VADETS FINAL EXAM 2026 FINAL ASSESSMENT
PAPER SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉ 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 caution
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
PAPER SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉ 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 caution
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
