Learners Permit Study Guide

Learners Permit Study Guide

Mike Steele Sharon Cahill Instructors

Updated June 20, 2007

1. The highway ahead becomes a single roadway with traffic going in both directions.Keep right

1. The right lane ends soon. Drivers in the right lane must merge left when spaceopens up. Drivers in the left lane should allow other vehicles to merge smoothly.

1. Right turns prohibited.

1. The road ahead curves right, then left.

1. The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

1. Deer regularly cross the highway in this area. Slow down and be ready to stop.

1. The road ahead winds with a series of turnsor curves.

1. The highway ahead is split into two separate roadways by a median or divider and each roadway is one-way. Keep right.

1. Be prepared for a sharp turn to the right inthe road ahead.

1. A four-way intersection is ahead. Watch forcross-traffic. Be ready to yield the right-ofway.

1. You may not turn during the red light. Waitfor the signal to turn green.

1. This sign is used in combination with a traffic signal. It emphasizes that traffic turning left on the circular green light doesnot have the right-of-way and must yield tooncoming traffic.

1. Left turnsprohibited.

1. A road joins from the right. Be alert for vehicles entering the roadway you are traveling on.

1. The overpass ahead has a low clearance. Do not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height indicated on the sign.

1. The road ahead curves right and a side road joins from the left within the curve. Bealert for vehicles entering the roadway you are traveling.

1. This sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone. You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane.

1. A traffic island, median or obstruction is ahead. Keep to the side indicated by thearrow.

1. A steep grade is ahead. Check your brakes.

1. Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.

1. You must bear either right or left ahead.

1. These signs are used often in combination and identify a one-way street, expressway ramp or the wrong direction or wrong side of a divided highway. Do not drive past this sign

1. When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.

1. The roadway you are traveling on endsahead. Signal before turning right or left.

1. This indicates the maximum legal speed that you may travel on the road where this sign is posted assuming weather conditions are favorable.

1. These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead

1. U-turns prohibited.

1. Slow down to a speed reasonable for the conditions and yield the right-of-way. Stop if necessary.

1. these signs indicate thatyou are approaching a railroad crossing. Slow down, look and listen for trains.

1. The octagon (eight-sided) shape always means stop. You must come to a complete stop at the sign, stop line, pedestriancrosswalk or curb.

1. Vehicles which travel at 25 MPH or less. such as farm equipment and horse-drawnvehicles.must display these emblems when using a public highway.

1. Watch for people crossingyour path. Be prepared toslow down and stop

1. School Zoneand School CrossingThe pentagon (five-sided)shape marks school zones

1. The road ahead turns sharply right, thenleft.

1. Indicates the maximum safe speed for an entrance or exit on the expressway.

1. Parking spaces marked with these signs are reserved for individuals with disabledparking privileges.

1. Indicates lanes reserved for buses and vehicles with the minimum number of occupants specified on the sign.

1. Traffic signals are ahead. Slow down and beready to stop.

1. Two lanes of traffic are about to become one. Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

General Knowledge

1. A flashing red light has the same meaning as a:

1. Yield sign
2. Wrong way sign
3. Detour sign
4. Stop sign

2. When two vehicles are stopped at a 4 way stop which car may proceed?

1. The driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left.
2. The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
3. Neither driver has the right of way
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

3. On a two-lane road a solid yellow line in the middle means?

1. Passing zone
2. No passing in either direction
3. Neither

4. On a two-lane road a dotted yellow line in the middle means?

1. When safe passing on the left is permitted
2. No passing zone
3. Neither

5. If you hit an unattended vehicle in a parking lot?

A. Run

B. Call the police

C. Make a reasonable to locate the owner. If not, leave a note with all your contact information.

6. The best way to deal with your blind spot is to?

A. Speed up

B. Look over your shoulder

C. Slow down

D. Call your Local eye doctor

7. Passing is prohibited:

1. Within 100 feet of an railroad crossing
2. On the shoulder of the road
3. When a solid yellow line is on your side
4. All of the above

8. The most common cause of traffic crashes among teenagers is ______related.

9. How many more time likely are you to be involved in an automobile accident if you have been drinking?

1. 3 times
2. 5 times
3. 9 times
4. 7 times

10. Ones alcohol concentration is related to?

A. Height

B. Hair Color

C Body Weight

D Eye Color

11. What s the Blood Alcohol Content Level for driving under the influence?

1. 1.2
2. 2.3
3. .08
4. .10

12. Only ______can decrease intoxication.

1. Coffee
2. Soda
3. Time

D Hot dogs

13. Which have similar amounts of alcohol?

1. 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, 1 shot of liquor.
2. 6 ounces, 12 ounces of wine, 3 shots of liquor.
3. 12 ounces of beer, 16 ounces of wine, 2 shots of liquor.
4. 16 ounces of beer, 6 ounces of wine, 1 shot of liquor.

