Drivers EdGeneral Knowledge Test

How much do you already know…

1. An applicant for a learner’s permit must score _____ on the signs test.

a. 75% b. 50%

c. 80%d. 100%

2. In order to obtain a learner’s permit in Virginia, you must be at least:

a. 16 and 3 monthsb. 15 years oldc. 16 years oldd. 15 and 6 months

3. A driver who has had their license for less than one year and is under the age of 18 is limited to _____ non-family members in the vehicle while driving.

a. 2 b. 3c. 1 d. none

4. When you have your learner’s permit you need a non-family member adult age _____ or older accompanying you.

a. 12b. 18c. 21d. Does not matter as long as they have a

license

5. The zero tolerance law states that a person under 21 may not drink and drive with a BAC of ___________or higher.

a. .002 b. .20b. 2.0 d. .02

6. ____ is the name for the 180-day temporary license issued by the Behind-the-Wheel instructor.

a. DMVb. CDLc. BWHd. PDL

7. Number of hours of guided practice needed by persons less than 19 years old.

a. 10b. 40c. 45 d. 60

8. Length of time persons less than age 19 must wait to re-test for a learner’s if they fail.

a) 10 daysb) 5 daysc) 15 daysd) 20 days

9. Length of time a person less than 19 years old must hold their learner’s before

obtaining a license.

a) 6 monthsb) 9 monthsc) 12 monthsd) 3 months

10. A driver’s license expires:

a) one year after the date of issueb) on the last day of the birth monthc) on the licensee’s birthday in ages

divisible by 5d) none of the above

11. You may not drive between the hours of________ and _________ until you

reach the age of 18.

a) 1am-4amb) midnight -4 amc) 10pm-6amd) there are not hour restrictions for drivers’ under

18

12. Which of the following tools may you use while driving a vehicle if you are under the age of 18

a) cell phoneb) blue toothc) text messagingd) you may not use any of those

True or False

13. Once you have your PDL-180 you must carry your PDL and permit together until your official license is issued.

14. Wearing a safety belt can reduce your chances of being severely injured in the event of an accident.

15. A vehicle turning left must yield to oncoming traffic unless a lighted green arrow is present.

16. You do not have to yield the right of way to buses or emergency vehicles on call.

17. When entering a traffic circle it is important to remember switching lanes within the circle is not permitted.

18. Trains always have the right-of-way.

19. Driving is a responsibility not a right.  

20. You will be issued your official license by the DMV office in downtown Leesburg.