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Question 1 of 40Road signs

A sign shaped like a long sideways triangle (a pennant) warns of:

1. AA. A no-passing zone
2. BB. A yield sign ahead
3. CC. A road that narrows
4. DD. A sharp curve to the left

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Question 2 of 40Road signs

A blue sign with a white "H" tells you:

1. AA. A hotel is nearby
2. BB. A helicopter pad is nearby
3. CC. A hospital is nearby
4. DD. A highway begins here

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Question 3 of 40Road signs

At a Virginia rail crossing you see a hazard on the tracks. An emergency sign there lists a phone number. What should you do?

1. AA. Call 511 and report a traffic delay
2. BB. Call it and give the posted crossing number
3. CC. Wait by the gate to flag down the train
4. DD. Drive around the gate to clear the hazard

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Question 4 of 40Road signs

A sign says "SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT". What does it mean?

1. AA. Trucks must always use the left lane
2. BB. Slower drivers should use the right lane
3. CC. The right lane is only for cars leaving the road
4. DD. You must pass slower cars on the right

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Question 5 of 40Road signs

Why do stop and yield signs have shapes no other sign uses?

1. AA. So drivers can tell them apart even from behind
2. BB. Because those shapes are cheaper to make
3. CC. So both signs can fit on the same pole
4. DD. Because they are only used in big cities

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Question 6 of 40Road signs

What does this orange sign tell you?

1. AA. The road ahead is closed, so turn around
2. BB. There is road work ahead, so slow down
3. CC. A detour begins right here
4. DD. A flagger has stopped all traffic ahead

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Question 7 of 40Road signs

What does this sign mean?

1. AA. You may not pass other vehicles here
2. BB. You may pass only on the right side here
3. CC. Trucks may not use this road
4. DD. You may not stop on this stretch

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Question 8 of 40Road signs

What should you expect after this sign?

1. AA. Oncoming traffic with no median between you
2. BB. A median that will split the two directions
3. CC. A road that becomes one-way
4. DD. Two lanes going your way merging into one

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Question 9 of 40Road signs

This pennant-shaped sign is on the left side of the road. What does it mark?

1. AA. A sharp curve to the left ahead
2. BB. A lane that ends on the left
3. CC. The start of a no-passing zone
4. DD. A road that splits in two ahead

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Question 10 of 40Road signs · Signals and pavement markings

In Virginia, what does a solid white line between lanes going the same way tell you?

1. AA. Lane changes are discouraged here
2. BB. You may change lanes freely across it
3. CC. The lane on the left is only for buses
4. DD. Oncoming traffic is on the other side of it

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Question 11 of 40General knowledge · Safe driving and hazards

You need to make a phone call while driving. What is the safest choice?

1. AA. Pull over to a safe place first
2. BB. Call while stopped at a light
3. CC. Hold the phone low, out of sight
4. DD. Call only on short trips

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Question 12 of 40General knowledge · Speed and following distance

The Virginia manual sets following gaps by speed band. At 40 mph on a dry road, how many seconds behind the car ahead should you stay?

1. AA. 2 seconds
2. BB. 3 seconds
3. CC. 4 seconds
4. DD. 6 seconds

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Question 13 of 40General knowledge · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What kind of drug is alcohol?

1. AA. A stimulant that speeds you up
2. BB. A depressant that slows the brain
3. CC. A vitamin that the body needs
4. DD. A pain reliever with no side effects

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Question 14 of 40General knowledge · Speed and following distance

In Virginia, above what speed can you be charged with reckless driving no matter what the limit is?

1. AA. 75 mph
2. BB. 80 mph
3. CC. 85 mph
4. DD. 90 mph

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Question 15 of 40General knowledge · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

A Virginia driver refuses a breath test and is charged with a first DUI. How long is the automatic license suspension?

1. AA. 3 days
2. BB. 7 days
3. CC. 30 days
4. DD. 90 days

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Question 16 of 40General knowledge · Safe driving and hazards

Why should you keep your windshield clean?

1. AA. Dirt and glare make it harder to see
2. BB. It helps the car go a little faster
3. CC. It helps you save some fuel
4. DD. It only makes the car look nice

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Question 17 of 40General knowledge · Sharing the road

What are the "no zones" around a large truck?

1. AA. Lanes where trucks are not allowed to drive
2. BB. Areas where trucks may not park overnight
3. CC. Places where cars may not pass a truck
4. DD. Blind spots where the driver cannot see you

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Question 18 of 40General knowledge · Safe driving and hazards

In Virginia, when must you turn on your headlights during the day?

1. AA. When you use your wipers due to bad weather
2. BB. When you drive on any interstate
3. CC. When you pass a large truck
4. DD. When you enter a school zone

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Question 19 of 40General knowledge · Safe driving and hazards

Bright sun is shining in your eyes. What can help?

1. AA. Close one eye until it passes
2. BB. Speed up to get past the glare
3. CC. Use the sun visor and slow down
4. DD. Drive in the left lane

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Question 20 of 40General knowledge · Safe driving and hazards

Why should you never leave a child alone in a parked car?

1. AA. The radio may run down the battery
2. BB. The car can get too hot very quickly
3. CC. The car may be towed while you are away
4. DD. It is fine for a short time

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Question 21 of 40General knowledge · Sharing the road

How much of the lane does a motorcycle need?

