VADETS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS

In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least ____.

15 years & 6 months old

Vehicles registered in Virginia must be inspected ____ .

once a year

You are covered by your parents' insurance policy while driving with a learner's permit.

True

If you drive on the public roads of Virginia, you must submit to an alcohol or drug test when requested. This is known as the ____ law.

implied consent

In Virginia, you must have a special license to drive a motorcycle.

True

An applicant for a learner's permit must score ___ on the signs test.

100%

Your decision to become an organ donor should be ___.

recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family

The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance coverage in the event of a crash.

False

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

mandatory driver improvement class

There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients.

False

The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibility law in Virginia is ___.

25,000/50,000/20,000

A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18.

1

There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution.

True

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

21 or 18 (if immediate family member)

Under the ___ law, persons less than 21 may lose the privilege to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above.

zero tolerance

The type of license which will allow a person to drive a large truck or van designed for 16 or more passengers is a ___.

CDL

If you are less than 18, you will receive your permanent license from ___.

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

A driver's license expires ___.

on the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5

The minimum age to receive a driver's license in Virginia is ___.

16 and 3 months

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

When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren, you should ___.

pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle

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

no one

Most railroad crossing crashes are there results of ___.

driver error

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

500

When you approach a school bus with flashing red lights from either direction, you ___.

may proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus

In this situation, indicate who must yield.

car B

The crossbuck is considered the same as a ___.

yield sign

In this situation, indicate who must yield.

car B

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

True

This lane is reserved for ___.

vehicles from both directions turning left

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

This road marking indicates ___.

HOV lane or restricted lane (bus or bicycles)

Matching (Traffic Signals)
red light
steady amber light
flashing red light
flashing amber light
steady green light
green arrow

red light: stop - remain stopped
steady amber light: red light is coming, clear the intersection
flashing red light: stop - go when the way is clear
flashing amber light: proceed with caution
steady green light: go if the way is clear
green arrow: protected turn/go in direction of arrow

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

500

The use of cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways.

False

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

A solid line indicates ___.

no passing

The basic color for construction signs is ___.

orange

General warning signs are ___.

yellow

Red signs indicate ___.

prohibitive or stop

This hand signal indicates ___.

right turn

This sign indicates ___.

slippery when wet

The shape of this sign indicates ___.

railroad crossing

A yellow line (solid or broken) in the center of a roadway indicates ___.

two way traffic

The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is ___.

25

The correct method of steering through a turn is ___.

push/pull/slide

This sign indicates ___.

lane reduction

The shape of this sign indicates ___.

regulatory

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

15

When parking downhill with a curb, ___.

turn the wheels toward the curb

The shape of this sign indicates ___.

yield

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

When the mirrors are set correctly, there is no need to check blind zones.

False

The steering wheel should be adjusted upward towards the face.

False

The following is the correct procedure for securing a vehicle:

stop
set parking brake
place gear selector in park
turn off accessories
turn ignition off, lock ignition and remove key
remove occupant restraints
check traffic and exit vehicle
secure doors

True

When using the accelerator and brake pedal, the heel of the foot should remain on the floor.

True

Driving with the hands in the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position ___.

reduces excessive steering, helps protect the driver from airbag injuries, improves vehicle stability

Preventative maintenance ___.

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

The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame the back windshield.

True

When seated properly, the driver should be at least ___ inches from the steering wheel.

10

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

When seated properly, the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel.

True

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 lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly ___.

across the hips

The driver should set accessories before putting the vehicle in drive.

True

The head restraint should be adjusted ___.

just above the ears

See image.

A. windshield wipers
B. alternator
C. accessory power outlet
D. air bag readiness
E. seat belt reminder
F. low fuel
G. monitors the anti-lock brake system
H. rear defroster
I. oil pressure indicator
J. high beam indicator

Head restraints are designed to help reduce ___.

whiplash injuries

Gears below drive provide more engine power.

True

When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left.

False

Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel.

True

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

True

The horn should NOT be used to ___.

show anger

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

True

All vehicles have adjustable head restraints.

False

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

If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily.

False

Cruise control ___.

allows a driver to select and travel at a set speed, works at speeds above 25 mph, should not be used on slippery surfaces

Vehicle balance is maintained through ___.

precise steering, smooth acceleration, controlled braking

Ideal vehicle balance is reached when ___.

the vehicle is stationary

The steering technique best suited in limited space maneuvers is ___.

hand over hand

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

One method of determining correct distance from the steering wheel is ___.

by extending the arm over the steering wheel until the top of the steering wheel is in line with the wrist joint

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)