VADETS final exam (all tests) Questions and answers graded A+

VADETS final exam (all tests) Questions and answers graded A+ 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 The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance coverage in the event of a crash (T/F) - false Red signs indicate - prohibitive or stop There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution (T/F) - True Under the ? law, persona less than 21 may lose the privilege to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above - zero tolerance Your decision to become an organ donor should be - Recorded on your drivers license AND discussed with your family 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 AND 18 (if immediate family member) The shape of this sign indicated (circle with X) - rail road crossing A driver's license expires - on the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5 A solid line indicates - No passing It takes a train going 50 mph approximately ? to stop safely - 1.5 miles An important point to remember in skid control is - Do not brake AND look where you want the vehicle to go AND steer in the direction you want to go This hand signal indicates (arm bent up at elbow) - Right turn According to Virginia Law, you must turn into - The first open lane going in your direction General warning signs are - yellow You are required to dim your headlights when you are within ? feet of an approaching vehicle - 500 You should signal at least ? before you turn or change position - 4 seconds This lane is reserved for ⤦⤤- vehicles from both directions turning left If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle (T/F) - True This road marking indicates (diamond) - HOV lane If you drive on the public roads of VA, you must submit to an alcohol or drug test when requested. This is known as the ? law. - Implied consent The minimum age to receive a driver's license in VAis - 16 and 3 months If you are less than 18, you will receive your permanent license from - Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court This sign indicates (car with wavy lines underneath) - Slippery when wet This shape of this sign indicates (rectangle) - Regulatory The basic color for construction signs is - orange When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren, you should - pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle It is illegal to pass on the right in VA under any circumstances (T/F) - False In order to obtain a learner's permit in VA, you must be at least - 15 years and 6 months Each year over ? persons are killed in highway-rail crashes. - 500 You are covered by your parents' insurance policy while driving with a learner's permit (T/F) - True Vehicles registered in VA must be inspected - once a year 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 in - 25 Ideal vehicle balance is reached when - the vehicle is stationary 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 slowly The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibilty law in VA is - 25000/50000/20000 Most railroad crossing crashes are the result of - driver error When parking downhill with a curb - turn the wheels toward the curb The oil should be changed every - miles Weight transfer from side to side is known as - roll Blind spots are areas you cannot see in either your mirrors or peripheral vision (T/F) - True Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer - right Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off (T/F) - True The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly - across the hips Safety experts recommend the use of the headlights whenever the vehicle is moving (T/F) - True Vehicle balance is maintained through - Precise steering & smooth acceleration & controlled braking The head restraint should be adjusted - just above the ears Blind Zones are greatly reduced by the use of contemporary mirror settings (T/F) - true The steering technique best suited in limited space maneuvers is - hand over hand The vision used to judge depth and position is - central If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, hard controlled braking should be done - prior to evasive steering Preventative maintenance - is the routine care you give your vehicle & is outlined in the owners manual & includes checking fluids Your target should be - A fixed object ahead and located in the center of your path of travel and 20 to 30 seconds ahead One hand steering is recommended - when backing To adjust the Sideview mirror for the BGE mirror setting, the driver should sit in the driving position (T/F) - 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 occupy restraints, check traffic and exit vehicle, secure doors (T/F) - true reference points are necessary - to judge of vehicles position & because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen from the driver seat When seated properly the drivers chin should be above the steering wheel (T/F) - true When the mirrors are set correctly, there's no need to check blinds (T/F) - false Tire pressure should be checked - weekly 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 The BGE mirror is always the best mirror setting (T/F) - false Breaking just short of lockup is known as - threshold braking Gears below drive provide more engine power (T/F) - true Reference points are the same for all drivers (T/F) - false The steering technique best suited for maintaining vehicle balance is - push/pull/feed (hand to hand) If the driver needs to adjust the defroster he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily (T/F) - false If there is a restriction within your line of sight it is known as - a closed area When seated properly the driver should be at least ? inches from the steering wheel - 10 Acceleration results in weight transfer - Backward