1 . This sign tells you that:

No turns are allowed on this road.
The road narrows ahead.
There are a series of curves ahead.
The road may be slippery when wet.

2 . This road sign means:

Keep right.
Keep left.
Pass with caution.
No passing.

3 . This road sign means:

Cars in right lane must slow down.
No left turn.
Merge.
Pass only in the right lane.

4 . What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?

Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other.
Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder.
Hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it.
Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

5 . This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.
The road ahead curves left, then right.
The road ahead curves right, then left.
Steep grade ahead.

6 . This sign is used to prevent:

Entrance to full parking lots.
Entrance to road construction areas.
Entrance to dead-end streets.
Entrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps.

7 . This road sign means:

Roundabout ahead.
No passing zone.
Left turn yield on green.
Traffic signal ahead.

8 . This road sign means:

No left turn.
No U-turns.
No exit.
No right turn.

9 . This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.
Steep grade ahead.
Winding road.
Merging traffic.

10 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Two-way left turn.
Two-way traffic.
Minimum speed limit.

11 . A driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car.

True
False

12 . Every time you get behind the wheel, you:

Must ensure you are a safe driver.
Accept responsibility for your actions.
Must obey Virginia's traffic laws.
All of these.

13 . Alcohol causes:

Loss of concentration.
Poor coordination.
Slower judgment.
All of the above.

14 . While backing, you should:

Rely only on your mirrors.
Flash your lights.
Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.
Turn your head and look through the rear window.

15 . When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

True
False

16 . Your body gets rid of approximately:

Three alcoholic drinks an hour.
One alcoholic drink an hour.
Two alcoholic drinks an hour.
None of the above.

17 . Taking drugs along with alcohol:

Increases the risk of causing a crash.
Is no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.
Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.
Has no effect on your general driving ability.

18 . When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.
Get off the highways as quickly as possible.
Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.
Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.
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19 . Worn or bald tires:

Can make turning more difficult.
Are likely to hydroplane.
Can increase your stopping distance.
All of the above.

20 . How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

Do not speed when the roads are wet.
Use tires with proper air pressure.
Replace tires with bad tread.
All of the above.

21 . The speed limit in school zones is:

15 mph.
25 mph.
30 mph.
35 mph.

22 . Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.
At intersections.
At railroad crossings.
All of the above.

23 . When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Maintain their speed and proceed.
Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.
Yield to all other drivers.
Be prepared to yield.

24 . Passing is prohibited:

Whenever a solid line marks the left side of your lane.
When a school bus is stopped to load or unload children on a public road (unless a physical barrier separates traffic).
Off the pavement or should of the road.
All of the above.

25 . An inattentive driver is a driver who:

Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.
Maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving.
Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle.
All of the above.

26 . Children under age ____ must be secured in an approved child safety seat.

Five
Six
Seven
Eight

27 . Drivers may park in the handicap parking access aisles located directly beside handicap parking stalls.

True
False

28 . While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
Slam on your brakes and stop.
Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

29 . Vertical driver licenses are issued to persons:

Over age 21.
Under age 21.

30 . You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:

Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.
Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.
Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.
Slam on your brakes.

31 . If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.
Go through as soon as the train passes.
Go through when one of the tracks is free.

32 . Roads freeze quickly when they are:

Flat.
Curvy.
In the sun.
Shaded.

33 . A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards.
Alerts drivers to school zones.
Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.
Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

34 . It is legal to transport children under age 16 in the bed of a pick-up truck if it is equipped with a camper shell.

True
False

35 . The size of a motorcycle can cause you to misjudge the motorcycle's speed and distance. When pulling out into traffic:

Never drive in a motorcyclist's lane.
Check twice for motorcycles.
Use extra caution before pulling out in front of a motorcycle.
All of these.