diff --git a/spec/selenium/helpers/assignment_overrides.rb b/spec/selenium/helpers/assignment_overrides.rb
index 0ee333047eb..48982f9a7e2 100644
--- a/spec/selenium/helpers/assignment_overrides.rb
+++ b/spec/selenium/helpers/assignment_overrides.rb
@@ -150,17 +150,17 @@ module AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
     @new_section = new_section
   end
 
-  def prepare_multiple_due_dates_scenario
+  def prepare_vdd_scenario
     @course = course_model
-    @course.name = 'Test Course'
+    @course.name = 'VDD Course'
     @course.offer!
 
     # must have two sections: A and B
     @section_a = @course.course_sections.create!(name: 'Section A')
     @section_b = @course.course_sections.create!(name: 'Section B')
 
-    # must have a published quiz with multiple due dates
-    create_quiz_with_multiple_due_dates
+    # must have a published quiz with variable due dates
+    create_quiz_with_vdd
   end
 
   def enroll_section_a_student
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ module AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
   end
 
   def prepare_vdd_scenario_for_first_observer
-    prepare_multiple_due_dates_scenario
+    prepare_vdd_scenario
 
     enroll_section_a_student
     enroll_section_b_student
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ module AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
   end
 
   def prepare_vdd_scenario_for_second_observer
-    prepare_multiple_due_dates_scenario
+    prepare_vdd_scenario
 
     enroll_section_b_student
 
@@ -215,33 +215,51 @@ module AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
     )
   end
 
-  def prepare_multiple_due_dates_scenario_for_teacher
-    prepare_multiple_due_dates_scenario
+  def prepare_vdd_scenario_for_first_student
+    prepare_vdd_scenario
+    enroll_section_a_student
+  end
+
+  def prepare_vdd_scenario_for_second_student
+    prepare_vdd_scenario
+    enroll_section_b_student
+  end
+
+  def prepare_vdd_scenario_for_teacher
+    prepare_vdd_scenario
 
     @teacher1 = user_with_pseudonym(username: 'teacher1@example.com', active_all: 1)
     @course.enroll_teacher(@teacher1, section: @section_a)
     @course.enroll_teacher(@teacher1, section: @section_b)
   end
 
-  def prepare_multiple_due_dates_scenario_for_ta
-    prepare_multiple_due_dates_scenario
+  def prepare_vdd_scenario_for_ta
+    prepare_vdd_scenario
 
     @ta1 = user_with_pseudonym(username: 'ta1@example.com', active_all: 1)
     @course.enroll_ta(@ta1, section: @section_a)
     @course.enroll_ta(@ta1, section: @section_b)
   end
 
-  def create_quiz_with_multiple_due_dates
+  def create_quiz_with_vdd
+    assignment_quiz([], course: @course)
+    set_quiz_dates_for_section_a
+    set_quiz_dates_for_section_b
+  end
+
+  def set_quiz_dates_for_section_a
     now = Time.zone.now
     @due_at_a = now.advance(days: 2)
     @unlock_at_a = now
     @lock_at_a = now.advance(days: 3)
 
-    assignment_quiz([], course: @course)
     @quiz.update_attribute(:due_at, @due_at_a)
     @quiz.update_attribute(:unlock_at, @unlock_at_a)
     @quiz.update_attribute(:lock_at, @lock_at_a)
+  end
 
+  def set_quiz_dates_for_section_b
+    now = Time.zone.now
     @due_at_b = now.advance(days: 4)
     @unlock_at_b = now.advance(days: 1)
     @lock_at_b = now.advance(days: 4)
@@ -253,23 +271,32 @@ module AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
       unlock_at: @unlock_at_b,
       lock_at: @lock_at_b
     )
-    @quiz
   end
 
+  # Formatted output: Mmm d, e.g. 'Jan 1'
   def format_date_for_view(date)
     date.strftime('%b %-d')
   end
 
