Vadets Final Exam

16 years and 3 months

How old do you need to be to obtain a Virginia Driver's License?

false

After having a license for one year, Virginia law allows three non-family passenger(s) under the age of 21 regardless of circumstances. (t or f)

HOV Lane

This pavement marking indicates _____.

100%

What is the passing score on the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Signs Test?

dual highway begins

this sign means

1, 1

If you are 16 or 17 years old and have your license for less than one year, you may only have _____ non-family member(s) under the age of 21 in the vehicle. After one year, you may have _____ non-family member(s) under the age of 21 in the vehicle ONLY UNDER SPECIFIC circumstances (e.g., school sponsored activities, emergencies, etc.)

midnight to 4AM

The curfew for under 18 is what time of day?

16 years and 3 months

The earliest age to receive a driver's license in Virginia is _____ old.

dual highway ends

This sign means

treat the intersection as a four way stop

If traffic signals are not functioning, the driver should:

One-way traffic and passing is allowed

this pavement marking means

all of the above

In order to obtain your TDL-180, you must _____ if you are under age 18.

a. log 45 hours of driving with licensed driver who is over age 21 (preferably a parent/guardian) and 15 must be after sunset,

b. complete driver education classroom

c. pass behind the wheel instruction

warning of a hazard

What is the meaning of a yellow diamond?

false

Upon failing the DMV Learner's Permit Test, applicants must wait ten days to retake the test? (t or f)

yield

This pavement marking means:

level with the ears, four inches from the head

When adjusting the head restraint in a vehicle, it should be in what position, relative to thedriver or passenger?

false

This alert/warning symbol indicates manual transmission. (t or f)

true

This alert/warning symbol indicates tire pressure. (t or f)

true

A tire is considered significantly underinflated when its pressure is 25% below the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure.(t or f)

odometer, speedometer

Select two gauges found on the instrument panel.

false

This alert/warning symbol indicates low beams headlights. (t f)

10

A driver should allow at least how many inches between the driver's chest and the steering wheel?

3

Cars must give bicycles at least how many feet of room when passing?

false

This alert/warning symbol indicates a phone charger. (t/f)

true

This alert/warning symbol indicates left/right turns.

(<- ->) t/f

practice

You need to spend time behind the wheel and actively __________ visual searching skills!

false

A zone is either open, closed, or changing. A changing zone has space where you can drivewithout restriction. t or f

visual lead

_______________ is the distance you can see ahead of your vehicle.

peripheral

What field of vision is more sensitive to light and motion, and orients individuals to theenvironment?

focal

Your ________ field of vision allows you to read and see details.

yaw

________ describes the transfer of the vehicle's weight when the rear-end swings to theright, to the left, or back and forth.

pitch

________ describes the transfer of vehicle weight forward or backward?

trail braking

What braking technique is used for sharp turns?

traction

What serves to grip the tire to the road?

true

The three point turn is considered the most dangerous. t or f

false

A speed limit is the maximum legal speed a driver can travel on a road under anyconditions. t or f

gravity

__________is the natural force that constantly pulls to the Earth and effects an object'sweight.

vehicle balance

_______________ is compromised by the constantly changing weight on the tire patches.

threshold braking

What braking technique slows the vehicle as quickly as possible without locking brakes orlosing traction?

a film of water builds up between the road surface and the vehicle's tires

Hydroplaning occurs when:

vehicle on the left

If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield?

roundabout

What does this intersection warning sign mean?

blue

What color vehicle must yield at the T-intersection?

stop line

A white line found at most intersections is known as __________.

crossroads

What does this intersection warning sign mean?

true

Bicyclists must follow the same right-of-way laws as motorists. t or f

35

Mopeds/scooters cannot be driven on a roadway where the speed limit is faster than ________ mph.

transit bus

A ________ ________ is a type of public transport bus service that is used on shorter distances.

buffer

In a work zone the __________ area is a safety barrier between you and the work zone.

orange

________ color signals a change and warns motorists of highway work zones.

work zones

________ ________ are areas set up by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) where roadwork takes place and may involve closures, detours, and moving equipment.

slow moving vehicle

What does this emblem indicate?

flagger at work zone in 500'

what does this sign indicate

yield to

A driver must __________ pedestrians in crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked.