14. Drinking drivers account for over what percent f all fatal vehicle crashes

A. 1/2

B. 1/3

C. 3/4

15. In the state of Virginia drivers must carry at minimum ______insurance?

1. Flood
2. Liability
3. Comprehensive
4. Bullet proof

16. If Insurance is not an option you must pay ______uninsured motor vehicle fee.

1. $100
2. $200
3. $300

D $500

17. Over ______of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve motor vehicles.

1. 1/3
2. ¼
3. ½

D 2/3

18. What is the most common cause of traffic crashes between motorcycles and vehicles

A. The driver claims they did not see the motorcycle

B. The weather conditions were poor

C. The driver hated motorcycles

D. Motorcycle was driving franticly

19. A slight change or debris on the road can be a major obstacle fore a motorcycle True False

20. A motorcycle is entitled to the full length of the lane they are in regardless of the motorcycles size. True False

21. Do you have to stop for a school bus that is stopped loading and unloading if you are traveling in the opposite direction and a median or barrier is between you and the bus? Yes NO

22. When seeing someone in a parking lot who is using a white cane or a seeing eye dog you should.

A. Yield the right of way meaning stop till he/she has passed.

B. Slow down to 5 miles per hour.

C. Speed up and pass them before they are in front of your.

D All of the above.

23. If you stop at a red light and there is a police officer standing in the road motioning for you to proceed what should you do?

A Remain stopped

B Proceed

24. When driving in fog you should use your ______beam lights.

1. Low

B High

25. What is the proper hand signal for a left hand turn?

1. Right arm out the window fully extended
2. Left arm out the window fully extended
3. Right arm out the window all the way down

D Left arm out the window all the way down

26. If the speed limit is LESS then 35 MPH then you should signal ______feet before reaching the turning point?

1. 25
2. 50
3. 100
4. 150

27. If the speed limit is MORE then 35 MPH then you should signal ______feet before reaching the turning point?

1. 25
2. 50
3. 100
4. 150

28. If you are traveling down the road with your high beams on you must switch to low beam if a car is approaching within ______feet

1. 100
2. 200
3. 300
4. 500

29. If you are traveling down the road with your high beams on you must switch to low beam if you’re following someone within ______feet.

1. 100
2. 200
3. 300
4. 500

30. On a two lane road you can pass on the right if?

A. The call in front of you is driving intoxicated

B. The car in front of you is driving to slow

C. The car in front of you has no tags

D. The car in front has signaled and is about to make a left hand turn.

31. Where should you park on a two lane road?

1. On the right side of the street
2. On the left side of the street

32. The proper way to make a U turn is to give a left turn signal, stop, check for oncoming traffic, and proceed into the outside lane in the opposite direction. True False

33.. Bicyclists have their own set of rules to go by and do not have to obey the same rules at motor vehicles. True / False

34. Disabled parking privileges DO NOT entitle the holder to:

1. Park at a meter without paying fees for an unlimited amount of time
2. Stop, stand, or park where parking is prohibited or reserved for other vehicles.
3. Allow a non-disabled person to use this privilege.
4. All the above.

35. If you must apply your brakes while on slippery surfaces

A. Apply your brakes hard

B. Apply your brakes gently

36. U Turns are?

A. Prohibited

B. Only allowed at intersections in cities and business districts

37. If you move you must notify the DMV ____ days prior to the move.

38. Never follow an emergency vehicle closer then ______feet

A. 100

B. 300

C. 400

D 500

More you should know before testing

Virginia’s Implied Consent Law mean you must submit to a chemical test upon request.

When passing it is safe to return to the right hand lane once you can see the front of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror.

You cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

You cannot park 20 feet of an intersection.

You cannot park 500 of where fire trucks or equipment are stopped answering an alarm.

You cannot park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

HEADLIGHTS SHOULD BE USED FROM SUNSET TO SUNRISE AND IN INCLEMENT WEATHER.

What is the speed limit?

Signs Answers

General Knowledge Answers

1. D

1. B

1. B

1. A

1. C

1. B

1. D

1. ALCOHOL

1. D

1. C

1. C

1. C

1. A

1. B

1. B

1. D

1. C

1. A

1. TRUE

1. TRUE

1. NO

1. A

1. B

1. A

1. B

1. B

1. C

1. D

1. B

1. D

1. A

1. TRUE

1. FALSE

1. D

1. B

1. B

1. 30

1. 500