+  # Formatted output: Mmm d at h, e.g. 'Jan 1 at 1:01pm'
+  # Note: Removes on-the-hour minutes, e.g. '5:00pm' becomes '5pm'
   def format_time_for_view(time)
-    time.strftime('%b %-d at %-l:%M') << time.strftime('%p').downcase
+    formatter = '%b %-d at %-l'
+    formatted_time = time.strftime(formatter)
+
+    on_the_hour = true if time.strftime(':%M') == ':00'
+    formatted_time << time.strftime(':%M') unless on_the_hour
+
+    # append 'am' or 'pm'
+    formatted_time << time.strftime('%p').downcase
   end
 
   def obtain_due_date(section)
     case section
     when @section_a
-      date = obtain_date_from_quiz_summary(1, 1)
+      date = obtain_date_from_quiz_show_page(1, 1)
     when @section_b
-      date = obtain_date_from_quiz_summary(2, 1)
+      date = obtain_date_from_quiz_show_page(2, 1)
     end
     date
   end
@@ -277,9 +304,9 @@ module AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
   def obtain_availability_start_date(section)
     case section
     when @section_a
-      date = obtain_date_from_quiz_summary(1, 3)
+      date = obtain_date_from_quiz_show_page(1, 3)
     when @section_b
-      date = obtain_date_from_quiz_summary(2, 3)
+      date = obtain_date_from_quiz_show_page(2, 3)
     end
     date
   end
@@ -287,14 +314,14 @@ module AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
   def obtain_availability_end_date(section)
     case section
     when @section_a
-      date = obtain_date_from_quiz_summary(1, 4)
+      date = obtain_date_from_quiz_show_page(1, 4)
     when @section_b
-      date = obtain_date_from_quiz_summary(2, 4)
+      date = obtain_date_from_quiz_show_page(2, 4)
     end
     date
   end
 
-  def obtain_date_from_quiz_summary(row_number, cell_number, load_page=false)
+  def obtain_date_from_quiz_show_page(row_number, cell_number, load_page=false)
     get "/accounts/#{@account.id}/courses/#{@course.id}/quizzes/#{@quiz.id}" if load_page
     fj("tr:nth-child(#{row_number}) td:nth-child(#{cell_number}) .screenreader-only", f('.assignment-dates'))
   end
@@ -303,7 +330,7 @@ module AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
     expect(f('#quiz_show').text).to include_text("#{message}")
   end
 
-  def validate_quiz_dates(context_selector, message)
+  def validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates(context_selector, message)
     keep_trying_until(2) do
       driver.mouse.move_to fln('Multiple Dates', f("#{context_selector}"))
       expect(fj('.ui-tooltip')).to include_text("#{message}")
diff --git a/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_observer_spec.rb b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_observer_spec.rb
index 8e7b622447a..5bdb18fcb22 100644
--- a/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_observer_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_observer_spec.rb
@@ -16,22 +16,22 @@ describe 'viewing a quiz with variable due dates on the quizzes index page' do
 
     it 'shows the due dates for Section A', priority: "2", test_id: 282169 do
       skip('Bug ticket created: CNVS-22794')
-      validate_quiz_dates('.date-due', "Everyone else\n#{format_date_for_view(@due_at_a)}")
+      validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates('.date-due', "Everyone else\n#{format_date_for_view(@due_at_a)}")
     end
 
     it 'shows the due dates for Section B', priority: "2", test_id: 315666 do
       skip('Bug ticket created: CNVS-22794')
-      validate_quiz_dates('.date-due', "#{@section_b.name}\n#{format_date_for_view(@due_at_b)}")
+      validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates('.date-due', "#{@section_b.name}\n#{format_date_for_view(@due_at_b)}")
     end
 
     it 'shows the availability dates for Section A', priority: "2", test_id: 282397 do
       skip('Bug ticket created: CNVS-22793')
-      validate_quiz_dates('.date-available', "Everyone else\nAvailable until #{format_date_for_view(@lock_at_a)}")
+      validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates('.date-available', "Everyone else\nAvailable until #{format_date_for_view(@lock_at_a)}")
     end
 
     it 'shows the availability dates for Section B', priority: "2", test_id: 315669 do
       skip('Bug ticket created: CNVS-22793')
-      validate_quiz_dates('.date-available', "#{@section_b.name}\nNot available until #{format_date_for_view(@unlock_at_b)}")
+      validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates('.date-available', "#{@section_b.name}\nNot available until #{format_date_for_view(@unlock_at_b)}")
     end
   end
 
diff --git a/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_student_spec.rb b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_student_spec.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..81fd6ad3305
--- /dev/null
+++ b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_student_spec.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+require File.expand_path(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/../helpers/quizzes_common')
+require File.expand_path(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/../helpers/assignment_overrides')
+
+describe 'viewing a quiz with variable due dates on the quizzes index page' do
+  include AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
+  include_context 'in-process server selenium tests'
+
+  context 'as a student in Section A' do
+    before(:all) { prepare_vdd_scenario_for_first_student }
+
+    before(:each) do
+      user_session(@student1)
+      get "/courses/#{@course.id}/quizzes"
+    end
+
+    it 'shows the due dates for Section A', priority: "1", test_id: 282165 do
+      expect(f('.date-due')).to include_text("Due #{format_time_for_view(@due_at_a)}")
+    end
+
+    it 'shows the availability dates for Section A', priority: "1", test_id: 282389 do
+      expect(f('.date-available')).to include_text("Available until #{format_date_for_view(@lock_at_a)}")
+    end
+  end
+
+  context 'as a student in Section B' do
+    before(:all) { prepare_vdd_scenario_for_second_student }
+
+    before(:each) do
+      user_session(@student2)
+      get "/courses/#{@course.id}/quizzes"
+    end
+
+    it 'shows the due dates for Section B', priority: "1", test_id: 282166 do
+      expect(f('.date-due')).to include_text("Due #{format_time_for_view(@due_at_b)}")
+    end
+
+    it 'shows the availability dates for Section B', priority: "1", test_id: 282391 do
+      expect(f('.date-available')).to include_text("Not available until #{format_date_for_view(@unlock_at_b)}")
+    end
+  end
+end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_ta_spec.rb b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_ta_spec.rb
index 528320fb6be..13d49f26f71 100644
--- a/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_ta_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_ta_spec.rb
@@ -5,30 +5,28 @@ describe 'viewing a quiz with variable due dates on the quizzes index page' do
   include AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
   include_context 'in-process server selenium tests'
 
-  before(:all) do
-    prepare_multiple_due_dates_scenario_for_ta
-  end
+  context 'as a TA in both sections' do
+    before(:all) { prepare_vdd_scenario_for_ta }
 
-  context 'with a TA in both sections' do
     before(:each) do
       user_session(@ta1)
       get "/courses/#{@course.id}/quizzes"
     end
 
     it 'shows the due dates for Section A', priority: "2", test_id: 282168 do
-      validate_quiz_dates('.date-due', "Everyone else\n#{format_date_for_view(@due_at_a)}")
+      validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates('.date-due', "Everyone else\n#{format_date_for_view(@due_at_a)}")
     end
 
     it 'shows the due dates for Section B', priority: "2", test_id: 315651 do
-      validate_quiz_dates('.date-due', "#{@section_b.name}\n#{format_date_for_view(@due_at_b)}")
+      validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates('.date-due', "#{@section_b.name}\n#{format_date_for_view(@due_at_b)}")
     end
 
     it 'shows the availability dates for Section A', priority: "2", test_id: 282395 do
-      validate_quiz_dates('.date-available', "Everyone else\nAvailable until #{format_date_for_view(@lock_at_a)}")
+      validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates('.date-available', "Everyone else\nAvailable until #{format_date_for_view(@lock_at_a)}")
     end
 
     it 'shows the availability dates for Section B', priority: "2", test_id: 315653 do
-      validate_quiz_dates('.date-available', "#{@section_b.name}\nNot available until #{format_date_for_view(@unlock_at_b)}")
+      validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates('.date-available', "#{@section_b.name}\nNot available until #{format_date_for_view(@unlock_at_b)}")
     end
   end
 end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_teacher_spec.rb b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_teacher_spec.rb
index e122bb96c53..75a4325cc8e 100644
--- a/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_teacher_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_index_page_teacher_spec.rb
@@ -5,30 +5,28 @@ describe 'viewing a quiz with variable due dates on the quizzes index page' do
   include AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
   include_context 'in-process server selenium tests'
 
-  before(:all) do
-    prepare_multiple_due_dates_scenario_for_teacher
-  end
+  context 'as a teacher in both sections' do
+    before(:all) { prepare_vdd_scenario_for_teacher }
 
-  context 'with a teacher in both sections' do
     before(:each) do
       user_session(@teacher1)
       get "/courses/#{@course.id}/quizzes"
     end
 
     it 'shows the due dates for Section A', priority: "1", test_id: 282167 do
-      validate_quiz_dates('.date-due', "Everyone else\n#{format_date_for_view(@due_at_a)}")
+      validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates('.date-due', "Everyone else\n#{format_date_for_view(@due_at_a)}")
     end
 
     it 'shows the due dates for Section B', priority: "1", test_id: 315661 do
-      validate_quiz_dates('.date-due', "#{@section_b.name}\n#{format_date_for_view(@due_at_b)}")
+      validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates('.date-due', "#{@section_b.name}\n#{format_date_for_view(@due_at_b)}")
     end
 
     it 'shows the availability dates for Section A', priority: "1", test_id: 282393 do
-      validate_quiz_dates('.date-available', "Everyone else\nAvailable until #{format_date_for_view(@lock_at_a)}")
+      validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates('.date-available', "Everyone else\nAvailable until #{format_date_for_view(@lock_at_a)}")
     end
 
     it 'shows the availability dates for Section B', priority: "1", test_id: 315663 do
-      validate_quiz_dates('.date-available', "#{@section_b.name}\nNot available until #{format_date_for_view(@unlock_at_b)}")
+      validate_vdd_quiz_tooltip_dates('.date-available', "#{@section_b.name}\nNot available until #{format_date_for_view(@unlock_at_b)}")
     end
   end
 end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_show_page_student_spec.rb b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_show_page_student_spec.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..be8c2561d42
--- /dev/null
+++ b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_show_page_student_spec.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+require File.expand_path(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/../helpers/quizzes_common')
+require File.expand_path(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/../helpers/assignment_overrides')
+
+describe 'viewing a quiz with variable due dates on the quiz show page' do
+  include AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
+  include_context 'in-process server selenium tests'
+
+  context 'as a student in Section A' do
+    before(:all) { prepare_vdd_scenario_for_first_student }
+
+    before(:each) do
+      user_session(@student1)
+      get "/courses/#{@course.id}/quizzes/#{@quiz.id}"
+    end
+
+    it 'shows the due dates for Section A', priority: "1", test_id: 315649 do
+      validate_quiz_show_page("Due #{format_time_for_view(@due_at_a)}")
+    end
+
+    it 'shows the availability dates for Section A', priority: "1", test_id: 315856 do
+      validate_quiz_show_page("Available #{format_time_for_view(@unlock_at_a)} - #{format_time_for_view(@lock_at_a)}")
+    end
+
+    it 'allows taking the quiz', priority: "1", test_id: 282390 do
+      expect(f('.take_quiz_button')).to be_displayed
+    end
+  end
+
+  context 'as a student in Section B' do
+    before(:all) { prepare_vdd_scenario_for_second_student }
+
+    before(:each) do
+      user_session(@student2)
+      get "/courses/#{@course.id}/quizzes/#{@quiz.id}"
+    end
+
+    it 'shows its due date', priority: "1", test_id: 315857 do
+      validate_quiz_show_page("Due #{format_time_for_view(@due_at_b)}")
+    end
+
+    it 'shows its availability dates', priority: "1", test_id: 315859 do
+      validate_quiz_show_page("Available #{format_time_for_view(@unlock_at_b)} - #{format_time_for_view(@lock_at_b)}")
+    end
+
+    it 'prevents taking the quiz', priority: "1", test_id: 324918 do
+      expect(f('.take_quiz_button')).to be_nil
+    end
+
+    it 'indicates quiz is locked', priority: "1", test_id: 282392 do
+      validate_quiz_show_page("This quiz is locked until #{format_time_for_view(@unlock_at_b)}")
+    end
+  end
+end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_show_page_ta_spec.rb b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_show_page_ta_spec.rb
index 1ec0d0170d6..cd3ac566c14 100644
--- a/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_show_page_ta_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_show_page_ta_spec.rb
@@ -5,11 +5,9 @@ describe 'viewing a quiz with variable due dates on the quiz show page' do
   include AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
   include_context 'in-process server selenium tests'
 
-  before(:all) do
-    prepare_multiple_due_dates_scenario_for_ta
-  end
+  context 'as a TA in both sections' do
+    before(:all) { prepare_vdd_scenario_for_ta }
 
-  context 'with a TA in both sections' do
     before(:each) do
       user_session(@ta1)
       get "/courses/#{@course.id}/quizzes/#{@quiz.id}"
diff --git a/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_show_page_teacher_spec.rb b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_show_page_teacher_spec.rb
index f5d54a1e946..55e1460199b 100644
--- a/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_show_page_teacher_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/selenium/quizzes/quizzes_vdd_show_page_teacher_spec.rb
@@ -5,11 +5,9 @@ describe 'viewing a quiz with variable due dates on the quiz show page' do
   include AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
   include_context 'in-process server selenium tests'
 
-  before(:all) do
-    prepare_multiple_due_dates_scenario_for_teacher
-  end
+  context 'as a teacher in both sections' do
+    before(:all) { prepare_vdd_scenario_for_teacher }
 