1. AA. Half a lane, so two can ride side by side
2. BB. The full width of a lane
3. CC. Just the shoulder of the road
4. DD. One third of a lane

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Question 22 of 40General knowledge · Turning, passing and lanes

A long line of cars is behind you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

1. AA. Speed up past the limit to keep up
2. BB. Pull over where safe and let them pass
3. CC. Brake now and then to slow them down
4. DD. Keep going at your speed and ignore them

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Question 23 of 40General knowledge · Emergencies and equipment

You are in a crash and someone is hurt. What should you do?

1. AA. Drive away to find help
2. BB. Move the injured person right away
3. CC. Wait for someone else to call
4. DD. Stop, call 911, and help if you can

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Question 24 of 40General knowledge · Speed and following distance

What does a minimum speed limit on a highway help prevent?

1. AA. Fuel waste by drivers going too fast
2. BB. Noise for homes near the highway
3. CC. Crashes caused by big speed gaps
4. DD. Damage to the road surface

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Question 25 of 40General knowledge · Speed and following distance

On a highway, what is the safest speed in good conditions?

1. AA. As fast as the fastest car on the road
2. BB. Well below the limit at all times
3. CC. Whatever speed feels right to you
4. DD. Near the flow of traffic, within the limit

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Question 26 of 40General knowledge · Speed and following distance

Why does the risk of hydroplaning go up as you drive faster?

1. AA. Your brakes get too hot to work well
2. BB. Your engine starts to use more fuel
3. CC. Your headlights get dimmer at speed
4. DD. Your tires cannot push water away fast enough

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Question 27 of 40General knowledge · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What usually happens if you refuse a lawful breath or blood test?

1. AA. Nothing, it is your right
2. BB. Your license can be suspended
3. CC. You get a warning only
4. DD. You must take a driving class

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Question 28 of 40General knowledge · Turning, passing and lanes

What is the acceleration lane on a highway on-ramp for?

1. AA. To speed up to match highway traffic
2. BB. To stop and wait for a gap in traffic
3. CC. To pass slow cars on the highway
4. DD. To park if you have an emergency

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Question 29 of 40General knowledge · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

Which is a common penalty for a first conviction of driving under the influence?

1. AA. A free driving course
2. BB. License suspension
3. CC. A warning letter only
4. DD. Lower insurance rates

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Question 30 of 40General knowledge · Right of way

Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. The car on your right wants to turn left. Who goes first?

1. AA. The car on your right
2. BB. You do, since it is turning left
3. CC. Whoever signals first
4. DD. Neither until a third car comes

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Question 31 of 40General knowledge · Safe driving and hazards

The back of your car starts to skid. What should you do?

1. AA. Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go
2. BB. Brake hard and hold the wheel very still
3. CC. Speed up to pull out of it
4. DD. Steer the other way as hard as you can

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Question 32 of 40General knowledge · Speed and following distance

In a 65 mph zone in Virginia, you are convicted of driving 83 mph. What extra fine does the law add?

1. AA. $25
2. BB. $50
3. CC. $100
4. DD. $200

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Question 33 of 40General knowledge · Sharing the road

You want to pass a cyclist on a narrow road with oncoming cars. What should you do?

1. AA. Wait behind until you can pass safely
2. BB. Squeeze by between the bike and cars
3. CC. Honk to make the rider move over
4. DD. Pass on the right side instead

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Question 34 of 40General knowledge · Sharing the road

A Virginia lane is too narrow to give a cyclist 3 feet when you pass. What must you do?

1. AA. Change lanes to pass
2. BB. Pass with less room, but slowly
3. CC. Honk and pass at your speed
4. DD. Use the shoulder to get by

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Question 35 of 40General knowledge · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What kinds of tests are covered by implied consent laws?

1. AA. Only breath tests at the roadside
2. BB. Only eye and balance tests
3. CC. Only tests done at a hospital
4. DD. Breath, blood, or urine tests

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Question 36 of 40General knowledge · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

You drank a lot late last night. Could you still be impaired the next morning?

1. AA. Yes, alcohol can still be in your blood
2. BB. No, sleep removes all of the alcohol
3. CC. No, not if you eat a big breakfast
4. DD. Only if you still feel sick

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Question 37 of 40General knowledge · Speed and following distance

School zone lights are flashing and children are near. What should you do?

1. AA. Keep your normal speed through the zone
2. BB. Speed up so you clear the zone sooner
3. CC. Stop and wait for the lights to stop flashing
4. DD. Slow to the school limit and watch for children

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Question 38 of 40General knowledge · Speed and following distance

When is the best time to slow down for a curve?

1. AA. In the middle of the curve
2. BB. Before you enter the curve
3. CC. As you leave the curve
4. DD. Only if you start to skid

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Question 39 of 40General knowledge · Speed and following distance

In Virginia, driving how far over the speed limit can get you charged with reckless driving?

1. AA. 5 mph or more over
2. BB. 10 mph or more over
3. CC. 15 mph or more over
4. DD. 20 mph or more over

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Question 40 of 40General knowledge · Speed and following distance

Driving well over the limit on a short trip usually:

1. AA. Saves very little time and adds a lot of risk
2. BB. Saves a lot of time on most trips
3. CC. Uses less fuel than driving slower
4. DD. Makes you safer by spending less time on the road

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