Virginia Permit
If you are convicted of exceeding the posted speed limit in a highway work zone when workers are present, you may be fined up to
$500 If you are convicted of exceeding the posted speed limit in a highway work zone when workers are present, you will be fined up to $500 - but only if there were signs warning drivers about this penalty. [VA Code § 46.2-878.1]
While you're waiting for oncoming traffic to clear before you make a left turn, which way should you point your front wheels?
Straight While you're waiting for oncoming traffic to clear before you make a left turn, keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead until you start the turn. If your wheels are pointed left and another vehicle hits you from behind, it might push you into oncoming traffic.
Under Virginia law, which occupants of a vehicle must wear safety belts or suitable child restraints?
The diver, front-seat passenger, and passenger under 18 Under Virginia law, the driver, all front-seat passengers, and all rear-seat passengers under 18 years of age must wear safety belts or appropriate child restraints (booster seats or child safety seats). However, even rear-seat passengers who are 18 years old or older should wear safety belts anyway. Safety belts have been proven to save lives - even in the rear seat.
If you are driving slower than the other traffic on a multilane highway, you should use
The rightmost lane Maintain the same approximate speed as surrounding vehicles when possible, but never exceed the posted speed limits. If you are driving slower than other traffic, keep right.
What does this sign mean?
The roadway you are traveling on ends ahead. This sign warns that you are on the terminating (ending) road of a T-intersection. Prepare to turn right or left after yielding to cross traffic.
A sign with black letters or symbols on an orange background is
a work zone sign Work zone signs warn drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions on or near the traveled way. These signs have black letters or symbols on an orange background. When you see these signs, slow down and pay close attention.
Blind spots are
areas around a vehicle that cannot be seen in its mirrors. Blind spots are danger areas that cannot be seen in any of your vehicle's mirrors. Every vehicle has blind spots. The most common blind spots exist toward the left rear and right rear of the vehicle. Generally, the larger the vehicle, the larger the blind spots. Trucks have large blind spots called No-Zones. The best way to see what is in your blind spots is to quickly glance over your shoulders to view them directly.
If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) from different roadways at about the same time, the vehicle _________ has the right-of-way.
on the right If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) from different roadways at about the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
What does this sign mean?
the road ahead curves right then left This sign indicates a double curve ahead. The road ahead curves to the right and then to the left. (If there were a triple curve ahead, a winding road sign would be posted instead.) Slow down, keep right, and do not pass.
When you're driving under 35 mph, you should maintain a following distance of ________ behind the vehicle ahead of you.
two seconds The Virginia Driver's Manual recommends the following rule for following distance: two seconds under 35 mph, three seconds between 35 and 45 mph, and four seconds over 45 mph. To measure your following distance, note when the vehicle in front of you passes some stationary object. Then count the seconds ("One thousand one, one thousand two,...") until you reach that same object.
What does this sign mean?
you must come to a complete stop When you encounter a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians and approaching vehicles, and then proceed with caution. "Stop" means STOP, the complete cessation of movement. Drivers sometimes fail to come to a complete stop at stop signs; instead, they crawl forward at under 5 mph. This is commonly known as a "rolling stop" - but it risks a collision with a pedestrian. The traffic rules really require you to come to a complete stop at red lights or stop signs.
A driver under 21 years of age can be convicted of illegal consumption of alcohol if his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) is at least ______ but less than ______.
.02%; .08% A driver under 21 years of age can be convicted of illegal consumption of alcohol if his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) is at least 0.02% but less than 0.08%. If the young driver's BAC is 0.08% or more, he or she can be convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) just as if he or she were an adult. (Note: Most persons will reach a BAC of 0.02% or more after having consumed just one alcoholic drink. Hence a legal limit of under 0.02% is effectively zero tolerance.)
The maximum speed limit in a Virginia school zone is
25 mph
The average stopping distance of a car traveling at 65 mph on dry, level pavement is
344 feet. The stopping distance of a vehicle is the sum of the driver's perception distance, the driver's reaction distance, and the vehicle's braking distance. The average stopping distance of a car traveling at 65 mph on dry, level pavement is 344 feet. (The length of a football field including the two end zones is 360 feet.) The stopping distance can increase significantly under poor driving conditions.