-  context 'with a teacher in both sections' do
     before(:each) do
       user_session(@teacher1)
       get "/courses/#{@course.id}/quizzes/#{@quiz.id}"
diff --git a/spec/selenium/quizzes_vdd_student_in_additional_section.rb b/spec/selenium/quizzes_vdd_student_in_additional_section.rb
deleted file mode 100644
index f2028906589..00000000000
--- a/spec/selenium/quizzes_vdd_student_in_additional_section.rb
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,32 +0,0 @@
-require File.expand_path(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/helpers/quizzes_common')
-require File.expand_path(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/common')
-require File.expand_path(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/helpers/assignment_overrides.rb')
-
-describe "quizzes attempts" do
-  include AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
-  include_context 'in-process server selenium tests'
-  before :all do
-    @student2 = user_with_pseudonym(:username => 'student2@example.com', :active_all => 1)
-    @course1 = course_model
-    @course1.offer!
-    @quiz = create_quiz_with_default_due_dates
-    add_user_specific_due_date_override(@quiz, :due_at => Time.zone.now.advance(days: 3),
-                                        :unlock_at => Time.zone.now.advance(days:1),
-                                        :lock_at => Time.zone.now.advance(days:4))
-    student_in_section(@new_section, :user => @student2)
-  end
-
-  it "should not be accesible for student in the additional section", priority: "1",test_id: 114315 do
-    skip('going to replace with better test coverage in subsequent commit')
-    user_session(@student2)
-    due_at_time = @override.due_at.strftime('%b %-d at %-l:%M') << @override.due_at.strftime('%p').downcase
-    unlock_at_time = @override.unlock_at.strftime('%b %-d at %-l:%M') << @override.unlock_at.strftime('%p').downcase
-    lock_at_time = @override.lock_at.strftime('%b %-d at %-l:%M') << @override.lock_at.strftime('%p').downcase
-    get "/courses/#{@course1.id}/quizzes"
-    expect_new_page_load { f("#summary_quiz_#{@quiz.id}").click }
-    expect(f("#quiz_student_details").text).to include("Due #{due_at_time}")
-    expect(f("#quiz_student_details").text).to include("Available #{unlock_at_time} - #{lock_at_time}")
-    expect(f("#quiz_show").text).to include("This quiz is locked until #{unlock_at_time}")
-  end
-
-end
diff --git a/spec/selenium/quizzes_vdd_student_in_main_section.rb b/spec/selenium/quizzes_vdd_student_in_main_section.rb
deleted file mode 100644
index 3c181edf8ac..00000000000
--- a/spec/selenium/quizzes_vdd_student_in_main_section.rb
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,28 +0,0 @@
-require File.expand_path(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/helpers/quizzes_common')
-require File.expand_path(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/common')
-require File.expand_path(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/helpers/assignment_overrides.rb')
-
-describe "quizzes attempts" do
-  include AssignmentOverridesSeleniumHelper
-  include_context 'in-process server selenium tests'
-  before :all do
-    @student1 = user_with_pseudonym(:username => 'student1@example.com', :active_all => 1)
-    @course1 = course_with_student_logged_in(:user => @student1, :active_all => 1, :course_name => 'course1').course
-    @quiz = create_quiz_with_default_due_dates
-    add_user_specific_due_date_override(@quiz, :due_at => Time.zone.now.advance(days: 3),
-                                        :unlock_at => Time.zone.now.advance(days:1),
-                                        :lock_at => Time.zone.now.advance(days:4))
-  end
-
-  it "should be accesible for student in the main section", priority: "1", test_id: 114315, priority: "1"  do
-    skip('going to replace with better test coverage in subsequent commit')
-    get "/courses/#{@course1.id}/quizzes"
-    expect_new_page_load { f("#summary_quiz_#{@quiz.id}").click }
-    due_at_time = @quiz.due_at.strftime('%b %-d at %-l:%M') << @quiz.due_at.strftime('%p').downcase
-    unlock_at_time = @quiz.unlock_at.strftime('%b %-d at %-l:%M') << @quiz.unlock_at.strftime('%p').downcase
-    lock_at_time = @quiz.lock_at.strftime('%b %-d at %-l:%M') << @quiz.lock_at.strftime('%p').downcase
-    expect(f("#quiz_student_details").text).to include("Due #{due_at_time}")
-    expect(f("#quiz_student_details").text).to include("Available #{unlock_at_time} - #{lock_at_time}")
-  end
-end
-