When you approach a school bus with flashing red lights from either direction you
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may proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus
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When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren, you should
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pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle
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It takes a train going 50 mph approximately
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1 1/2 miles
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Each year over _____ persons are killed in highway crashes
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500
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The crossbuck is considered the same as a
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yield sign
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A train's speed
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will appear slower than it is
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Most railroad crossing crashes are the result of
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driver error
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In order to obtain a learner's permit in VA, you must be at least
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15 years and 6 months old
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The minimum age to receive a driver's license in VA is
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16 and 3 months old
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The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is
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21 or 18 if immediate family member
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An applicant for a learner's permit must score ____ on signs test
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100%
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The type of license which will allow a person to drive a large truck or van designed for 16 or more passengers is a
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CDL
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The vision requirement in VA for obtaining a driver's license is
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20/40 in one or both eyes
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A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18
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1
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The penalty for anyone less than 20 who is convicted of a demerit violation is
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a madatory driver improvement class
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A driver's license expires
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on the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5
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If you are less than 18, you will receive your permanent license from
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Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
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According to the _______ law, you must submit to a chemical test for alcohol and other drugs if requested when driving on VA's public roadways or lose your license
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implied consent
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Under the ________ law, persons less than 21 may lose the priviledge to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above
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zero tolerance
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Vehicle registered in VA must be inspected
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once a year
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The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibility law in VA is
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25,000/50,000/20,000
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Your decision to become an organ donor should be
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Recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family
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There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients.
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False
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There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution.
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True
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In VA, you can get a motorcycle license without a driver's license.
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True
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The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance converage in the event of a crash.
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False
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You are covered by your parents' insurance policy while driving with a learner's permit.
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True
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Red Light
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Stop-remained stopped
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Steady Amber Light
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Clear the intersection
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Steady Green Light
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Go if the way is clear
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Flashing Red Light
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Stop-go when the way is clear
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Flashing Amber Light
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Proceed with caution
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Green Arrow
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Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
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Red signs indicate
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stop, prohibitive
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General warning signs are
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yellow
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A triangular shaped sign indicates
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yield
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A vertical-rectangular sign is a
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regulatory sign
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A yellow line indicates
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two way traffic
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A solid line indicates
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no passing
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The basic color for construction signs is
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Orange
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The fine for speeding in a work zone may be up to
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$500
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You should signal at least ______ before you turn or change position
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4 seconds
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According to VA law, you must turn into
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the first open lane going in your direction
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The correct method of steering through a turn is
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push/pull/slide
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When parking downhill with a curb
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turn the wheels towards the curb
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You must park at least ___ from a fire hydrant
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15
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The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is
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25
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You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle
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500
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An important point to remember in skid control is
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Do not brake, look where you want the vehicle to gom steer in the direction you want to go
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The first thing you should do in the event of brake failure is to
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pump the brake pedal rapidly
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If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should
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Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands, release the accelerator pedal slowly
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Vehicles tend to slow down going uphill and pick up speed downhill because of
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gravity
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It is illegal to pass on the right in VA
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false
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If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle
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true
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Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades
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true
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The use or cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways
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false
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What isn't a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?
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check tire tread depth with a penny
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The head restraint should be adjusted
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depending on the driver's height
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Preventative maintenance
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Is routine care you give your vehicle, is outlined in the owner's manual, includes checking fluids
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Tires should be checked
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weekly
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The oil should be changed every
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3000-5000 miles
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When seated properly, the driver should be at least ____ inches from the steering wheel
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10
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Driving with the hands in the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position
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Reduces excessive steering, helps protect the driver from airbag injuries, improves vehicle stability
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The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly
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across the hips
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The side view mirrors should be adjusted so that while driving the driver can see
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the vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
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Locking the door ensures that they will not fly open during a crash
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true
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When seated properly, the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel
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true
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The steering wheel shoud be adjusted upward
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false
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When using the accelerator and brake pedal, the heel of the foot should remain on the floor
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true
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The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame to back windshield
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true
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Cruise control
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Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed, works at apeeds above 25 mph, should not be used on slippery surfaces
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Head restraints are designed to help reduce
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whiplash injuries
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The horn should not be used to
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show anger
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The panic button on a wireless remote door control
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causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash
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Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel
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true
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When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left
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false
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If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily
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true
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When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park
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false
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Gears below drive, provide more engine power
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true
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Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off
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false
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All vehicles have adjustable head restraints
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false
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The turn signal will always cancel after a turn
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false
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When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on
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true
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Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving