VADETS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS

The penalty for anyone less than 20 who is convicted of his/her first demerit violation is ___.

mandatory driver improvement class

The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is ___.

21 or 18 (if immediate family member)

A train's speed ___.

will appear slower than it is

It takes a train going 50 mph approximately ___ to stop safely.

1 1/2 miles

In this situation, indicate who has the right of way.

no one

Each year over ___ persons are killed in highway-rail crashes.

500

The crossbuck is considered the same as a ___.

yield sign

If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle.

True

If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should ___.

keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and release the accelerator pedal slowly

You should signal at least ___ before you turn or change position.

4 seconds

It is illegal to pass on the right in Virginia under any circumstances.

False

Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades.

True

You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ___ feet of an approaching vehicle.

500

An important point to remember in skid control is ___.

do not brake, look where you want the vehicle to go, steer in the direction you want to go

According to Virginia law, you must turn into ___.

the first open lane going in your direction

The correct method of steering through a turn is ___.

push/pull/slide

You must park at least ___ feet from a fire hydrant.

15

When parking downhill with a curb, ___.

turn the wheels toward the curb

The side view mirrors should be adjusted to the contemporary (BGE) mirror setting, which means the driver can see ___.

the vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle

The steering wheel should be adjusted upward towards the face.

False

Preventative maintenance ___.

is the routine care you give your vehicle, is outlined in the owner's manual, includes checking fluids

The oil should be changed every ___.

3000 - 5000 miles

To adjust the side view mirror for the BGE mirror setting, the driver should sit in the driving position.

False

Locking the doors ensures that they will not fly open during a crash.

False

Tire pressure should be checked ___.

weekly

Which of the following is NOT a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?

check tire tread depth with a penny

The head restraint should be adjusted ___.

just above the ears

Head restraints are designed to help reduce ___.

whiplash injuries

Gears below drive provide more engine power.

True

Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off.

True

When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on.

True

Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving.

True

When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park.

True

The turn signal will always cancel after a turn.

False

Vehicle balance is maintained through ___.

precise steering, smooth acceleration, controlled braking

Ideal vehicle balance is reached when ___.

the vehicle is stationary

Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer ___.

right

braking results in weight transfer ___.

forward

If understeer occurs, weight should be transferred to the ___.

front

Weight transfer from side to side is known as ___.

roll

If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, hard controlled braking should be done ___.

prior to evasive steering

Weight transfer forward or backward is known as ___.

pitch

Acceleration results in weight transfer ___.

backward

The steering technique best suited for maintaining vehicle balance is ___.

push/pull/feed (hand to hand)

One hand steering is recommended ___.

when backing

Braking just short of lockup is known as ___.

threshold braking

What is the best lane position for a right turn?

3

The pavement area in front of the vehicle which cannot be seen by the driver is about 3 car lengths.

False

In the contemporary mirror setting, the side view mirror is set to see the lane next to your vehicle.

True

When the pavement line or curb appears to run through the middle of the vehicle's hood, the vehicle is ___.

3-6 inches from the curb

The vision used to judge depth and position is ___.

central

When driving, you should ___.

look at least 20 seconds ahead, check your rearview mirrors, check your sideview mirrors

Reference points are necessary ___.

to judge your vehicle's position and because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen front the driver's seat

Reference points are the same for all drivers.

False

With the BGE mirror setting, ___.

a vehicle passing should appear in the sideview mirror before it leave the rearview mirror, glare from the lights of a passing vehicle is reduced, a vehicle will appear in the driver's peripheral vision before leaving the sideview mirror

If there is a restriction within your line of sight, it is known as ___.

a closed area

Your target should be ___.

a fixed object ahead, located in the center of your path of travel, 20 - 30 seconds ahead

If the front bumper is 3-6 inches from the curb line, the line of sign will extend from the driver ___.

through the front window (near the mirror)

When coming to a stop, it is a good idea to tap your brakes before applying full pressure to let others know what your intentions are.

True

The pivot point for backing and turning is the door post.

False

The reference point for stopping 6 inches from a curb is over the right headlight.

False

When backing and turning, you should look in the direction you are turning.

True

It is not necessary to stop when pulling out of a driveway if there is no traffic.

False

It is not necessary to signal if you are pulling to the curb to stop.

False

Which vision is first affected by fatigue, drugs and speed?

peripheral

Your visual lead time should be ___.

20 seconds

The distance needed for steering around an object is shorter than the distance needed to brake for the object at speeds over 25.

True

A driver should establish a visual search pattern to identify potential risk situations.

True

The visual search pattern includes ___.

the visual lead area, line of sight, path of travel

The average field of vision is 125 degrees.

False

If the line of sight and the path of travel are not the same, you should reduce your speed.

True

To read signs, you need good ___.

focal vision

Your field of vision is ___.

what you can see while looking ahead

A driver uses his/her ___ vision to detect the motion from the sides.

peripheral

As speed increases, more steering input is need for vehicle response.

False

Average foot reaction time is ___.

3/4 second

The vision used to judge depth perception is ___.

central vision

When traveling 50-55 mph, a ___ following interval is recommended.

4 second

Experts believe it takes ___ positive performances to create a lasting habit.

26

Drivers who have developed basic maneuvering skills are usually considered good drivers.

False

Determining whether a pedestrian may step into your path of travel is an example of _____.

evaluating

New drivers can usually develop good habits quickly.

False

In city traffic, a driver often makes _____ decisions per mile.

50 - 60

There are _____ basic areas of operating space around a vehicle.

6

SEEiT is a _____.

space management system, decision-making process, process judgment level of driving

SEEit stands for _____.

search, evaluate, execute in time

You should look _____ seconds ahead of your vehicle for an open path of travel.

20-30

You should signal at least _____ seconds before a turn.

4

The correct steering for turns is _____.

push/pull/slide

A vehicle turning left with a green light _____.

must yield to oncoming traffic

The proper position to begin a right turn is _____.

3 feet from the curb

Using contemporary mirror settings, space 4 would be seen _____.

in the driver's side view mirror

Backing into a driveway to turn around is known as a _____.

two-point turn

The safest way to change direction is a u-turn.

False

When parallel parking, you should begin about _____ feet from the vehicle you want to park behind.

2-3

When parallel parking to the right, steer hard right and move back until _____.

you are at a 45 degree angle, you can see the right headlight of the vehicle behind in your side view mirror

When parking uphill with a curb, _____.

turn your wheels away from the curb

In cities, u-turns are allowed only at intersections.

True

The difference between a two-point turn and a three point turn is that you must back up in a three-point turn.

False

In limited space with no driveways available, you may need to execute a _____.

three-point turn