VADETS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least ____. - ANSWER 15 years & 6 months old Vehicles registered in Virginia must be inspected ____ . - ANSWER once a year You are covered by your parents' insurance policy while driving with a learner's permit. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER implied consent In Virginia, you must have a special license to drive a motorcycle. - ANSWER True An applicant for a learner's permit must score ___ on the signs test. - ANSWER 100% Your decision to become an organ donor should be ___. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER False The penalty for anyone less than 20 who is convicted of his/her first demerit violation is ___. - ANSWER mandatory driver improvement class There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients. - ANSWER False The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibility law in Virginia is ___. - ANSWER 25,000/50,000/20,000 A driver with a learner's permit is limited to ___ passengers under the age of 18. - ANSWER 1 There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution. - ANSWER True The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is ___. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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 ___. - ANSWER CDL If you are less than 18, you will receive your permanent license from ___. - ANSWER Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court A driver's license expires ___. - ANSWER on the licensee's birthday in ages divisible by 5 The minimum age to receive a driver's license in Virginia is ___. - ANSWER 16 and 3 months A train's speed ___. - ANSWER will appear slower than it is It takes a train going 50 mph approximately ___ to stop safely. - ANSWER 1 1/2 miles When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren, you should ___. - ANSWER pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle In this situation, indicate who has the right of way. - ANSWER no one Most railroad crossing crashes are there results of ___. - ANSWER driver error Each year over ___ persons are killed in highway-rail crashes. - ANSWER 500 When you approach a school bus with flashing red lights from either direction, you ___. - ANSWER may proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus In this situation, indicate who must yield. - ANSWER car B The crossbuck is considered the same as a ___. - ANSWER yield sign In this situation, indicate who must yield. - ANSWER car B If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle. - ANSWER True This lane is reserved for ___. - ANSWER vehicles from both directions turning left If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should ___. - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 4 seconds It is illegal to pass on the right in Virginia under any circumstances. - ANSWER False Use of a lower gear may be helpful when going up or down steep grades. - ANSWER True This road marking indicates ___. - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 cauti on 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. - ANSWER 500 The use of cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways. - ANSWER False An important point to remember in skid control is ___. - ANSWER 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 ___. - ANSWER the first open lane going in your direction A solid line indicates ___. - ANSWER no passing The basic color for construction signs is ___. - ANSWER orange General warning signs are ___. - ANSWER yellow Red signs indicate ___. - ANSWER prohibitive or stop This hand signal indicates ___. - ANSWER right turn This sign indicates ___. - ANSWER slippery when wet The shape of this sign indicates ___. - ANSWER railroad crossing A yellow line (solid or broken) in the center of a roadway indicates ___. - ANSWER two way traffic The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is ___. - ANSWER 25 The correct method of steering through a turn is ___. - ANSWER push/pull/slide This sign indicates ___. - ANSWER lane reduction The shape of this sign indicates ___. - ANSWER regulatory You must park at least ___ feet from a fire hydrant. - ANSWER 15 When parking downhill with a curb, ___. - ANSWER turn the wheels toward the curb The shape of this sign indicates ___. - ANSWER yield The side view mirrors should be adjusted to the contemporary (BGE) mirror setting, which means the driver can see ___. - ANSWER the vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle When the mirrors are set correctly, there is no need to check blind zones. - ANSWER False The steering wheel should be adjusted upward towards the face. - ANSWER False The following is the correct procedure for securing a vehicle: stop set parking brake place gear selector in park