VADETS EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔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
✔✔The horn should not be used to - ✔✔show anger
✔✔When the pavement line or curb appears to run through the middle of the vehicles
hood the vehicle is - ✔✔3 to 6 inches from the curb
✔✔Which of the following is not a necessary step when approaching a vehicle -
✔✔check tire tread depth with a penny
✔✔When the daytime running lights are in use the tail lights are not on (T/F) - ✔✔true
✔✔Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance
from the cereal (T/F) - ✔✔true
✔✔The pavement area and found the vehicle which cannot be seen by the driver is
about three car lengths (T/F) - ✔✔false
✔✔With the BGE Mirror setting - ✔✔a vehicle passing should appear in the Sideview
mirror before it leaves the rearview mere & Glare from the light of a passing vehicle is
reduced & a vehicle will appear in the driver's peripheral vision before leaving the
Sideview mirror
✔✔The steering wheel should be adjusted upwards towards the face (T/F) - ✔✔true
✔✔When using the Accelerator and brake pedal the heel of the foot should remain on
the floor (T/F) - ✔✔true
✔✔The turn signal will always cancel after return (T/F) - ✔✔false
✔✔We transfer forward or backward is known as - ✔✔Pitch
✔✔Breaking result in weight transfer - ✔✔forward
✔✔ 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
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔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
✔✔The horn should not be used to - ✔✔show anger
✔✔When the pavement line or curb appears to run through the middle of the vehicles
hood the vehicle is - ✔✔3 to 6 inches from the curb
✔✔Which of the following is not a necessary step when approaching a vehicle -
✔✔check tire tread depth with a penny
✔✔When the daytime running lights are in use the tail lights are not on (T/F) - ✔✔true
✔✔Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance
from the cereal (T/F) - ✔✔true
✔✔The pavement area and found the vehicle which cannot be seen by the driver is
about three car lengths (T/F) - ✔✔false
✔✔With the BGE Mirror setting - ✔✔a vehicle passing should appear in the Sideview
mirror before it leaves the rearview mere & Glare from the light of a passing vehicle is
reduced & a vehicle will appear in the driver's peripheral vision before leaving the
Sideview mirror
✔✔The steering wheel should be adjusted upwards towards the face (T/F) - ✔✔true
✔✔When using the Accelerator and brake pedal the heel of the foot should remain on
the floor (T/F) - ✔✔true
✔✔The turn signal will always cancel after return (T/F) - ✔✔false
✔✔We transfer forward or backward is known as - ✔✔Pitch
✔✔Breaking result in weight transfer - ✔✔forward
✔✔ 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
