VADETS Final Exam New 2025 Version Best
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Actual Past Exam and Correct Answers
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 ------------ Correct Answer ------------ 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 ------------ Correct Answer ------------ b
When planning a route to drive, a GPS (Global Positioning System) can be useful and should be
set while driving? ----------- Correct Answer ------------- False
The trip adviser, also called a key, is the map feature that shows you how to interpret symbols? --
--------- Correct Answer ------------- False
If you're looking at a map called "A Road Map of Virginia", you can expect to see interstate and
state highways, plus major local roadways across the state. ----------- Correct Answer -------------
True
Braking just short of lockup is known as _____.
a. covering the brake
b. controlled braking
c. threshold braking
d. trail braking ------------ Correct Answer ------------ c
In city traffic, a driver often makes _____ decisions per mile.
a. 10-15
b. 20-30
c. 50-60
d. 75-100 ------------ Correct Answer ------------ c
Driving behavior is based on risk perception rather than actual risk
a. True
b. False ------------ Correct Answer ------------ a
Risk compensation involves _____.
,a. recognizing potential errors and making appropriate adjustments
b. knowledge of potential hazards
c. chance of injury, damage or loss
d. the driver's perception of risk ------------ Correct Answer ------------ a
Two factors the driver cannot control in risk management are the roadway and environment.
a. True
b. False ------------ Correct Answer ------------ a
Visibility, space and time are the driver's best defenses against risk.
a. True
b. False ------------ Correct Answer ------------ a
In the SEEit system, execute means _____.
a. to decide what to do
b. to determine options
c. to look for escapes
d. to carry out your plan ------------ Correct Answer ------------ d
SEEit stands for _____.
a. scan exercise, execute in time
b. search, execute, evaluate in time
c. search, evaluate, execute in time
d. none of the above ------------ Correct Answer ------------ c
SEEit is a ______
a. space management system
b. decision-making process
c. process judgement level of drinking
d. all of the above ------------ Correct Answer ------------ d
One hand steering is recommended _____.
a. when parking
b. when backing
c. for evasive maneuvers
d. never ------------ Correct Answer ------------ 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 ------------ Correct Answer ------------ b
Braking results in weight transfer _____.
,a. forward
b. backward
c. right
d. left ------------ Correct Answer ------------ a
If understeer occurs, weight should be transferred to the _____.
a. front
b. rear
c. right
d. left ------------ Correct Answer ------------ a
Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer _____.
a. forward
b. backward
c. right
d. left ------------ Correct Answer ------------ c
Vehicle balance is maintained through _____.
a. precise steering
b. smooth acceleration
c. controlled braking
d. all of the above ------------ Correct Answer ------------ d
Weight transfer forward or backward is known as _____.
a. pitch
b. roll
c. yaw
d. none of the above ------------ Correct Answer ------------ 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 ------------ Correct Answer ------------ a
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 ------------ Correct Answer ------------ c
Weight transfer from side to side is known as _____.
a. pitch
b. roll
c. yaw
d. none of the above ------------ Correct Answer ------------ b
, The steering technique best suited in limited space maneuvers is _____.
a. hand over hand
b. push/pull/feed
c. one hand steering
d. all are equal ------------ Correct Answer ------------ a
Acceleration results in weight transfer _____.
a. forward
b. backward
c. right
d. left ------------ Correct Answer ------------ b
With the BGE mirror setting, _____.
a. a vehicle passing should appear in the sideview mirror before it leaves the rearview mirror
b. glare from the lights of a passing vehicle is reduced
c. a vehicle will appear in the drivers peripheral vision before leaving the sideview mirror
d. all of the above ------------ Correct Answer ------------ d
If there is a restriction within your line of sight, it is known as _____.
a. an open area
b. a closed area
c. a changing area
d. none of the above ------------ Correct Answer ------------ b
The vision used to judge depth and position is _____.
a. focal
b. central
c. peripheral
d. field of vision ------------ Correct Answer ------------ b
Blind spots are areas you cannot see in either your mirrors or peripheral vision.
a. true
b. false ------------ Correct Answer ------------ a
Reference points are necessary _____.
a. to judge your vehicle's position
b. because there are areas around the vehicle which cannot be seen from the driver's seat
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b ------------ Correct Answer ------------ c
The BGE mirror is always the best mirror setting.
a. True
b. False ------------ Correct Answer ------------ b
To correctly adjust the left side view mirrors, the driver will need to place his/her head against
the side window.
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