5

When passing a bicycle rider, try to create at least _______ feet of passing space.

true

With ABS brakes it is most effective to press down hard on the brake pedal when stopping. t or f

accelerates

When a vehicle _______________ too quickly, weight moves to the rear.

braking

What is the safest maneuver for avoiding collision if there is enough room?

false

Oversteer is also known as "plowing". (t or f)

false

Understeer is known as "fishtailing". t or f

true

Inside the trunk of all car manufactures since 2002 is a safety release devise that glows in the dark for emergency trunk escape. t or f

diverging diamond

The diagram illustrates what type of interchange?

inexperience and attitude

Which of the following behaviors are MOST responsible for teen crashes?

When there is a glare

When does Virginia law NOT require the use of headlights?

continue steering until you can safely get off the roadway

If you experience power steering failure, you should _____.

liability

Insurance that pays others for the costs of a crash that YOU caused is called _____ insurance.

7,7

Behind-the-wheel instruction requires _____ periods of diving and _____ periods of observation.

threshold

If your vehicle does not have ABS (braking system) use _____ braking.

to equalize tire wear

The vehicle's tires should be rotated primarily _____.

2 feet

Most vehicles will float in ______ of water.

turn signal

This lever has many functions, but is primarily used as:

low oil pressure

This vehicle control symbol means:

rest

Only _____ will help a fatigued driver.

comprehensive

A vehicle that catches on fire is covered by _____ insurance.

red

When jump starting a car, always connect this color to the positive terminal.

all of the above

Which of the following are distractions inside the vehicle?

a. Grooming activities

b. Talking, answering or texting on a cell phone

c. Adjusting the radio

0.08%

Drivers ages 21+ with a blood alcohol concentration of _____ or higher are considered to be alcohol impaired under law.

all of the above

Which of the following is true about traction?

a. Keeps vehicle on the road and allows vehicles to respond to acceleration, braking, and steering

b. friction between tires and the road surface

c. is reduced by speed, centrifugal force, road conditions, and worn tires

december

when buying a new vehicle, _______________ (month) has the highest discounts off Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) also known as sticker price.

peer pressure

The influence of one's friends is called _____.

true

You may cross double solid yellow lines on the road if you are making a left turn or passing pedestrians, bicyclists, and riders of scooters or skateboards, when the opposite lane is clear and you can pass safely. t or f

true

Over-the-counter drugs, like cold medicine, can affect your ability to drive and make decisions. t or f

false

Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction.You may not change lanes? t or f

50

A tire with a tread wear rating of 150 is expected to last _______________ percentage longer than one graded 100%?

true

Being aware of "highway hynosis" and "down time" are driver readiness tips for a road trip. t or f

true

You may be fined if you are convicted of exceeding the speed limit in a highway work zone. t or f

false

Quiet aggression while driving is cutting off, blocking, chasing, physically fighting or shooting? t or f

To prevent vehicles from crossing the median

What is the purpose of median/edge barriers?

false

Purchasing a vehicle new is always the best choice? t or f

true

Most often this marking is used to designate special use lane from conventional lanes, as when used to separate a High Occupancy Vehicle lanes from the other lanes of an expressway. You may not cross these lines? t or f

false

Cellphones and texting are the only things that can distract drivers. t or f

false

Credit history does not apply when purchasing a vehicle? t or f

false

This sign indicates yield right-of-way.

higher speed through traffic

Collector/distributor lanes on high-speed, high-density highways separate slower moving traffic and entering/exiting traffic from what?

on the left side if there are no signs prohibiting passing and the way is clear.

When driving on a two-lane Virginia road with no lane markings, you may pass a slow-moving vehicle:

ignition interlocks

_______________ installed in cars measure alcohol on the driver's breath.

25

The brain does not mature until around the age of:

false

t or fBicyclists do not have to obey traffic signals.

false

A safety tip for driving at night is not to look at oncoming headlight instead look to the center line of the road.

true

Some vehicles aren't as expensive to purchase but are more expensive to own. t or f