Section 3.7

Question 1

You must NOT park your car:

Answer 1

You may not park beside another parked vehicle (double parking), within 50 feet of a railroad crossing, or in front of driveways.

Question 2

When parking on a two-way street, park:

Answer 2

On a two-way street, park on the right side of the road. On a one-way road, park on either side.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

500 feet

Question 4

true or false: Driving in snow is similar to driving on dry pavement.

Answer 4

false

Question 5

true or false: Mirrors give you a full view of everything behind you.

Answer 5

false

Question 6

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

Answer 6

true

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Remove snow and ice from your entire car before you start driving, including the windows, lights, roof, hood and rear of the vehicle.

Question 8

Use your high-beam headlights, unless another vehicle is within — feet coming toward you:

Answer 8

500 feet

Question 9

In heavy fog, always use:

Answer 9

low beams

Question 10

The road is more likely to be slippery when:

Answer 10

When rain begins, during the first half-hour, roads are more likely to be slippery due to oil on the road surface mixing with water

Question 11

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

Answer 11

200 feet

Question 12

true or false: 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.

Answer 12

true

Question 13

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

Answer 13

apply brakes gently

Question 14

You must NOT park your car within:

Answer 14

You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of an intersection, or within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

Question 15

Headlights must be used from:

Answer 15

You must use your headlights whenever you use your windshield wipers as a result of bad weather. You must also use headlights from sunset to sunrise.

Question 16

In heavy fog:

Answer 16

Use low beam headlights in heavy fog

Question 17

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

Answer 17

failing to look both ways behind them

Question 18

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

Answer 18

to reduce your speed

Question 19

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

Answer 19

When parking uphill on a road with no curb, turn the front wheels to the right so that, if the vehicle rolls, the rear of the vehicle will roll away from traffic.

Question 20

The single biggest contributor to crashes is:

Answer 20

failing to identify a risk