VADETS 2026 STUDY EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔A: windshield wipers
B. Alternator
C: accessory power outlet
D: Air bag readiness
E: seat belt remind
F: low fuel
G: Monitors the anti-lock brake system
H: Rear defroster
I: oil pressure indicator
J: high beam indicator - ✔✔What does each symbol mean?
✔✔b - ✔✔If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering
hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily.
a. True
b. False
✔✔b - ✔✔The turn signal will always cancel after a turn.
a. True
b. False
,✔✔a - ✔✔Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is
moving.
a. True
b. False
✔✔a - ✔✔Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe
distance from the steering wheel.
a. True
b. False
✔✔a - ✔✔When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing
the vehicle in Park.
a. True
b. False
✔✔a - ✔✔Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the
engine off.
a. True
b. False
✔✔a - ✔✔Head restraints are designed to help reduce _____.
a. whiplash injuries
b. side impact injuries
c. front impact injuries
d. all of the above
✔✔b - ✔✔All vehicles have adjustable head restraints.
a. True
b. False
✔✔d - ✔✔Cruise control _____.
a. allows a driver to select and travel at a set speed
b. works at speeds above 25 mph
c. should not be used on slippery surfaces
d. all of the above
✔✔a - ✔✔When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on
a. True
b. False
✔✔a - ✔✔Gears below drive, provide more engine power.
a. True
b. False
,✔✔b - ✔✔When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order
to back to the left.
a. True
b. False
✔✔b - ✔✔The horn should NOT be used to _____.
a. get the attention of other drivers
b. show anger
c. show position
d. none of the above
✔✔b - ✔✔The steering technique best suited for maintaining vehicle balance is _____.
a. hand over hand
b. push/pull/feed (hand to hand)
c. one hand steering
d. all are equal
✔✔c - ✔✔Braking just short of lockup is known as _____.
a. covering the brake
b. controlled braking
c. threshold braking
d. trail braking
✔✔b - ✔✔One hand steering is recommended _____.
a. when parking
b. when backing
c. for evasive maneuvers
d. never
✔✔b - ✔✔One method of determining correct distance from the steering wheel is
_____.
a. by having a 90 degree angle at the elbow
b. by extending the arm over the steering wheel until to top of the steering wheel is in
line with the wrist joint
c. by extending the arm over the steering wheel until the top of the steering wheel is in
line with the finger tips
d. none of the above
✔✔a - ✔✔Braking results in weight transfer _____.
a. forward
b. backward
c. right
d. left
✔✔a - ✔✔If understeer occurs, weight should be transferred to the _____.
, a. front
b. rear
c. right
d. left
✔✔c - ✔✔Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer _____.
a. forward
b. backward
c. right
d. left
✔✔d - ✔✔Vehicle balance is maintained through _____.
a. precise steering
b. smooth acceleration
c. controlled braking
d. all of the above
✔✔a - ✔✔Weight transfer forward or backward is known as _____.
a. pitch
b. roll
c. yaw
d. none of the above
✔✔a - ✔✔If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, hard controlled braking should be
done _____.
a. prior to evasive steering
b. during evasive steering
c. neither a nor b
✔✔c - ✔✔Ideal vehicle balance is reached when _____.
a. the vehicle is moving forward
b. the vehicle is moving backward
c. the vehicle is stationary
d. all are equal
✔✔b - ✔✔Weight transfer from side to side is known as _____.
a. pitch
b. roll
c. yaw
d. none of the above
✔✔a - ✔✔The steering technique best suited in limited space maneuvers is _____.
a. hand over hand
b. push/pull/feed
c. one hand steering
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔A: windshield wipers
B. Alternator
C: accessory power outlet
D: Air bag readiness
E: seat belt remind
F: low fuel
G: Monitors the anti-lock brake system
H: Rear defroster
I: oil pressure indicator
J: high beam indicator - ✔✔What does each symbol mean?
✔✔b - ✔✔If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering
hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily.
a. True
b. False
✔✔b - ✔✔The turn signal will always cancel after a turn.
a. True
b. False
,✔✔a - ✔✔Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is
moving.
a. True
b. False
✔✔a - ✔✔Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe
distance from the steering wheel.
a. True
b. False
✔✔a - ✔✔When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing
the vehicle in Park.
a. True
b. False
✔✔a - ✔✔Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the
engine off.
a. True
b. False
✔✔a - ✔✔Head restraints are designed to help reduce _____.
a. whiplash injuries
b. side impact injuries
c. front impact injuries
d. all of the above
✔✔b - ✔✔All vehicles have adjustable head restraints.
a. True
b. False
✔✔d - ✔✔Cruise control _____.
a. allows a driver to select and travel at a set speed
b. works at speeds above 25 mph
c. should not be used on slippery surfaces
d. all of the above
✔✔a - ✔✔When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on
a. True
b. False
✔✔a - ✔✔Gears below drive, provide more engine power.
a. True
b. False
,✔✔b - ✔✔When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order
to back to the left.
a. True
b. False
✔✔b - ✔✔The horn should NOT be used to _____.
a. get the attention of other drivers
b. show anger
c. show position
d. none of the above
✔✔b - ✔✔The steering technique best suited for maintaining vehicle balance is _____.
a. hand over hand
b. push/pull/feed (hand to hand)
c. one hand steering
d. all are equal
✔✔c - ✔✔Braking just short of lockup is known as _____.
a. covering the brake
b. controlled braking
c. threshold braking
d. trail braking
✔✔b - ✔✔One hand steering is recommended _____.
a. when parking
b. when backing
c. for evasive maneuvers
d. never
✔✔b - ✔✔One method of determining correct distance from the steering wheel is
_____.
a. by having a 90 degree angle at the elbow
b. by extending the arm over the steering wheel until to top of the steering wheel is in
line with the wrist joint
c. by extending the arm over the steering wheel until the top of the steering wheel is in
line with the finger tips
d. none of the above
✔✔a - ✔✔Braking results in weight transfer _____.
a. forward
b. backward
c. right
d. left
✔✔a - ✔✔If understeer occurs, weight should be transferred to the _____.
, a. front
b. rear
c. right
d. left
✔✔c - ✔✔Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer _____.
a. forward
b. backward
c. right
d. left
✔✔d - ✔✔Vehicle balance is maintained through _____.
a. precise steering
b. smooth acceleration
c. controlled braking
d. all of the above
✔✔a - ✔✔Weight transfer forward or backward is known as _____.
a. pitch
b. roll
c. yaw
d. none of the above
✔✔a - ✔✔If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, hard controlled braking should be
done _____.
a. prior to evasive steering
b. during evasive steering
c. neither a nor b
✔✔c - ✔✔Ideal vehicle balance is reached when _____.
a. the vehicle is moving forward
b. the vehicle is moving backward
c. the vehicle is stationary
d. all are equal
✔✔b - ✔✔Weight transfer from side to side is known as _____.
a. pitch
b. roll
c. yaw
d. none of the above
✔✔a - ✔✔The steering technique best suited in limited space maneuvers is _____.
a. hand over hand
b. push/pull/feed
c. one hand steering
