VADETS Final Exam - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions)

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VADETS Final Exam - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least ____. 15 years & 6 months old Vehicles registered in Virginia m... ust 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 [Show More]

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