Virginia Learners Permit - Study Guide/Test - Copy

What is a pedestrian crossing?

A cross walk marked specifically for pedestrians to cross a road.

After moving to the state of VA, how many days do you have to obtain your driver's license?

60 days.

If you are a new VA resident, within 30 days of moving here, what must you do?

-Register your vehicle and obtain your license plates.

-Title your vehicle in VA

When are Virginia motorists required to turn on their headlights?

At sunset

Are U-Turns legal?

Yes, unless a no u-turn sign is posted.

Whenever you drive, what should you carry at all times?

A driving permit or license

What does a flashing red light Indicate?

-Come to a complete stop

-Yield to oncoming traffic

If a driver is driving with a learners permit, how young may the licensed driver be in the passenger seat if that passenger is not legal?

21

What rule should you use to determine if you are far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you?

The 2, 3, and 4 second rules!

What is a low ground rail road crossing?

Steep grade adjoining railroad.

All children under the age of eight must be properly secured in what?

A booster seat or child safety seat.

What does the shape of a traffic sign communicate?

Important information about the signs message.

What does a yellow and black sign with a truck going down hill indicate?

A steep grade is ahead. Check your vehicle.

When does a pedestrian with a white cane have the right of way?

At all times.

What is the speed limit through school zones?

25 mph.

What is a "Y" intersection?

Where you must bear either right or left ahead.

Who is required to wear seat belts?

Under VA law, the driver and all front seat passengers must wear seat belts.

If you cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands free device, what should you do as a responsible driver?

Let the call go to voicemail.

What are flashing arrow panels?

Informs drivers that part of the road is closed ahead for road work.

What does a green arrow indicate?

Drive in a lane marked with a green arrow signal.

What drug can reduce your ability to drive safely?

Any drug!!

What determines the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

Perception time

Reaction distance

Braking distance

What are blue markings on a roadway?

Parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

If you currently hold an out-of-state driver's license and have proof of driver's education, what type of license will the state of Virginia issue you?

6 month temporary license

What do air bags do for a driver?

They keep the occupants head, neck and chest from hitting the dashboard.

What is a roundabout?

Intersection controlled by a circular island in the center.

What does it mean if your license becomes suspended?

Your privilege to drive is temporarily withdrawn.

What can double you chances of surviving a crash?

Wearing safety belts.

What does space cushion around you vehicle do?

Gives you distance to react in emergencies and avoid a crash.

What is Virginia's curfew for driver's under the age of 18?

Midnight to 4 am.

What should you do when driving in foggy conditions?

Use low beam headlights.

What must you do when passing another vehicle?

Check traffic ahead of you

Do not exceed the speed limit when passing band complete pass before reaching a no passing zone

What must you do when approaching a school bus with flashing signals?

You must stop and remain stopped until all the children are clear

What does a driver's license allow you to do?

To operate any vehicle or small truck less than 26,001 pounds

What does it mean to yield?

Slow down and stop if necessary.

What does a flashing yellow light indicate?

Proceed with caution

Slow down.

What are lane use signals?

Indicates lanes where you can not drive during different hours of the day.

What do yellow center lines indicate on a roadway?

Two-way traffic, flowing in opposite directions.

How many feet before turning should you signal when the speed limit is 35?

100 feet.

What must you do when parking on a hill with a curb?

Turn the front wheels of your vehicle to prevent it from folding down the street.

What do red markings on a roadway indicate?

Roadway should not be entered.

When approaching a railroad crossing, what must you do?

Slow down

Look and listen for trains

What are blind spots?

Areas around a vehicle that cannot be seen in mirrors.

How many alcoholic drinks can affect your driving ability?

1

What does "low clearance" mean?

The overpass has low overhead clearance

What should you do if you encounter a dangers situation at a railroad crossing?

Call the emergency number on the railroad emergency sign

What is searching?

Looking at the entire scene for anything that might come into your path.

What is the speed limit on interstate highways?

70 mph

When passing a cyclist on the roadway l, how much minimum clearance should you have between your car and the cyclists?

Three feet.

Drivers under the age of 18 cannot do what when driving a car in Virginia?

Talk on the cell phone with or without a hands free device.

In VA, children from birth to age 12 months must ride

facing the rear of the car.