Virginia Learners Permit – Study Guide/Test – Flashcards
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Are U-Turns legal?
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Yes, unless a no u-turn sign is posted.
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Whenever you drive, what should you carry at all times?
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A driving permit or license
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What does a flashing red light Indicate?
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-Come to a complete stop -Yield to oncoming traffic
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If a driver is driving with a learners permit, how young may the licensed driver be in the passenger seat if that passenger is not legal?
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21
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What rule should you use to determine if you are far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you?
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The 2, 3, and 4 second rules!
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What is a low ground rail road crossing?
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Steep grade adjoining railroad.
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All children under the age of eight must be properly secured in what?
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A booster seat or child safety seat.
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What does the shape of a traffic sign communicate?
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Important information about the signs message.
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What does a yellow and black sign with a truck going down hill indicate?
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A steep grade is ahead. Check your vehicle.
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When does a pedestrian with a white cane have the right of way?
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At all times.
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What is the speed limit through school zones?
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25 mph.
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What is a "Y" intersection?
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Where you must bear either right or left ahead.
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Who is required to wear seat belts?
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Under VA law, the driver and all front seat passengers must wear seat belts.
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If you cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands free device, what should you do as a responsible driver?
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Let the call go to voicemail.
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What are flashing arrow panels?
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Informs drivers that part of the road is closed ahead for road work.
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What does a green arrow indicate?
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Drive in a lane marked with a green arrow signal.
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What drug can reduce your ability to drive safely?
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Any drug!!
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What determines the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?
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Perception time Reaction distance Braking distance
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What are blue markings on a roadway?
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Parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
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If you currently hold an out-of-state driver's license and have proof of driver's education, what type of license will the state of Virginia issue you?
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6 month temporary license
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What do air bags do for a driver?
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They keep the occupants head, neck and chest from hitting the dashboard.
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What is a roundabout?
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Intersection controlled by a circular island in the center.
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What does it mean if your license becomes suspended?
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Your privilege to drive is temporarily withdrawn.
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What can double you chances of surviving a crash?
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Wearing safety belts.
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What does space cushion around you vehicle do?
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Gives you distance to react in emergencies and avoid a crash.
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What is Virginia's curfew for driver's under the age of 18?
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Midnight to 4 am.
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What should you do when driving in foggy conditions?
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Use low beam headlights.
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What must you do when passing another vehicle?
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Check traffic ahead of you Do not exceed the speed limit when passing band complete pass before reaching a no passing zone
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What must you do when approaching a school bus with flashing signals?
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You must stop and remain stopped until all the children are clear
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What does a driver's license allow you to do?
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To operate any vehicle or small truck less than 26,001 pounds
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What does it mean to yield?
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Slow down and stop if necessary.
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What does a flashing yellow light indicate?
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Proceed with caution Slow down.
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What are lane use signals?
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Indicates lanes where you can not drive during different hours of the day.
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What do yellow center lines indicate on a roadway?
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Two-way traffic, flowing in opposite directions.
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How many feet before turning should you signal when the speed limit is 35?
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100 feet.
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What must you do when parking on a hill with a curb?
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Turn the front wheels of your vehicle to prevent it from folding down the street.
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What do red markings on a roadway indicate?
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Roadway should not be entered.
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When approaching a railroad crossing, what must you do?
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Slow down Look and listen for trains
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What are blind spots?
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Areas around a vehicle that cannot be seen in mirrors.
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How many alcoholic drinks can affect your driving ability?
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1
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What does "low clearance" mean?
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The overpass has low overhead clearance
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What should you do if you encounter a dangers situation at a railroad crossing?
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Call the emergency number on the railroad emergency sign
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What is searching?
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Looking at the entire scene for anything that might come into your path.
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What is the speed limit on interstate highways?
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70 mph
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When passing a cyclist on the roadway l, how much minimum clearance should you have between your car and the cyclists?
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Three feet.
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Drivers under the age of 18 cannot do what when driving a car in Virginia?
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Talk on the cell phone with or without a hands free device.
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In VA, children from birth to age 12 months must ride
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facing the rear of the car.
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