Backing (3.7)

Question 1

Virginia law requires motorists to use headlights during inclement weather such as rain, fog, snow or sleet when visibility is reduced to:

A. 250 feet.
B. 750 feet.
C. 500 feet.
D. 1000 feet.

Answer 1

C. 500 feet.

Question 2

To prevent snow and ice from flying off your car when it is moving and creating a hazard for other motorists, you should remove it from:

A. Your vehicle’s roof and hood.
B. The rear of the vehicle.
C. Windows, mirrors, and front and rear lights.
D. All of the above.

Answer 2

D. All of the above.

Question 3

To see as much as possible when backing up, you should turn your body and head to the right and look out through the rear window.

True/False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

You must NOT park your car:

A. Beside another parked vehicle (double parking).
B. on crosswalks or sidewalks.
C. in front of driveways.
D. All of the above.

Answer 4

D. All of the above.

Question 5

Headlights must be used from:

A. an hour after sunset to an hour before sunrise.
B. an hour before sunset to an hour after sunrise.
C. sunset to sunrise, and any time there is inclement weather requiring windshield wipers.
D. 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Answer 5

C. sunset to sunrise, and any time there is inclement weather requiring windshield wipers.

Question 6

At night, use high beam headlights on highways, unless another vehicle is within:

A. 200 feet.
B. 300 feet.
C. 400 feet.
D. 500 feet.

Answer 6

D. 500 feet.

Question 7

Driving in snow is similar to driving on dry pavement.

True/False

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Before you start driving, snow and ice should be removed from:

A. The roof of your vehicle.
B. The hood of your vehicle.
C. The rear of your vehicle.
D. All of the above.

Answer 8

D. All of the above.

Question 9

In heavy fog:

A. Use your high beam headlights.
B. Turn off the headlights.
C. Use your low beam headlights.
D. Use your flashers.

Answer 9

C. Use your low beam headlights.

Question 10

You must NOT park your car within:

A. 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
B. 20 feet of an intersection.
C. 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
D. All of the above.

Answer 10

D. All of the above.

Question 11

The single biggest contributor to crashes is:

A. Not being seen by other drivers.
B. Driving too fast.
C. Failing to identify a risk.
D. Driving too slow.

Answer 11

C. Failing to identify a risk.

Question 12

The most common mistake that drivers make when backing up is:

A. Not checking the mirrors.
B. Not being aware of their surroundings.
C. Accelerating too quickly.
D. Failing to look both ways behind them.

Answer 12

D. Failing to look both ways behind them.

Question 13

When parking on a two-way street, park:

A. On the right side of the road.
B. On the left side of the road.
C. With the wheels turned away from the curb.
D. You may park on either side of the road.

Answer 13

A. On the right side of the road.

Question 14

When parking your car uphill on a road with no curb, you should turn your front wheels:

A. Straight ahead.
B. to the right so the rear of the vehicle will roll away from traffic.
C. To the left so the vehicle will roll into traffic.
D. In any direction.

Answer 14

B. to the right so the rear of the vehicle will roll away from traffic.

Question 15

Mirrors give you a full view of everything behind you.

True/False

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Driving becomes hazardous when visibility is reduced or when the road surface is covered with rain, snow, or ice. Your first response should be:

A. Reduce your speed.
B. Report the hazardous conditions to your local news station.
C. Pull over and let the storm pass.
D. Speed up to reach your destination quickly.

Answer 16

A. Reduce your speed.

Question 17

If you are driving on an icy or slippery road and have to stop:

A. Apply your brakes gently.
B. Turn on your hazard lights (flashers).
C. Keep your foot off the brake and coast to a stop.
D. Apply your brakes firmly.

Answer 17

A. Apply your brakes gently.

Question 18

You must use your headlights whenever you use your windshield wipers as a result of bad weather.

True/False

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The road is more likely to be slippery when:

A. The center lines have just been painted.
B. Pavement is dry on a hot day.
C. Rain begins, during the first half-hour.
D. The road surface was recently paved.

Answer 19

C. Rain begins, during the first half-hour.

Question 20

When following another vehicle at night, use low beams if you are within — feet of the other vehicle:

A. 200.
B. 300.
C. 500.
D. 600.

Answer 20

A. 200.

Question 21

In heavy fog, always use:

A. Low beams.
B. High beams.
C. Parking lights.
D. Windshield wipers.

Answer 21

A. Low beams.