On interstate highways in Virginia, the speed limit can be as high as
70 mph On Virginia's interstate highways, the speed limit is between 55 and 70 mph.
What does this sign indicate?
A sharp turn to the right ahead This sign indicates that the road ahead turns sharply to the right. Slow down and use caution.
__________ indicate parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
Blue pavement markings Blue pavement markings indicate parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do?
Get everyone out of your vehicle. A train can't yield the right-of-way to you. A train traveling at 60 mph can take more than a mile to come to a complete stop. Therefore, if your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track when a train is approaching, don't spend any time trying to free your vehicle. Instead, get everyone including yourself out of your vehicle and walk at about a 45-degree angle to the tracks in the direction from which the train is approaching. That way, if your vehicle is hit, you and your passengers will not be struck by flying debris. Call the telephone number on the Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign or 911.
What does this sign means
Right lane ends ahead This type of warning sign gives advance notice of a reduction in the number of lanes ahead. This particular sign indicates that the right lane ends ahead. Drivers in the right lane must merge left when space opens up. Drivers in the left lane should allow vehicles in the right lane to merge smoothly.
A broken white line
Separates two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. A broken white line separates two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You may cross the line to pass or change lanes if it is safe to do so.
You have parked parallel to a curb, facing downhill. Which way should you point your front wheels?
Toward the curb When you park facing downhill, point your front wheels toward the curb. That way, if your car starts to roll, the curb will block it from rolling forward. Make sure you still set your parking brake and leave your car in the correct gear (Park for an automatic transmission or Reverse for a manual transmission).
Which of the following types of signs inform you of possible hazards ahead?
Warning signs Warning signs alert you to possible hazards ahead. Slow down and watch for other signs or signals that may follow.
Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is FALSE?
You may exceed the speed limit to pass the vehicle safely In Virginia, it is illegal to exceed the speed limit even when passing another vehicle. You must complete the pass within the speed limit.
In Virginia, you may make a left turn at a red light if you are turning
a one-way Street onto another one-way Street In Virginia, you can turn left on a red light if you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless signs prohibit it. You must still come to a complete stop and yield to all pedestrians and traffic before you turn. Note: The laws on left turns on red are different in some other states. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.
This sign indicates that the parking spaces are reserved for
people with disabilities. This sign features the International Symbol of Access for disabled persons. It means that these parking spaces are reserved for persons with disabled parking privileges. In Virginia, you may apply for a disabled parking placard or disabled license plates. To do so, submit the form "Disabled Parking Placard or License Plates Application" (MED 10) along with payment of the appropriate fee. For disabled license plates, you must also submit the form "License Plate Application" (VSA 10) along with the MED 10 form. ["Applying For A Disabled Parking Placard or License Plates," Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/#disability/apply_assist.asp]
The distance your vehicle travels between the time that you notice a hazard and the time that you start to brake is known as
reaction distance Total stopping distance is the sum of your perception distance (how far the vehicle goes from when your eyes see the hazard until your brain processes it), reaction distance (how far the vehicle goes from when your brain orders your foot to move onto the brake pedal until your foot actually starts to brake), and braking distance (how far the vehicle continues to travel once you apply the brake).
A flashing yellow light means that you should
slow down and proceed with caution A flashing yellow light means that you should slow down and proceed with caution. Flashing yellow lights are positioned at relatively hazardous locations.
For safe driving, the Virginia Driver's Manual recommends that you keep your hands at
the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions For safe driving, the Virginia Driver's Manual recommends that you place your left hand at the 8 o'clock position and your right hand at the 4 o'clock position. (Note: Years ago, the recommended positions were 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock. But those positions can be dangerous in modern cars that are equipped with airbags. The driver's airbag deploys out of the steering wheel at very high speed. If your hands are high on the steering wheel, the deploying airbag might drive your hands into your face or even injure your hands.)