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This sign indicates \_____________.
slippery when wet
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This sign indicates \_____________.
This sign indicates \_____________.
lane reduction
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This middle lane in this picture is reserved for _____________.

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This middle lane in this picture is reserved for _____________.

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vehicles from both directions turning left
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The basic color for construction signs is _____________.
orange
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When you see a construction sign, you should ___________.
Be alert and slow down
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A yellow line (broken or solid) in the center of a roadway indicates _______.
two way traffic
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A solid line indicates _____________.
No passing
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This road marking indicates _____________.
This road marking indicates _____________.
HOV lane
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What are you looking for when you check around the outside of your vehicle?
damage to your car, broken glass, small children and pets
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When parked at a curb approach the vehicle from the ____________ to monitor ____________ traffic.
front; oncoming
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When parked in a parking lot, approach the vehicle from the_____________, to observe people and objects around the vehicle
rear
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Adjust the drivers seat to allow at least ____ in between the drivers chest and the steering wheel.
10-12 inches
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What does the BGE method help to eliminate/reduce?
blind spots and glare
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When adjusting the rearview mirror you should ______________.
frame the rear window
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The left foot should be placed on the ______which is also used as a footrest, for balance and stability.
dead pedal
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You should use the _________________ method of steering when performing most driving maneuvers.
push/pull/slide
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The head restraint should be positioned just above the ____.
ears
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Air bags deploy at speeds up to ______________.
200 mph
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When driving an airbag equipped vehicle, ______________.
the steering wheel should be tilted toward the chest

your hands should be on the lower half of the steering wheel 

you should sit at least 10 inches from the steering wheel
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Most human injuries in motor vehicle crashes result from ____________.
a second impact of the occupants against the vehicle
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If your vehicle has air bags, you do not need to use safety belts
false
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Safety belts should be positioned across the _____, shoulder, and over the ___.
chest; hips
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Why is it important to position our head on the head restraint correctly?
to prevent whiplash
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All passengers under the age of _____ must have a seatbelt on in the vehicle, regardless of their seating position.
18
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The driver is legally responsible for all passengers under 18 to have their seatbelts on.
true
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It is recommended that all passengers under the age of _____ must sit in the back seat.
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This vehicle control symbol is used to determine ___________________.
This vehicle control symbol is used to determine ___________________.
low oil warning / improper oil pressure
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This vehicle control symbol indicates __________________.
This vehicle control symbol indicates __________________.
you have an emergency and need to turn on your hazard lights
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This vehicle control symbol helps you locate ________.
This vehicle control symbol helps you locate ________.
windshield wipers
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This symbol indicates that you have ______________________.
This symbol indicates that you have ______________________.
anti lock brakes
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For specific information about your vehicles warning alerts, you should examine the__________.
vehicles owners manual
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If your anti-lock braking system light comes on briefly when you start the car, _________________________.
it means your ABS system IS working
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What checks should you perform on your vehicle WEEKLY?
Emergency Kit, Tires, Windshield Wipers, outside lights
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What checks should you performs on your vehicle every 2 months?
brake fluid, coolant / antifreeze, seatbelts, oil
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You should change your (conventional) oil every 3,000 - 5,000 miles.
True
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Full synthetic oil can be changed every 6,000 - 10,000 miles.
True
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Safety belts are designed to allow the strongest bones to absorb the forces in a crash.  Your seatbelt should fit snugly across your ______, chest and _______.
hips, shoulder
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Where is the turn signal lever located?
on the left side of the steering column
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The hood release lever opens the _____.
hood
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This symbols warns you that your tire pressure is not correct in one or more tires (TPMS)
This symbols warns you that your tire pressure is not correct in one or more tires (TPMS)
True
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The backup camera is on at all times.
false
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This is the temperature warning light. 
This is the temperature warning light. 
true
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This light indicates that there is an issue with your _____,
This light indicates that there is an issue with your _____,
Battery
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If this light comes on and stays on when you start your car, have the air bags serviced immediately.
If this light comes on and stays on when you start your car, have the air bags serviced immediately.
True
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If this blue light is visible, it means that your high beams head lights ARE NOT WORKING.
If this blue light is visible, it means that your high beams head lights ARE NOT WORKING.
false
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To read signs, you need to have good ________ .
focal vision
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The vision used to judge depth perception is _______________.
paracentral vision
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Your field of vision is ______________________.
everything within 180 degrees in front of you
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A driver uses his/her _____ vision to detect the motion from the sides.
peripheral
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_______ vision is first affected by fatigue, drugs and speed.
peripheral
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Your visual lead time should be at least ___________ ahead.
20 seconds
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A footprint around the vehicle ________________________.
represents what you can’t see on the ground around the vehicle
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Drivers preparing to turn left can help communicate this intention by using_______.
lane position 2
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Lane position ____ provides maximum space within the lane on each side of the vehicle.
1
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You would use lane position _______ when an emergency vehicle is coming behind you with sirens flashing.
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Reference points are necessary_______________________.
to judge your vehicle’s position

because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen
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If the front bumper is 3-6 inches from the white parking line, the line of sight will extend from the driver _____.
near the side view mirror
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When the right side pavement line or curb appears to run through the middle of the vehicle’s hood (VA inspection sticker), the vehicle is
3-6 inches from the curb
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If the rear bumper is 3-6 inches from the white parking line, the line of sight will extend from the driver _____.
near the back passenger window
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When the left side pavement line or curb appears to run through the ____________ the vehicle is 3-6 inches from the curb.
the left hood line
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The anti-lock brake system engages every time the driver applies the brakes.
false
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When ABS activates, you should pump the brakes to keep it working.
false
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If you feel the brake pedal pulsating when ABS is working, you should immediately take your vehicle to a service center.
False
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ABS allows you to steer while applying maximum braking pressure.
True
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When greater pressure is applied to the accelerator to increase speed to pass someone or merge it is called _________ acceleration
thrust
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When braking, the proper technique is ____________________.
heel on the floor, and press down on the brake with your right foot
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ABS can’t change the laws of physics, so you need to___________________.
maintain a safe following distance
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Your hands should be in the clock positions of   ____ and _____ on the steering wheel.
8,4
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Turning for most driving should involve which steering method?
push-pull-slide
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Three words to remember for ABS braking are....
stomp, stay and steer
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Turning for most driving should involve which steering method?
push-pull-slide
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Which force of nature will pull your vehicle down a hill faster than you sometimes anticipate?
gravity
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Which force of nature causes you to turn your steering wheel to counter act it, during a curve in the road?
centrifugal force
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Which of these is the term for a car that loses traction in the back, and causes the rear end of the car to swing from side to side?
Yaw
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Which of these is the term for a car that tumbles from side to side, in a tipping motion?
Roll
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The space management system we will use is the _____________.
SEEiT system
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To search effectively, drivers need to know _________.
what to look for, where to look, how to evaluate what they see
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Deciding to slow down in case a small child is following that ball is an example of _______.
Evaluating
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Seeing the ball in the road is an example of _______________.
Searching
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Pushing down on the brake and checking to see if a child is coming would be an example of _______.
Executing
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The number one cause of accidents in Virginia is ______________.
Speeding
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A following interval of _____ seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas on dry surfaces at speeds up to 35 mph.
2
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A following interval of 4 seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas on dry surfaces at speeds up to ____ mph.
70
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A red light is an example of a(n)_______ area.
closed
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Drivers must manage all _____ zones around the vehicle.
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