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1 When a large truck wants to pass you, what should you do?
	Pull over
	Honk your horn until the truck stops trying to pass you
	Speed up
	Slow down to shorten the time required to pass
2 Turn signals or hand signals should be used when:
	Making turns
	Entering or exiting highways
	Changing lanes
	All of these answers are correct
3 The safest place to install a child safety seat is in:
	The driver's side back seat
	Any passenger seat - they are equally safe
	The front passenger seat
	The center back seat
4 In Virginia, passengers under age 16 must be...
	Properly buckled only if sitting in the front seat.
	Not buckled at all.
	Properly buckled no matter where they are seated in the vehicle.
	Properly buckled only if sitting in the back seat.
5 Changing from one lane to another is best done:
	Quickly and often
	When a car is in your blind spot
	Only after engaging your hazard lights
	Gradually and carefully
6 Use the _____ to determine if you are far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you.
	The four-second rule.
	The three-second rule.
	The two-second rule.
	None of these are correct.
7 You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:
	Traffic on the street also moves to the left.
	Your lane merges into the target lane via an overpass
	Traffic on the street moves to the right.
	A sign permits the turn.
8 You must use your headlights whenever you use your windshield wipers as a result of bad weather.
	True
	False
9 It is a very windy day. A dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should slow down and turn on your:
	Hazard lights
	Parking lights
	Air conditioner
	Headlights
10 If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
	Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.
	Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
	Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.
	Honk your horn until the other driver pulls over to let you pass.
11 When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first?
	The driver to the left of you
	The driver with the bigger vehicle
	The driver in front of you
	The driver on the right
12 When changing lanes what should you not do?
	Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.
	Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.
	Check your side and rear view mirrors.
	Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.
13 Your license may be suspended or revoked if you...
	Register an uninsured motor vehicle without paying the uninsured motor vehicle fee.
	Become delinquent in your child support payments by 90 days or $5,000.
	All of these answers are correct.
	Are convicted of failing to pay for gasoline purchases.
14 You drive defensively when you:
	Always put one car length between you and the car ahead.
	Slam on your brakes to prove a point to the tailgating driver behind you.
	Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
	Look only at the car in front of you while driving.
15 If you are involved in a crash, you must:
	Stop at the scene of the crash or as close to the scene as possible without blocking traffic.
	Report the crash to the police as quickly as possible.
	All of the above.
	Notify your insurance company immediately.
16 Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
	They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.
	Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors.
	Only senior citizens are affected by blind spots.
	Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
17 In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to have an accident if you:
	Drive a few miles per hour faster than other traffic
	Drive a few miles per hour slower than other traffic
	Stay within the 50-55 mph speed range
	Make sudden lane changes without using your signal
18 Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:
	May not be crossed for any reason
	May be crossed at any time
	Should be treated as a separate traffic lane
	May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway
19 To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about __________.
	5 to 10 seconds
	2 to 3 minutes
	10 to 15 seconds
	15 to 20 seconds
20 Children under age ___ must be secured in an approved child safety seat.
	Five
	Four
	Three
	Six
21 What is the 3-second rule?
	The length of time you must signal before making a turn.
	The length of time you must wait after signaling and before changing lanes.
	The length of time it takes your vehicle to pass a certain point and the minimum distance that you should put between your vehicle and the one in front of you.
	The length of time you must remain at a STOP before proceeding.
22 The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:
	Implied Consent (IC)
	Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
	Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
	Rate of Alcohol Consumption (RAC)
23 The following statements regarding the use of seatbelts are true, with the EXCEPTION of:
	They keep you from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident
	They prevent head injuries, helping you remain conscious and in control of the vehicle
	They are not necessary if your vehicle has an air bag
	They prevent a human collision by holding you in place
24 You must use your headlights whenever you use your windshield wipers as a result of bad weather.
	True
	False
25 The only way to "sober up" before you drive is to:
	Allow your body enough time to process the alcohol, typically hours
	Eat foods that contain starch
	Drink several cups of coffee
	Take a cold shower