teorico 11-12 Flashcards

1
Q

A driver who has been convicted of three traffic offenses that caused accidents over the course of three years:
Must complete a DHSMV-approved driver improvement course.

Must hand in their license.

Will not be permitted to drive on freeways.

May not leave the state.

A

Must complete a DHSMV-approved driver improvement course.

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At dusk or on overcast days, you should:
Drive using your four-way flashers.

Drive using your parking lights.

Not turn on any vehicle lights.

Turn on your headlights.

A

Turn on your headlights.

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2
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You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:
Should be on their high beam setting.

Should be on their low beam setting.

Should be off. Use your parking lights.

May be on either their high or low beam setting.

A

Should be on their low beam setting.

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3
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The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.

Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.

Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.

Ignore them.

A

Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.

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4
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The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:
Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.

Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.

Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.

Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

A

Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

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5
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When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:
Pump the brakes.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Press and hold the gas pedal.

Lightly tap the brakes.

A

Press and hold the brake pedal.

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On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:
Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.

Same side of the road on which traffic is moving.

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.

A

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

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7
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When exiting the interstate, drivers should begin to decelerate:
As they turn on their blinker to enter the deceleration lane.

When they realize they are nearing their exit.

After turning into the deceleration lane.

When nearing the end of the deceleration lane.

A

After turning into the deceleration lane.

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8
Q

If you come to a roadway covered in water, you should:
Drive until you think the water is too deep.

Drive through, as it is unlikely the standing water will become too deep.

Turn around and find another way to go.

Walk out into the water to determine its depth.

A

Turn around and find another way to go.

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9
Q

Low beam headlights are effective for vehicles driving at speeds of up to:
10 mph.

25 mph.

50 mph.

70 mph.

A

25 mph.

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10
Q

Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 mph will result in a fine of ____ for a first offense.
$100

$400

$1,000

$2,500

A

$1,000

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11
Q

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:
Maintain your normal driving speed.

Stop and look for nearby police cars.

Yield to pedestrians.

Increase your normal driving speed.

A

Yield to pedestrians.

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12
Q

This road sign means:
virginia-speed limit 55
You must travel at the speed indicated.

The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph.

You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed.

None of the above.

A

The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph.

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13
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You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:
Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.

Not move your vehicle under any circumstances.

Wait until the police arrive before moving your vehicle.

None of the above.

A

Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.

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14
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If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:
The right lane.

The lane closest to your previous lane.

Either lane.

Neither lane

A

The lane closest to your previous lane.

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